"Do you want to be the president of the Magic Council?"
The sudden remark left everyone in the room stunned.
Even Makarov was stunned into place.
The Magic Council oversees the entire Ishgar Continent.
The president of the Magic Council is a pivotal figure, like the finishing touch to Magic Council.
Now, Yajima has offered the position of president of the Magic Council with a single word.
This is like having a windfall fall into your lap!
"Congressman Yajima, you're going to kill the conversation like that," Bai Yu said helplessly, taking a swig of his drink and rolling his eyes.
Lahar, standing behind Yajima, couldn't help but change his expression. He adjusted his glasses and said in a deep voice.
"Member of Parliament Yajima, please watch your wording."
"Haha, everyone, don't mind me. Look at how senile I am, I just misspoke when I got nervous," Yajima said with a smile, his hands behind his back.
"However, this young friend is truly amusing. No wonder I recommended him as a new member of the Magic Council before I left."
"Kid, do you want to be a council member?"
Councilor?
Hearing this invitation, which was a level lower than the previous one, the people present were still shocked.
After all, just a moment ago, in their eyes, Yajima's invitation was at best a joke.
However, it now gives people a sense that it's a done deal.
Seeing Yajima's disrespectful behavior, and finally getting back to the point, Lahar casually adjusted his glasses and said coldly.
"You must be Bai Yu. We've come here to tell you that due to the Tower of Heaven incident, both Siegrain and Ur have betrayed us. The current Magic Council will be dissolved, with all ten seats being filled. Former councilor Yajima has recommended you for the next councilor upon leaving office."
"I know that no one would refuse such a golden opportunity to rise to the top overnight, but as the new captain of the Custody Enforcement Unit, I still need to ask for your reply as is customary."
"However, now that I've finished asking my questions, I'll be leaving now."
After saying this, Lahar turned and prepared to leave.
The sudden turn of events left everyone in the room completely bewildered.
Makarov was no exception.
He was aware of what had happened Tower of Heaven, and he even personally went to the Magic Council to clean up the mess left by Natsu and the others.
However, to his utter surprise, the ten-member council that had remained unchanged for so long was suddenly disbanded.
However, seeing Lahar simply throw down his words and turn to leave...
Are all newcomers these days so arrogant?
"Sorry, I'm not interested in any parliamentary position."
Bai Yu suddenly spoke up.
Lahar's steps froze on the spot.
Even Erza and the others were taken aback.
In their eyes, a seat in parliament is highly coveted.
Otherwise, every time they caused trouble, Makarov wouldn't have needed to rely on his seniority and go to Yajima to curry favor.
Now, Bai Yu rejected him lightly the moment he opened his mouth.
This is far too unexpected!
"You say you're not interested?" Lahar turned around and said coldly.
"What's something that interests you?"
Seeing the situation suddenly change, Yajima couldn't help but raise an eyelid.
When Makarov went to the Magic Council to clean up Fairy Tail's mess, he held this newcomer in extremely high regard.
At the same time, two major advantages were mentioned.
He loves drinking, and he loves killing people!
Fine wine is always at hand.
He'd kill someone at the slightest provocation.
During the initial membership assessment, Natsu, Laxus, and others almost suffered the consequences.
Afterwards, the Phantom Lord was utterly defeated and the meeting was dismissed.
Even Mystogan, who rarely comes back, couldn't escape the fate last night, repeatedly saying that he was slashed by Bai Yu.
Although Makarov did not find any injuries on Mystogan afterwards.
However, seeing Mystogan almost in tears, Makarov still believed him.
He ended by saying, "Who told you to always sneak back? Bai Yu doesn't know you, so who else would he chop up if not you?"
These words left Mystogan speechless with despair.
He clearly remembered that last night, when Bai Yu was slashing him, he kept calling him "Mystogan ".
However, thinking of Bai Yu who would kill someone at the slightest disagreement, Mystogan could only swallow his grievances.
Looking at Bai Yu's warm smile, which gave off a gentle and welcoming feeling, Makarov coughed and quickly gave Yajima a look.
Yajima immediately understood and quickly spoke up.
" Lahar, don't forget the two things I told you to pay attention to when I came."
Two things?
Lahar laughed, adjusted his glasses, and said, "Former MP Yajima, of course I remember. You mentioned something on your way here."
"This Bai Yu, his favorite thing is to always have a drink in his hand, and he'll also kill someone at the drop of a hat."
"However, I now represent the new captain of the Magic Council's Custody Enforcement Unit."
"If a mage were to attack the Custody Enforcement Unit at will, it would be a grave offense. Not only would the mage be imprisoned, but the guild would also be implicated."
"I believe that someone recommended by the former Yajima MP to be a new MP is not a fool."
Seeing Lahar's somewhat aggressive demeanor, Erza and the others' expressions immediately turned cold.
Even Yajima couldn't help but frown.
Many people did oppose his recommendation to make Bai Yu a new councilor.
However, Lahar's current practice of blurring the lines between public and private matters is clearly going too far.
Sensing the increasingly oppressive atmosphere, Yajima, who had started it all, could only sigh softly and prepare to speak up to defuse the situation.
After all, Lahar stands at the top of the rules, and his position as a captain of the Custody Enforcement Unit is a shield for the Light Guild to spread nonsense.
That's also the source of his arrogance.
However, just as this thought flashed through Yajima's mind and he took a step forward, Bai Yu walked out with a smile, pushing through the crowd.
"Senior Yajima, I do enjoy drinking, and I also enjoy killing people, but killing people also requires skill."
"Originally, I didn't like being a new councilor, but now I'm actually quite glad you recommended me."
At this point, Bai Yu's smile widened, and his gaze immediately fell on Lahar.
"I suddenly want to be a member of parliament again."
"Because it gives me another chance to kill someone."
Lahar was completely dumbfounded.
No!
It should be said that no one present expected that Bai Yu's many words would ultimately lead to these final remarks.
As Bai Yu said, an ordinary mage is not qualified to chop down the captain of the Custody Enforcement Unit.
So, being one of the top ten councilors is definitely a prestigious title!