Setting aside Jose Porla's character, his strength was undeniable—he was one of the Ten Wizard Saints.
As one of the continent's strongest Mages, the Magic Council's members would not have been so surprised if he had been defeated by Makarov, another of the Ten Wizard Saints.
But throughout the guild war between Fairy Tail and Phantom Lord, Makarov had practically been lying back and taking it easy the entire time.
The one who defeated Jose Porla and turned the tide was Fairy Tail's S-class Mage, the Sword Dragon—Seiya Lanza.
Especially when they saw the Golden Dragon carry Seiya down in a dive, then turn into golden motes of light and gradually fade into the air, the Magic Council members' eyes widened in shock.
The aura and astonishing magic power the Golden Dragon had radiated earlier had made them think it was a real Dragon.
Yet that massive golden Dragon had turned out to be nothing more than a magical summon similar to a Celestial Spirit.
The number of Celestial Spirits a Spirit Mage could summon, as well as the extent of the power those Spirits could wield, depended on the Spirit Mage's magic power and strength.
Leaving Seiya's own strength aside, the fact that he could summon such a shocking magical creature was already enough to prove that his magic power was extraordinary.
"He really is a formidable young man. I never expected him to possess the strength to defeat Jose at such a young age."
"The Sword Dragon was already a candidate for the Ten Wizard Saints. After this battle, he will probably become one of the true Ten Wizard Saints.
Jellal, it seems you'll have a rival in the future. If I remember correctly, the Sword Dragon should be around the same age as you, right?"
Hearing Councilman