7 years later

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Time has swiftly passed; it's been seven years since the destruction of Tenrou Island. [Full-text Reading]

In seven years, a child could grow to an understanding age. Time can change countless things. So, let's mention a few noteworthy things.

In these seven years, what was once Fiore's premier Wizard Guild, Fairy Tail, has fallen into complete disrepair. Not only are they burdened with debts, but they've also descended to a point where even a third-rate guild could mock them. The members within have diminished year by year.

Presently, Fairy Tail lacks not only S-Class mages but also numerous outstanding talents who could have become pivotal pillars. Only a few mages, not among the top-tier, remain to sustain the guild. Their mere existence without closing down is already commendable.

Meanwhile, replacing Fairy Tail as Fiore's leading Wizard Guild is one previously unheard of—the Tiger of Sword-Biting. Their sudden rise is credited to their Guild Master's recruitment of five exceptional mages from unknown places, enabling them to leap to the forefront of Fiore's rankings.

However, while the Tiger of Sword-Biting is the guild with the best comprehensive strength, in terms of individual fame, no one has surpassed a certain person in these years.

That person with a shining bald head, who, over the seven years, rose from the bottom of the Ten Wizard Saints to the fifth position, Jura of Iron.

Rumored to be the strongest mage among humans now, the others who were previously in the top four of the Ten Wizard Saints are no longer considered human by him.

The most significant changes in the light world are probably these few things. As for the dark world, a significant event has occurred as well.

The once Balamb Alliance, a trio of Iron Triangle, the Six Demon Generals, the Heart of Demons, and the Gate of the Underworld, had entirely dominated the entire dark world.

However, since Fairy Tail defeated the Six Demon Generals and the Heart of Demons successively, the dark world started losing its balance. Various dark guilds began vying for territories and positions.

Thus, a war hidden in the shadows began.

Everyone speculated on who would replace the Six Demon Generals and the Heart of Demons. Unexpectedly, a newly established guild became the biggest dark horse. With unmatched strength, it swept through many dark guilds and quickly became a formidable presence, alongside the Gate of the Underworld.

The name of this guild was the Seven Sins of Evil.

After the war, members of the Seven Sins of Evil rarely acted. So, people's understanding of them gradually diminished over time. There were only rumors that this guild had very few members, just like the Six Demon Generals back then.

And the seven people who swept through the entire dark world were called the Seven Sins.

On this day, in the sea area of the former Tenrou Island, an old sailboat arrived.

There weren't many people on the boat, but their figures were very familiar. More importantly, they all bore the same emblem—the emblem of Fairy Tail.

A few days ago, Fairy Tail received information about a blue-winged Pegasus, informed that Tenrou Island still existed. So, a few key members pooled some money together and rented this boat to investigate.

The boat wasn't particularly large but could accommodate dozens of people. To rent it, they further depleted their already meager assets.

The vastness of the sea meant that any specific situation on the sea surface would be immediately noticed.

Indeed, as Marcus frowned and looked at the distant small dot, he questioned, "Is... Is that a person?"

Following his words, others turned their gazes to the direction he pointed. In the short time, the boat drew closer, allowing everyone to see clearly.

It was indeed a person, a beautiful young girl.

"Standing barefoot on the sea."

Before the Fairy Tail group could express their surprise, the young girl stretched out her hands. With her movement, an island enclosed in a transparent spherical shield rapidly rose from the water's depths, appearing in front of everyone.

"Tenrou Island!!!"

The young girl glanced briefly at everyone, a faint smile playing on her lips, and then floated towards the island.

The group hurriedly followed suit. Upon entering the island, the first thing they saw was a familiar figure with cherry blossom-colored hair.

"Is that... Natsu?" Marcus muttered in disbelief, but before he could react, others had already rushed to vigorously shake Natsu, attempting to wake him up.

Before long, they heard Natsu bellow, "Stop bothering me!"

"What happened? I remember being attacked by Acnologia just now..." Natsu's words were cut short as several people tackled him down, crying out his name.

"Weird, why are you guys here? And why does it feel like you've all aged? Where are the others?" Natsu looked at Marcus and the others, puzzled.

"Right here." At that moment, a soft voice sounded, and everyone turned to see an exceptionally elegant young girl standing before them. Marcus vividly remembered her as the person who had directed them earlier.

"Who are you?" Natsu asked.

"My name is Mavis Vermillion, the first guild master of Fairy Tail," the young girl said with a smile.

"What?! How?!"

Mavis chuckled softly, yet her eyes betrayed a trace of inexplicable sorrow. She signaled for a few people to follow her.

Leading them, she found the rest of the guild members. Time had not affected them; even the wounds from the battle with the Heart of Demons remained, maintaining their appearance from seven years ago.

Mavis addressed everyone, "At that time, everyone's bonds and trust were strong. I converted all of that into magic."

"This camaraderie enabled me to activate one of the three great Fairy Magics—the 'Fairy Sphere'."

"It's an absolute defense magic that can protect the guild from evil."

"However, this magic kept everyone sealed. To release the seal, it took me a full seven years."

"The first guild member saved us..." Macao was deeply moved, tears welling up.

At this point, Marcus suddenly asked, "Um, where's Calvin?"

This question instantly caused everyone's expression to stiffen. Silence fell, and each person's face turned pale. Some even shed tears, visibly distressed.

Seeing their reaction, Marcus felt like he had asked an extremely sensitive question. The situation seemed much worse than he had anticipated.

After a moment of silence, Mavis spoke up.

"Although it's a very sad thing, Calvin indeed sacrificed his life, fighting alongside the divine White Dragon against Acnologia until the very end."

"Moreover, it was the first time I witnessed a 'human' causing harm to Acnologia."

"Unfortunately, he has truly passed away. This is an unchangeable fact. Apart from the Dark Mage Zeref, no one can defy death."

"However, regardless of everything, as the first guild master of Fairy Tail, I feel immensely proud of Calvin's spirit and strength!"

"Everyone, please don't be sad. Calvin passed away with tremendous honor. You are all still alive, the best tribute to him."

After Mavis finished speaking, everyone observed a moment of silence, mourning the loss of their top-level mage in Fairy Tail.

Among them, one girl kept her head down, seemingly filled with sorrow and loss—this was Cana.

However, in the unseen shadows, Cana's eyes widened, her breath quickened, and cold sweat trickled down her forehead.

Just now, when Mavis mentioned the name "Zeref," Cana recalled something. No, it should be said that she remembered a certain card.

She remembered that after the Tower of Paradise incident, Calvin had proudly displayed it, along with his spoils—the card named "Resurrection of the Dead."