Chapter 158 Rhodes is extremely popular
"Kana is here too this time. With her strength, she should be able to pass, right?"
"There's nothing we can do. There were monsters in every previous session."
"Both Meister and Miji are not surprised, why is Warien selected but not Natsu and Gray?"
"So is Wo Lian really good? He is very strong."
The four selected people are all familiar to everyone, at least they think they are very familiar with them, and they basically have no objections.
Some people mentioned Rhodes, but considering that he has only been studying magic for less than half a year, it is normal that he was not selected.
The other was Natsu, who shouted unconvinced: "Old man! Why aren't you here again this time? I've become stronger!"
"Because you are too weak, Natsu." Laxus said. "When you hear something like this and you don't yell immediately, it's almost enough."
What he said made sense, but his contemptuous expression was so infuriating that Natsu wanted to rush up and fight him.
"Don't say unnecessary words, Laxus." Makarov said,
"The qualifications to participate in the exam are comprehensively evaluated by me based on each of you's ability, intelligence, character...all aspects. Think carefully about your shortcomings, Natsu."
"Damn it!" Natsu said unwillingly.
If he could pass the S-level exam... he would be eligible to meet Iguniru, or so he believed.
Compared with him, Gray was already silently reflecting on where he had fallen short.
It can't be because of taking off clothes randomly, right?
Rhodes wondered: "I know everyone else, who is Meister?"
"Mest, you joined the guild very early." Mira thought for a while and found that she was not very impressed with Mest. "You joined late, so I don't know him. He doesn't show up much. Come and meet Mist." Gang is also mysterious, but everyone knows he is very strong.”
Elfman pointed to a little crew chief with a scar on his face: "That's him, he's a man!"
Rhodes felt strange. He had been in the guild for five months, and he was working as a waiter. As long as he had appeared in the guild, he should have some impressions, right?
He even met Mist Gang twice outside. He hadn't seen someone like Gildarts who had been away for more than two years, but at least he had heard his name.
But Meister's name seems to have never been mentioned by anyone. Is a person who is qualified to take the S-level exam so low-key?
Rhodes asked: "When was he last seen?"
Mira thought for a while and said, "I can't remember clearly. Anyway, it was a long time ago, right?"
Rhodes nodded hesitantly. Was it really like Gildas who had been out for a long time?
When I have time, I will look through the photo album and Lidas's painting album again to confirm whether I was just looking at an acquaintance and didn't notice him at that time.
Makarov is already telling the details of the exam: "This year's exam will be held at the Kroba Grand Canyon."
The location is not unfamiliar, the terminal station of the train passing through Magnolia is in the city of Croba.
The Grand Canyon is located between the cities of Oshibana and Kroba, and the terrain is very complex.
Rhodes had previously teamed up with Alzack to exterminate bandits and had also visited Sunflower Village near the canyon.
"The exam will start in a week. The rules of this exam are the same as in previous years. Only one qualified candidate will be selected at most. In addition, everyone needs to choose a partner."
"The specific examination content will be announced after arriving at the examination room. What can be revealed now is..." Makarov smiled, "the three people behind me will become your obstacles."
Laxus raised his hand, and golden thunder and lightning emerged from his palm: "I will not let the weak climb to the same position as me."
Mistagon's voice came out through the mask, and it sounded muffled: "Because it was requested by the president, there is nothing I can do."
Erza looked serious: "I will do my best!"
"Please be sure not to go all out!"
Wo Lian was so excited that his inner voice reached the ears of everyone present through his words.
Lagerthas's expression looked a little contemptuous: "If you are afraid, it is too late to withdraw now. It just so happens that I can save myself the trouble."
Wo Lian insisted: "Who...who would be afraid!"
In fact, when you calm down and think about it, this is just a test, and they may not really use their full strength. Moreover, you can also choose a companion as your partner. If you are two on one and the other party is cheating, you may not have no chance.
Several test takers quickly began to think about who had the best chance of winning as a partner.
In addition to them, those who were not selected are also thinking about who they should ask for help if they have a chance next time.
"My word, of course it's Lebby!" Jet and Troy said in unison, and then looked at each other, as if there were sparks in their eyes.
Habibi said: "As for Natsu, wouldn't it be best to partner with Rhodes?"
Natsu said matter-of-factly: "Why Rhodes? Of course I want to partner with Habi."
"like!"
Alzak and Bisca looked at each other and looked away sheepishly. They must be selected next year!
Gray also thinks it's suitable to partner with Rhodes, but he thinks that guy will probably be able to participate next year.
At this time, Loki put his arm around his shoulders: "If you can qualify next year, how about I help you?"
"Okay, it's settled." Gray smiled, Loki was also very strong.
Mira asked: "If it were Rhodes, who would he choose?"
"Then you still need to ask?" Rhodes said with a smile, "Let's choose the president."
You can't choose Mira, nor can you choose another S-class, but I didn't say you can't choose the president.
Mira covered her mouth and said with a smile: "The president will definitely not be able to do it."
"Then... Granny Porlyusica." Rhodes thought of a good idea again, "As long as I can invite her to come out, I will help her walk around the venue and see who dares to hit me."
Mira smiled even wider, what a perfect plan.
But I feel like I will be beaten by the president before I execute it.
"The four qualified people and their partners will gather at the station in one week. Adjust your condition as soon as possible, above."
Makarov said the last words and signaled disbandment.
The unsuccessful ones dispersed one after another. They had taken on too many tasks recently to qualify for the S-level exam, and they needed a good rest.
Some left the guild directly, while others stayed to talk about the participants, and even started betting on who would pass.
The contestants themselves began to choose their companions.
Miji plans to choose a companion in her team so that they have a better understanding, but the specific one needs to be carefully considered.
Meister disappeared after the president announced the results. He was so mysterious that he didn't know what his plans were.
And Kana and Wo Lian... came to the same place at the same time, and said the same words to the same person: "Rhode, help me!"
Rhodes looked at the two people standing in front of him: "Huh? Are you sure you want to choose me?"
In the original plot, the president said: "The venue for this year's exam is...Tianrou Island."
Looking at it this way, the venue is in a different place every year. And the surprised looks on the people below also verified this.
Then he added, "Because this is the first time for some people to participate, I need to explain the rules first..."
Looking at it this way, the basic rules are the same every year, that is, you need to find a partner, but the specific exam content is different.
However, the purpose of the exam is to test strength, brains, tacit understanding with peers, etc. These core contents will not change.
As for Mester, he himself believed that he was a member of the Council, that he had changed his and everyone else's memories in order to get into Fairy Tail, and that he took the S-class exam to investigate the thorny issue of Fairy Tail.
In fact, the guild president may feel that Mester's sacrifice is too great, and hopes that he can quickly pass the S-level exam and return to the guild.
(End of chapter)