Chapter 263

【Saying that, Makarov stepped aside.】

【Behind him, two paths marked with the words 'Channel 1' and 'Channel 2' floating in the air appeared in front of the darkness and Laxus.】

【Laxus didn't hesitate and walked toward the first channel first.】

【When he reached the entrance, Laxus stopped his footsteps.】

【"Hey, Natsu!"】

【He suddenly spoke.】

【Black Natsu, who had already arrived in front of the other path, turned his head in confusion and looked at Laxus.】

【Laxus smiled and spoke confidently.】

【"You say... will these two paths intersect?"】

【"Intersect..."】

【Black Natsu also understood the meaning of Laxus's words and shrugged his shoulders indifferently.】

【"Then you won't be able to reach the center of the island."】

【"No! The one who won't be able to reach the center will definitely be you."】

【Laxus didn't hesitate anymore, turned around, and walked directly into the channel, his figure disappearing from Makarov's sight.】

【Black Natsu didn't hesitate either and took steps toward the front.】

【With this, the exam begins!】

【Watching the two who had completely disappeared from his sight, Makarov breathed a sigh of relief.】

【Then he sat cross-legged on the spot.】

【Slowly raising his head: "Fairy Law... I don't know why the First Master suddenly wanted to intervene in this exam and set Fairy Law as the trophy for the winner."】

【"Is it... wanting to cultivate the next generation of guild master?"】

【Thinking of this, a flash of excitement flashed in Makarov's eyes!】

【"So that means... I can finally retire??"】