One Part of the S-Class Exam

On the eve of the S-Class Exam, guild members began a major sprint, with many frantically trying to boost their KPIs in an attempt to participate in the S-Class Exam.

The guild members gathered in the guild hall, waiting for the guild leader to announce the list of those selected for this year's S-Class Exam.

The guild hall was packed with people. Natsu was squatting on the table eating a roasted chicken leg, Gray was shirtless and posing with his arms crossed, Cana was sipping wheat juice through a straw, and even Erza was usually the most composed, was secretly adjusting her armor.

Many people actually know that it's unlikely they'll become S-Class Mage, but within the Fairy Tail guild, it's simply that damn competitive spirit at play; getting selected is something they can brag about for a year!

Makarov knew very well who had the potential to become S-Class Mage. Laxus's strength had grown rapidly, but his mind was becoming increasingly obsessive. Over the years, he had been greatly influenced by his father, whether through meetings or letters.

Makarov felt that Laxus should be given more time to reflect. After much deliberation, he concluded that normal performance evaluations wouldn't prevent Laxus's promotion.

So...

"Quiet! Quiet!"

Makarov's voice came from the second-floor railing. The old man was wearing a brand-new guild leader's uniform, his hair was slicked back, and he was clearing his throat while holding a list.

He deliberately slowed down his movements, first straightening his collar and then stretching his tie, looking as flamboyant as if he were going to participate in a beauty pageant.

Riyao rolled his eyes and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Old man! Stop being so vain! We know you're the most handsome guy in the guild, okay? Hurry up and read out the list!"

Pfft!

The whole audience burst into laughter.

Makarov blushed and nearly fell off the railing. He angrily slammed his hand on the railing.

"Seriously! The S-Class Exam list is now being announced: Riyao! Laxus Dreyar!"

The guild members wailed in despair.

The guild members groaned in despair. Natsu dropped the chicken leg in his hand, clenched his fist, and burst into flames.

"Why wasn't I included?! I'm already incredibly strong!"

Gray rolled his eyes and kicked Natsu in the butt.

"You've only been in the guild a short time and you already want to be S-Class? Keep dreaming!"

"Gray! You're not wearing any clothes again!"

Cana suddenly pointed at Gray's chest and shouted, and Gray instinctively covered his chest, causing the whole audience to burst into laughter again.

Laxus leaned against the wall, closed his eyes, and snorted coldly, a disdainful smile playing on his lips. Freed stood behind him, adjusting his glasses.

"Lord Laxus, you have indeed been selected."

Erza walked up to Riyao and said earnestly.

"Senior Riyao, have you chosen your partner yet?"

If there's nothing wrong, Riyao; if there's something wrong, Riyao- senpai...

Riyao shrugged.

"Not yet~ Erza, are you going to be my partner?"

"Is that okay?!"

Erza's eyes lit up.

Gray and Natsu immediately came over.

Gray said coolly.

"I can do that too, you know, my Ice-Make is pretty versatile."

Natsu jumped up and shouted.

"Pick me! Pick me! I'm awesome!"

Since she had already reunited with her father, Cana was no longer so fixated on the S-Class Exam.

However, seeing this, Cana squeezed in as well, speaking in a sweet, coquettish voice.

"Brother Riyao ~ Can you take me with you~"

Riyao shuddered at the sound of the ghost.

Soon, a crowd gathered, chattering and vying for a spot as a partner, eager to join in the excitement of the S-Class Exam.

Surrounded by everyone, Riyao frantically pondered, "Who should I choose?!"

He reached out and grabbed Erza's hand.

Erza, I choose you as my partner!

Gray seemed struck dumb, staggering back two steps.

"I was here first! You idiot!"

Riyao said disdainfully.

"They're being ambiguous, aren't they?"

Natsu stomped his foot in dissatisfaction.

Why didn't you choose me?!

Riyao gave a perfunctory reply, as if it were perfectly normal.

"Because you're a man! You're not pleasing to the eye!"

Cana stood with her hands on her hips and shouted angrily.

"And what about me? I'm a girl!"

Riyao glanced at her.

"You're too weak. You couldn't even beat Belial in the last mission."

"You're asking for it!"

Enraged, Cana rushed forward and began to punch Riyao's kidneys repeatedly, but to Riyao, the force was like a tickle.

With Riyao's intervention, Makarov chose Tenrou Island as the location for the assessment.

Strange noises came from Makarov's room the night before last.

In Makarov's room...

"President, are you comfortable?"

Riyao's voice is so gentle it could melt water.

"Mmm~ Use a little more force!"

Makarov lay on the bed, letting out a comfortable groan.

"Right? I can use a little more force."

"Come on, I can handle it!"

Riyao pounded Makarov's back with both hands, injecting life energy into his body with each strike.

"Grandpa, shall we choose Tenrou Island as the assessment location? I want to go see the Sacred Tree."

Makarov squinted.

"What do you want to do to the Sacred Tree?"

"I won't."

"Um?"

"I want to go back and get a piece of tree trunk."

Riyao chuckled.

Makarov thought for a moment.

"The location can be Tenrou Island, but the tree trunk depends on the situation."

On the ship heading towards Tenrou Island, Riyao, wearing a floral shirt and beach shorts and sunglasses, lay on a deck chair sunbathing, his open collar revealing the golden guild emblem on his chest.

He held a coconut in his hand, happily drinking the coconut juice, looking just like a rich second-generation heir on vacation.

Erza, wearing a one-piece swimsuit, walked up to Riyao and looked her up and down.

"Did you get tanned too quickly? You were quite fair yesterday."

"That's called a healthy wheatish complexion!"

Riyao deliberately grinned, revealing a set of white teeth.

Laxus walked over with Freed, coolly uttering some harsh words.

"I'm going to win this test! A lazy bum like you doesn't deserve to be S-Class Mage!"

Looking at the three people on the left, right, and top, Riyao said awkwardly, "Um, could you three please stop surrounding me? It's kind of embarrassing."

At the bow of the ship, Makarov and Gildarts were discussing the assessment. Makarov rubbed his hands together, a sinister look on his face.

"When the time comes, go all out and beat that brat Riyao to a pulp!"

Gildarts scratched his head.

"That's not a good idea, President."

Makarov leaned close to Gildarts's ear and whispered something.

"Have you forgotten how he tricked you back then, making you think he was your son, and how you cried so hard your snot got all over his clothes!"

Gildarts's face darkened, and he patted his chest.

"Now that you mention it, he really deserves a good beating! Leave it to me!"

Feeling a little uncomfortable being surrounded by three people, Riyao turned over and lay down to bask in the sun for a while.

The three stared at Riyao's shapely buttocks, which were comparable to Captain America's.

Laxus slammed the slam shut with lightning speed, then acted as if nothing had happened.

Riyao's screams echoed from the ship.

"Ah! Which pervert patted my butt?!"

Riyao, clutching his backside, turned his head and glared at Erza, Laxus, and Freed. Erza's face flushed red, and she quickly waved her hands.

"No... it wasn't me!"

Riyao a sly smile.

"An explanation is just a cover-up, and a cover-up is the truth. Let me take the photos back, and I'll let bygones be bygones."

Laxus and Freed stepped back.

Erza drew her sword, Riyao quickly hid behind Laxus, circling around him.

"I was just kidding! Don't be angry!"

Riyao quickly dodged, using Laxus as a pillar to circle around it, talking as he ran.

"I was just saying, it hasn't been implemented yet, oh dear."

Laxus kept a straight face, afraid of revealing his true intentions.

How could Riyao not know who filmed it? Freed was standing at the top of his head, with Erza and Laxus on his left and right sides. Erza's hands were so small.

As Riyao circled behind Laxus, a glint flashed in his eyes: Now!

Hands clasped together, index and middle fingers stretched straight.

Healing Magic - Ultimate Technique - Thousand Years of Death!

"Ah!!"

A piercing scream echoed across the sea, startling Makarov and Gildarts at the bow of the ship.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Riyao jumped into the sea, activated Healing Magic underwater, and swam towards Tenrou Island while holding his breath.

Anyone who has swum knows that you can die if you don't breathe.

But when Riyao activates its Healing Magic, it doesn't surface; it swims in the water.

Laxus clutched his backside, his face ashen, Freed adjusted his glasses.

"Lord Laxus, are you alright?"

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