Chapter 10: S-class examination

Chapter 10: S-class examination

Days quickly flew by. Natsu, Erza and Mira always train daily. They've unlocked their 2nd origin due to repeated meditation and magic use. Erza has collected most of her magical armor and weapons while Mira has mastered her satan soul.

Natsu has also gotten a lot stronger. He probably is the strongest mage in Fiore excluding Acnologia and Zeref. Now, his training didn't make him stronger anymore. It's like there was something inside restricting his growth.

'I need to unseal my demonic power to become stronger. At this rate, I'm never going to win against monsters like Zeref and Acnologia.' thought Natsu as he stopped training.

"Okay, girls it's time to stop now. I've taught you everything you need to do now. I'm sure you've noticed that we've stopped making much progress from the training anymore." said Natsu with a serious tone. Erza and Mira quickly nodded their heads.

"You need to gain more experience doing a mission to get even stronger. From now on, you both need to start doing quests. We've only done simple missions until now. Now, let's challenge difficult quests. I'm sure you've noticed but we aren't S-class mage yet. So, more quest you complete, the higher your chance of getting the qualification for an S-class test. So, good luck to both of you." said Natsu smiling.

"Yes!!! I'm going to be an S-class mage." both Erza and Mira said at the same time. They both glared at each other.

"I'm going to beat you and pass the S-class test ginger head." mocked Mira.

"Let me see you try harlot. I'm going to beat you and pass the S-class test," replied Erza with a smug expression.

"If you have time to argue, then just do more quests. It will help you gain the requirement for the exam," said Natsu in a blank stare.

"I'm going to complete more quest than you." both of them said while running toward the guild.

Natsu arrived at the guild at the noon. Both Erza and Mira were gone to do their quest. He also picked some quests and headed out. He needs to be an S-class mage to find strong opponents. It's boring to always one-shot Gray.

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A few days later, Makarov gathered everyone in the guild for an important announcement. Everyone was excited about the announcement because it is related to the yearly S-class examination.

"Okay brats, I've got an important announcement to make. You've probably guessed it already but let me tell you again, we're having yearly S-class examination. The participants for the exam this year are as follows:

1. Natsu Dragneel

2. Erza Scarlet

3. Mirajane Strauss

4. Laxus Dreyar

I'm sorry for those that didn't have their name listed. You can try again next year for the examination." told Makarov. Everyone already guessed the participants. Natsu, Erza and Mira are the strongest trios in the younger generation. Laxus is Makarov's grandchild and also a strong contender.

"Gramps why didn't you let me participate in this exam. Why can that pinky qualify S-class while I don't," shouted Gray in injustice?

'Because he's stronger than you. You always get knocked out with a single punch.' everyone thought inwardly.

"Gray you are still not strong and mature enough to enter the S-class examination. The S-class examination is not just about strength, it's also about tactics and responsibility. So, you need to improve your mindset as well. So, I'm not allowing you to enter the examination." said Makarov in a serious voice. Gray quickly shut up due to his serious tone.

"Now this year S-class examination is a bit different than the usual one. The theme for this year's S-class examination is survival. You'll have to survive in a forest full of magical and demonic beasts for a month. I'll explain more details after 2 days. Pack all the stuff you need because you won't get anything in a forest." said Makarov informing all the participants. Laxus was paying attention to all the details of the examination.

"Good luck to both of you. I hope we all pass the test." Natsu said a broad smile. Both Erza and Mira quickly nodded. All of them left the guild for preparation.

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