pertwk Chapter 22: First, understand the guild's philosophy.
Chapter 22: First, understand the guild's philosophy.
Actually, what Moen did was a bit against the rules. Although he was the guild master's grandson, he didn't have the authority to decide who would become a full member; that was Makarov's power.
But Moen did it anyway, even if he would be scolded by Grandpa Makarov, he had to do it because Rachi... was definitely a rare talent!
With Laki and her Wood Shape magic, the guild can save a lot of money. This girl is simply a born earth god!
Moen had seen the guild's accounts, and the monthly financial losses were a considerable sum; the guild members were really too much trouble.
Of course, everyone will indeed take the initiative to compensate. This money doesn't require the guild to spend too much, but everyone's money is still money, and this unnecessary money has indeed been spent.
With Laki, this money could be saved, which is one of the reasons why everyone in the guild supports him becoming a full-fledged Laki.
The men didn't mean to damage the property; they're just emotional people who sometimes act this way when their emotions get the better of them.
When Laki officially joined the team, instead of letting her go straight back to her dorm, everyone gathered together to celebrate for her.
There's always a reason to celebrate, which is a long-standing tradition of "Fairy Tail".
Makarov returned from buying the magazine and witnessed this scene.
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"What are we celebrating?"
Makarov was completely confused. He had only gone out to buy a refreshing magazine when he came back and everyone was making a fuss.
"Grandpa Makarov, a new member has joined the guild."
Moen noticed Makarov standing at the door and went over to explain that he felt Grandpa Makarov would understand his actions.
"Huh? A newcomer? What newcomer?"
Sure enough, Makarov's old face showed a blank expression.
"Come with me."
Moen gestured for Grandpa Makarov to follow him, and the old man and the young man came into the crowd and found Lachi, who was being introduced by everyone.
"Ah! It's that lecherous old man!"
Before Moen and Makarov could even speak, Rachi, looking surprised, spoke first upon seeing Makarov.
"..."
Everyone immediately fell silent.
Laki paused for a moment, somewhat confused.
Why... has it become quiet again?
"Ahem, let me introduce you. Laki, this is... our guild leader, Makarov Dorleah!"
Moen coughed twice, then suppressed a laugh and introduced Grandpa Makarov to Lachi. He could see Lachi's face stiffen visibly, clearly showing her shock.
"Ah...ah?!"
Laki responded blankly at first, then her voice suddenly rose!
"Haha~~~ It's alright, it's alright, don't be nervous, little girl Rachel, did I scare you when I went out just now?"
Seeing Laki's reaction, Makarov burst into laughter and reassured the very nervous Laki.
Makarov didn't care if people called him a "perverted old man" or anything like that.
Well, because it's true, he really is a lecherous old man.
Upon seeing Laki, Makarov remembered that he had encountered Laki carrying a bag when he went out to buy a refreshing magazine, and that must have been when he frightened the child.
"No...no, that's not true, hello Chairman!"
Makarov's amiable demeanor somewhat eased Laki's tension and worry. She greeted Makarov very respectfully and then made no mention of being frightened just now.
"Okay, you can continue."
Makarov smiled and nodded in response, then didn't linger there any longer. He pulled Moen and walked into the hall.
"Please explain."
Once inside the private office, Makarov jumped into a chair and sat down, waiting for Moen to give an explanation.
He trusted that Moen wouldn't do anything reckless, so he didn't say much outside, but instead called Moen into the inner room for a private questioning.
"Grandpa Makarov, didn't you notice that the guild hall looks different after you came in compared to when you left?"
Instead of explaining, Moen asked a question in return.
"Um?"
Makarov frowned in thought; he hadn't really noticed, his attention had been completely drawn to the noisy crowd.
The old man was a very pragmatic person. He jumped off the chair, quickly ran to the outer hall and looked around, then quickly ran back into the room with a surprised expression and jumped back onto the chair.
"Mount, what's going on?"
Clearly, Makarov had also noticed the changes in the guild hall. The old man asked curiously, a guess forming in his mind.
"Laki is skilled in wood-based magic, all thanks to her."
Moen said with a smile, as he had some new ideas in mind. Perhaps they could hire Rachel as a guild staff member.
"Just as I thought."
Makarov nodded; he had already considered this possibility.
Moen wasn't surprised. Grandpa Makarov was already eighty-one years old this year, and his experience in magic was immeasurable. He could figure out these little things with just a little thought.
"Grandpa, why don't we hire Rachel as a guild employee? Airo and the others work really hard. With Rachel's help, at least the guild's financial losses will be reduced, and we can't let this kid work for free every day."
Moen expressed his opinion, believing that this approach was fair.
Even if everyone in the guild is like family, we can't let our family members work and make sacrifices for nothing. We should treat our family members better and be fair to everyone. Rachel's abilities deserve a salary from the guild.
"You're right, let's do it that way."
Makarov adopted Moen's idea.
He was quite pleased. Moen was so mature and could handle many things very well. He could not be perfect in every way, but he could at least consider the thoughts of most people. He was also very sincere to his guildmates. No wonder everyone in the guild loved him so much.
In comparison, Laxus is...
Thinking of this, Makarov sighed. Laxus simply didn't understand that the position of guild master of Fairy Tail was never based on "strength," and he didn't even understand Fairy Tail's philosophy.
Moen ignored Makarov's melancholy and left the office to tell Rachel about the job, also to ask for her opinion. After all, such things should be done willingly, and one cannot force someone to work in the guild.
"I do!"
When faced with Moen's offer, Rachel accepted it without hesitation. She was new to the area and didn't have much savings, so it was great to have such a stable job in the guild.