Rod's answer made Mira very happy.

She put the letter away and said she wanted to think about it.

As for the magazines, they were placed on the counter. She remembered that Rhodes really liked reading the news.

After the New Year, the guild resumed normal operations and Rhodes returned to normal training.

…

On the third day after that, a young-looking boy with glasses came to the guild.

He has a small round face, a crew cut, and carries a big schoolbag. He looks very well-behaved.

After he came in, he looked around and walked through the noisy pub to the front desk.

Mira greeted: "Hello, do you have a commission to publish?"

"No, my name is Tono, Tono Rabitz. I just turned 15 this year. I use light magic."

Tono introduced himself in an organized manner, and then said, "I want to join the guild."

"So that's it, hello, I'm Mirajane." Mira said, "Please wait a moment, I'll go find the president."

"Please take a seat." Rhodes was responsible for receiving the newcomers after Mira left. "My name is Rhodes. I joined the guild half a year ago. I can be considered a newcomer for the time being. Please don't be restrained."

"I know you are the strongest newcomer, right?" Tono said happily, "I have been paying attention to the news about Fairy Tail."

"Really, haha, that news article was written by a reporter. Maybe you will be the strongest newcomer when you come. Well, do you want something to drink?"

Rhodes felt that this child, who has been paying attention to the news about Fairy Tail and still likes it here, must be true love.

Tuono sat on the stool and said honestly: "Just plain water, thank you."

Rhodes poured a glass of water for Tono, and the president and Mira came over.

Tono's membership process was as simple as Rhodes'. The president simply asked a few basic questions and stamped him with the guild's coat of arms.

This was the first time for Rhodes to witness a new member join the guild, and it felt... a bit strange.

"Having witnessed new people joining, am I considered a senior mage?"

Makarov glanced at him and said nothing.

Senior magician?

It’s just that the amount of tasks has changed from the second to last to the third to last.

Mira is a good flatterer: "So Rhodes wants to try to guide the newcomers?"

This seemed interesting, so Rhodes asked: "Can I do it?"

Just in case, Makarov asked, "What are you going to teach him?"

Rhodes looked at Mira and said with a smile: "Just like Mira took me, help him get familiar with the process from receiving the task to meeting the client and then completing the task."

Tuono was a little happy. It turned out that joining the guild would be guided by a senior magician, and he was also the strongest newcomer, so he felt very reliable.

Rhodes thought for a moment and then added: "I can also impart some more personal experience, such as..."

"Okay, I've made my decision. I'll leave Tono to Lebby to guide me." Makarov said decisively, "You just said you like history, right?"

"That's true, but Senior Rhodes..."

Makarov said: "Don't worry about him, he doesn't get along well with you."

Rhodes felt offended.

Mira covered her mouth and smiled. The president was afraid that the newcomer brought out by Rhodes would run around carrying the exploding magic crystal, right?

She patted Rod's back to express comfort, and then said to Tono: "Come with me, I will take you to find Lebby."

Makarov said: "Don't look at me like this, there may be a mission for you in a few days."

"Give it to me? What task should you leave to me?" Rhodes thought for a moment, couldn't it be something related to the Senate?

Those people are a bit of a trap.

"The details are not yet certain. We have to wait for further information." Makarov said, "In short, try not to travel far in the past two days."

"Okay." Rhodes felt a little unsure.

Makarov knew his temper and comforted him: "Don't worry, if you really want to go, I will help you find a reliable person to form a team."

Rhodes felt even more uncertain. The president was helping him find teammates in advance. Doesn't that mean that this task is particularly troublesome?

Makarov shook his head and left with his hands behind his back. He still had a review to write.

That idiot Natsu went out to catch a few thieves who demolished seven houses, but the summons from the Council of Ministers had already arrived before he came back.

Headache.

When Mira came back, she saw a sad-looking Rhodes.

"What's wrong? Did the president say something?"

"No, it's just that there might be a big problem for me."

Mira smiled and said: "Because the president trusts you very much."

"Trust me, but don't let me bring in new people."

"Well, well..." Mira didn't know what to say. In fact, she thought it would be good to hand over the newcomer to Rhodes.

"Hey, let's not mention it." Rhodes asked, "Didn't Lebby go out to work? Why did the president ask Tono to follow her?"

"Lebby just came back today. You were in the backyard so you didn't see it." Mira said,

"Actually, they encountered an accident during their mission. Now Jet is hospitalized and Troy is taking care of him."

"So serious?" Rhodes frowned, "What happened?"

Mira said with some sympathy:

"It seems that Jet wanted to show off, and then accidentally fell into a trap used by hunters to capture wild beasts. As a result, Lebby and Troy had to protect him while completing their work."

"..." It's hard for Rhodes to comment on this matter. As the saying goes, if you want to show your face, you end up showing your buttocks.

"Shall I go to the hospital to see him?"

"It's best not to go. Rebby said Jeter doesn't want everyone to see him in such an embarrassing state."

Mira said with a smile, "If you must go, remember to take Lidas with you."

"..." You have revealed your devilish nature, Miss Mira.

"By the way, how have you considered that matter?"

"I will go to Soshala's branch the day after tomorrow. The president hopes that I can restore Fairy Tail's positive image a little bit."

Mira laughed. She knew that what happened to Natsu made the president a little anxious, so she decided to do something.

Rhodes originally planned to accompany Mira.

But he couldn't wait until the day after tomorrow, and was called over by the serious-looking president early the next morning.

And beside the president, besides Mira who looked worried, there was also... Erza.

Rhodes suddenly felt something bad. He wanted to team up with Erza? Is the matter so big?

Makarov said seriously: "This mission is a bit dangerous. If you think it is difficult after listening to what I have to say, you can choose to refuse."

Rhodes glanced at Erza and guessed: "S-level mission?"

Makarov shook his head: "It's not enough to be directly rated as S-class, but if it is not rated as S-class, it will be very difficult for others, and it may be life-threatening."

Erza said: "It must be a very important task that deserves your solemnity. Please tell me."

Rhodes nodded, knowing the danger but still coming to them, it must be the kind of thing that cannot be dealt with, right?

Makarov said slowly: "A black magic sect named 'Shadow of Evil' appeared near the north coast of the kingdom and believed in the black mage Zeref.

They kidnapped children from nearby villages and towns, intending to use them as sacrifices to summon the demon Canib from the Book of Zeref. This time their mission was to arrest the Black Magic Order and rescue the innocent children.

Because the enemy may possess dangerous black magic such as bone crushing, blood transformation, and death curses, and once they succeed in summoning demons, the danger of the mission may rise to S level or above, so Erza needs to go.

Because I have to fight and protect the children, I'm worried that Erza doesn't have enough energy on her own, so... Rhodes is the most suitable candidate."

Small details that are useless: Tono's shoes, Macao's vest, and Macao's son Romeo's vest all have an S logo on them, so they should be the same brand of clothing.
Chapter completed!