Kapitel 71: Chapter 71: Talks with Guild Mates (1)
Chapter 71: Talks with Guild Mates (1)
~Rou POV~
[X784, October 6]
"Sigh…"
Breathing out a sigh of relief after the whole debacle with the Tower of Heaven the Rune Knights arrived and collected the people who were in league with the Zeref Cult captured after our successful mission dealing with them.
After such Jellal and Simon were both captured for interrogation much to Erza and Natsu's shock but I managed to reel them in as the two have some answers to ask for building them and wanting to atone.
I talked to the Rune Knights during the time and gave them my evidence as it was recorded ahead of time with the Magic Council already knowing of this ahead of time along with pleading the case of innocence for the two.
The Rune Knights nodded in understanding seeing the video live evidence along with ours and understanding but it will ultimately be up to the Magic Council to decide things and frankly, it took no more than a week for them to release Simon and Jellal once they learned the true mastermind behind this was Ultear.
But Jellal is still taken into interrogation and cooperating with the Magic Council wishing to atone to which one of the members Org with some of Mavis's convincing allowed him to join the Rune Knights Squad under the watchful eye of their captains to see.
After all, Jellal was the one near Ultear all this time, and thought perhaps he knew something that could help them find her or her allies.
Seems like they gathered a strong force under Jellal's command that the old coots manage to see that much as well as manipulate the poor man but at least he's working for the good of the people in this case.
Simon was given a pardon as well but as such remained by Jellal's side as his right-hand man as well as promised to search for his sister in the process of joining their organization.
A true sis-con to the very end that Simon.
The rest of Erza's friends manage to leave eventually deciding to travel around the world for their own sense of living and freedom while the option of joining our Guild is welcomed to them if they choose to join.
Fortunately, the whole debacle with everything came to an end as Erza had them with communication Lacrima's to keep in contact and catch up with precious time lost to them making me smile.
While everything that went down that arc is different at least no one at least the ones that matter aren't a threat anymore and got away with a happy ending for the better parts of their lives.
As for what happens next though?
Gajeel and Juvia already joined the Guild and the Iron Dragon Slayer REALLY hates my guts yeeting his sorry ass to an unknown village.
I regret nothing.
Not my fault but hey at the very least though the tension between us is kept to ourselves with him fighting with Natsu and butting heads with each other.
I hear the Fantasia Festival is happening soon enough in the coming week or so along with the Lauxus arc coming up to which I'll let Makarov handle this himself since I see no need to interfere really.
Or I could let it play off to teach the kid a lesson and I could use this chance to put some exercise to get my instincts and reflexes back again.
Just him alone along with dispelling Fried's Spell would do the job if that kid is underestimating everyone or is giving them a genuine chance to fight to get stronger.
But right now, though I have something else to do today…
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[X784, October 9]
"Are you sure this is the place?"
Going through the desert to Sun Village I happen to finally make do with my promise with the Salamander along with his flying cat Happy with a nod, "Yeah. From what I recall Sun Village should have their guardian the Eternal Flame but really the Flame Hell Dragon Atlas Flame. I met him once and he seemed to know another Fire Dragon by the name of Igneel. If you have any questions take it up with him."
Currently, I'm traveling with the two of them as promised to meet Atlas Flame as Natsu was surprisingly silent during the whole walk there that took more or less 3 days to take 1 if I use the car.
But nope he had to hate motion vehicles, but I don't exactly blame the guy either though.
Although I do make some small talk with Happy it's usually ending up on some topics about fish to pass the time or about some history about myself. But nothing beats simply just enjoying a stroll through the day though.
And besides that, there is a sense of euphoria of simply walking or taking the journey there by foot as the trip there was quite memorable with Mavis around but sadly she isn't here with me today.
She said she wanted to talk more girl talks with the other female guild members which she seems to enjoy a lot especially since she has gotten well enough with Lucy, Cana, Erza, Juvia, and Mirajane in private matters.
I did seem to recall them blushing at me and looking between Mavis and then back to me that one time as she had a smug grin on her face as Erza was writing down notes much to my confusion.
Meh.
It was probably showing off superiority and asserting her dominance that she has experienced and lost her virginity or something.
I have no idea what those girls talk about me or my sex life Mavis seems to be open-minded with friends.
But I also made some guy friends with Gray and Natsu for one although I do seem to butt heads with surprisingly enough Elfman for calling his sister not as beautiful as my Mavis to which he flipped out.
Alas, we are what people call defending our honor as men respecting and loving our family from people who dare to mock our loved ones.
If a man truly doesn't own up to his own mistake or defend their maiden honor could you really say you're a man?
Then I made some drinking buddies with Macao, Wakaba, and Makarov about lady or magic topics along with family issues to drink off enjoying the buzz.
We sometimes get to personal or stupid topics but man does it feel like I'm surrounded by my group of cultured men that understand me.
But soon enough we reach our destination we stopped by to see some of the Giants guarding the place as I talked to the two, "Don't worry. I'll be sure to introduce us to them first but stay calm and don't destroy anything?"
The two nodded as I used my illusion magic to create an illusion of myself getting their attention immediately, "Halt! Who goes there, young traveler?!"
Listening to the booming sound of the Giant I replied back in a respectful tone to them, "None, sir, Giant! We are simple wanders of Wizards with no intention to harm your Eternal Flame! We simply wish to speak to the Eternal Flame and sightsee your gracious Village!"
The Giant looked at me not wavering before moving aside with a trudge to his head as I nodded and thanked the Giant with Natsu and Happy looking surprised as Happy spoke, "Whoa! You managed to talk your way here! And those guys are so big!!"
Laughing a bit while Natsu gawks at the Giants passing by as I replied to Happy, "Not at all. You can simply talk your way out of anything so long as you are polite to them. And in return, they will be polite to us in return. Just simple respect for others can go a long way."
Happy nods in understanding as Natsu soon sniffs something with his eyes widening in complete surprise, "Wait… I know this scent… there really is a –"
"We praise thy Eternal Flame!"
"Praise thy Protector!"
"Eternal Flame!"
"Eternal Flame!"
"Eternal Flame!"
"Eternal Flame!"
Natsu eyes widen in disbelief along with Happy as the two voice out surprise, "D—DRAGON!!"
Before they do something, they will probably regret I held them by the collar as Natsu tries to get out of my grip, "Hey man! Get off it's my chance to –"
"Enchant: Silence."
Making sure to silence Natsu's voice he tried to yell but found himself surprised that he couldn't speak more words Happy stopped as I explain, "Just be patient here you two. I know you want to ask but please wait till they are done praying to their Eternal Flame at least. The last thing we need is to be run off before you two ask any questions."
The two nodded in understanding as I dispel my Enchant off Natsu as we waited for them to be done as Atlas Flame took notice of us before the Giants finally left as we came closer to the old dragon butt.
As we came forward, I began to start conversations with Atlas Flame greeting an old friend like him, "Pleasure to meet you again Atlas Flame. How has life been treating you, old friend? Doing well I hope."
At this Atlas, Flame tilted his head a bit before finally seeing his skeleton eyes widen a bit before replying back in a graceful manner, "Ah! I apologize for not recognizing you young Wizard. It has been some time since we last spoke young Fairy. And I see you brought a new traveling companion I see…"
Nodding at this I introduced Natsu to Atlas Flame he looked shocked as did Happy meeting a real-life Dragon, "Of course. My friend here is Natsu Dragneel and Happy the Cat. Natsu here wants to ask some personal questions relating to Igneel the Fire Dragon King old friend."
Atlas Flame's eyes widen slightly more after that as he gazes at Natsu while he in return didn't back down on his question, "Say you know anything about what happened to my Father Igneel right!! I was taught and raised by him to learn Fire Dragon Slayer Magic and I want to know why he left me behind!!"
At this Atlas Flame looked confused before he gestures his flaming bone claw and point at Natsu's chest revealing his answer, "Left you behind? You may bear my old friend Magic Power young Natsu and even his scent from that scarf of his molded scales but… tell me do you really know what happened?"
Natsu was confused about what he meant by that as Atlas Flame was just about to reveal a bombshell of info about Igneel on him as he retract his claw, "Igneel never left young Dragon Slayer but he –"
Then he suddenly stopped I don't know what happened but he seemed to have nodded immediately and backed off apologizing immediately, "I see… Hehehehe! To think my old friend would tell me to fuck off. But I won't say much now since I just received word, I can't reveal himself young Dragon Slayer it's of the utmost importance you don't know yet… but in the future, you will know. But know this Natsu Dragneel that Igneel is alive and well always watching grow into the good man you become."
Natsu eyes widen but instead of asking for more questions he looked at his fist as if releasing something before a smile cross his face, "I—I see now… if Igneel is watching over me if he told you then must still care for me somewhere out there. Then I'll accept this for now…"
Crossing my arms like this it seems like Natsu got some closure of sorts relating to his problem with Igneel that's good to hear.
This trip has certainly been helpful that's for sure.
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A/N: Here's a chapter early for today hope you enjoy it.
And a side note can the summoning from the Gamer summon other beings related to Earth-like Golems or other franchise series related to them like Pokemon?
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