What Did You Teach Her?!

In front of the shattered guild hall.

Guild Master Makarov, Mira, and the others had gathered there as well.

Noticing Feng Ye and Erza's group returning, Mira immediately waved, then turned to Makarov. "Guild Master, Feng Ye and the others are back."

"Oh."

"You went off and took on an S-Class mission without permission. Get over here and take your punishment!"

Makarov clasped his hands behind his back and turned to Natsu, Gray, and the others. He blew on his beard, then suddenly raised a hand. His arm stretched and enlarged in an instant, and he brought it down in a chopping strike on Natsu's head, smashing Natsu onto the ground on his backside.

Then he swung his hand around and struck Gray down with another chop.

Finally.

Makarov swept his elongated arm in an arc and slapped toward Lucy.

But the slap never reached Lucy. Feng Ye casually flicked the sleeve of his magic robe, stirring up a powerful gust that formed a wall of wind and stopped Makarov's palm.

"Let Lucy off. She won't do it again."

"Mm-hmm!"

Lucy huddled beside Feng Ye and hurriedly nodded at Makarov over and over, looking extremely sincere in admitting her mistake.

Makarov raised an eyebrow. "You spoil her too much... But since you say so, I'll let Lucy's share slide. But if she breaks guild rules again next time, both offenses will be counted together."

Just then.

Natsu, who had been knocked to the ground by Makarov, suddenly jumped up with an explosive look on his face. "Is this really the time for that? Our guild has been destroyed!"

Makarov glanced at Natsu. "Calm down. It's not a big deal. Those idiots from Phantom Lord only have this much ability—sneaking in while we were gone and smashing up the guild."

"While