nashuaworldcup Chapter 226 Letters from Heaven
Chapter 226 Letters from Heaven
Chapter 226 Letters from Heaven
To Lucy's surprise, the room that most resembled a normal human dwelling was Juvia's.
Apart from some Grey merchandise used as decorations, the interior looks quite tidy overall.
Jubilee, dressed in casual clothes, served the two a black tea called "Shinma Gray." Erza drank it and said it tasted very good, while Lucy drank it and immediately let out a roar of a fire dragon.
"I'm so sorry, I think I mixed up the black tea and the extra spicy soup," Juvia said cheekily, covering her mouth.
Having always considered Lucy her number one rival, she naturally wouldn't let go of such a perfect opportunity to tease her.
Lucy's lips twitched violently as she immediately realized: the most abnormal thing in this room was actually the people!
Time slipped away quietly in the quiet moments, and soon it was noon.
At Erza's suggestion, the girls decided to relax at the lake and beach behind the girls' dormitory, play beach volleyball, have a chat, and talk about some girly topics.
Although mages primarily focus on their work, a proper balance between work and rest is essential, so they regularly organize similar activities.
Lucy naturally wanted to join in, but unfortunately she had a request from the dorm supervisor, so she had to reluctantly decline Erza's invitation and search for the so-called "glowing treasure" alone in the dorm.
And so, the girls, dressed in sexy swimsuits and carrying swim rings and various sun protection products, began a variety of relaxing entertainment activities.
Meanwhile, in the center of the lake, on the highest control platform...
"What a bunch of lazy bums, making such a fuss over applying for a magical weapon."
Makarov shook the folder in his hand forcefully, glaring angrily at Chess. "You brat, do you know how much spit I used to get this thing?!"
"Yes, yes, thank you for your hard work, President~" Chess said with a smile.
He thought to himself that sending Old Ma was definitely the right choice: it wasn't hard to tell from the old man's excited state of mind...
He faced numerous sharp criticisms and challenges from members of the council during his appointment.
"Honestly, it's time for you to work on your ability to deal with superiors," Makarov said pointedly.
"Aren't you afraid I'll tear the council apart?" Chase retorted.
He's good at fighting, but his interpersonal skills are another story, especially in front of those powerless but arrogant councilors!
Upon hearing this, Makarov subconsciously put Chase into his own situation that morning, and then the relevant scene immediately appeared before his eyes.
Alas, the wonderful retirement life seems so far away—
The old man sighed heavily, his face showing even deeper frustration and disappointment.
Knowing that training Chase to become the next president was a long and arduous task, he simply chose not to think about these troublesome issues.
He then turned his attention to the magical weapon modification team not far away.
"Even though it's a legitimate company, safety measures must be in place," Makarov said in a deep voice.
After all, it is something that even the Oración Seis des ...
If it were to be replicated by someone with malicious intent, it would be a disaster for the current magical world, and Fairy Tail would be largely to blame.
This is also the issue that the council is most worried about and fears. If it weren't for Chase's performance on the Island of the Demon Ruins and the Tower of Paradise, they would never have agreed!
"Don't worry, old man. The Dark Mage is with us the whole time, so they won't have a chance to do anything, and..."
Chase flipped his hand, revealing a magic card held between his fingers. "Once they perfect the relevant mechanisms, I will erase the related memories."
These magical weapon workers are more like "technical talents" with generally low magical power, making it easy for them to alter memories.
As for whether doing this is in accordance with the rules or is morally wrong, why are you trying to talk to me about rules and morality in Fairy Tail?
Seeing this, Makarov nodded in relief, feeling even more convinced that a thoughtful and meticulous young man like Chase was the perfect candidate for the new chairman!
After perfecting the trigger mechanism for detecting magic, there is still the work of rebuilding Nirvana.
After all, as a magical weapon of Fairy Tail, it will definitely become a guild flagship like Christina in the future, and it can't stay in its current battle-damaged and ugly state forever.
However, this is a minor issue. Judging from how quickly new guilds are built, they can be completely transformed in just a few days.
In terms of funding, it also received strong support from the Heartfilia Foundation.
Jiude: What the hell have I gotten myself into?
"By the way, Chase, I also heard some not-so-good news when I went to the council this time."
As if recalling something important, Makarov said with a serious expression, "Urudia—has disappeared."
According to Beluno, the council has been unable to contact Urutia for two days. As a council member, she seems to have vanished into thin air, with no trace of her at either her workplace or residence.
Due to security concerns and potential negative impacts, the council has not yet released this information to the public.
Bellno told Makarov not only because she had helped Gajeel return to the right path, but also because she wanted Fairy Tail, who had a good relationship with Ultear, to help find him.
"When I met her at the SS commission before, she said she wanted to make peace with the past, but she didn't say what it was specifically."
Chess had known all along that Urudia would make this decision, so he wasn't particularly surprised when he heard the news.
He had naturally reported the Demon Village's commission to Old Ma, including Eclair's identity as the Phoenix Witch.
And Ultear helped steal the Arrow of Destruction, etc.
"I see."
Makarov gazed into the distance, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes. "I hope that girl is safe and sound."
He vaguely guessed that Ultear might be involved in a bigger darkness and conspiracy, but whether it was based on the many help she had given Fairy Tail, or simply his appreciation for the young mage with a heart full of justice, he hoped that Ultear could get out of her predicament and return to the light.
"Definitely. That guy is very strong, and he also has my cards with him."
After a moment's thought, Chess decided against mentioning the Demon's Heart to Old Ma—the priority was still dealing with the large Anima that was about to appear in Magnolia!
"Well done," Makarov said with satisfaction.
After ending the somewhat serious topic, and looking at Erza and the others playing on the beach in the distance, Old Ma quickly switched to his unserious mode.
"Hey Chase, what do you think about installing a telescope here? It'll give us a commanding view and allow us to monitor for any potential enemy activity!"
Chase instantly saw through the old lecher's little scheme and said disdainfully, "You want to spy on the girls in swimsuits, don't you?"
"Cough, cough! What are you talking about? Don't think of me like that!" Makarov coughed twice, then turned his head away guiltily.
"Really? Who hid the adult-rated photobook of beautiful women in the guild bar cabinet?"
"How could that be? After Mira found out last time, I moved to the second floor—"
Halfway through his sentence, Old Ma, who had just seen Chess's wicked grin, immediately shut up, thinking to himself how close he had come to being tricked into revealing information.
"Ahem, I'll talk to you later, I'm going to check on how Nazgray and the others are doing cleaning the pool~"
When they returned from the council chamber, Natsu and his gang had damaged many public facilities during their fight, so he punished them by making them clean the swimming pool in the guild's backyard.
Watching Makarov skip away like a cunning old fox, Chase couldn't help but shake his head, already anticipating what was to come.
If nothing unexpected happens, Lao Jiude's expense report will likely have another entry. "Strange, where have all those brats gone?"
When Makarov arrived at the poolside, he didn't see Natsu and the others.
"Never mind, let's enjoy the crystal-clear pool first. I've worked up quite a sweat anyway~"
The old man, exhausted from a morning of running around, didn't think much of it. He took off his clothes and leaped into the water with an incredibly graceful movement.
At the same time, in an inconspicuous corner at the bottom of the swimming pool, the periscope moved twice.
Inside the "peeping room" below.
"Which shameless bastard actually secretly installed this kind of thing in the pool!" the upright Elfman exclaimed indignantly.
"Hehe, isn't this great? We can clearly see the girls' swimsuits~" Wakaba leered and nudged Alzak next to him with his elbow.
Just thinking about that scene made the innocent Alzac's nose bleed uncontrollably.
They discovered the room by chance while cleaning the swimming pool.
"The old man is coming down! Hey! Old man!" Natsu, standing in front of the periscope, saw Makarov just entering the water.
This shout successfully drew Makarov's attention to the rotating periscope.
Feeling guilty, he was so frightened that his underwear fell off, and he hurriedly covered his private parts.
"Aaaaaah!! My eyes!!!"
Natsu, who witnessed the entire process, let out a terrible scream, and flames uncontrollably spewed from his mouth.
"Hey! Don't breathe fire in this confined space!" Biguslo shouted.
"What's all the fuss about? It's not like we've never met the president before, why are you so excited?"
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Gray, his face full of disdain, shoved the berserk Natsu aside and moved closer to the periscope.
The next second, the flowing curly hair appeared in his field of vision. "Pfft! I'm blind! My eyes!" He also fell into a state of magical rampage, and a large amount of ice emanated from his body.
"So what exactly did you see?!" Gajeel snatched the periscope.
What came into view was a little water sprite with its legs tucked together and a shy expression on its face.
"My—eyes."
Even he, who was used to being close to the air and sky, triggered his body's passive defense mechanism, and two iron curtains covered his blinded eyeballs.
Boom!!
The explosion was deafening, but the fragile room ultimately withstood it all, along with the swimming pool, which was blasted away by the riot's magic.
Mira, who was teaching Eclair magic theory and common sense in the guild hall, was attracted by this huge commotion.
Thinking something unexpected had happened, she hurriedly led Acreia and Mengmeng over, only to see the people lying in the ruins and the collapsed peephole.
"You can't do that, President! I'm going to get angry!" Mira, who knew everything in an instant, put her hands on her hips and scolded Makarov.
"I'm sorry, I was wrong~" Makarov said weakly, covering his private parts.
"What kind of guild have I joined, with its reckless members and indecent guild leader?!" Eclair sighed, rubbing her forehead in exasperation.
"I always feel like Mira's status is even higher than the president's," Mengmeng remarked.
On the other side, in Fairy Tail's girls' dormitory.
Lucy worked from day to night, even calling on Baloo to dig three feet around the dormitory, but still found nothing.
Finally, thanks to the dormitory supervisor's reminder, they found the glowing treasure mentioned in the request through a hole in a large tree planted in the backyard.
It was an exquisitely crafted box.
Once opened, the various gems inside shone brightly under the moonlight.
"Wow, so beautiful!"
Lucy couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, holding the box high and shouting to those around her, "Grandma! Grandma! I found it! A glowing treasure!!"
The girl's shouts went unanswered, but instead attracted Erza, who had finished her activities.
"What's wrong, Lucy?" Erza asked.
"Erza, have you seen the dorm supervisor, I think her name is Hilda? I have something to give her." "Hilda? What are you talking about?!"
Upon hearing Lucy's words, Erza's emotions instantly surged, her shimmering eyes filled with endless sorrow and pain. "Grandma Hilda... she passed away six years ago—"
"How...how is this possible? I clearly saw her, and I even received this request!" Lucy's eyes widened in disbelief.
At this point, she no longer cared about keeping the client's identity a secret and recounted how she received the commission at the guild and met Granny Hilda.
Erza was able to remain calm at first, but when she saw the box full of jewels in Lucy's hand, her emotions finally broke down, and tears streamed down her cheeks, dripping onto the glowing jewels.
Through her explanation, Lucy finally learned the whole truth.
As the dormitory supervisor for the girls, Grandma Hilda is not only stubborn but also incredibly talkative, often saying things that are annoying. However, she cares more about the safety of Erza and the other girls than anyone else, and she worries so much that she can't sleep whenever they go on a mission.
"I shouldn't be a mage anymore," this was her catchphrase, and perhaps it was also her true inner thought.
One day, Grandma Hilda took out some toy gems to give to the girls, but an awkward situation arose because one gem was missing.
Erza, who was already the leader at the time, wisely chose to yield, but in reality, she desperately wanted to receive a gift from her beloved mother-in-law.
Hilda noticed Erza's distress, so that night she found Erza alone, praised her with a smile as a good girl, and promised that when Erza grew up, she would have a lovely and beautiful cat princess bring her a real jewel.
"How can there be a cat princess? Honestly, my mother-in-law always treats me like a child!"
Erza was happy that night, even though she didn't receive a gift.
To her utter surprise, the very next day she received news that her grandmother, Hilda, had died in an accident where her carriage fell off a cliff.
"For the six years that followed, you were protecting us, weren't you?"
Erza wiped away her tears after finishing her recollection, stood up and suggested, "Lucy, let's distribute these gems to the others, including the newly joined Eclair and Wendy."
"Yes!" Lucy nodded emphatically.
Human longing is universal; it can transcend time and space to reach the loved ones.
Even if the request gradually turns into specks of light and dissipates, or more precisely, into a letter from heaven,
It was clearly stated that there was no compensation.
But Lucy was still very happy: she felt that longing.