Fairy Tail: I'm Not the Most Terrifying Mage

'puff'

Natsu leaned back and began snoring loudly.

"Levy!" Gajeel quickly went over to look at Levy in the magic circle.

The magic circle was broken, and Levy was freed from her petrified state. Tears streamed down her face—she could hear everything that had just happened.

"Thank you, Gajeel, thank you everyone," Levy said, crying.

"..." Gajeel breathed a sigh of relief, said nothing, and turned to look at Yefrit. He understood why the fire dragon and Gray were wary of this guy—he had defeated the powerful Laxus so easily. Fortunately, he was just a bit of a troublemaker. If he had really become an enemy, it was hard to imagine how they would have been able to deal with his strange and terrifying magic.

"Alright." Yefrit clapped her hands and said, "The Fairy Tail S-Class Mage Selection Tournament is now over!"

"Huh?" Gray looked completely bewildered.

Yefrit laughed and said, "Now I can tell you the truth. Actually, all of this was agreed upon by the guild master and then planned and implemented by Laxus, the Thunder Gods, Mystogan, and of course me—the selection competition for this year's Fairy Tail S-class mage contestants."

"..." Gray opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

"Ahem." Makarov coughed twice, turned his head to look at Laxus lying next to him, then glanced at Yefrit, a relieved smile on his face.

"An old man with no backbone, yet he's courting death, and he has a crazy young man who dares to do anything!" Accompanied by a reprimanding voice, an old lady in a bright red robe walked over.

“Ms. Poriuska.” Yevlit smiled somewhat guiltily.

"Hmph, grinning like that." Poliusika snorted and said, "Carry this old man on your back."

“Yes.” Yevlite nodded, picked up Makarov on his back, and followed behind Ms. Poryusika somewhat sheepishly.

park.

Mystergan knelt on one knee, propping up his broken wand.

Erza sheathed her sword and said, "It's over on Laxus's side. It seems Yefrit won."

“You’ve won on our side,” Mistgang said.

'Om'

The magic circle dissipated.

Bisca and Kana were both freed from their petrified state.

“Mistgang, is there anything you want to say?” Erza asked.

"I'm just a little worried," Mister Gang said. "But no one has changed."

"The heart to protect one's companions."

"A strong belief."

"Fairy Tail can go on forever."

"It will always be a warm and safe guild."

"Why are you saying all this?" Erza frowned.

Mystogan looked up at her and laughed, "I have no regrets, Erza. What a thrilling battle!"

After saying that, he got up and limped away.

Erza frowned, sensing that Mystogan's words implied something—as if he were about to leave forever.

He didn't say, but there must have been a reason.

Erza was worried, but ultimately didn't press the matter.

Caring is one thing, but respect is equally important.

The Fairy Tail battle at the Harvest Festival provided a spectacular spectacle for the entire city, but also resulted in some heavy losses.

Although no one was injured, the damage to the building was a major headache for Makarov.

My heart doesn't hurt anymore, but my head hurts instead.

The council questioned them, the mayor came in person to demand compensation, journalists pressed them for details, and they faced pressure from all sides.

"Tsk tsk." Yefrit shook her head and said to Laxus, who was wrapped up like a mummy next to her, "So this is what the Fairy Tail guild master does, Laxus. Go and do your internship."

Laxus remained silent, then turned and left.

Shortly after.

With the issue of compensation resolved, Makarov finally managed a smile again.

The reasons given for the selection process convinced everyone.

Although everyone knows that this matter is not so simple.

But no one pursued the matter further.

Anyway-

What could have been a civil war that split Fairy Tail apart turned into a controlled contest.

Jefriedt's contribution was significant.

However, he didn't care about these trivial matters.

He was more interested in the "whole-team recovery celebration" a few days later.

This was his suggestion.

After everyone has rested for a few days and recharged, we should get back to activity!

Everyone agreed, and they looked forward to that day.

Yefried smiled and pushed up her glasses.

It's time for him to close the net.

Chapter 73, Fried: I Don't Want to Leave Fairy Tail

night.

The group gathered at the guild.

“Yeflit, come to me,” Mirajane said. “The guild master told me to keep an eye on you today.”

"..." Yefrit glanced at Mirajane, then slumped onto the stool, her eyes gradually losing focus as she watched Mirajane's busy back, lost in thought—her mind blank.

"What kind of soda do you want?" Mirajane glanced back and saw Yefrit standing there dumbfounded. She immediately smiled and said, "You promise you won't cause any trouble."

“Of course I won’t cause trouble, Miss Mirajane. I’m very saddened by your lack of trust in me today,” Yefrit said.

“I still trust you quite a bit,” Mirajane said, resting her index finger on her chin thoughtfully. “I trust that you would never propose such an activity without a reason.”

"..." Upon hearing this, Yefrit clenched her fist and pressed it against her chest, her face full of grief, and said, "A gentle tone, yet such hurtful words were spoken, it pains my heart like it's being cut by a knife!"

'clatter'

Mirajane poured a glass of sparkling water, placed it on the counter, and said, "Alright, stop acting with me, Mr. Yefried. Don't go too far."

“I praise your kindness and gentleness.” Yefrit stood up, picked up her cup, and swayed as she walked toward Natsu’s table.

Three mummies—

Natsu, Gray, Gajeel.

His whole body was bound with bandages, his legs were stretched straight, he sat on a stool with his back against the table and his legs stretched straight forward.

Lucy, Juvia, and Levy were on the other side of the table, behind the three of them, whispering among themselves.

"Ugh ↑ Ugh ↓?" Natsu made a sound—his mouth was tied up.

Gajeel: "Woo→Woo↑"

Gray: "Waaaaah?"

Natsu: "Wa ...

Gajeel: "Woo↑woo↓woo→".

Gray shook his head slightly, "Woo→woo→".

"."

"What are they talking about?" Lucy asked, puzzled.

“Jubia doesn’t understand either.” Jubia shook her head.

“I don’t know either,” Levy said.

As Yevlit approached.

Natsu: "Wa ...

Gray: "Wa ...

Gajeel: "."

“I understand that, it seems like they’re calling Yefried’s name,” Lucy analyzed.

“That makes sense, Miss Lucy.” Juvia nodded in agreement.

"Hello, beautiful ladies, you are as charming as ever today." Yefrit waved the glass in her hand.

“Good evening, Yefrit,” Lucy said.

“Mr. Yefrit, thank you for protecting Lord Grey,” Juvia said.

"How are Yefrit, Laxus, and the Thors?" Levy asked with some concern.

After the events of the past few days ended, Laxus and the Thors disappeared without a trace after receiving initial treatment.

Instead, everyone was worried that they might leave because they couldn't handle the situation.

“No problem, they’ll be here soon,” Yefrit said.

Having calmed everyone down, Yefrit sat down next to Natsu and put her elbow on his shoulder.

“Woo↓woo↑woo↓woo→!” Natsu groaned.

"Don't worry, there's still time, about ten days left," Yefrit said.