Two weeks after the war, the Magic Council finally determined the outcome of the war between the two major Fairy Tail in the Fiore Kingdom.
Magic Council.
Zorn attended with the Guild Master because Zorn had sufficient evidence to prove that Guild Master Jose had instigated the war and colluded with the Dark Guilds, among other crimes.
Therefore, this was not a trial meeting, but a routine meeting of the Ten Wizard Saints and its Council Members, where the investigation and its results were simply announced.
Notice: "1. Jose Bora is stripped of his title of Ten Wizard Saints and the Phantom Lord Fairy Tail is disbanded."
2. Fairy Tail is innocent.
3. All losses will be compensated by the remaining assets of the Phantom Lord Fairy Tail.
After the meeting ended, Zorn and Makarov had just reached the gate of the Magic Council when they were stopped by Yajima, a Magic Council member and close friend of the Guild Master. Zorn nodded and greeted the senior, then walked aside, leaving the two old men alone.
"Xiaoya, thank you so much this time. You said a lot of good things about Fairy Tail. Once the Fairy Tail is set up, I'll invite you to join Fairy Tail."
There's no need to explain our relationship.
"When you come to visit, I'll treat you to ramen, with a whole twelve pieces of char siu. How about that, luxurious, right?"
Makarov understood that Yajima must have done a lot to help with this, and he was very grateful. He said that treating Yajima to a deluxe char siu ramen was the best way to express their friendship.
"It's quite luxurious, but Little Ma, don't mess around anymore."
"Um?"
"We're not young anymore, you shouldn't have forgotten about Rob, right?"
"Yes, Rob, back then..."
"You, me, Polyushka, Rob, back when we were young, we were really crazy, but also really happy."
"Yes, I'm very happy."
Makarov was also reminded of his happy times. Yajima continued, "Recently, many people have had opinions about Fairy Tail, and some even want to disband your Fairy Tail. Makarov, you should find a chance to step down as soon as possible."
"The next generation has fully grown up, hasn't it?"
After listening to Yajima's words, Makarov fell into deep thought. He then looked at Zorn, who was standing in the distance waiting for him, Laxus, who was currently relaxing in the Fairy Tail, and Gildarts, who was on a mission in an unknown mountain range.
I couldn't help but sigh that I'm really getting old.
Thanks to everyone's hard work, the Fairy Tail has taken shape, and the Town's repairs are nearing completion. Residents are gradually moving back in.
The Fairy Tail's normal quest posting began at a temporary booth, without delaying anyone's ability to accept quests.
"Laxus, come and fight me!" Ever since Laxus returned, Natsu has been clamoring to duel with Laxus, but Laxus always finds various excuses to refuse. This enraged Natsu, who then launched a frenzied attack on Laxus.
They caused a huge disturbance to the Fairy Tail, but always ended up getting knocked out by Laxus with a single punch, never winning a single time.
Laxus would also laugh happily at this time, seemingly enjoying the process very much.
Lucy sat at the makeshift bar, watching Natsu's noisy antics, and sighed helplessly.
"Lucy, Natsu, Gray, Happy, how about we team up for a mission!" Erza walked to the temporary Fairy Tail area and loudly invited them to join her team.
This is the Fairy Tail's strongest team, and it was officially formed here. Lucy was very happy to join this team, but what she didn't know was that the three members of this team were all notorious destroyers in the Fairy Tail. It would be good enough if they didn't lose money after completing the mission.
Zorn watched this scene with great delight and took the opportunity to film it as evidence.
Of course, Natsu was still on the ground, lying there, and that scene was also captured on camera and kept in Zorn's photo album.
After the elite squad completed their mission, night quickly fell.
Guild Master Makarov sat atop the nearly completed building, sipping his drink, his mind preoccupied with the retirement that Xiaoya had mentioned to him a few days earlier.
Zorn, Laxus, Erza immediately came to mind. The others were directly excluded by the Guild Master. Mystogan was not good at expressing himself, Gildarts was often unable to stay at the Fairy Tail, Ur had made it clear that he would retire with Ultear after the matter was completed, and Mirajane was also unwilling to be the Guild Master at this time.
Each of these three candidates has its own merits, making it a difficult choice for the Guild Master.
Of course, after tonight's events, the destruction caused by Erza Natsu their mission pained the Guild Master even more, and he silently made a resolution: he absolutely could not let someone who likes to cause destruction, or who unintentionally causes damage, become the Guild Master.
Zorn followed Loke to the Back Mountain of the Fairy Tail. Loke clutched his chest, enduring his discomfort, and looked at the joyful scene below, Loke face filled with reluctance.
"I really hate to leave you all, but this way, I can atone for my sins."
"If you can't bear to part with him, then stay, Loke, or rather, Leo Leo!" Zorn, looking at Loke with a look of longing on his face, suddenly spoke up, breaking the somber atmosphere.
"Zorn, how did you know?" Loke stared in disbelief at the suddenly appearing Zorn.
"I'm sorry, Loke, I knew about your situation a long time ago, but it took me until now to come and help you." Zorn didn't answer Loke's question directly, but looked at Loke with a face full of guilt.
He had planned to resolve the issue as soon as he returned from his mission on Galuna Island, but he never expected Loke to be so serious now.
Seeing the guilt on Zorn's face, Loke covered his face with his hands, feeling utterly pathetic. Tears streamed down his face, but he didn't want Zorn to see, so he desperately tried to hide them.
"I am a sinner! I killed Karen Lilica! It's my fault! I deserve to be punished!"
Loke slowly knelt down and, choking back tears, recounted his entire story with Karen Lilica. Zorn listened quietly beside Loke.
"There's no other way. This is the rule set by the Celestial Spirit King, and I'm willing to accept this punishment!" Loke wasn't afraid of death; he just couldn't bear to leave everyone in Fairy Tail and wanted to have more time to spend with them.
"This is not your fault, Loke, and the person who can save you is in the Fairy Tail, the Celestial Spirit Mage — Lucy." Zorn placed his hand on Loke's shoulder, his Magic Power flickering as it slowly flowed into Loke's body.
The immense and profound Magic Power surged into Loke's body, like water flowing into a leaky glass; it couldn't be contained at all, and could only temporarily alleviate Loke's pain.
The Magic Power Zorn channeled carried the attribute of holy light, making Loke's Magic Power slightly stronger than before and extending the duration of his attack.
"I will tell everyone the truth about your situation. Just like the Guild Master said, one person's pain is the pain of the entire Fairy Tail. We are one family, Loke. Remember these words well."
Loke could still hear Zorn's words, and his eyes were filled with tears as he watched Zorn's departing figure.