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

Chapter 179 Newcomer Tono
Rhodes' answer made Mira very happy.

She put the letter away and said she would think about it.

As for the magazines, they were placed on the counter. She remembered that Rhodes quite liked reading the news.

After the New Year, the guild resumed normal operations and Rhodes returned to normal training.

……

On the third day after that, a young-looking boy with glasses came to the guild.

He has a small round face, a flat head, and carries a big schoolbag. He looks very well behaved.

He looked around after entering, walked through the noisy bar to the front desk

Mira greeted, "Hello, do you have a commission to publish?"

"No, my name is Tono, Tono Rabitz, I just turned 15 this year, and I use light magic."

Tono introduced himself methodically, then said, "I would like to join the guild."

"I see. Hello, I'm Mirajane." Mira said, "Please wait a moment. I'll go find the president."

"Please take a seat." Rhodes was in charge of welcoming the newcomers after Mira left. "My name is Rhodes. I joined the guild half a year ago. I am considered a newcomer. Please don't be restrained."

"I know you, the strongest newcomer, right?" Tono said happily, "I have been following the news about Fairy Tail."

"Really? Haha, that news was written by a reporter. Maybe if you come here you will be the strongest newcomer. Well, do you want something to drink?"

Rhode felt that since this kid had been following the news about Fairy Tail and still liked this place, it must be true love.

Tono sat on the stool and said honestly, "Just plain water, thank you."

Rhodes poured a glass of water for Tono, and the president and Mira came over.

Tono's joining process was as simple as Rhodes's. The president simply asked a few basic questions and then stamped him with the guild's emblem.

This was the first time Rhodes witnessed a new member joining the guild, and the feeling was... a little strange.

"Having witnessed the newcomers joining, does that mean I am considered a senior wizard?"

Makarov looked at him and said nothing.

A senior wizard?
It’s just that the amount of tasks has changed from the second to last to the third to last.

Mira is a good supporting role: "So Rhode wants to try to guide the newcomers?"

This seemed interesting, so Rhodes asked, "Can I?"

Just in case, Makarov asked, "What are you going to teach him?"

Rhode looked at Mira and smiled, "Just like when Mira led me, help him get familiar with the process from accepting the task to meeting the client and then completing the task."

Tono was a little happy. It turned out that if he joined the guild, he would have a senior wizard to guide him, and the strongest newcomer at that. He seemed very reliable.

Rhodes thought for a moment and added, "I can also share some of my personal experience, such as..."

"Okay, I've made up my mind. Let Levi guide Tono." Makarov said decisively, "You just said you like history, right?"

"That's right, but Senior Rhodes..."

Makarov said: "Don't worry about him, he doesn't get along well with you."

Rhodes felt offended.

Mira covered her mouth and laughed. The president was afraid that the newcomers brought by Rhode would run around with the Exploding Magic Crystal on their backs, right?

She patted Rod's back to comfort him, and then said to Tono, "Come with me, I'll take you to find Leibi."

Makarov said: "Don't look at me like that. I may have a mission for you in a few days."

"Give it to me? What task is specially left for me?" Rhodes thought for a moment. Could it be something about the Council again?
Those guys are a bit of a rip off.

"We are still unsure about the details. We need to wait for further information." Makarov said, "Anyway, try not to travel far these two days."

"Okay." Rhodes was a little unsure. Makarov knew his temper and comforted him, "Don't worry, if you really want to go, I will help you find a reliable person to form a team."

Rhodes felt even more uncertain. The president was helping him find teammates in advance. Didn't that mean that this mission was particularly troublesome?
Makarov shook his head, put his hands behind his back and left. He still had a self-criticism to write.

That idiot Natsu went out to catch some thieves and demolished seven houses, but before he came back the summons to the Council had already arrived.

Headache.

When Mira came back, she saw Rhodes with a sad face.

"What's wrong? Did the president say anything?"

"No, it's just that there might be a big trouble thrown at me."

Mira smiled and said, "Because the president trusts you very much."

"Trust me, but won't let me take on new people."

"Well, well..." Mira didn't know what to say. In fact, she thought it was a good idea to hand over the newcomer to Rhodes.

"Oh, let's not talk about it." Rhodes asked, "Didn't Lebi go out to work? Why did the president ask Tono to follow her?"

"Lebi just came back today. You were in the backyard so you didn't see her." Mira said.
"Actually, they encountered a little accident during their mission. Now Jett is in the hospital and Troy is taking care of him."

"So serious?" Rhodes frowned. "What happened?"

Mira said with a little sympathy:
"It seems that Jet wanted to show off, and accidentally fell into a trap used by hunters to catch wild animals. As a result, Levi and Troy had to protect him while completing the job."

"..." It was difficult for Rhodes to comment on this matter. It was just like the saying goes, wanting to show off one's face but ended up showing off one's butt.

"Shall I go to the hospital to see him?"

"It's better not to go. Leibi said Jet doesn't want people to see him embarrassed."

Mira said with a smile, "If you must go, remember to bring Lidas with you."

“……” Your devilish nature has been exposed, Miss Mira.

"By the way, how are you thinking about that?"

"I will go to Sosara's branch the day after tomorrow. The president hopes that I can restore the positive image of Fairy Tail a little bit."

Mira smiled, she knew that it was Natsu's incident that made the president anxious, so she decided to do something.

Rhodes originally planned to go with Mira.

But he couldn't wait until the day after tomorrow. The next morning, he was called over by the president with a serious face.

And beside the president, besides Mira who looked worried, there was also... Erza.

Rhode immediately felt something was wrong. Teaming up with Erza? Was it such a big deal?

Makarov said seriously: "This mission is somewhat dangerous. If you think it is difficult after listening to me, you can choose to refuse."

Rhode glanced at Erza and guessed, "S-rank mission?"

Makarov shook his head. "It's not good enough to be S-rank directly, but if it's not rated S-rank, it will be very difficult for others, and it may be life-threatening."

Erza said: "It must be a very important mission to deserve your seriousness. Please tell me."

Rhode nodded. He knew it was dangerous but still wanted to find them. This should be the kind of thing that had to be dealt with, right?
Makarov said slowly: "A dark magic cult called 'Devil's Shadow' appeared near the northern coast of the kingdom and believed in the dark magician Zeref.

They kidnapped children from nearby villages and towns, intending to use them as sacrifices to summon the demon Kanib from the Book of Zeref. This time, the mission is to arrest the Black Magic Cult and rescue the innocent children.

Because the enemy may possess dangerous black magic such as bone breaking, blood transformation, and death curse, and if their action of summoning demons succeeds, the danger of the mission may rise to above S-level, so Erza is needed to go.

Because she has to fight and protect the children at the same time, I'm worried that Erza won't have enough energy on her own, so... Rod is the most suitable person."

Useless little details: There is an S logo on Tono’s shoes, Macao’s vest, and Macao’s son Romeo’s vest, so they should be the same brand of clothing.

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