Fairy Tail!
As usual, the guild hall was a mess. All kinds of voices blended together, creating a lively scene!
"Hahaha... Come on, drink up! Down it in one!"
"Cana, ease up on the booze. You're going to drink all the guild's liquor!"
"Gray, your clothes! Put them back on..."
"Whoa... Aah!"
Watching the guild's lively scene, Makarov took a long swig of beer.
Ah!
My heart's exhausted. I can't wait to retire!
Whenever Makarov remembered the day the Second Master had forced the position of guild master on him, he couldn't help wanting to jump up and punch the Second Master... right in the knee.
Why couldn't he have picked anyone else? Why did he have to give me this position that's so frustrating, yet so hard to let go of?
Although he'd been happy as guild master over the years, this position was a real pain in the neck!
Ah, those days of yore!
There was a time when Makarov had a head of gorgeous, gleaming blond hair, but now... Just thinking about it brought tears to his eyes!
The hazy drunkenness from the beer drew Makarov into memories of his youth. But before he could recall those wonderful days of romance, a dignified female voice suddenly rang beside him, startling him into a jolt.
"Master, are you sure it's all right to send Levy and Ul on that mission?" Erza asked as she walked over in her armor.
At her words, Makarov put his fond memories aside, set down his mug, and let his gaze grow distant. "Let them go. This was Levy's own decision. That monster's movements are unpredictable, and it's finally shown itself this time. If I don't let her go, she won't be able to accept it..."
"But can Levy handle that monster?