Hot-Tempered Cana

Eleven was quite willing to listen to such an exciting event as the 100-Year Quest, so he immediately pulled up a small stool and sat down, ignoring Makarov's attempts to shoo him away.

Although he couldn't participate in the mission himself, it was still good to hear about it and enjoy the experience.

Gildarts, of course, didn't care much, and even consulted with Eleven on many things. Unlike Makarov, who was older and might worry about some trivial security issues, Gildarts was quite carefree.

He's definitely an even bigger troublemaker than Makarov, a parent who'll let his kids run wild as long as they don't die! After all, that's how he grew up, so listening to the introduction of the 100-Year Quest is no big deal to him!

Of course, Gildarts knew that Eleven wasn't the impulsive type, which is why he dared to say so much to him. If Natsu were here, he definitely wouldn't dare to say a word.

However, Gildarts and Makarov didn't actually know much about this 100-Year Quest; they could only learn the details after contacting the client. For now, they could only do some analysis and preparation based on the information left behind by the previous waves of losers.

Eleven listened for a long time, and his only takeaway was a renewed understanding of the perilous nature of the 100-Year Quest.

There were many names of archmages mentioned by Makarov and his companions, and even Eleven had heard of them and their legends, but he never expected that they would all perish in this mission.

Moreover, among so many mages who have taken on the 100-Year Quest, Gildarts is the only one undertaking it alone, which undoubtedly makes it even more dangerous.

Gradually, Eleven also fell silent, his enthusiasm for the 100-Year Quest waning, replaced by worry for Gildarts.

The work of a mage is inevitably accompanied by danger, and a mage's growth requires going through hardships.

Eleven wasn't some newbie anymore. Since it was Gildarts' own choice to take on this mission, he naturally wouldn't say anything childish or discouraging to dissuade Gildarts.

Gildarts, however, quickly noticed Eleven's worried expression. He smiled slightly, reached out a large hand, and roughly ruffled Eleven's hair, as if he still regarded Eleven as the little kid who used to follow him around.

"Eleven, I don't know how long this mission will take. I'll be leaving the guild in your care while I'm gone."

Will you be walking for a long time?

"Who knows? After all, it's a legendary mission. Maybe it'll take a few months, maybe a few years. Oh well! Just wait for my good news! Haha!"

Gildarts laughed heartily, Eleven could tell he was really looking forward to the upcoming mission, showing no sign of nervousness, so Elaine couldn't help but laugh along.

"Heh, you're right. Gildarts, you're Fairy Tail's strongest mage. As long as you don't space out, there probably isn't any mission that can stump you!"

Gildarts, flattered by Eleven's praise, immediately adopted a gracious expression, flashing his classic confident smile and nodding in agreement, agreeing that Eleven had excellent taste.

Afterwards, Eleven didn't listen much to what Makarov and Gildarts were discussing. He wisely took his apple juice and left the second floor, leaving the two big shots some private space.

"100-Year Quest!"

"It's definitely going to be difficult to surpass Gildarts. I wonder when I'll be able to complete the 100-Year Quest on my own."

"Speaking of which, there seems to be only one 100-Year Quest, right? If Gildarts completes it, won't I have to wait for several more decades?"

Eleven looked somewhat melancholy, partly due to his worry about Gildarts, but mostly because he was troubled by the fact that he had no 100-Year Quest to complete.

He habitually plopped down next to Cana, turning his head to stare at Cana with a sullen expression. This was a habit Eleven had cultivated since childhood: whenever he was unhappy, he would go and talk to Cana, even though it was useless, it always managed to make Cana's mood worse as well.

Cana was happily gulping down the wine from the barrel when Eleven's sudden appearance made her instinctively shrink back.

Eleven had often lectured Cana about her drinking problem, claiming it was for Cana health, but Cana felt that Eleven was just retaliating because he couldn't outdrink her.

"Eleven, what are you doing? This is only the second barrel of beer I've had today, I haven't drunk much." Seeing that Eleven remained silent, Cana cautiously defended herself.

Eleven glanced at the massive barrel next to Cana, which was almost big enough to fit her inside, and nodded.

Well, only two buckets, that's really not much.

Eleven wasn't here to meddle in how Cana drank today; he was here to talk about life and to get Cana to share his bad mood.

However, looking at Cana now, Eleven remembered the relationship between Cana and Gildarts. Apparently, the two of them were father and daughter who didn't recognize each other when they met.

"Hey Cana, has anything progressed in your relationship with Gildarts?" Eleven's question immediately plunged Cana's mood to rock bottom.

Cana has always avoided the issue of Gildarts. Every time Eleven brings it up, she gets furious, seeming all bark and no bite. This time was no exception; the moment Eleven opened his mouth, Cana exploded.

"Eleven, how many times have I told you, don't get involved in this! This is a matter between Gildarts and me, I'll handle it!"

Eleven quickly raised his hands in surrender. He knew Cana's trigger point and didn't mean to anger her. However, this mission with Gildarts was too dangerous, and he felt that Cana should know about it.

"Ah, Cana, don't be angry. I didn't mean anything by it. I just... um... okay, okay, I won't say anything more... but Gildarts... no, don't glare at me. I just wanted to tell you that Gildarts is going to do a very dangerous mission!" Under Cana's piercing gaze, Eleven finished saying what he wanted to say with a wronged expression.

In the entire Fairy Tail, perhaps only Cana can make Eleven tense with just a glance.

After all, when he first joined Fairy Tail, Cana was Eleven's senior. Although she was younger Eleven, she had taught Eleven a lesson quite a few times. This left Eleven with a lingering psychological scar, even after he was freed from his servitude. He would tremble at the mere glare of Cana...

Cana withdrew her threatening gaze from Eleven, somewhat annoyed, and said impatiently, "Which of Gildarts' missions isn't dangerous? He's so strong, he'll definitely be fine."