After the S-Class trial concluded, everyone in the guild learned about the exam's content and results. They showered Laxus with congratulations while also comforting Layla.
Layla himself didn't mind at all, accepting everyone's consolation with a calm expression and a smile still lingering on his face. After all, he was bound to pass smoothly in next year's S-Class trial; otherwise, he really would have to have a serious chat with those two individuals.
Makarov also told him to relax, but still reminded him to take on more jobs over the coming year. Layla readily agreed, though given his lazy nature, whether he would actually follow through was another story altogether.
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