Chapter 0004: The Unwelcome Commission

Looking at his door, which was being knocked on repeatedly, Noah couldn't help but furrow his brow

Makarov, well aware of how unruly the members of his guild could be, helplessly tapped his forehead, leaped down from the bar, and walked towards the request board

I sincerely apologize

As soon as he finished reading aloud, Noah noticed that Gray beside him had a look of realization on his face, and immediately inquired.

So, grandfather, please explain it first!

In the face of the whispers among the guild members, Makarov was not surprised; he tapped his cane and spoke

The next day, early morning

"So, is that the commission issued by the Council of Review?" Noah asked, looking at the commission notice posted in the center of the commission board, somewhat puzzled.

Well, in fact, it's not just you; many people regard it merely as a rumor. I haven't heard of anyone who made a wish there and had the spirit of the lake appear to fulfill that wish

Hmm? Makarov's drinking action paused slightly as his gaze turned towards the direction of the staircase, looking at Noah standing there. A hint of a peaceful expression appeared on his face, and he smiled so broadly that his eyes nearly closed.

Is that you, Noah? Have you gotten up?

Hello! Noah! Are you awake?

The so-called Council of Review is an organization in the Kingdom of Fiore responsible for maintaining order in the magical realm

Lake of Ceremonies

In addition to the numerous discussions, at the guild bar, there sat an elderly man, holding a cane, dressed in a clown-like outfit, and of a stature similar to that of an ordinary child, yet appearing exceptionally aged. He was casually sipping his drink, forming a stark contrast with the members of the guild.

Upon hearing Makarov's words, the members of the guild immediately exchanged glances with one another

You haven't been to the guild for several days!

Although I really want to decline, those guys will definitely take this opportunity to trip me up, so I should quickly finish this task

Enough! Everyone, be quiet!

Indeed, you have only been in "Fairy Tail" for one year

It is said that if one makes a wish at this ritual lake, under the witness of the lake, the lake spirit will grant the wish of the person who made it, making their dreams come true

In any case, you will know soon enough!

It is evident at first glance that this is something quite unlikely to happen

What is the Lake of Ceremonies

Tasks with such pitifully low rewards, even if issued by the Council of Review, who would take them seriously

Is it possible that everyone is making such a fuss just because of this Lake of Rituals

Noah, still lost in his dreams, was suddenly awakened by a loud knocking at the door, startling him and his book. Before he could fully comprehend the situation, he heard Gray's shouting.

... ...

This person is none other than Makarov Dreyar, the guild master of Fairy Tail

Although the ability to establish the Council is indeed a remarkable skill of that Speaker, ever since that Speaker made a wish to form the Council at the Lake of Rituals before its establishment and successfully created the Council, the Lake of Rituals has become the sacred site of the Council

You need not worry about this, I have already made my decision

However, looking at the short old man sitting at the bar table, Noah revealed a hint of joy in his expression

Indeed...

However, that group of bastards in the Evaluation Council demanded that the guild receiving this commission must complete the task within one month, and this year it is our turn, 'Fairy Tail', to accept this commission!" Makarov, standing in front of the commission board, spoke with a tone of complaint.

You rascal! This is not the time to be sleeping! It is lively down there! Get up quickly!

What has happened? Why does it seem like everyone is in an uproar?

Thus, it is unclear when it began, but within the Council of Review, a rumor arose that if the Lake of Rituals were not maintained in a luminous state, the original desire to establish the Council would become void, and the Council would consequently disband. Therefore, each year, the Council of Review commissions a renowned guild to send individuals to the Lake of Rituals to infuse it with magical energy

That is indeed true

It is not quite accurate to say that; you see, the rewards after the completion of the task have indeed increased significantly compared to before

Knock knock knock knock

Let them make a fuss for now! Makarov glanced at the direction of the commission board and continued to drink.

It seems that it will take quite some time for everyone in the guild to calm down..." Noah said somewhat helplessly

With such low compensation, who would be willing to go

Noah, whose eyesight was quite good, clearly saw the words on the commission order and read them aloud

Is something wrong

It's just a gathering with a few friends, no need to worry!" Makarov chuckled, touching his head.

Grandfather! Noah hurried over to Makarov.

Although Gray is not the type of person who would consider the issue of not disturbing others' sweet dreams, he usually calls Noah by knocking on the door in a rather impolite manner. However, Noah felt that today Gray's knocking was not only much louder, but his tone had also become anxious.

This task, Noah, shall be completed by you

But why does it seem that everyone is not very fond of this commission?

It was not until he arrived at the front of the commission board at https://www.hetushu.com that Makarov turned around, facing everyone in the guild, raised his cane, and pointed to a particularly eye-catching commission notice posted in the center of the board

Have you completed the task

Is it this task again

Upon hearing this, Noah raised an eyebrow

This organization consists of a chairman and eight members, and its primary responsibilities are to oversee the actions of various mage guilds, to punish those guilds that violate the regulations of the council, and to pursue dark guilds that threaten the magical community

Having finished speaking, Gray turned to Noah

As soon as Makarov's voice fell, the originally noisy guild fell into complete silence. The guild members gathered in front of the commission board also consciously parted ways, clearing a path for Makarov to pass through

Saying such a sentence, Makarov raised his head, his gaze directly aimed at Noah, who was standing in front of the bar.

The Lake of Ceremony is a well-known wishing lake! Seeing that Noah truly did not know, Gray began to explain.

This question had just arisen in Noah's mind when a voice from outside, belonging to Gray, provided him with the answer

You don't know? Gray was taken aback for a moment, then nodded.

Noah, who hurried down the stairs with Gray, had just arrived on the first floor when he noticed that today, the situation in the guild was somewhat different from usual

Grandfather

Coincidentally, the Lake of Ceremonies is also a very peculiar lake; once a large amount of magical power is infused into it, the lake will begin to glow! Gray cast his gaze upon Noah, who appeared to be deep in thought.

The client has indeed worked hard, clearly this task is so unpopular...

In the Kingdom of Fiore, only guilds recognized by the Council can be considered legitimate guilds, and the mage guilds recognized by the Council must also adhere to the treaties established by the Council; otherwise, they will be forcibly dissolved, serving as overseers of all legitimate guilds within the Kingdom of Fiore

Old Master! Grey also arrived beside Noah, but he was looking curiously at the bustling commission board.

The atmosphere remains as lively as ever, yet the members of the guild have collectively gathered around the task board, surrounding the front of the board so tightly that not even a drop of water could pass through.

However, there was indeed a person who made a wish by the Lake of Rituals, and then it came true

Did the dream come true? Noah immediately lost most of his interest

I heard that the first president of the Council made the wish to establish the Council at the Lake of Ceremony!" Gray said with a smirk

In order to make the Lake of Ceremony shine, an extraordinarily large amount of magical power needs to be injected, requiring at least dozens of magicians to go together to accomplish this. However, this would mean that the commission's reward would have to be divided into dozens of parts, resulting in a pitiful amount for each individual. '' Gray crossed his arms.

What happened? ... ... "Noah asked with great curiosity

Do you know about the Review Institute