### Chapter 13: Sure Victory
"**Shun**!"
"As expected, it's **Shun**!"
"With **Shun**'s strength, it's only right for him to get a spot."
"He's only been in the guild for half a year and already qualified for the S-Class Exam. That's truly amazing!"
...
**Shun**'s strength was obvious to all. When he joined the guild, almost everyone in Fairy Tail had witnessed it.
Moreover, **Shun** had been very diligent in doing missions over the past six months, consecutively completing several very difficult tasks, which made people look at him with new respect.
Hearing his name, **Shun** couldn't help but clench his fist.
"Yes!"
Although he thought there might be a chance, hearing his name for real made it impossible to suppress his excitement.
"Among the four participants in the exam this year, only one will pass. The test will take place in one week. Everyone, adjust your condition well."
"Since all participants are first-timers, I will explain the rules first."
"The four selected people must choose a partner within the one-week preparation time."
"There are two rules for choosing a partner. First, the partner must be a member of Fairy Tail. Second, you are not allowed to choose an S-Class Mage as a partner."
"The specific content of the test will be explained after arriving at the Magic Beast Great Forest."
"The four selected candidates and their partners will assemble at Margaret Town in one week. Those who have not arrived by that time will be considered to have forfeited automatically. Dismissed!!"
After Master **Makarov** finished the announcement, the guild returned to its usual noisy state.
Many people were eagerly discussing who might become an S-Class Mage this time.
Some said **Erza**, some said **Mirajane**, some said **Shun**, but most people thought the most likely person to become an S-Class Mage was **Laxus**.
First, **Laxus** was Master **Makarov**'s grandson and inherited the Master's powerful magic power.
The strength he displayed since childhood was very outstanding, and his Lightning Magic had terrifying attack power.
虽然 **Shun** also displayed monster-like strength, **Laxus** had been a little monster since he was small.
Most importantly, **Shun**, **Erza**, and **Mirajane** were all too young. They were only thirteen now, while **Laxus** was seventeen.
Whether in terms of magic talent or years of magic training, **Laxus** held an absolute advantage.
"**Shun**, you'll choose me as your partner, right?!"
**Natsu** was the first to run up to **Shun**, looking at him with burning eyes.
"No way! If **Shun** is looking for a partner, he should choose me!"
**Gray** knocked **Natsu** away directly.
"Bastard! You wanna fight?"
"Let's fight then, who's afraid of whom! The winner gets to be **Shun**'s partner!"
"Deal!"
Before **Shun** could even speak, **Natsu** and **Gray** decided to determine the partner on their own.
Naturally, **Shun** couldn't watch the two fight over this small matter. He placed his hands on their faces and pushed them apart to the sides.
"Alright, there's no need to fight over such a small thing."
**Natsu** and **Gray** both had good relationships with **Shun**, like a big brother and two little brothers, so both wanted to be **Shun**'s partner.
**Gray** said, "Small thing? This isn't a small thing! This is the S-Class Mage Promotion Exam; it's very valuable experience for us."
"That's right!"
It was rare for **Natsu** and **Gray** to agree on something.
"Then Rock-Paper-Scissors. One round to decide the winner. The winner can be my partner."
After speaking, **Shun** ignored the two and sat down on a chair. Whether it was **Natsu** or **Gray**, either could be his partner. To break through the encirclement and advance to S-Class Mage, he mainly had to rely on himself.
Soon, **Erza** and **Mirajane** also sat down on both sides of **Shun**'s table.
"So? Have you all chosen your partners?"
**Mirajane** patted **Elfman**'s shoulder and said, "I'm choosing my little brother, **Elfman**, of course."
**Elfman** stood behind **Mirajane** and said honestly, "I will definitely help Big Sister **Mirajane** become an S-Class Mage."
"Big Sister **Mirajane**, Big Brother **Elfman**, do your best!"
The cute **Lisanna** cheered for **Mirajane** and **Elfman**.
"What about you, **Erza**?"
**Erza** shook her head and said, "I haven't thought about it."
There were quite a few powerful Mages in the guild, but they were all adults. The ones **Erza** was familiar with were mostly from the junior group.
Suddenly, **Natsu** shouted excitedly and arrogantly, "Yes! I won! I'm **Shun**'s partner!"
**Gray** was very regretful: "Ahhh! I actually lost to **Natsu**!"
**Gray** sat on the chair dejectedly, like a defeated rooster.
Then he saw **Erza** and remembered that **Erza** had also qualified for the promotion.
He immediately asked, "**Erza**, have you decided who will be your partner?"
"Um, no..."
"Then let me be your partner! I will definitely help you become an S-Class Mage!"
**Gray** immediately volunteered himself. This was a rare opportunity for S-Class Exam experience, not to be missed.
"Uh... alright, I'll be counting on you then."
For **Erza**, she didn't have high requirements for a partner.
**Gray** was one of the first people she became familiar with in the guild, and his strength was decent. Since **Gray** actively requested to be her partner, there was no need to refuse.
Hearing **Erza** agree to choose him as a partner, **Gray** was fully revived.
He immediately stood by **Erza**'s side, pointing aggressively at **Shun** and **Natsu** and clamoring: "**Shun**! **Natsu**! Let's settle this once and for all!"
"Come on! Who's afraid of whom?!"
**Shun** didn't speak, while **Natsu** and **Gray** glared at each other again.
**Mirajane** also stood up and said aggressively to **Shun**, "**Shun**! This time I will definitely defeat you!"
"Ah, I'm looking forward to it."
Then **Shun** stood up and said, "See you in Margaret Town."
Since it was the S-Class Mage Promotion Exam, he had to prepare diligently. **Shun** was determined to win the title of S-Class Mage this time.