Chapter Summaries

While Feng Lan reluctantly carried Laxus’s belongings and cleaned his messy room, he found and read Laxus’s memoir, which recounted his childhood and years in Fairy Tail. Feng Lan returned the album, prepared food, and left with Dada Liya while Laxus slept.

• Laxus ordered Feng Lan to carry his things and clean his room, while Dada Liya and Chino teased Feng Lan about being an underling.
• Feng Lan found Laxus’s memoir beside the bed and read entries about Laxus’s childhood, family, guildmates, and growth as a mage.
• The memoir recalled Laxus’s friendship with Feng Lan, their S-Class Exam, Feng Lan’s relationship with Mira, and their performance at the Harvest Festival.
• Feng Lan quietly returned the memoir, found Laxus asleep, and went to the kitchen to prepare food.
• Feng Lan woke Dada Liya and told him it was time to leave, while Laxus remained asleep.

On his way back to Fairy Tail, Feng Lan discovered a hidden laboratory and rescued Trist, an orphaned child with no memories. He invited her to join Fairy Tail as her new home, while an unseen red-haired man watched them leave.

• Feng Lan and Dada Liya took shelter from the rain in a cave, where three grotesque monsters attacked them.
• Feng Lan killed the monsters, and one of them smashed open a hidden door to a laboratory.
• Feng Lan found an experiment report describing the creation and destruction of monster test subjects, then discovered Trist hiding in a box.
• Trist told Feng Lan she had no parents or home and could not remember anything but her name, so he invited her to join Fairy Tail.
• Feng Lan, Dada Liya, and Trist left for the guild as a red-haired man with black wings watched them from the air.

Feng Lan brought Trist to Fairy Tail, where Makarov welcomed her into the guild despite her lack of magic. He then joined Mira, Natsu, and the others for a nanny job requested by newly appointed Council Member Raid, whose formidable reputation left Feng Lan privately irritated.

• Feng Lan returned to Fairy Tail with Trist, who was nervous around the crowded town.
• Trist told Makarov she wanted to join Fairy Tail despite not knowing magic or wanting to learn it, and he welcomed her as a guild member.
• Natsu hurried Feng Lan to join the others on a job before the upcoming S-Class Exam.
• Mira revealed that the job was to apply as a nanny and that the request specifically named Feng Lan, while Lisanna gave him a maid outfit.
• On the train, Mira identified the client as Council Member Raid, a powerful wind mage, and Feng Lan resolved to confront him about the job.

Feng Lan visited Council Member Raid with the guild and learned they were old friends, then received intelligence about a secret organization conducting human experiments and provoking the Dragon race. He left Raid to continue investigating while keeping a close watch on the newly appointed Zeref, whose identity seemed suspicious to him.

• Feng Lan kicked open Raid’s door, but Raid greeted him as an old friend and played a prank on him before welcoming the group inside.
• Feng Lan explained to Mira and the others that he and Raid had traveled together before joining different organizations, and Raid cooked dinner for them.
• Raid showed Feng Lan a photograph of the powerful seventeen-year-old Council recruit Zeref, whose face reminded Feng Lan of Mystogan and Jellal from Edolas.
• Feng Lan warned Raid to watch Zeref closely, then asked about the two matters he had tasked Raid with investigating four years earlier.
• Raid explained that a secret organization worshipped Zeref and used creature DNA to create Holy Spirits and Wrath Forms, including dragon DNA that may have stirred the Dragon race; the group’s goal was to kill Acnologia.
• Feng Lan left Raid to continue investigating, and he returned to the guild with the others while Raid rested.

Feng Lan returned to the guild and learned that he would visit Azure Pegasus with four other mages for a guild exchange. Overwhelmed by the problems facing him, he found comfort in a dream about Slokard and Mira's concern, then decided to rest and accept her invitation to eat.

• Feng Lan returned to the guild, met Trist in a maid outfit, and learned Trist could not use magic but wanted to help the guild.
• Makarov announced a guild exchange with Azure Pegasus and selected Feng Lan, Natsu, Mira, Lisanna, and Cana to go the next day.
• Feng Lan left the guild alone and worried about Zeref, Acnologia, the mysterious organization, and other troubling matters.
• Feng Lan dreamed that Slokard told him to rest and look at the smiling faces of his companions.
• Mira woke Feng Lan in the park and invited him to eat, and Feng Lan agreed to go with her.

Feng Lan and his companions visited Azure Pegasus for a quest that involved entertaining customers, while he and Mira found a quiet moment together. Feng Lan promised to take Mira traveling, leaving them looking forward to a trip for just the two of them.

• Bob welcomed Feng Lan and his companions to Azure Pegasus and explained that their quest was to drink with customers, while Lisanna helped with chores.
• Cana began drinking from a barrel, Natsu and Feng Lan were pulled away by groups of women, and Feng Lan used a water clone to handle his customers.
• Feng Lan stepped in when a man approached Mira, then reunited with her and spoke with William, who offered to entertain Cana.
• Cana got William to drink and teased him about never having dated, while Feng Lan and Mira talked about spending time together.
• Feng Lan promised to take Mira traveling soon, and Mira made him swear not to take back his promise.

Natsu and the Fairy Tail wizards’ exchange visit to Azure Pegasus ended in a chaotic brawl that destroyed the guild headquarters. Feng Lan led everyone home, expecting Makarov to punish them before the upcoming S-Class Exam.

• Natsu rescued Lisanna from a man who grabbed her, then struck him with the Iron Fist of the Fire Dragon.
• The man crashed into Feng Lan and Mira’s table, waking Mira and triggering a destructive fight involving Mira, Cana, William, and Natsu.
• The Fairy Tail wizards’ attacks reduced Azure Pegasus’s headquarters to ruins, and Feng Lan apologized to Bob, who ended the exchange program and sent them home.
• After Feng Lan and the others left, Bob learned that Makarov had reported a fight involving Ichiya and the Fairy Tail wizards, then fainted.
• Feng Lan told the group they might be confined to the Detention Room and lose preparation time for the S-Class Exam, while Cana asked about William.
• Feng Lan and the others boarded the approaching train to return to Fairy Tail and face judgment.

Makarov announced the Fairy Tail S-Class Exam, naming Mirajane Strauss, Natsu Dragneel, Gray Fullbuster, and Cana Alberona as examinees. While Wendy prepared to partner with Gray, Feng Lan killed a South Wolf mercenary who threatened his family and sent a witness away with a warning.

• Makarov announced that the S-Class Exam would begin in two weeks on Tenrou Island and named Mirajane Strauss, Natsu Dragneel, Gray Fullbuster, and Cana Alberona as examinees.
• Makarov ordered Erza, Gray, Laxus, Natsu, Mira, and Cana to stay behind, then sent Natsu to the Detention Room for two weeks.
• Wendy told Feng Lan that Gray had asked her to be his exam partner, and Feng Lan encouraged her to believe in herself.
• Feng Lan confronted Yinmu, a South Wolf mercenary who threatened his family, cut out his tongue, and killed him.
• Feng Lan ordered a watching woman to repeat his warning to South Wolf, and she fled in terror.

Fairy Tail arrived at Tenrou Island for the S-Class Exam, where Makarov explained the first round and began preparing the teams to compete. He then took Feng Lan to visit Mavis Vermillion’s grave, unaware that Mavis was watching them and wondering whether Feng Lan was a vampire.

• Wendy’s Troia began wearing off aboard the ship, leaving Feng Lan and Natsu seasick before the group reached Tenrou Island.
• Makarov explained that the exam’s first round would have four teams draw lots and fight in two-on-two matches, with the winners advancing.
• Natsu and Gray eagerly stepped onto the battlefield with Wendy and Lisanna as their exam partners, while Erza agreed to referee.
• Makarov left with Feng Lan to visit the grave of Fairy Tail’s founder, Mavis Vermillion, and urged Feng Lan to learn Fairy Law.
• Mavis watched Makarov and Feng Lan from a tree and wondered whether Feng Lan was a vampire.

Natsu and Gray fought a fierce arena match while Lisanna and Wendy supported them, but the battle grew beyond their ability to influence. Natsu defeated Gray with Ember Dragon magic, and Makarov called Mira and the others to perform next.

• Natsu and Gray traded fire and black ice attacks while Lisanna and Wendy provided support.
• Gray asked Wendy to focus on enchantments, and she strengthened his attack power, speed, defense, and attributes.
• Natsu entered Ember Dragon Mode and blasted Gray with powerful attacks as their duel intensified.
• Makarov and Feng Lan told Lisanna and Wendy to watch, then comforted them about their roles in the battle.
• Natsu defeated the exhausted Gray with Ember Dragon's Exploding Scales, and Erza declared Natsu the winner.
• Natsu and Gray exchanged friendly words after the match, and Makarov told Mira and the others that it was their turn to perform.

Mira and Elfman defeated Cana and Levy in the first stage of the exam, and Makarov announced that the final stage required candidates to earn recognition from an active S-Class Mage. Mira and Erza began their match, while Natsu was set to face Feng Lan afterward.

• Mira and Elfman used their Take Over abilities to defeat Cana and Levy, and Cana surrendered the match.
• Feng Lan healed the injured fighters, and Makarov announced that Natsu and Mira had to earn recognition from active S-Class Mages to pass.
• Makarov revealed that Natsu would fight Feng Lan and Mira would fight Erza, with the accompanying examinees barred from participating.
• Erza equipped her Red Ogre Armor while Mira transformed into Azazel's Soul, and their battle began with Erza striking as Mira cast Spear of Sin.

Mira and Erza fought to a draw, earning Mira recognition as an S-Class Mage. Feng Lan then began Natsu’s test, revealing his Water Dragon King Mode as Natsu prepared to face him.

• Mira and Erza traded attacks until both exhausted their magic and fell, ending their match in a draw.
• Makarov declared that Mira had passed the test and possessed the strength of an S-Class Mage.
• Feng Lan told Makarov he would handle Natsu’s match himself and asked him not to stop it prematurely.
• Natsu entered the field determined to pass, and Feng Lan activated Water Dragon King Mode and attacked with Water Dragon King's Crushing Fist.

Feng Lan fought Natsu in an S-Class promotion match, pushing him to his limits before accepting his persistence and declaring him successful. Natsu and Mira became Fairy Tail's newest S-Class Mages, and the guild members prepared to return home.

• Feng Lan overwhelmed Natsu with water attacks, but Natsu activated Ember Dragon Mode and continued fighting despite his injuries.
• Feng Lan challenged Natsu to endure two more attacks, and Natsu survived Abyssal - Starfall before standing to face one final move.
• Feng Lan and Natsu's Abyssal Vast Sky Whale and Crimson Lotus Phoenix Sword collided, and Feng Lan declared that Natsu had passed.
• Lisanna supported the exhausted Natsu, who shared a shy moment with her as Mira teased him.
• Makarov announced that Natsu and Mira had become Fairy Tail's S-Class Mages, bringing the guild's total to seven.

After the S-Class exam celebrations, Feng Lan worried about choosing a destination for the trip he had promised Mira, but Lisanna secretly provided two tickets to a resort cruise. Feng Lan and Mira set off together, while Natsu, Lisanna, and Elfman took a job to search for ancient relics in Malada Canyon; aboard the cruise, Feng Lan suffered from seasickness.

• Feng Lan told Laxus he had promised Mira a trip but had no idea where to take her.
• Lisanna asked Trist to secretly give Feng Lan an envelope with two tickets and a resort flyer.
• Feng Lan discovered the tickets were for a cruise leaving the next day and decided to take Mira.
• Natsu, Lisanna, and Elfman accepted a request to search for ancient relics in Malada Canyon.
• Feng Lan became seasick aboard the ship while Mira looked after him.

Feng Lan took Mira and Dada Liya to a huge amusement park, where he and Mira went diving while Dada Liya stayed in the pet room. After persuading a school of Lemon Sharks to carry them, Feng Lan and Mira rode off on the sharks.

• Mira, Feng Lan, and Dada Liya entered the amusement park and chose to visit the diving area.
• At the diving area, Feng Lan ignored the staff’s warnings and jumped into the sea with Mira without diving gear.
• Feng Lan sensed nearby sharks and led Mira to a feeding group of Lemon Sharks.
• Feng Lan used his Dragon Eyes to freeze the sea creatures briefly and make the sharks circle him.
• Mira chose a shark, and Feng Lan and Mira climbed onto separate sharks and asked them to take them for a ride.

Feng Lan and Mira explored an island, rescued a stranded humpback whale, and helped it reunite with its pod. They watched the whales leave together and fell asleep on the beach.

• Feng Lan and Mira rode sharks to an island and explored its forest, where Feng Lan bit into a spicy fruit.
• Mira told Feng Lan he did not have to carry every burden alone, and Feng Lan thanked her for staying by his side.
• Feng Lan and Mira found a stranded humpback whale, and Feng Lan used a massive wave to return it to the sea.
• Feng Lan gave Mira air when her bubble helmet broke, and the whale gifted them two Tanzanites.
• The whale reunited with its pod, and Feng Lan and Mira watched the whales swim away before falling asleep on the beach.

Feng Lan and Mira returned to the tourist island, but Raid summoned them to the Magic Council. The story then shifted to Natsu and his team accepting an S-Class request to retrieve an ancient artifact from Malada Grand Canyon, where previous research teams had vanished.

• Dada Liya complained that Feng Lan and Mira had left her alone, then asked about their Tanzanite rings.
• Raid contacted Feng Lan and told him to return to the Magic Council, where Mira could accompany him.
• Natsu, Lisanna, Elfman, and Happy missed their train stop after Natsu joked about a curse in Malada Grand Canyon.
• At an archaeological research institute, the client explained that nearly ten teams had disappeared while searching for an ancient artifact in the canyon.
• Natsu accepted the request and promised to defeat any dangerous beasts and bring the team back alive.

Natsu and his companions found the relic in Malada Canyon, where a Lightning Dragon attacked them. Natsu stayed behind to fight while Happy and Elfman led Lisanna away, but Lisanna turned back, determined to remain by Natsu’s side.

• Natsu picked up the relic as a Lightning Dragon emerged and attacked the group.
• Natsu told Lisanna, Happy, and Elfman to escape, then struck the dragon with his Iron Fist of the Fire Dragon.
• After Happy and Elfman took Lisanna away, Natsu fought the Lightning Dragon with his fire magic and vowed to protect his friends.
• The Lightning Dragon blasted Natsu into a wall and struck him with lightning, but Natsu counterattacked with a massive fireball.
• As Natsu and the Lightning Dragon clashed again, Lisanna ran back toward him, asking to stay by his side.

Natsu fought the Lightning Dragon while protecting Lisanna, then awakened Dragon Force when he believed they were about to die. He overwhelmed the dragon with golden flames and left it engulfed in a powerful attack.

• Natsu repeatedly attacked the Lightning Dragon but was battered and thrown into the rubble.
• Lisanna returned to help Natsu, and he took the Lightning Dragon's lightning blast to protect her.
• As the Lightning Dragon prepared to finish them, Natsu awakened Dragon Force and burned away its breath attack.
• Natsu transformed with dragon features, identified himself as Fairy Tail's Fire Dragon Slayer Mage, and promised to protect Lisanna and his comrades.
• Natsu scattered the Lightning Dragon's lightning, struck it with Inferno Iron Fist, and engulfed it in Inferno Blazing Flame.

Natsu defeated the Thunder Dragon but collapsed from his injuries, and Lisanna, Happy, and Elfman rushed him to a hospital. At the Magic Council, Feng Lan was summoned before its members and offered a place among the Ten Wizard Saints.

• Natsu used his Dragon Slayer Secret Art to kill the Thunder Dragon, then released Dragon Force and passed out from his severe injuries.
• Lisanna warned that Natsu’s life was in danger, so Elfman carried him toward the canyon exit with Lisanna and Happy.
• Feng Lan arrived at the Magic Council with Mira and Dada Liya, and a frogman escorted him into a room with the Council’s high-ranking members.
• Crawford Him announced that the Magic Council had unanimously chosen Feng Lan for a position among the Ten Wizard Saints.