Chapter 116

Magic Council, Council Hall.

At this time, many councilors, Heavenly Kings, and Saint Ten Wizards were gathered together to discuss the disposal of Ace.

And this was also the first time Blackbeard attended a Magic Council meeting after becoming a Heavenly King.

Although Blackbeard's becoming a Heavenly King and councilor had been passed, before this, there were still some people within the councilors who expressed opposition.

In the end, Chairman Gran Doma still decided to exclude dissent and include Blackbeard in the Council.

Of course, the fact that Blackbeard was willing to take the initiative to hand over the method of traversing to other worlds accounted for the vast majority of the reason.

But in reality, considering that Wolfheim had fallen, and Makarov and Jura were both seriously injured, and it was difficult for other Saint Ten Wizards to replace them, one had to admit that Blackbeard's ability was indeed a rare and powerful combat force.

So although Blackbeard's inauguration ceremony had not yet been held, considering his importance, plus the fact that this incident was related to Blackbeard, Gran Doma decided to let him attend the council after careful consideration.

However, even with the Chairman's support, there were still people who felt strong dissatisfaction with Blackbeard's behavior today.

"Teach, I think you should give us an explanation. Although you have joined us, it doesn't mean you can do whatever you want."

"I don't think everyone wants to see the safety of the entire Magic Council affected by your personal actions."

Oog, sitting in the second seat, looked at Blackbeard, who was sitting at the end with a sloppy and distracted look, and said in a deep voice.

Although he didn't see what happened in front of the Magic Council headquarters this morning with his own eyes, through the transmission of news, Oog knew what had happened.

Long before the new Magic Council, the first councilor Oog came into contact with was Ace.

Especially when Ace shook Wolfheim, it left a deep impression on him.

If Blackbeard captured Ace, Oog didn't have much of an opinion, but what really worried him was the powerful force behind him.

That unimaginable Whitebeard Pirates.

Sixteen division commanders, each of whom had strength exceeding an S-class Class Mage, or even a Saint Ten level powerhouse.

And the existence that could rule these powerhouses, the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, must be even more powerful than them.

This made him feel a trace of unease.

For this reason, Oog was very dissatisfied with Blackbeard arresting Ace without authorization, especially dissatisfied!

He was a rational person, and he knew very well how many crises were hidden beneath the temporarily calm surface.

In this period full of crises, rashly provoking a Whitebeard Pirates was a move that was stupid beyond belief for a Magic Councilor!

"This is ridiculous."

Facing Oog's accusation, Blackbeard didn't choose to answer, but instead said.

"Then, Councilor Oog, I would like to ask."

"Does it mean that if the other party attacks me, I can't defend or counterattack?"

"If this gets out, how will other councilors view us?"

Although he had just joined as a councilor, Blackbeard didn't show any retreat in front of the veteran councilors because it was his first time attending.

"Although I don't know what kind of grudge you have with that Ace, since you have joined the Magic Council, you must be responsible for the Magic Council, including your every move!"

As a veteran councilor, Oog didn't retreat a bit because of Blackbeard's sophistry, standing up directly to talk to Blackbeard.

Although he was at an age where most of his body was already in the grave, he still maintained a very strong stance in the face of Blackbeard, who was already a Heavenly King.

"With your strength, you could have completely repelled the other party; there was no need to arrest him. Once the Whitebeard Pirates find out about this, it will become increasingly dangerous for us, who are already at a disadvantage."

"Oh, is that so?"

To this, Blackbeard didn't retreat at all and immediately retorted.

"Bang—!"

"Enough."

However, before Blackbeard could continue, Gran Doma, sitting in the first seat, slammed the table hard, interrupting their confrontation.

"I have already made a decision on this matter. The death penalty can be avoided, but the living penalty is inevitable. Since the other party doesn't care about our face at all, we have no reason to accommodate them."

With the return of God Serena and Hyberion, it could be said that Gran Doma's confidence had increased to a great extent.

Unlike other mages, the strength of God Serena and Hyberion was unimaginable, far exceeding the third-ranked Wolfheim, especially God Serena, whose strength was despair-inducing.

Plus the addition of Blackbeard, in Gran Doma's view, the Magic Council at this time had no reason to fear anyone too much.

The reason for the three-day detention was only because of the plea of Fairy Tail Guild Master Makarov and the Whitebeard Pirates behind him.

If it were anyone else, there would be no tolerance at all.

"Chairman!"

Seeing that Oog still wanted to say something, Gran Doma waved his hand.

"My mind is made up, Councilor Oog doesn't need to say anything more."

After finishing with Oog, Gran Doma turned his gaze to Blackbeard at the end seat, his tone softening slightly.

"Teach, no matter what, Oog is your senior. Reasonably and logically, you should have more tolerance."

Although there might be some trouble because of the Ace incident, and through this matter, Gran Doma could see that Blackbeard was indeed squeezed out by his original force.

But for Gran Doma, it was even better. This way, with nowhere else to go, he could only rely more on the power of the Magic Council.

"That is natural." Blackbeard nodded to Gran Doma, then gave Oog a 'friendly' smile, which immediately drew an angry look from him.

Watching the two temporarily 'reconcile', Gran Doma continued.

"By the way, your inauguration ceremony is in three days. After three days, you must ensure that you hand over the method to traverse to other worlds. Similarly, I will also satisfy your condition of wanting to see the Etherion."

"Etherion!?"

"Chairman, when did you agree to such a request?"

Not long after sitting down, Oog stood up again and shouted at Gran Doma in surprise.

Seeing this, Gran Doma's face turned dark immediately.

"Is there a problem with this?"

"This is the condition for exchanging the method to traverse to other worlds, and after becoming a councilor, Teach himself has the qualification to supervise the Etherion. Do you have any questions?"

However, in his anxiety, Oog didn't notice Gran Doma's face and said anxiously again.

"Of course, he is just an otherworlder. How can he be allowed to see our secret weapon?"

"This matter is absolutely not allowed!"