"In addition to the trophy of the 'Guild No. 1' and the prize of 500,000 J, there is also !!a set of '100-square-meter three-story villas' located in the central street of the 'Fairy Tail Second Demon Road Conference' held at this harvest festival."

As soon as Makarov's words came out, everyone in the guild was stunned, and they didn't complain about anything like "the president is stingy", but just stood in place, looking at the short figure standing on the table with a smug smile on his face.

"Just ...... What did the president just say? ”

"I think I'm hearing 'villa' or something...... I couldn't have heard it wrong, could I? ”

"Probably not! I also heard, it seems that the first place winner of the competition will be rewarded with a villa? ”

"Really? That's a villa! Has our guild become so rich this year? ”

The cacophony grew louder and louder, and as the news became more and more publicized, the atmosphere in the guild became more lively, and finally it turned directly into a pre-war declaration.

"One hundred flats?! Or three floors?! Or in the central avenue of Magnolia ?! How many commissions do you have to make, and how many years do you have to save to buy it?! ”

"With it, I won't have to live in a guild dormitory anymore?"

"This villa Lao Tzu is bound to win!!"

"Everyone fight!!"

Seeing that this group of imps in the guild was full of enthusiasm, Makarov's heart was very relieved, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face: I want this kind of reaction from you! After reading it, I won't say that the old man is stingy!

It took less than two hours for the news to spread throughout the guild.

Whether it was someone who heard the news in the tavern at the time, who was shopping and eating nearby, or staying in their own homes or dormitories, they all gathered at the guild tavern that night to discuss this exciting good news.

"That's the thing, in order to improve the appearance of the city, the mayor changed that small area of the location into a single-family cottage. Later, because of our 'Fairy Tail', the president was able to buy one at a special price. ”

Between the cups and the cups, Kira told the big mouths around her about the origin of the villa that had been used as a prize.

"However, the people who move in have specific requirements, they must be the magicians of our guild, and they can't be the president himself, otherwise where can we get our turn?"

Elusa asked curiously, "Why do you have to be a member of our guild?" ”

"It seems that the mayor intends to promote magic vigorously," Kira replied, "and you know, that kind of place is usually inhabited by rich people. If an ordinary magician can live there now, it means that the status and identity of the 'magician' are different from before! ”

Gray scratched his hair: "It's still hard to understand, why do you want to do such a thing?" ”

Kana poured a barrel of wine and slammed the barrel on the table: "What do you care about so much? Not a bad thing for us anyway! ”

Elusa nodded approvingly, "That's right! If you can live in such a house, you can save 500,000 J per month in rent! ”

This kind of talk is equivalent to an office worker who earns hundreds of thousands a month, complaining to a migrant worker who earns thousands a month, saying that he pays dozens of times the tax every month than others.

Who can hold back this breath?!

Lucy, the poorest person present, was the first to bear it: "Only your rent is 500,000 J, right?" Speaking of which, I suddenly found out that the prize money for the competition was only enough for Elusa to pay a month's rent, which was really ...... Why is there such a big difference between people and people? ”

Kana agreed: "Not only is there a big gap between people, but I think the gap between S-class and S-class is also very big......"

Hearing this, Natsu's face was full of doubts: "S-class? Who are you talking about? Mira? Or Kira and Laxus? It can't be Gildas, right? ”

"I mean me!! I!! Kana directly slammed the table in a rage, "I already became an S-class magician last year!" ”

"That's right! Always forgot ......."

"Really...... Are you all idiots? ”

Kira directly pointed out Kana's problem: "It must be because the impression you give people is too deep to change at all!" I ask you, what is your impression of Kana now? ”

"Female drunkard."

"Shirtless."

"Card Fortune Teller."

"Warcraft Summoner."

"Gildas's daughter."

After speaking, several people were stunned at the same time, looking at each other, while Kana's expression was helpless and embarrassed, so she could only continue to lift the barrel and pour it into her mouth.

Kira spread her hands at her and continued, "You see, everyone's impression of you is still stuck in a year ago, which means that you haven't made progress for so long! - By the way, your label here has always been 'you owe money and don't pay it back,'"

Kana suddenly panicked: "Isn't it? I think I should have given you the money back! ”

"You've only paid off a third of it! And some time ago, you borrowed it from me again to buy alcohol! ”

"Is that so??"

"Don't worry, I won't remember anything related to money!" Kira proudly patted the pillow in her arms, and then said, "Back to the point, I found that your living habits haven't changed at all in the past year, and you're still loner at work, right?" ”

"That'...... So what? ”

"That's why! Although you have become an S-class magician, you have lived exactly the same life as you did for more than ten years before! People don't see that your spiritual thoughts have become richer, they don't see your quality of life improved, and they basically can't see the change in your strength, so they will naturally forget about the fact that you have become an S-class! ”

Kana's mouth was full of wine, and her tongue couldn't be straightened: "I've tried to change too!" But I just like to work alone, and I just like to drink in the guild! ”

The good friend in front of her was depressed, and Lucy could only come forward and pat her on the back to comfort her: "Okay, okay...... No one won't let you do that......"

Kira clenched her fists and cheered for Kana: "This competition is a good opportunity, as long as you can make a big show in the competition, you can correct other people's impressions of you in one breath and become a veritable S-class magician!" ”

"What...... I'm a veritable S-class magician......" Kana said unconvinced, but her voice became quieter and quieter, obviously even feeling that she lacked confidence.

"Kira is right, Kana! Ever since you became an S-rank magician, you've been too lax in all aspects of your performance! ”

"Elusa, why do you say that......"

"Is it because you recognize Gildas? The original impetus for progress is gone. ”

At this time, Kira seemed to be incarnated as a middle school teacher who urged students to study, "This is not good, the study of magic is like sailing against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat, if you don't improve, it is equivalent to regressing, and you will be ...... by other students." The rest of the companions caught up! ”

"Catch up with ......"

"That's right, that's right! You should know that too, right? After the big competition of the harvest festival, the guild will start preparing for this year's S-level assessment. At that time, it will definitely be more intense than last year's assessment, and the final decision will not be a half-baked S-class ......"

"Huh? Who are you talking about?! ”

Hearing this mocking rhetoric, Kana suddenly couldn't hold back, and was so anxious that she almost jumped to her feet, but fortunately Lucy and Wendy were pulled in time, so that she was spared from being beaten by Kira physically after suffering a mental blow.

When Kana was finally persuaded back, everyone's topic was also shifted to the S-level assessment just now.

"This year's S-level assessment...... What would it be like? Lucy's eyes lit up with eagerness.

At this time, Natsu's 'hot man' nature was reflected, and he said excitedly: "Lucy should be able to enter the candidate this time, right?" We'll be rivals then! I'm not going to show mercy!! Hee-hee-hee-hee......"

Lucy's expression of expectation, which was still a little excited, immediately collapsed: "Total...... I always feel like something bad is going to happen......"

"Wendy might have a chance!"

"Huh?! I...... Me? At Kira's mention, Wendy's whole person suddenly became cramped, with a look of expectation and subtlety on her face, "Won't I be too young?" There are so many ...... in the guild."

Kana put her arms around the little girl's shoulders and slammed her drunken face up: "Don't worry! The first time I took the S-level assessment, it was your age! ”

Kira saw the stitches and inserted the needle to dismantle the table: "Yes, yes...... Be confident, Wendy! I think you're better than Kana...... Feed! What are you doing? Calm down! Wine bottle down! I mean you back then!! ”

finally calmed Kana, who was almost drunk, and Kira secretly pulled Wendy over and whispered, "You must not learn from your sister Kana in the future...... What to see? I'm not talking about drinking, so don't learn that...... I'm talking about not taking the test five or six times to succeed like her! ”

"Uh-huh...... Oooh...... Ok good good ......"

Kira muttered in Wendy's ear for several minutes before returning to her seat: "Based on the grapevine I received, I will give preference to the members who are ranked higher in this big competition......"

This kind of explosive news once again made Natsu and the others stop their movements: "Are you telling the truth, Kira?!" Where did you get the message?! ”

"What's so strange about this, this kind of thing in the guild is what I and the president are discussing......"

"Damn! Originally, I was still thinking about the contest or something, just play casually.,I didn't expect there to be such a thing.,It seems that I can't help but work hard!! ”

"Uh...... Actually, it's okay if you don't work hard......"

Natsu clasped his fists together and stepped onto the table: "Yo Xi! So decided! We must win the first place in this competition!! Not only for the villa, but also for the place in this year's S-level assessment!! ”

Gray, Lucy, and Wendy echoed beside him, "Oooh!! Let's work together!! ”

"But...... Whether it's a competition or an assessment, you're all opponents, right?! ”

The air suddenly fell silent......