" Bai Yu, tell me, why did you announce to the public that I was the one who defeated Jose? If you don't give me an explanation, I challenge you to a duel."
"A final battle?" Bai Yu smiled as he looked at Laxus.
Laxus's face Kotetsu. Facing Bai Yu's gaze, he stammered for a moment before gritting his teeth and saying, "Let's have a verbal battle first, and then we'll fight it out!"
Seeing Laxus instantly cower in fear, Mira and Lisanna couldn't help but burst out laughing.
In their eyes, Laxus, one of Fairy Tail's strongest candidates and S-Class Mage, has always been a fearless being, one that even the guild master Makarov cannot control.
Now, facing Bai Yu, he feels like he's swallowing a bitter pill.
Just as Bai Yu said, "Spare the rod and spoil the child."
Even a rebellious creature like Laxus can become obedient after being beaten up.
After all, they were facing Bai Yu, whose strength was vastly different from theirs, as if separated by an insurmountable chasm.
Knowing full well that victory is impossible, unless someone's head is slammed in a door, no one would be foolish enough to invite humiliation.
"Hehe, a battle of wits? I don't mind either. But Laxus, do you think you can win with your mouth having three heads and six arms?" Bai Yu laughed.
"Or is it that the dog's mouth really has ivory!"
"Dogs really have ivory in their mouths? What does that mean?" Lisanna paused, looking completely bewildered.
"Sister, can a dog's mouth grow ivory?"
Mira burst out laughing, her laughter almost uncontrollable. At least Bai Yu was genuinely worried that the small buttons on that shirt wouldn't hold up.
" Lisanna, what Bai Yu was trying to say was that Laxus dogs can't grow ivory in their mouths, it's just that he doesn't use profanity when he's swearing."
"However, this is the first time I've heard such a fresh and unconventional way of putting it. It seems Laxus will suffer a crushing defeat in this battle of wits, and might even be left with a belly full of resentment."
Lisanna was stunned. Looking at Bai Yu Bai Yu, she would have already given him two thumbs up if it weren't for the occasion.
Originally, in Lisanna's eyes, Bai Yu arts skills were already incredibly impressive.
Even literary debates are now so refreshing, unconventional, and impressive.
This person is truly accomplished in both literary and martial arts.
Laxus had been listening intently to the explanation, but the moment these words reached his ears, his face turned ashen, and he lost all composure.
I had so much to say, but I just couldn't get it out.
He lost the debate!
They suffered a crushing defeat.
Before he could even make a move, his opponent killed him instantly.
This kind of verbal battle is more frustrating than a physical one!
At least in a physical fight, he could unleash a few dazzling lightning strikes; whether they would hit or cause injury was another matter entirely.
Most importantly, it should at least elicit a gasp of "Awesome!"
Seeing Bai Yu still smiling and waiting for him to make a move, Laxus's pent-up anger finally deflated. He could only grit his teeth and finally say, " Bai Yu, thank you."
"However, I absolutely refuse to acknowledge defeating Jose!"
The fact that Laxus was able to say "thank you" was actually because he was genuinely terrified by Bai Yu's saying, "Spare the rod and spoil the child."
At least, after experiencing everything yesterday, he finally understood what the gap was.
When faced with an opponent who could easily defeat you with a single move, stubbornness is perhaps the greatest form of ignorance.
Most importantly, the moment Bai Yu unleashed Fairy Melody, Laxus not only felt the approach of death, but also understood the lesson his grandfather had always wanted to teach him.
When faced with a life-or-death situation, the strong may not necessarily save you.
But as guild members and family, everyone would absolutely risk their lives to save them.
At least, in the final moment when the light blinded him, Laxus saw only figures rushing towards him.
At the time, he was unwilling to accept this fact.
But last night, when he saw everyone happily going to take a bath, and heard those repeated invitations, Laxus let go of his last bit of stubbornness.
Otherwise, the attack just now wouldn't have been aimed at the bottle, but rather at Lisanna and Mira.
And he wouldn't say such an awkward thank you.
Seeing Laxus blush slightly, Lisanna and Mira couldn't help but laugh.
The Thunder God Tribe, standing not far away, and Makarov were already weeping uncontrollably.
Makarov, with tears streaming down his face, exclaimed that his grandson had grown up.
These words, along with the highly anticipated situation, practically made Laxus dig out a five-bedroom, three-living-room house from his toes, essentially giving him a luxury mansion.
I don't know how I'll survive in the Fairy Tail Guild in the future.
The "domineering CEO" persona is probably doomed to fail.
" Bai Yu, thank you so much for helping Laxus grow up. If anything goes wrong in the future, feel free to beat him up. I remember you always said that filial piety comes from discipline. I'll give him a beating, even steel will do." Makarov grabbed Bai Yu's trouser leg, tears streaming down his face.
Looking at the snot and tears on his hands, Bai Yu helplessly touched the tip of his nose, feeling like he had been shot even though he was lying down.
However, faced with this situation, Bai Yu couldn't just abruptly pull his leg back, so he could only take a sip of wine to cover up his embarrassment.
As for Laxus, he was already terrified by the iron and steel rods that Makarov had mentioned.
If Bai Yu really does do something rash, give him another good beating.
Laxus really didn't know whether to lie down immediately or endure the pain for a bit before lying down.
However, this awkward atmosphere only lasted for a moment. Bai Yu raised an eyebrow, looked at the guild gate, and said.
"Since you're here, come in. Or are you expecting us to invite you in?"
The inexplicable words caused everyone to pause in surprise, and they all looked towards the door.
A figure dressed in a white uniform and cape, wearing glasses, was the first to walk out of the door.
Upon seeing the markings on his uniform, Makarov's expression subtly changed.
"You're Lahar, the new captain of the Magic Council's Custody Enforcement Unit squad?"
As the chairman who cleans up messes, Makarov was invited to the Magic Council to explain himself so many times that it's impossible to count them on one hand.
I've encountered the presence of the Custody Enforcement Unit quite a few times.
As the Magic Council's Custody Enforcement Unit, their sole purpose is to monitor the various guilds and mediate and resolve disputes between them.
Originally, after the Phantom Lord incident, Makarov personally went to the Magic Council and, through a friend's connections, used a back door to get the sixth seat of the council, Yajima, to speak well of him.
Eventually, the matter subsided.
However, the sudden appearance of the Custody Enforcement Unit leader made Makarov, who was already feeling guilty, feel even more insecure.
"Hehe, Makarov, don't be nervous. I've brought you good news this time."
A short figure walked in with his hands behind his back.
His gaze swept quickly across the room, finally settling on Bai Yu.
"So you are Bai Yu, the Dragon-Slaying Mage? We've come here today only to ask for your opinion on one thing."
"Do you want to be the president of the Magic Council?!"