Fairy Tail: The Dark Swordsman

22 - Interludes

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— Start of Demonic arc —

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[X779, Era, Magic Council Headquarters, A few days later]

— Magic Council —

In a large town, built around a high and rocky mountain, nests the headquarters of the highest authority in the world of Magic. They were the Magic Council, the main ruling body that acts as a leading government to all magical events that happen across Ishgar.

Currently, in the headquarters that stands at the peak of the hill situated in the center of Era, a discussion is taking place amongst the members of this council, everyone in attendance using thought projection.

"I heard Fairy Tail just promoted a new S-Class mage," Ultear Milkovich, a pale-skinned woman with dark purple hair, the newest member to the council, started the discussion.

"Another one? Didn't they promote one last year?" Siegrain, who joined up around the same time as Ultear, asked with a confident smile on his face.

"Yes, the one promoted last year was Laxus Dreyar. This time, it's Dannis Martell," Yajima, the short man and a former member of Fairy Tail, replied.

"The Dark Swordsman? He gained plenty of popularity in the last two years." Belno, the only other woman in the council aside from Ultear, noted.

"Dannis Martell... Isn't he the wizard that found out the reason behind the Cackler's evolution last year? Something about Glowshrooms?"

"That's right, Makarov was the one who showed the findings in his stead. The reward money for thish discovery had already been sent through."

"Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Dark Swordsman known for having Darkness magic? Shouldn't something be done about this? He is openly using magic that is often used by the Black Wizard himself." Michello, who occupied the third seat of the council, interjected.

"Don't forget that Dannis spent nearly all of last year hunting down demons. Over half of the missions he took were Demon and Devil hunting quests. I doubt someone who is a Zeref worshiper would do something like that," Yajima, never one to shy from supporting Fairy Tail, rebutted.

"Two S-Class mages in two years? That Fairy Tail sure has gotten stronger," Org stroked his thick white beard as he pondered the news. On the other side of the table, Draculos Hyberion, a member of the Four Gods of Ishgar, also sat as he listened to the debate.

While not technically a member of the council, Draculos's position as a Wizard Saint allows him a seat to attend council meetings if he wishes so. The same right is given to any wizard that shares his rank.

"I must admit, Fairy Tail's strength is impressive," Draculos said, his deep voice carrying a note of caution. "But we cannot ignore the potential threat a single guild might pose if it grows too powerful unrestrained. While Makarov is a trusted member of the Wizard Saints, he seems to be hesitant in reigning in the destructive tendencies of his guild."

"Exactly," Org agreed, his gaze sharp. "Fairy Tail is known for their recklessness and the destruction they often leave in their wake. A guild that strong, with mages like Laxus and now this Dannis, must be watched closely."

"While their actions against demons and dark forces are commendable, the volatility of their members is concerning," Crawford Seam added, gaining much agreement from the rest as he is the current Chairman of the council. "We must ensure that their power is used responsibly."

"You're overreacting, seriously," Siegrain interjected as he rested his chin on a palm. "Those Fairy Tail wizards are fun, I quite enjoy looking into their exploits. You old coots should learn to relax once in a while."