" Bluenote is right. This news did indeed come from the town of Magnolia three days ago."
Ultear spoke with a slightly somber expression.
Upon hearing this, Zoldeo's face lit up with ecstatic joy.
"Haha, it seems there's still someone in the Fairy Tail Guild who can handle this brat."
"President Hades, based on my deduction, Gildarts, as a senior, only claimed to have fought to a draw with a junior to save face for his junior."
"His true strength must be far greater than that brat's."
"If he were to find out that Erza and Laxus had blatantly shown favoritism, as the strongest member of Fairy Tail, he would surely be furious."
The rolling voices echoed across the deck, and Zoldeo's gaze toward Hades became more urgent.
Hades stared silently at the magical projection screen for a moment before speaking.
" Ultear, I know that even now, you still believe you're right and that this kid is very strong."
"However, I forgot to tell you something important: several SSS-Class 100-Year Quest have appeared on the Ishgar Continent."
"But ultimately there is only one problem that has remained unsolved for over a century."
"This mission wasn't unchallenged; every single person who accepted it never returned."
"And three years ago, Gildarts became one of the few people in decades to take on a mission alone."
"Rumor has it that when he arrived at his destination, he unexpectedly encountered the Black Dragon King Acnologia."
But in the end, he was the only one who came back alive.
What!
Those present were utterly shocked.
Black Dragon King Acnologia, is a synonym for despair at the end of an era.
The sheer power they possess is enough to send shivers down one's spine simply by mentioning it.
It can be said that, regardless of whether it's the Seven Kin of Purgatory, or even Hades, the guild master, once they encounter Acnologia...
Let alone leaving alive, whether they could even stand and wait to die is another matter entirely.
Now Hades tells them that Gildarts not only met with the Black Dragon King, but also left alive.
This news is absolutely explosive!
"I know you may find it hard to believe, but this is the truth," Hades said in a deep voice, regaining his composure.
"Although Gildarts ' body was half-shattered in that encounter, and he nearly died, paying a heavy price."
"However, being able to leave alive is something even I dare not hope for."
"If they were to actually fight, I'm even more convinced that Gildarts would win."
Looking at Hades face rarely showed such solemnity and admiration.
Those present silently echoed this sentiment.
A hint of joy appeared on Zoldeo's face.
After waiting for so long, the moment to slap Ultear in the face has finally arrived.
This was a secret thrill that Zoldeo had never experienced before.
However, just as this thought began to form in his mind, a sudden, unexpected voice rang out.
" Gildarts, you're not going to just admit defeat like Erza and Laxus, are you?"
Bai Yu looked at Gildarts, who was sitting on a rock to the side, dozing off, and couldn't help but ask.
Gildarts snapped awake, his eyes wide, and exclaimed, "Kid, are you kidding me? Those two guys, they actually did that?"
"No, that's not right. You should be thanking me, kid. If it weren't for me, their father-in-law, they definitely wouldn't have given you any face and let you go so easily."
"Oh, right, I almost forgot, I'm guarding the third checkpoint. If you want to get through, you'll have to call me father-in-law first."
Looking at Gildarts's hopeful face, Bai Yu rolled his eyes, casually tossed a bottle of wine over, and said.
"I'll say those things when I meet Cana."
"However, I'm curious to know if Cana will say something like, 'Spare the rod and spoil the child.'"
Gildarts had just taken the bottle and hadn't even had a chance to gloat when his smile instantly turned bitter, and he said pitifully.
"Forget it, damn it, I didn't see anything, you can leave."
"However, let me warn you, I heard that the old man has prepared a major challenge for you, determined to let you, the newcomer, witness firsthand the power of the chairman."
You'd better watch out.
"The old man is guarding the fourth level?" Bai Yu dodged Gildarts's slapping hand, chuckled, and took a swig of wine.
"If the old man really wants to show off his talent, that would be best. Otherwise, I'd be a little reluctant to pass this S-Class Mage assessment."
"Oh, right, don't forget about training. Your attack power is sufficient, but your defense is your biggest weakness."
"Don't worry, I'm cultivating all the time. By the way, you should have sensed it too, right?" Gildarts laughed and patted Bai Yu on the shoulder.
However, he quickly laughed it off.
"Look at the stupid question I asked! Even I know this, how could you not?"
"Let's go, let's go, don't keep the old man waiting too long."
Seeing Gildarts plop down on the rock again and continue dozing off, Bai Yu smiled and shook his head, then continued walking towards Tenrou Island.
Originally, Bai Yu was only trying to teach Gildarts the Two Types of Haki.
To Bai Yu's utter surprise, Gildarts not only Awakening Armament Haki in just three days, but also mastered Observation Haki.
As expected, the guy who can become the strongest S-Class Mage in Fairy Tail is definitely not a simple person.
Moreover, in Bai Yu's eyes, Gildarts and Red-Haired Shanks from the Sea King World are quite similar in character design.
If the two changed their clothes, people would probably really be unable to tell them apart.
Watching the two walk away, Zoldeo and Hades almost lost control and slapped themselves a few times.
He said nothing, boasted nothing, and after all that talk and praise, this is the result.
Is this some kind of joke?
Or did I just watch a fake archmage exam?
"President Hades, I can't hold back anymore, I'm going to kill that brat."
Zoldeo roared, his expression twisted in the Roar.
Originally, their only intention was to use this S-Class Mage assessment to find out Bai Yu's background.
At the same time, by having Bai Yu fight against others, Fairy Tail's fighting power can be weakened as much as possible.
However, after waiting so long, it's been nothing but a lonely wait.
If they really hardened their hearts, the unexpected events they just witnessed would probably have made them slap themselves until their mouths were raw.