"Now isn't a good time," Ifrit said.
"Of course, but that day won't be far off," Laxus said.
"The Harvest Festival?" Ifrit sounded somewhat helpless. "Don't cause trouble that day. It's supposed to be such a cheerful, relaxing festival."
"I think it's the perfect time," Laxus said.
There would be lots of people that day, and everyone would gather at the guild—Ifrit understood why Laxus had chosen that day to make his move.
"Fine, then what did you come to me for?" As soon as Ifrit asked, he immediately said, "Wait, don't tell me yet. Let me guess."
"You plan to use force, but you aren't confident you can defeat Erza and me if we join forces, so..."
Ifrit tilted his head. "You intend to recruit me in advance?"
"You have the strength," Laxus said coldly. "But you still need to be tested."
"Hahaha." Ifrit laughed heartily. "Laxus, you've really made me see you in a new light. I thought you'd be completely arrogant and dismissive of everyone."
"..." Laxus did not answer.
"Actually... I have a suggestion. If you agree to it, I can join you."
"Speak."
Ifrit said, "First of all, Laxus, you need to understand that no matter what reason you use, as long as you lay a hand on everyone in the guild, you could be expelled."
"What you want to become—is the Guild Master of Fairy Tail, not the Guild Master of some Dark Guild."
Laxus raised his chin slightly.
Ifrit said, "I don't want to take that kind of risk. If you want to persuade me to turn on my companions in that way, then I won't join you."
Laxus's eyes flickered.
Ifrit said, "But we can play this another way—"
"Oh?" Laxus showed a little interest.
"The S-Class selection." Ifrit smiled. "Use this