Bab 27: Chapter 27 : Discovered!
"Let's start tomorrow. Get ready and we'll discuss the details on the way," Erza said before turning and leaving the guild. She didn't give Kyros a chance to think it over. Kyros shook his head helplessly; that was just how Erza operated.
For his part, Kyros found himself with time on his hands, and accompanying Erza on a stroll might prove somewhat rewarding. Besides, it had been a year since he last saw Erza, and it didn't feel right to part ways immediately after reuniting. The idea of traveling with Erza sounded rather appealing.
Suddenly, Kyros realized how foolish he had been to travel the world alone before. It would have been much better to have Mirajane or Erza by his side, sparing him the solitude.
Some things were difficult to put into words.
Mirajane was retired now and couldn't join her, but Erza was still available. This could mark the beginning of a new chapter.
Erza's departure stirred up a whirlwind of chatter within the guild.
"What?!"
"Erza and Kyros teaming up?!"
"Goodness! That's unheard of!"
"Are they planning to conquer a kingdom?!"
The guild was abuzz with speculation, leaving Lucy feeling apprehensive.
"Are Kyros and Erza really that intimidating?" Lucy asked, her voice tinged with doubt.
Gray clenched his teeth. "Intimidating? It's not just intimidating; it's downright terrifying."
The thought alone sent shivers down Gray's spine.
"Yeah!" Natsu chimed in.
"??"
Gray and Natsu exchanged puzzled glances before realizing they were actually agreeing with each other, which made them both feel queasy.
They quickly backed away from each other, glaring, until Erza returned, diffusing the tension. In that moment, they even forgot what they were fighting about.
Seeing Kyros's troubled expression, Mirajane considered stepping on his foot, but she knew it wouldn't bother Kyros much and would only hurt her own foot.
As Lucy and Natsu stood nearby, Mira rolled her eyes, thinking of a clever plan.
At the Eisenwald Sorcerer's Guild:
"Which guild does that armored woman belong to?"
"I have no idea."
"That's a good woman..."
"Damn it!! If only I had a conversation with her."
"You can't."
"What did you say?!"
A man holding what looked like a death scythe said, "Has Kageyama not returned yet?"
He is the great trump card of Eisenwald, the sorcerer's guild, and is known as the "God of Death," Erigor.
"That seal is not so easily broken, just wait."
"Don't procrastinate, now is the right time; the elders are all headed to the regular meeting."
The next morning, Kyros and Erza arrived at the Magnolia train station.
Although this world is filled with magic, it doesn't contradict science.
The scientific advancements here steadily progress, and the current level of technology is akin to Earth's at the end of the 19th century.
Means of transportation such as trains have been developed and are widely used.
Erza's bags, both large and small, are packed to the brim, resembling moving a house.
Observing this, Kyros couldn't help but sweat and remark, "You're still the same, carrying such exaggerated luggage whenever you travel."
In contrast, Kyros only carried a one-shoulder backpack and preferred to travel light.
"What's wrong with that? I feel perfectly fine. The train is here. Let's board."
"Alright."
Kyros and Erza boarded the train.
Meanwhile, behind a pillar, Natsu, Lucy, and Happy peeked their heads out.
"Hey~! Is it really okay for us to just follow them like this?" Lucy whispered anxiously, as if afraid of being detected.
Natsu responded enthusiastically, "Of course it's fine! Erza, that monster, actually invited the big shot Kyros to go on a mission together. Aren't you curious?"
"Love!" Happy looked curious.
Lucy was at a loss for words. Erza, the monstrous Erza, and the formidable Kyros, the memory of Erza's sword shattering upon striking Kyros flashed through her mind. Despite the ferocity of the attack, Kyros remained unscathed, revealing his true monstrous nature.
And then there was Natsu, the devourer of flames, also classified as a monster.
A sudden realization washed over her. Among this small group, she was the sole human, surrounded by these monstrous beings. What purpose could she possibly have alongside these creatures? She felt a wave of despair, though no tears came to her aid.
"Quick! They're in the car, let's follow closely, quietly!" Natsu whispered, sneaking forward with the grace of a thief.
"Sasha!" Happy mimicked, trailing behind Natsu.
With no other option, Lucy reluctantly followed suit.
"Hope you don't get caught."
However, upon entering the carriage, Lucy noticed Natsu already on his knees, hand over his mouth, looking as if he might retch. His distress drew the attention of many passengers, including Erza and Kyros.
"It's... we've been discovered!"
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