Chapter 171: The Third Test
Erza and Mickey's cooking skills turned out to be surprisingly impressive.
There was something magical about sipping hot soup on a chilly day like this, it warmed the body and soul.
Rhodes couldn't help but be amazed. These two strong, battle-hardened women were actually great cooks?
Do powerful women like them secretly practice cooking at home just to blow everyone away with their skills later?
Of course, Mira's cooking still held the crown. That was undisputed.
Everyone sat around the campfire, bowls in hand, enjoying the warmth and laughter as they listened to the master share stories from the past.
Mostly, Makarov used the time to reflect on the shortcomings each candidate had revealed during the exam and encouraged everyone to keep striving for next year.
After lunch, Warren and Max had more or less recovered. They packed their things and headed back with the rest of the examinees who hadn't made it past the second stage.
Only Makarov, Erza, Cana, and Rhodes remained at the campsite.
Makarov took a deep breath before speaking about the final phase of the exam.
"To be honest, given your current condition, I wouldn't recommend proceeding to the third stage."