Lucy couldn't help but complain.
She patted her chest. The pressure of the thunder just now made her still feel lingering fear.
"He is the president's grandson, Laxus·Dreyar."
Mirajane came over and explained softly.
There was an imperceptible worry in her tone, and her eyes fell on the traces burned by lightning.
"What?! The president's grandson?"
Lucy let out a scream, his whole body felt like he was struck by lightning, and his pupils trembled violently.
She originally thought it was just a powerful thorn, but she didn't expect the background to be so hard.
"If the president retires, he is indeed the most promising candidate to take over as the next president."
Cana leaned on the wooden post, raised his head and took a sip of wine, his voice was a little low.
She wiped the wine stains from the corner of her mouth, with a look of helplessness in her eyes.
"Absolutely not!"
Lucy clenched his fists suddenly and shouted indignantly.
She remembered the way Laxus had looked down upon her companion just now, and an unknown fire surged in her heart.
"How can a person like this, who doesn't take his companions seriously at all, be the president?"
Lucy stamped his feet angrily.
She looked at Lu Chongwei who was drinking milk, and suddenly thought of something, her eyes suddenly lit up.
"Lu Chongwei! You are so strong, wouldn't it be great if you became the president?"
Lucy suggested excitedly.
In her opinion, Lu Chongwei has unfathomable strength and is extremely approachable, making him the perfect candidate.
"Pfft--cough cough cough!"
Lu Chongwei choked on the milk and coughed like crazy.
He waved his hands repeatedly, his face full of rejection and fear.
"Stop making such horrible jokes, becoming the president? Wouldn't that cost my life?"
Lu Chongwei took two steps back with a look of disgust.
Just thinking about the mountains of official documents and endless meetings made his scalp numb.
"Actually, the president did think about cultivating Zhongwei."
Mirajane covered his mouth and smiled softly, then let out a shocking big melon.
She looked at Lu Chongwei's look of wanting to disappear on the spot, her eyes full of smiles.
"But every time he would come up with a bunch of weird reasons to refuse, such as helping Grandma Wang next door find a cat today, or the bed at home suddenly wouldn't let me go, etc."
Lucy was dumbfounded and his expression was a little stiff.
"This guy... really hates restraint."
Lucy stroked his forehead helplessly.
She looked at Lu Chongwei's demeanor, and finally understood why this man was always hanging around in the guild despite having Ten Wizard Saints level strength.
Lu Chongwei had already walked to Levy and others.
"Hey, don't be downcast. That's what that guy said. Don't take it to heart."
Lu Chongwei stretched out his hand and rubbed Levy's short blue hair.
His movements were very gentle, and his tone contained a reassuring gentleness.
"Zhongwei brother..."
Levy raised his head, his eyes were red, but when he saw Lu Chongwei's smile, he felt inexplicably better.
"That's right, that guy Laxus is in the advanced stage of chuunibyou. We don't care about him."
Erza also strode over and patted Lu Chongwei on the shoulder heroically.
She looked around, her eyes shining with determination.
"Since everyone is so motivated now, I propose that we form the strongest team!"
Erza's voice echoed throughout the construction site, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
"The strongest team?"
Natsu and Gray asked in unison. They looked at each other and turned away in disgust.
"Lu Chongwei, Natsu, Gray, Lucy, Happy, plus me."
Erza declared without any doubt.
Her sharp eyes swept over everyone, with a domineering air that could not be rejected.
"Me? Can I join too?"
Lucy pointed at his nose, his face full of unconfidence.
Looking at the monster-level teammates around her, she felt like a husky mixed in with the wolves.
"Of course, you are our important partner."
Lu Chongwei smiled and encouraged.
He threw the empty milk carton into the trash can and gave Lucy a thumbs up.
"That's right Lucy, your Celestial Spirit Magic is very useful!"
Natsu also waved his fists excitedly, his whole body ignited with fighting spirit.
"If it is this combination, it can indeed be called the strongest team of Fairy Tail."
Mirajane smiled and nodded, his eyes full of expectation.
"With this configuration, you can simply walk sideways wherever you go."
Cana couldn't help but sigh, she could already imagine how much noise this team would make in the future.
"I have objections! Why should I be paired with this guy with droopy eyes?"
Natsu pointed at Gray and protested loudly.
"Do you think I want to team up with a fire-breathing idiot like you?"
Gray shouted back not to be outdone.
The two of them pressed their foreheads against each other, and the smell of gunpowder suddenly became stronger.
"Huh? What did you just say?"
Erza lowered her head slightly, shadows shrouded her eyes, and a terrifying murderous aura came out of her body.
She moved her wrist and it made a snapping sound.
"No... no objection! We are very honored!"
Natsu and Gray stood up straight in an instant, cold sweat dripping down their faces.
The two of them moved their shoulders and arms in unison, showing a stiff smile that was uglier than crying.
"Very good, let's go on the mission now!"
Erza nodded with satisfaction.
She couldn't help but grab Lu Chongwei who was still going to buy milk. As soon as the collar was tightened, Lu Chongwei was lifted up.
"Hey! Erza, I haven't bought my milk yet!"
Lu Chongwei struggled futilely in the air and let out a feeble cry.
"We'll buy some more on the way! Now, everyone sets out!"
Erza acted vigorously, dragging Lu Chongwei, Natsu and others in a hurry and left the construction site.
"Everyone, please be safe! Remember to bring gifts back!"
Mirajane stood behind, waving a handkerchief and shouted loudly.
She watched this group of energetic figures drifting away, the setting sun stretching their shadows very long.
As night fell, Magnolia was shrouded in a gentle moonlight.
The top floor of the guild has not yet been repaired, and the cool evening breeze blows through, taking away the heat of the day.
Makarov President was sitting alone on the broken beam, holding a bottle of cold beer in his hand.
He raised his head and took a sip, making a spicy and refreshing sound in his throat, but his brows were always furrowed.
"Retirement... is such a headache."
Makarov sighed and looked at his hands a little lonely.
He was sifting through his successors one by one in his mind.
"That brat Lu Chongwei is strong enough, but his character... if you let him be the president, the guild will probably become Milk Lovers Association the next day."
Makarov shook his head helplessly, but laughed unconsciously.
He felt tired when he thought of Lu Chongwei's confident face every time he evaded responsibility.
"Laxus... Alas, that child's psychological problem is too serious. If you leave it to him now, it will only destroy the guild."