Two Ten Wizard Saints in One Guild

After returning to the Fairy Tail guild, Ye looked at everyone cheering excitedly.

He noticed one person who seemed completely out of place among the crowd.

"What's wrong, Lucy? This isn't like you!"

"Ye! I... I'm fine!"

"You call that fine? You might as well write 'I have something on my mind' all over your face."

"Actually... actually, I..."

Lucy immediately gathered her courage and confessed everything to everyone.

"My full name is Lucy Heartfilia!"

When Mira heard the name Heartfilia, she suddenly remembered something!

"The Heartfilia family that's rich enough to rival a nation?"

Natsu said in surprise, "That's amazing!"

"Yes! I ran away from home. Phantom Lord started this war because they accepted my father's request."

"So I'm truly sorry, and I'm also very grateful for how everyone has taken care of me. I think... I may have to leave." Lucy gave everyone a deep bow.

Ye said, "This war has nothing to do with you. It was all caused by Jose's jealousy. If you want to blame someone, blame... blame... blame the Guild Master. It was because he humiliated Jose back then that this happened."

Ye directly sold Makarov out.

Makarov also knew he couldn't completely deny his responsibility.

"Hahaha, sorry, sorry. When you get old, you tend to lecture the younger generation. Who knew Jose would be so petty?"

Erza stepped forward. "That's right, Lucy. When I fought Jose, he admitted it himself. He didn't take this request to send you back to your father. He wanted to imprison you and drain your family's money."

Ye added, "Besides, we don't know any Miss Heartfilia. The Lucy we know is the one who loves making snarky comments, is sometimes a little silly, has an incredibly sexy figure, and worries every month about her 70,000 J rent. Right, everyone?"

"A bunch of dirty old perverts stared at Lucy's figure and nodded lecherously."

"Yes! Yes! ⌓‿⌓"

Lucy said indignantly, "You guys! (ꐦÒ‸Ó)"

"Lucy, the guild is one big family. From the moment you got that mark, you became part of this family. This family can't lose anyone, understand? Fairy Tail is your second home. No one can drive you away!"

"Not even Jesus could stop me, I'm telling you!"

Natsu asked, "Who's Jesus? Is he tasty?"

Ye looked at Natsu speechlessly, really wanting to smack him.

Tears slowly began to fall from Lucy's eyes. "Mm!"

"I love Fairy Tail the most!"

After soothing Lucy's emotions, everyone looked at the battered Fairy Tail guild when a sudden gust of wind swept through.

The ruined guild began to sway precariously. Before long—

"Crack... crack... Boom!"

The Fairy Tail guild collapsed right before everyone's eyes.

...(O∆O)...

Makarov was the first to break the awkward silence.

"Ahem! Everyone, let's rebuild our guild!"

"Yeah! Yeah!! ...Build the guild!"

At that moment, the Magic Council arrived at Fairy Tail.

Everyone glared unfriendly at the frog before them.

"What are you here for again?! Are you here to arrest Ye again? We won't agree to that!"

"Yeah, we won't agree!"

"Why don't we rebel?"

"Rebel! Rebel!"

Facing the fired-up crowd, the frog said in a panic, "N-No! That's not it! I'm here to announce the Magic Council's orders. May I ask if Lord Ye is present?"

Ye stepped forward and said, "What is there left for me to say to the Magic Council?!"

The frog messenger took out a scroll and read aloud, "Fairy Tail guild member Ye, due to repeatedly completing exceptionally high-level missions, eliminating numerous dark guilds, rendering distinguished service, and possessing extraordinary strength, after discussion among all councilors, it has been unanimously decided to grant Fairy Tail guild member Ye the title of 'Ten Wizard Saint'!"

"Congratulations, Lord Ye. This is the proof of your status as a Ten Wizard Saint issued by the Magic Council. Please keep it safe."

"Now, I will announce another order."

"The battle between the Fairy Tail and Phantom Lord guilds violated the treaty prohibiting battles between guilds. After a thorough investigation by the Magic Council, it has been determined that Phantom Lord Guild Master Jose unilaterally instigated the conflict, while Fairy Tail was forced to resist. Therefore, Fairy Tail is hereby absolved of all responsibility."

"That is all, Lord Ye, Guild Master Makarov. My task is complete, so I'll be taking my leave."

Makarov said ingratiatingly, "You've all come from so far away. Would you like to have a meal before leaving?"

Seeing Makarov's enthusiasm, the frog messenger hurriedly said, "No! No! We still have to return and report!"

"Take care!"

Ten Wizard Saints held a pivotal position across the entire Ishgar Continent. Every Ten Wizard Saint was a human weapon, an existence even the Magic Council could not easily provoke. Jose Bora's death—or rather, the death of a Ten Wizard Saint—was a major event capable of causing an earthquake.

It was obvious that the next day's headlines would say that the 'Strongest Creature on Land' had slain a 'Ten Wizard Saint.' Wouldn't that imply the Ten Wizard Saints were inferior to the 'Strongest Creature on Land'? Where would that leave the Magic Council's dignity? Since there was conveniently an empty position, they let Ye fill it. That way, everyone would think the 'Strongest Creature on Land' was at the level of a Ten Wizard Saint. After all, there were stronger and weaker Ten Wizard Saints.

Looking at the certificate of appointment in his hand, Ye said disdainfully, "They might as well have given me a million or so. What's the use of this thing?"

Makarov said angrily, "Brat, what are you saying? This is an honor! Two Ten Wizard Saints in one guild! Think of the publicity! Commissions will come pouring in endlessly! Do you even understand that?!

As he spoke, little tears began to fall from Makarov's eyes.

"Waaah! ˃̣̣̥᷄⌓˂̣̣̥᷅ This is wonderful, so wonderful, you brat!"

Erza comforted him, "Guild Master, don't cry! Don't cry!" As she spoke, she pulled Makarov into her chest.

"Thud! So hard."

"Ah, yes, yes, I don't understand. You understand, Guild Master! And stop crying already, your snot is about to drip on me."

Seeing the two living treasures, Makarov and Ye, everyone laughed happily.

The moment everyone heard that Ye had received the title of Ten Wizard Saint, they erupted.

"Boom!!"

"Is this real? Would the Magic Council really be this generous? Two Ten Wizard Saints in one guild!"

Ye complained, "Isn't your reaction a little delayed? Why are you cheering now? What were you doing earlier, watching the Guild Master cry?"

"What did you say, brat?"

"I'm afraid there isn't another guild like this in the entire Kingdom of Fiore!"

"In other words, our Fairy Tail has become the strongest guild!"

"Yeah! Yeah! Strongest! Strongest! I'm fired up!"

Makarov said happily, "Someone, get this framed!"

"Children, to celebrate Ye receiving the title of Ten Wizard Saint, let's hold a banquet!"

"Yeah!!!!"