The first time, the second floor of the guild, Hal skillfully marked the task commission of Laxus as completed.

At this time, Laxus on the opposite side looked at Hal with a puzzled look.

"When did you do this job?"

"Recently, this job is also quite interesting, isn't it?" Hal looked at him with a smile, his hands kept busy.

"Okay, go find the president or Mira to get the commissioned bounty."

Hal was wearing a pair of black-framed glasses at this time, showing that he was working seriously.

Since the last increase in magic power, Hal has thought a lot, and the first thing to bear is to help Mira share some work, after all, he is too idle.

As for the "strongest team", Hal decided to go on missions with them as little as possible, and he would not go to the so-called plot if he could avoid it, mainly because it seemed that something unexpected would happen if he went.

For example, the missions of rescuing Makao and sneaking into the Ekaba mansion to steal books, which Hal had not participated in before, were all based on the story of the plot, and there was no difference.

Moreover, with Hal's current magic power, he would not be able to give Natsu and Lucy the opportunity to exercise, especially Lucy.

Therefore, he decided that it would be best to give Natsu and others enough opportunities to exercise in order to prepare for the various crises that the guild will face in the future.

When it is time to take action, Hal will naturally take action, such as what may happen next (such as the ghost). Although Hal does not remember the plot, he has a vague impression that the guild will usher in a war in the near future.

Before that, Hal only needs to stay in the guild, and no one can break the guild with him in charge.

As for the last Eligore incident, Hal was only assisting everyone throughout the whole process, and only started to take it seriously when things were beyond his control, and was even beaten by Erza and others.

However, in the end, the magic power of Natsu and others was indeed stronger, and they were indeed trained, so Hal got what he wanted.

"This kind of work is a waste of your strength, Hal, next time go out and shock the garbage outside with me, there are still people who say that Fairy Tail is just a name in vain." Laxus turned his head and suddenly said to Hal, his tone manic.

Hal looked at Laxus with some surprise. The two rarely met in the past few years, and Laxus rarely returned to the guild. Unexpectedly, the person he admired at the time became so extreme without knowing it.

"Isn't Mira also doing this kind of work? I just want to help everyone in the guild now." Hal explained to Laxus briefly, and Hal didn't say anything more. It's impossible to tell Laxus that he had an ominous premonition that the guild would have a big war.

"Heh, that useless woman can only do this kind of work, but you are different, Hal. The magic power in you will undoubtedly take Fairy Tail to a higher level and make the world in awe." Laxus' words were full of disdain, and his expression was full of obvious sarcasm and contempt.

"Shut up, Laxus, what's wrong with Mira's work?"

"Besides, we don't need to be in awe of the world. We are who we are. Protecting our family is the most important thing, isn't it?"

Hal's face sank when he heard Laxus' words that belittled Mira, and he refuted Laxus. This was the first time Hal was angry with Laxus since they met, and the atmosphere between the two became visibly tense.

Laxus's face suddenly sank when he heard Hal's response, and a trace of anger flashed between his eyebrows. Golden thunder appeared all around

"You seem to have forgotten who is the strongest in Fairy Tail?"

"You are very confident, even a little arrogant, Laxus. In my eyes now, you are far from the strongest." Hal's magic power also gradually surged with his words, and the terrifying magic power gradually distorted the atmosphere near Hal.

"Oh? Hal, it seems that I didn't let you suffer less a few years ago."

"It was five years ago. Are you still living in the past?"

The atmosphere between the two began to become tense. The terrifying magic power even affected the people in the lobby on the first floor. The noisy lobby suddenly became quiet, and everyone turned their eyes to the second floor.

The guild members felt the strong magic fluctuations from upstairs, and everyone held their breath involuntarily, with a nervous look.

The atmosphere in the hall seemed to solidify, and even the most enthusiastic members became quiet, with their eyes full of worry and uneasiness.

Some members whispered, but their voices were almost swallowed by the oppressive atmosphere, leaving only low muttering.

Mira tried to walk to the stairs, but all

Forced by the oppressive feeling, it was almost impossible to take a step.

The decorations in the hall also trembled slightly due to the fluctuation of magic power, as if they could be torn at any time.

"Don't stop! This is the guild." Makarov's golden magic power appeared downstairs, and the warm magic power permeated the hall. The members of the guild breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hehe, the garbage downstairs was affected. Forget it, Hal, I don't want to be scolded by the old man of the president."

At this point, Laxus swung his cloak and turned into lightning and disappeared on the spot. With his departure, the magic fluctuations on the second floor gradually subsided, and the oppressive feeling in the air began to dissipate. The guild members in the hall finally dared to relax. Many people took a deep breath to relieve the tension in their hearts.

"Laxus, what have you been through recently? You couldn't say such words in the past." After Laxus left, facing the empty second floor, Hal couldn't help but feel uncomfortable and muttered to himself.

Laxus took the initiative to mention the victory over Hal five years ago, and Hal felt even more uncomfortable. He was not suffering from the previous failure, but from the fact that the people he once admired, his family, had become unfamiliar and disgusted.

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Hal walked downstairs and walked to the hall that had become unusually quiet due to the fluctuations of their magic power. He looked at the worried expressions on the faces of the guild members, and his heart was inevitably a little complicated.

But he knew that he needed to ease this tense atmosphere.

"Don't worry, everyone, it's just a quarrel." Hal tried to say to the guild members in the hall in a relaxed tone. There was a hint of gentle smile in his voice, hoping to ease everyone's tension.

"It's just because the amount of the settlement commission was less when I was working, Laxus and I had a few arguments, don't worry too much." Hal tried to make his tone seem natural and relaxed.

Although he knew that the dispute between him and Laxus was actually more serious than he said, he also understood that the stability of the guild needed to be maintained now.

After hearing Hal's words, the members in the hall gradually relaxed a little. Although they were still a little worried, their faces gradually showed some relaxed expressions.

Several people began to talk in a low voice, and the atmosphere became a little more relaxed.

Mira came over, and the worry in her eyes was hard to hide. She knew Hal and Laxus, and knew that things were not as simple as Hal said.

"Hal, are you okay?" Mira's voice was full of concern, and her eyes were gentle and full of worry.

Hal felt a little warm in his heart when he saw Mira like this. He knew that Mira was not only concerned about his physical condition, but also worried about his inner feelings.

Hal smiled slightly, trying to make himself look more relaxed.

"Mira, I'm fine." Hal replied gently, trying to make his tone look relaxed, "Laxus and I just have some disagreements, it's no big deal."

Mira looked at Hal's smile, and her heart was still a little uneasy, but she knew Hal's strength and patience.

He has always been the pillar supporting everyone in the guild, and he always tries to stay calm even in the face of great challenges.

"I know you are strong, but sometimes, suppressing your emotions too much can also hurt you."

Mira whispered, "If you need any help, or just want to talk to someone, I'll be here."

Hal felt Mira's warmth and care, and the heaviness in his heart was slightly relieved. He nodded and looked at Mira gratefully.

"Thank you, Mira. Your support is very important to me." Hal said sincerely, "I will talk to the president about Laxus first. I have done the work on the second floor. I will come to you when things are clear."

After that, Hal gently reached out and gently touched Mira's hair. His movements were delicate and soft, as if he was soothing the uneasiness and worry in her heart.

Mira's cheeks flushed slightly. She felt Hal's warmth and care, and a sweet touch surged in her heart.

After comforting Mira, Hal walked to the president, paused, and looked at the old man in front of him.

"President, in the six months since I left, Laxus seems to have...changed a lot. What happened to him?"

Makarov sighed, with deep worry in his eyes. "Alas, Laxus's change may be related to Ivan. Ivan - my son who was once expelled from the guild, he has some information that is unfavorable to Fairy Tail, and he has also fallen into the abyss of darkness. This darkness seems to have spread to Laxus."

Hearing this, Hal's expression became more solemn. He lowered his head and said, "I'm so sorry, but I ...

"Ivan...your son, how did he influence Laxus so much?"

"Yes." Makarov's tone was full of self-blame, "Ivan's betrayal has put us in trouble, and Laxus has recently begun to resist me. All this is related to my failure to fulfill my responsibilities."

Hal looked at President Makarov and saw deep helplessness and heartache on his weather-beaten face.

Makarov's eyes were full of traces of time, and the wrinkles between his eyebrows seemed to tell the complex emotions in his heart.

"President Grandpa, don't blame yourself. You have always worked hard for the guild." Hal's voice was full of concern, "Laxus's changes are not entirely your responsibility.

Besides, the darkness of people's hearts is difficult to predict, especially for someone like Ivan."

Makarov sighed deeply, his eyes dim and tired. His hands trembled slightly, as if he was enduring the pain in his heart.

His voice was a little hoarse: "I once hoped that my son and grandson would inherit my beliefs and protect this guild, but things have come to this point."

He raised his head and looked around the guild hall, which was once full of laughter and joy, but now it seemed a little heavy because of internal disputes.

There was a trace of deep pain in his voice: "Ivan's betrayal has put our entire family in trouble. Laxus's changes make me feel extremely sad. As a grandfather, seeing my grandson lose his inner light is really unbearable."

Hal looked at Makarov's face full of vicissitudes and helplessness, and couldn't help feeling sad. Makarov's efforts for the guild have long surpassed the level that ordinary people can understand. Although he has tried his best, some things are still difficult to control.

"Please don't blame yourself too much, Grandpa President." Hal said softly, "No matter what happens, you are the pillar of our guild. Your persistence and dedication have helped the guild overcome many difficulties. We will face the next challenge together. Besides, Brother Laxus is just a little extreme, and the situation may not be that bad."

Makarov took a deep breath, and a trace of gratitude flashed in his eyes. He nodded and tried to calm himself down.

"Thank you, Hal. I feel very relieved to have your support.

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