Compared to the two fairies, Natsu is truly slaying a dragon!

What is he really thinking?

[He is not the best among the younger generation, nor is he Fiore the best, nor is he Ishgar the best!]

He is...

[Number One in the World!]

Yes, Honez has enough confidence that he is the best in the world!

However, he was also acutely aware of his own weakness!

This may seem contradictory, but it is indeed the truth.

Gildarts once famously said, "Only when one recognizes one's own weakness can one become both gentle and strong."

This statement might well explain Henna's current state.

He is the strongest, but also the weakest; there's no contradiction in that.

Because strength and weakness are never merely superficial indicators of power.

Laxus couldn't see this, therefore, he felt that Henna had lost her edge.

That's precisely why Honez found it laughable.

How can someone who doesn't understand their own heart possibly see into the hearts of others?

He shook his head.

Hennaz stopped dwelling on it.

Instead, he turned to look at the S-rank mission request panel behind him.

The memory of Gray's request to him from not long ago flashed through his mind.

Gray has long coveted S-rank missions, but due to his own limitations, he has never been able to achieve them.

Since we're already here, let's take Gray to see the world.

With this in mind, Henna walked towards the S-rank mission request panel.

He casually tore off a bill and put it in his pocket.

Chapter 199 Lucy: You're so high and mighty! You're so great!

Harugion Port.

"By the way, what brings you guys here too?"

[Looking at Erza, Lucy, and Mirajane following behind.]

Henna looked somewhat taken aback.

"Well, it's not just you who needs to show Gray the world, we also need to show Lucy the world, right?"

Mirajane stepped forward, speaking with a playful wink.

Hearing this, Hyunaz turned his gaze to Lucy, who was behind Erza and Mirajane.

Lucy's expression was somewhat complicated as she was being watched by HyunTsu.

Um... how should I put this?

[I didn't actually want to come.]

【but……】

[This morning, Mirajane was immediately displeased when she learned that Honez was going to take Gray on an S-class mission.]

[After all, it had been a long time since I teamed up with Black Natsu, something we had agreed on before Black Natsu went on his ten-year mission.]

After returning from the ten-year mission, they reunited as a team, but surprisingly, Hazen took Gray on a mission first?

So, Mirajane had a sudden inspiration and came up with a plan: to involve Lucy, the newcomer.

[The official reason given was to broaden her horizons and allow her to participate in the missions led by Henatsu.]

Everything was going well, but then, someone leaked the information.

Erza then joined in.

[After all, according to her words.]

"Don't think I don't know what you're thinking, you bastard Mira! As long as I'm here, you'll never succeed!"

So Erza followed.

As for Lucy, she became a victim.

[How should I put it, were we forced to carry out the mission?]

"But Erza, plus Mira, and Natsu, three S-rank... this mission is practically a no-brainer!"

Looking at the group of people in front of him, Harpy said with some concern.

Gray felt the same way; he had thought this would be a good opportunity to hone his skills.

[Result: 283 points in one mission, three S-rank items??]

What's the point of playing this game?

Any one of these three could easily take down that cursed island, right?

Yes, the objective of this mission is an island, the cursed island, Galna Island.

The issue facing this island is no longer whether it's cursed or not.

[But they are three S-class rank members, and they are even S-class rank members from Fairy Tail!]

What challenge is there? They could just sweep through!

Mirajane: "Don't worry, I've thought about that too, so I've decided we won't intervene this time."

Lucy was utterly shocked upon hearing this!

[A look of disbelief fixed on Mirajane: "Big sister, are you kidding me??"]

[I was dragged into this situation by some inexplicable reason, and I have no desire to undertake any S-rank missions to challenge myself.]

[Previously, it was said that he would join Hazen's team under Lucy's name.]

[But Lucy always thought that the mission actually had nothing to do with her, and that she was just treating it as a vacation.]

With so many S-rank mages around, this mission probably won't be too dangerous.

[So... after all this time you're telling me that all of you powerful beings won't even be participating???]

[Let yourself do it??]

Is this a case of...misfortune strikes out of nowhere while one is sitting at home?

Erza nodded in agreement: "Yes, Lucy's determination to become stronger is truly admirable, so I was moved and decided to bring Lucy to experience an S-rank mission."

Erza's serious demeanor drove Lucy to the brink of collapse once again!

She watched Erza, her heart screaming with rage.

[Are you kidding me?! When did I say I wanted to become stronger?!]

[I was enjoying breakfast early this morning, savoring the beautiful morning air, when suddenly I was dragged here and forced into an S-level horror mission??]

Lucy opened her mouth, wanting to blurt out everything, but...

[After seeing the extremely dangerous looks in Erza and Mirajane's eyes, Lucy still chickened out.]

His entire demeanor quickly deflated.

My heart is filled with despair!

[No, it's not so much despair as it is a feeling of shock and fear—being used as a shield only to end up taking the bullets.]

But overall, it's alright.

[After all, there's Honez around. That guy's strength is said to be astonishing; last time he dealt with Lalafell, he caused such massive damage with just one kick.]

[He's definitely terrifyingly strong. With him around, I can just follow behind him and soak up some experience points, which would be considered completing the mission.]

[Gray: "So, in that case... Lucy and I are the main executors of this mission?"]

Lucy looked up at Gray and blinked: "Where's Natsu? Isn't he going to help either?"

[Henazu was somewhat exasperated: "This guy thinks he can handle it, so he told me not to get involved."]

Gray nodded vigorously, confidently patting his chest.

"I've improved a lot recently, so this will be an excellent opportunity to test my abilities!"

"What do you think the old man's expression would be if he knew that this was an S-rank mission completed by the two of us alone?"

Gray was excitedly daydreaming.

Lucy's expression gradually contorted.

"Are you mentally challenged??"

After a long pause, Lucy finally couldn't hold back and shouted angrily.