Fairy Tail: I don't want to be the president

Chapter 158 Rhodes is very popular
"Kana is here this time too. With her strength, she should be able to pass, right?"

"There's nothing we can do about it. There have been monsters every year in the past few sessions."

"It's not surprising that Mester and Micky are selected, but why is Wallian selected but not Natsu and Gray?"

"Is that really true? He is very strong."

The four people selected are all familiar to everyone, at least they think they are familiar, and there is basically no objection.

Someone did mention Rhodes, but considering that he had only been studying magic for less than half a year, it was normal that he was not selected.

The other one was Natsu, who shouted unconvincedly, "Old man! Why am I not here this time? I have become stronger!"

"Because you're too weak, Natsu." Laxus said, "When you don't scream the first time you hear something like this, you'll be qualified enough."

What he said made sense, but that disdainful look was so irritating that Natsu wanted to rush up to him and fight him.

"Don't say anything unnecessary, Laxus." Makarov said.
"Your qualifications for the exam are determined by me based on your abilities, intelligence, character...all aspects of your assessment. Think carefully about where you are lacking, Natsu."

"Damn it!" Natsu said unwillingly.

If he could pass the S-rank exam... he would be qualified to meet Iguneru, he believed so.

Compared with him, Gray has been silently reflecting on where he has fallen short.

It can't be because of taking off clothes randomly, right?
Rhodes asked doubtfully, "I know everyone else, but who is Meister?"

"Mester, he joined the guild a long time ago." Mira thought about it and found that she didn't have a deep impression of Mester. "You joined late so you don't know him. He doesn't show up very often. He is almost as mysterious as Mistergang, but everyone knows that he is very strong."

Elfman pointed at a short-haired man with a scar on his face and said, "That's him. He's a real man!"

Rhodes found it strange. He had been in the guild for five months and worked as a waiter. As long as he had appeared in the guild before, there should be some impression of him, right?

He even encountered Mistgang twice outside, so he had never seen Gildarts, who had been gone for more than two years, but at least he had heard of his name.

But it seems that no one has ever mentioned Meister's name. Is a person who is qualified to take the S-level exam so low-key?

Rod asked, "When was the last time he showed up?"

Mira thought for a moment and said, “I can’t remember, but it must have been a long time ago, right?”

Rhodes nodded hesitantly. Was he really like Gildarts, who had been out for a long time?

When I have time, I will go through the photo albums and Lidas's art collections again to confirm whether I was just looking at acquaintances at the time and didn't notice him.

Makarov was already explaining the details of the exam: "This year's exam will be held at the Kroba Canyon."

The location is not unfamiliar, as the terminus of the train through Magnolia is in the city of Kroba.

The Grand Canyon is located between the cities of Oshibana and Kroba, and its terrain is very complex.

Rhodes and Alzak had previously teamed up to fight off bandits and had been to the Sunflower Village near the canyon.

"The exam will begin in a week. The rules of this exam are the same as in previous years. Only one qualified candidate will be selected. In addition, everyone needs to choose a partner."

"The specific contents of the exam will be announced after we arrive at the examination room. What I can reveal now is..." Makarov smiled, "The three people behind me will become an obstacle for you."

Laxus raised his hand, and golden lightning appeared in his palm: "I will not allow the weak to climb to the same level as me."

Mistgang's voice came through the mask, sounding muffled: "Because the president asked me to do it, I have no choice."

Erza said seriously: "I will do my best!"

"Please don't go all out!"

Wo Lian was so excited that his thoughts were transmitted to the ears of everyone present through telepathy.

Laxus's expression showed some contempt: "If you are afraid, it's not too late to quit now. It will save me the trouble."

Volian insisted, "Who... who would be afraid?"

In fact, if you calm down and think about it, this is just a test, they may not really use their full strength. And they can also choose a companion as a partner, two against one plus the opponent's let-up, there may be a chance.

Several candidates quickly began to think about who would have the best chance of winning as their partner.

In addition to them, those who were not selected were also thinking about who to ask for help if they had the opportunity next time.

"For me, of course it's Lebby!" Jet and Troy said in unison, then looked at each other, and there seemed to be sparks flashing between their eyes.

Happy said, "As for Natsu, it would be best if he were to partner with Rod, right?"

Natsu said as a matter of course, "Why Rod? Of course I have to partner up with Happy."

"like!"

Arzak and Bisca looked at each other, then looked away embarrassedly. They must be selected next year!
Gray also thinks that it would be a good match for him to partner with Rod, but he thinks that guy might be able to participate next year.

At this time, Loki put his arm around his shoulders and said, "If you can qualify next year, how about I help you?"

"Okay, it's a deal." Gray smiled. Loki was also very strong.

Mira asked: "Who would Rhodes choose if it was him?"

"Do you even need to ask?" Rhodes said with a smile, "To elect the president."

You can’t choose Mira, nor can you choose other S-class, but it doesn’t say you can’t choose the president.

Mira covered her mouth and laughed: "The president is definitely not okay."

"Then... let's go to Grandma Polyusica." Rhodes thought of another good idea. "As long as we can invite her to come out, I will help her walk around the venue. I'll see who dares to hit me."

Mira smiled even more happily, what a perfect plan.

But I feel like I will be beaten up by the president before I can execute it.

"The four people who have obtained the qualifications, as well as their partners, will gather at the station in a week. Adjust your status as quickly as possible. That's all."

Makarov said the last words and signaled for the group to disperse.

The unsuccessful candidates dispersed one after another. They had taken on too many tasks recently in order to qualify for the S-level exam, and they needed a good rest.

Some left the guild directly, while others stayed to discuss the participants and even started betting on who would pass.

The contestants themselves begin to choose their companions.

Miji plans to choose a companion from her team so that they can have a better understanding of each other. She still needs to think carefully about who it will be.

Meister disappeared after the president announced the results, and no one knew what his plans were.

And Kana and Wallian... unexpectedly came to the same place and said the same thing to the same person: "Rod, help me!"

Rhode looked at the two people standing in front of him: "Ah? Are you sure you want to choose me?"

In the original plot, the president said: "This year's exam venue is...Tenrou Island."

From this point of view, the venue is different every year. And the surprised looks on the faces of the people below also confirm this.

Then he added, "Because some people are participating for the first time, we need to explain the rules first..."

From this perspective, the basic rules are the same every year, that is, you need to find a partner, but the specific exam content is different.

However, the purpose of the exam is to test strength, intelligence, degree of understanding with peers, etc. These core contents will not change.

About Mest, he thinks he is a member of the Council, and that he changed his own and everyone else's memory in order to sneak into Fairy Tail, and that he took the S-class exam to investigate the thorn in Fairy Tail.

In fact, the president may feel that Mest has sacrificed too much and hopes that he can quickly pass the S-level exam and return to the guild.

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(End of this chapter)