Chapter 366: Changes in the Guild
The first day is assessment and fighting; the second day is cleanup and reconstruction; the third day is rest and farewell.
It was already the fourth day since Kira and the others returned to Magnolia.
What they didn't know was that in just three short days, the name "Fairy Tail" had once again become the topic of conversation for everyone in the Kingdom of Fiore.
Now, in the eyes of the public, 'Fairy Tail' is the benchmark of magic guilds and an indispensable force in the kingdom. Every wizard in it is a pillar of the country!
The elderly are pleased because of it, the middle-aged are full of hope because of it, the young regain their dreams because of it; magicians are proud because of it, and ordinary people feel at ease because of it...
Harugeon.
When everyone got off the boat and came ashore, they immediately felt the people around them pointing fingers at them.
"What's going on? Everyone looks at me in a weird way?"
Just when Makarov was puzzled, several children who looked only six or seven years old suddenly came up to him, their faces flushed and their breathing rapid.
The leading child took two steps closer and asked the group nervously, "Excuse me...Excuse me...Are you wizards from Fairy Tail?"
This look...
"Ahem..." Noticing the child's expression, Makarov immediately went up to him, "I'm the president of Fairy Tail, what can I do for you?"
All the children gasped at this answer and then started chattering non-stop.
"Sure enough, I said they were wizards from Fairy Tail, I recognized quite a few of them!"
"This grandpa is the president??!! So awesome!!!"
"Look, that man is the most famous, handsome and talented wizard in the current magic world, 'Sage' Kira. I want to become a wizard like him in the future!"
"The red-haired sister is Erza, the 'Fairy Queen'. My sister loves her so much!"
"That person is 'Fire Dragon' Natsu, and there is 'Demon' Mira , 'Cat' Happy..."
Every time the group of kids said a name, the person whose name was called would raise his head and chest unconsciously, with a sense of pride. After all, they were all young boys and girls in their teens and twenties, so it was inevitable that they would have a little vanity, especially Erza, who obviously enjoyed it very much.
Not to mention the harpy, who was already nicknamed "Civet Cat" at the age of six. He was so happy: "Naz Naz, did you hear that? They say I'm the 'Civet Cat'! Before, you were the only one with a nickname, but now I have one too!"
"I heard that, harpy!"
Natsu smiled brightly. His partner had a nickname, which meant that he was recognized by the magic world. Although he didn't understand the reason, he was still very happy for him. "You are amazing!"
"Xia Lulu, did you hear that? We are civet cats!"
"Yes... yes... I heard it..."
Habib smiled even brighter: "Don't worry, even though I have a new nickname, I still like you!"
He said it sincerely, and even had a feeling of showing off. What he meant was "We are a famous cat now. We are very popular. If you don't seize the opportunity, it will be gone." But to other people, it clearly meant "Although I am famous, I am still your little cat."
"Lucy Lucy, did you hear that?"
"I heard it, I heard it..." Lucy waved her hand perfunctorily and listened attentively to the voices of the children, expecting to hear her name from their mouths.
"…'Ice Knight' Gray, 'Summoner' Cana, 'Beast King' Elfman, the Thunder Gods, and others!"
Snap!
Lucy felt her heart broken at once, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably. Just as she was about to complain, someone else exploded before her.
"Huh? Kid! What do you mean by 'others'? Why isn't there a name called 'Iron Dragon'?! Do you look down on me?!"
Gajeel approached the child who was being named one by one and looked at him fiercely.
The child was frightened and said tremblingly: "I... I just... thought they were very strong, so I remembered their names..."
Gajeel became even more unconvinced, and his voice unconsciously turned up several decibels: "What did you say?! Are you saying that I'm weak?"
"That's right! We selected you based on the top 16 from the Fairy Tail Tournament, and you didn't even make it into the top 16..."
Snap!
Gajeel felt his heart broken, but he did not shed tears because he heard laughter coming from behind him.
"Wakakaka! You are such a loser, Gajeel!"
"You bastard Fire Dragon, do you want to see who is stronger now?"
"Who's afraid of whom ?"
Seeing that the two were about to quarrel again, Erza stepped forward to break up the fight: "That's enough, both of you! If you want to quarrel or fight, wait until we get back to the guild!"
Then she bent down and touched the child's head affectionately: "Don't fight in front of such a cute child! He is our fan!"
"It's rare to see Erza like this..."
"It's probably because of what that kid just said..."
"Wait! If it's the top 16, then Laxus is..."
Laxus noticed the others' gazes and turned his head away proudly, "Humph! I don't care about such false reputation! I have many more legends than you!"
Everyone was stunned: You spoke better than you sang, but the subtle expressions on your face still betrayed your inner thoughts!
As Laxus's number one fanboy, how could Felide miss this opportunity? He immediately said, "Laxus, the name of the Thunder Gods depends on you. Our name is your name!!"
"Didn't I say I don't care?"
On the other side, Juvia was still pestering Gray: "Juvia doesn't have a so-called 'nickname'~ But since Gray-sama is the 'Ice Knight', then Juvia will be the 'Water Princess'!"
This look was not unexpected, but it still made others smile bitterly.
Lisanna noticed that Wendy's name was not there, so she walked over and asked quietly, "Wendy too?"
Wendy hugged Xia Lulu, who was getting impatient with the harpy's pestering, and replied, "I think only the top sixteen in that competition could get the title? I hadn't joined the guild at that time!"
Xia Lulu comforted him: "Don't be disappointed, you will definitely have it next year!"
"Yes! I will try my best!"
Leibi lay on Lucy's chest, looking sad: "I always feel so sad! We are all in the top 16, but no one mentioned me..."
Lucy patted her back to comfort her: "Well... I think Kira should be held fully responsible for this!"
(Levy was in the first battle of the top 16, but was defeated by Kira in one move, and she didn’t have any outstanding performance in the Canyon Tournament, so not many people remember her)
After a round of genuine admiration and false modesty, everyone finally returned to Magnolia. When they arrived in the town, they were naturally greeted by the cheers and applause of the people.
After reading the newspapers handed over by the citizens, Kira and his companions learned that the incident on Tenrou Island had spread throughout the magic world. Fairy Tail became very popular and not only received commendations from the Council and the Kingdom, but its status in the hearts of the people also rose rapidly, becoming a stabilizing force in the kingdom.
Inside the Guild Tavern.
Everyone cheered for this change and started the banquet in broad daylight. There was eating, drinking, singing and dancing. Even Makarov started drinking in ecstasy surrounded by the crowd.
The rest of the people also sat in their old seats, discussing the new atmosphere of the guild.
"No wonder. I was wondering why there are so many fans now, even though the Guild Competition has been over for so long. It turns out it's because of this..."
"But it's not a bad thing. I guess the guild will have more missions in the future, right?"
Kira raised his cup and took a sip of the new coffee. He smacked his lips and suddenly thought of something. He raised his voice by several decibels and said to the people around him, "Brothers and sisters! This is a good opportunity to earn money by completing missions!"
"Everyone, work harder and get the task done. My account book can't wait!"
