Chapter 70
The activation of the Super Magic Fairy Law signified the end of the conflict between the two guilds.
Makarov turned to Knight and smiled warmly. "Do you remember?"
"I recall a bit," Knight replied, nodding before shaking his head. "But President, you don't think I can just learn it by watching, do you?"
"Don't worry; I'll teach you gradually," Makarov assured him. However, as he looked out over the devastated city of Ogu, particularly at the river ravaged by the earthquake, his smile faded.
Sigh. I'm going to have to write a self-criticism later...
The old man felt the urge to cry, but ultimately, he could only sigh helplessly. "The farce is over. Let's head back and start rebuilding the guild."
Knight glanced at Joseph, still crumpled on the ground. "Aren't we going to deal with him?"
"The Council will handle it," Makarov replied, his tone dismissive.
Knight couldn't help but think it sounded a bit like the police showing up to clean up the mess in a Hong Kong movie. Ha! We, Fairy Tail, are a legitimate guild!
"President Joseph," Nate approached the defeated guild leader and asked, "Whose commission did you accept? What was it about?"
There was no answer. Old Joseph was like a filthy rat hiding in a gutter, unable to meet the divine light's gaze. He knelt on the ground, trembling, his lips quivering.
After being struck by two powerful super magics, Joseph could no longer muster a sound.
The next day in Magnolia, the guild building that had been filled with iron rods by Gajeel was now demolished.
Since they were rebuilding, they decided to make it larger.
Knight held up a preview of the proposed new structure, his expression resembling that of an old man on a subway, staring at his phone. "Mira, whose crayon doodle is this? It's so abstract; who can even understand it?"
Mirajane's bright smile slowly faded, and she covered her face, crying on the spot.
"Ah?" Knight exclaimed, shocked. "You drew this?!"
It was nearly noon, and the ruins of the guild had transformed into a bustling construction site.
Strong men like Natsu, Gray, and Elfman were diligently transporting building materials. Even Erza had donned a foreman's uniform, contributing to the guild's reconstruction.
What was Knight doing?
He had been slacking off, but now he had inadvertently made Mirajane cry.
"Actually, if you look closely, the drawing isn't half bad..." Knight muttered hesitantly. Seeing that Mirajane was still sobbing, he added, "I'll take you out to dinner tonight."
"Really?" Mirajane's eyes lit up, her tears momentarily forgotten.
Knight thought, Your fake crying is incredibly convincing!
Mirajane smiled through her sniffles. "It's a deal."
In a better mood, she picked up a nearby juice bottle to reward the hardworking crew.
Meanwhile, Nate browsed the internet, where the forum buzzing about the battle between Fairy Tail and the Phantom Ruler had become highly popular.
Various posts were popping up:
[I heard the Phantom started it!]
[They lost the fight, and their base camp was demolished!]
[Fairy Tail is also rebuilding. I just happened to pass by Magnolia. Here's a photo as evidence. Construction site photo.jpg]
[I heard Laxus's Thunder God team attacked more than 20 Phantom branches in a single day and took them all down!
][Think about it—Fairy Tail seems a bit too strong. The Phantom couldn't even last half a day!]
[The strongest guild in the Kingdom of Fiore! (If Miss Mira sees this, please add me to favorites. I want points!)]
[Is your focus misplaced? The real issue is that President Joseph seems to have been defeated by Knight!]
[Knight? The developer of the Internet?]
[Who else could it be?]
[The front row worships the Demon King! For my sincerity, please add me to favorites!]
[Lord Knight, kneel down.jpg!]
As the building behind tilted, a group of people clamored to be featured.
Using his privileges as the developer, Knight selected a few of the most complimentary posts and rewarded their authors.
At that moment, a private message popped up in the corner of his screen.
Pain Witch: [I'm so tired.]
Pain Witch: [You really worry your sister by causing such a ruckus.]
Pain Witch: [Just after the Council Meeting, your sister defended you.]
Pain Witch: [Don't you think you should thank her? Hum.jpg]
Having a sister on the council certainly had its perks, Knight thought, a slight smile creeping onto his face.
Sigma Man: [What did the Council say? I was just defending myself.]
Pain Witch: [You can defend someone else's house!]
Pain Witch: [Thankfully, I have a sister to speak for you.]
Knight decided to humor her. What else could he do?
Sigma Man: [Thanks, sis! You're the best. Want me to send you a handsome photo?]
Pain Witch: [Not interested~]
Pain Witch: [Anyway, the Council decided to arrest the leaders first.]
Sigma Man: [So it seems Natsu will be imprisoned.]
Pain Witch: [It's you, stinky brother! Speechless.jpg]
"Why am I being arrested? I thought you were defending me!" Knight exclaimed, exasperated.
Pain Witch: [But don't worry; you're acting in self-defense, and it's just a formality at headquarters.]
Sigma Man: [Why headquarters? Isn't the Council branch in the Kingdom of Fiore sufficient?]
Pain Witch: [My sister specifically suggested it!]
Pain Witch: [Come to headquarters~ My sister misses you! shy.jpg]
Sigma Man: [You mean you're just going to arrest me? I suspect you didn't defend me at all.]
Pain Witch: [Also, Erza Shukalet—you two leaders will go together.]
Knight immediately felt relieved; at least he wouldn't be alone in prison.
But then he reconsidered. Had he betrayed Erza? She didn't even know about the guild attack, and he had brought them there on his motorcycle.
Sigma Man: [How many days will I be there?]
Pain Witch: [One day, just a formality.]
Pain Witch: [Sister will make sure to bring you food when the time comes.]
Sigma Man: [What about the Phantom?]
Knight understood this was just a formality. The Council had to maintain its image and couldn't appear completely passive.
Pain Witch: [They provoked the conflict, so their punishment will be severe.]
Pain Witch: [The Council will forcibly disband the Phantom Ruler and strip Joseph of his title as one of the Ten Holy Wizards.]
Pain Witch: [Oh, and that Iron Dragon, Gajeel—he started it. Although Joseph gave the order, he'll also be detained for a while.]
Knight thought, Why not talk about something of substance?
Just as he was about to type, Ultia seemed to pick up on his thoughts and sent another message.
Pain Witch: [A position in the Holy Ten will soon be vacant, and I will nominate you.]
Pain Witch: [Are you excited? When you come to headquarters, you might even receive the Holy Ten Medal.]
Yes!
Knight nodded with satisfaction.
Though the title of Holy Ten may seem trivial, it sounded impressive.
After chatting with Ultear for a while, the Council's enforcement unit finally arrived.
"Erza Scarlet, Knight, are you two here?" the leader of the restraint unit called out. An acquaintance!
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