August 10, X777. It was a bright, sunny day. The three participants in the S-Class Mage exam had arrived at Hargeon Harbor and were preparing to take a ship to the guild's holy land—Tenrou Island!
The exam site could have been somewhere else, but Allen had suggested to Makarov that future S-Class exams be held on Tenrou Island, so the First Master could see the guild's new generation.
That was exactly what convinced Makarov. How could the somewhat old-fashioned old man refuse to let his predecessor see the achievements made during his tenure?
Allen had arrived at Tenrou Island a day early and met with the First Master, telling her about the exam the next day.
"Allen, judging by your expression, you seem especially excited about this exam!"
During the first two S-Class exams, Allen had only come to Tenrou Island as a spectator, not an examiner. Thus, seeing the anticipation on Allen's face, Mavis asked curiously.
Allen said to Mavis, "All three people taking the exam tomorrow have the potential to become Ten Saints, or even stronger, so I'm really looking forward to seeing how they perform."
Mavis's curiosity was thoroughly piqued. "Is that so? Then I'll have to observe them carefully tomorrow!"
After Ultear and the others disembarked with Makarov and Ur, Allen and Laxus were already waiting for them on the island.
Ultear's senses were rather sharp. After disembarking, she seemed to feel someone observing them from the Fairy Tree. But since Allen had not reacted, it should be fine.
After getting off the ship, Ultear and the other two lined up under Makarov's arrangements, while Ur walked over to Allen and Laxus.
Makarov stood in the middle of them and said, "Now that everyone is here, we'll begin the exam process! Ultear, the three of you