yasinovel Chapter 156 I'll expel Laxus from the guild
Chapter 156 I'll expel Laxus from the guild
Chapter 156 I'll expel Laxus from the guild
When Gajeel returned to the guild, he was covered in wounds, his clothes were tattered, and he walked unsteadily, as if he would collapse at any moment.
Gajeel's companions, who were drinking and chatting, noticed his unusual behavior, but no one went to ask him anything.
Although they accepted Gajeel into their group, they did not completely regard this dangerous individual as a partner and maintained a certain degree of vigilance.
Apart from Juvia, who was also a member of the Ghosts.
She crawled out from under the table, which terrified Lucy.
"What happened? Gajeel, how did you get so badly injured after just one trip out?" Juvia stood in front of Gajeel, her face full of worry.
She clearly remembered that Mr. Chess hadn't hit her that hard during the usual guild playful fight earlier!
Nothing happened.
Gajeel weakly opened his eyes, took heavy steps to walk around Juvia, and said in a hoarse voice, "I—have to go to work."
Under everyone's watchful eyes, he ran to the guild's commission board, pushed aside the NPC Nob who was blocking his view, glanced at it briefly, tore off a commission, and found Mira in front of the counter to register.
"I'll take this."
Mira glanced at the request in his hand, frowned, and said seriously, "Your current condition is not suitable for a mission. It would be best if you received treatment first."
"It's just a minor injury." Gajeel's voice was weak, completely devoid of the arrogance and swagger he had displayed half an hour earlier during his passionate performance.
"No! Since the guild leader agrees, you are a member of the guild, and I can't register this." Mira shook her head.
After all, she was the one who stamped the Fairy Tail crest on the other person's arm, and being kind-hearted, she was worried that something might go wrong.
Although Gajeel accepted the task of giving a magic lesson, a safer and more suitable job for Lucy, it was a simpler one.
Upon hearing this, Gajeel didn't bother to say anything more. He put away the commission form and turned to walk towards the guild gate.
Given his personality and temperament, he would never simply listen to Mira and consider it done after giving her a brief explanation.
Mira strode out of the bar, and was about to stop him when Chase, who was not far away, interrupted her.
"Let the guy who won't listen to advice go, Mira."
The others were unaware of the reason, but having witnessed Gajeel leave with the Lane Engine team, he knew it was most likely the enraged Laxus who had made the move.
This can be seen from the burn marks on Gajeel's body caused by lightning.
Gajeel cast a grateful glance at Chess and left the guild despite Juvia's attempts to stop him.
Although she had absolute faith in Chase's judgment, Mira's worry remained undiminished as she watched that lonely figure gradually disappear into the distance.
Nazuna and the others were also baffled, unable to understand how the once lively Iron Dragon had suddenly become in such a miserable state.
"That was all our fault—"
A weak voice rang out, and Levy, Jett, and Troy came before the group.
"Since we'll be guildmates from now on, Troy and I went to find that guy and wanted to settle the score for the previous ambush and sabotage of the guild."
Jett's eyes flickered, and his expression looked quite serious. "At first, we just thought we could have a fight, win or lose, but in the middle—"
"Laxus suddenly appeared and accused the guild leader of accepting anyone, making him lose face in front of outsiders."
Then they attacked Gajeel.
After listening to the whole story briefly, everyone immediately understood: "That guy was really unlucky to run into Laxus." Natsu, who had been beaten up countless times, was very qualified to speak on the matter.
"Even though Gajeel is only slightly weaker than me, Laxus went way too far," Gray added.
"No.-."
Troy recalled the scene from earlier, his expression complex, and said, "He seemed to really want to be our partner, so he didn't fight back at all."
"Levy only said a word of advice from the side, and Laxus ruthlessly unleashed a lightning spell."
Jet gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. "Gajeel's injuries were caused by using his own body to divert the lightning."
Although I was extremely unwilling, I knew that without Gajeel, and because I never expected Laxus to be so crazy, I wouldn't have been able to protect Levy at all!
Clearly, I am a magic-type earth mage who excels at speed!
Upon hearing this, the previously calm expressions of the crowd instantly changed.
"To go this far, Laxus is really going too far!" Even the good-natured Mira couldn't help but scold.
It's understandable if it's just about Gajeel, since even she retains a basic level of vigilance towards this former enemy.
Clappy is their "family" who grew up with them!
"I'm going to find him."
Erza's eyes were terrifyingly downcast as she silently put down the strawberry cake in her hand and stood up.
Mira glanced at Chase, who remained motionless, and said firmly, "I'll go with you!"
On one hand, she felt that Laxus, whose personality had clearly become twisted, really needed to be "educated" properly; on the other hand, she was also worried about letting Erza face such a dangerous person who would easily attack his companions alone.
Putting everything else aside, as the guild master's grandson, Laxus's power is simply too great!
"Let's go too!" Natsu and Gray followed closely behind, still indignant.
"Wait, wait a minute, shouldn't we report this to the chairman first?"
The sudden tension startled Lucy. She didn't understand Laxus's personality and temperament as well as Natsu and the others, nor did she know that Makarov had already tried to persuade him countless times.
Levy and her trio, along with the rest of the guild, stood frozen in place, completely bewildered, never expecting things to escalate to this point.
Mira and Erza, who were at the front, seemed not to hear Lucy's words and continued to walk forward with their heads down.
As the four were about to leave the guild, Lucy was in a panic, unsure whether to follow or not.
Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, she noticed that Chess and the Dark Magician Girl were sitting motionless opposite her. Why was Chess acting so strangely at a time like this, when he should be the most impulsive?
Just as this question arose in his mind, Chase picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said calmly, "That guy obviously has no intention of coming to the guild. You won't find him even if you go there now."
Upon hearing this, Mira and Erza both stopped in their tracks.
Natsu, following behind, turned around angrily: "Even if I have to sniff, I'll get that bastard out!"
"And then what? Can you beat Laxus?" Chase asked.
Natsu lowered his head dejectedly.
Despite his usual fierce demeanor, he had no doubt about Laxus's power.
"But we have Mira and Erza here!" Gray said confidently.
There are more than just one or two people on their side!
"So if Laxus really won't listen to anything, Mira, Erza, what do you plan to do?"
Chase slowly put down his teacup, and dark golden magic emanated from his body, uttering a soul-searching question.
Putting aside whether the two of them could subdue the berserk Laxus by working together, even if they could, given how much the two women value their companions, they would most likely not be able to bring themselves to do it.
It's nothing more than destroying the surrounding area and then starting to reason with people.
The result was obvious: doing this would only make Laxus, who was going through a rebellious phase, even more insane, and would have absolutely no effect!
After hearing Chess's words, Mira and Erza's eyes dimmed simultaneously, unsure of how to respond.
The guild hall fell silent instantly.
"That's enough, this is the last time."
Chase withdrew the oppressive magic that had been emanating from everyone, suppressing his anger as he said in a deep voice, "If Laxus continues to be so obstinate, I will expel him from the guild on behalf of the guild master!"
The Fairy Tail civil war was the turning point in Laxus's complete understanding of his own heart.
If he hadn't known how reliable this rebellious and stubborn guy would become later, he would have set off as soon as he heard that Levy had been attacked. There would have been no chance for Erza and the others.
"Chess—"
Mira tightened the hem of her burgundy dress.
The reason she acted so impulsively and didn't listen to Lucy and report to the president was because she was worried that Chess would go to Laxus first.
Given their personalities, a real fight between these two would be far from the minor skirmishes like Natsu's challenge against Laxus. They wouldn't stop until the other was completely incapacitated, and there might even be deaths!
Despite her anger, Mira didn't want, or was very afraid, for her guildmates to fight each other!
Erza and the others were stunned when they heard the words "expelled from the guild," especially Natsu, who never expected such serious words to come from Chess's mouth.
It's important to understand that even when Laxus threatened his comrades' lives to start a civil war, he still considered them "very bad comrades," not outsiders or enemies!
With Chase's intervention, the conflict, indirectly triggered by the Lane Engine team, was quelled.
As dusk fell, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the river in Magnolia, creating shimmering ripples.
As agreed, Chase led Mira and the Dark Magician Girl through the empty streets toward their new home. The new home was only missing a few minor, unimportant renovations; it already had basic living functions and was ready for them to move in at any time.
As always, the boatman passing by on the river was kind enough to advise the two beautiful young women to stay away from Chase, this "danger."
Whether it was intentional or accidental, this person failed to recognize Mira and the Dark Magician Girl, who are highly recognizable in Magnolia.
Anyway, Mira found him quite annoying...
"Wow, Master, is this our new home?!"
Looking at the brand-new three-story house with a backyard and terrace, the Dark Magician Girl couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
During this period, her personal freedom was "restricted" by her master, and she has not yet come here.
"The contrasting gray and white color scheme of the exterior walls looks quite nice."
Mira's eyes sparkled with anticipation and excitement as she looked at Chess and urged, "Let's go inside and take a look!"
Chess nodded, took out his key, and opened the extra-thickened door.
Why make it extra thick?
It's obviously for some idiot who likes to knock on doors with his feet.
As you push open the door, a faint, pleasant fragrance wafts towards you, without the unpleasant formaldehyde smell you expected—it's a magic air-purifying sachet.
After passing through the entryway, a spacious and bright living room comes into view.
Unlike the typical medieval architecture of Magnolia, the interior decoration style is more modern. Whether it is the interior walls, ceiling, chandelier, or furniture, it has a refreshing feel.
Since it was meant to be a place to live, Chess, who came from a civil engineering background, added many modern elements to the building based on Mira's design drawings and combined them with various practical magical artifacts.
Mira was very excited and, like a hostess, led the dark magic girl around, patiently explaining which parts were her creations.
Having long since lost interest in the novelty, Chess was too lazy to participate, so he simply sat down on the mahogany sofa in the living room and started boiling water to make tea.
Before they could even take a few sips of hot tea, the half-closed door was carefully pushed open.
Lucy peeked her head out from under the door, saw that Chase was home, and immediately slipped inside.
"Wow, it's beautiful! Chess, this is your new home!" she exclaimed as she entered the living room.
Her rented apartment was right across the street, so she was naturally very aware of the progress of Chess's new home and had long wanted to come in and take a look, but she had been delayed by various things before.
Since Lucy has already appeared, it's obvious that there must be others behind her.
Sure enough, the blue cat flew in right after, followed by Natsu with a curious expression, Gray with his shirt off, and Erza in full armor.
Compared to the relatively polite Lucy, these people acted as if they were at home, wandering around and banging on things without even saying hello.
"Hey Chess, why is your new house the same as before? There's not even a fireplace like the one Lucy's house used for heating!" Natsu was the first to voice his dissatisfaction.
In his opinion, a place without a fireplace is completely unacceptable because it's a buffet with a fire!
"There's underfloor heating, Natsu."
Hearing the commotion, Mira and the Dark Magician Girl came down the stairs from the second floor.
"Tch, even underfloor heating doesn't taste good." Natsu crossed his arms and pouted listlessly.
Being oblivious, he didn't notice something very wrong.
"Huh?! Mira, you're here too?" Lucy exclaimed in surprise.
Yes, that's the normal reaction.
"They're having an affair!" Happy, who was rummaging through the double-door refrigerator, turned his head and covered his mouth with his paws, making a rolled "r" sound.
"Mimimira, does that mean you and Chess have already...?"
Erza seemed to have imagined something outrageous; her face turned bright red and steam rose from her cheeks, and she briefly went into a state of paralysis.
"No, Chase asked me to design the new house, so I'm just here to check if the workers have done a good job," Mira said with a smile.
Chase, who was making tea: I seem to remember that you were the one who took the initiative?
He didn't say it aloud.
"So this house was designed by Mila? It's pretty good, at least I'm very happy with this bathtub."
Looking to the side following the sound of running water, one could see Gray lounging comfortably in the bathtub in the bathroom, where the door was open.
"Wow, that's fast! That's incredibly fast! How did you find the bathroom so accurately?!"
Lucy's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
It wasn't the pot covered in steaming water vapor that was the problem, but rather Gray's utterly impolite behavior that lacked any sense of boundaries.
"Hmm—the interior decoration is indeed quite nice, but it feels like something's missing."
Erza, now back to normal, rested her chin on her hand, thought for a moment, and then said seriously, "That's right! We should put a custom-made statue in the living room!"
Chess: "..—
That's a good suggestion, but don't bring it up again!
This bizarre idea is almost on par with Mila's installation of chibi-style sculptures on the roof!
I didn't know before that the S-class female mage from Fairy Tail had such a peculiar hobby!