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Chapter 504 Revisited Magnolia
Chapter 504 Return to Magnolia
Magnolia.
Although two and a half years have passed since the "Tenrou Island Incident", this city, which is closely associated with Fairy Tail, does not seem to have been greatly affected.
The wide streets are bustling with people, and fishing boats frequently pass through the river that encircles the town.
The residents worked from sunrise to sunset, continuing their daily lives like cattle and horses.
At the end of the street, the majestic Mage Guild sits like a pillar on the shore, with the Fairy Tail banner hanging from the spire at the top fluttering in the wind.
Behind them, the massive magical weapon Nirvana rested still on the lake's surface, with black and white light, representing light and darkness, flowing slowly and forming a unique magical barrier.
Just as Makarov had predicted, Fairy Tail, with Laxus in charge, did not fare as miserably as it had in the future world. It remained Magnolia's only and most powerful guild!
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Compared to the noisy atmosphere of two and a half years ago, Fairy Tail is now unusually quiet. You can feel the desolate and oppressive atmosphere from the outside.
Inside the guild.
Macao and Wakaba, two seasoned veterans, sat at the bar, sipping their drinks casually, occasionally glancing up at the somewhat empty guild.
Two and a half years is neither a long nor a short time. Both of them have shown signs of aging and are beginning to look more like they are moving towards the future.
"Two and a half years have passed without us even realizing it, and we still haven't heard from Chess and the others."
Macao lifted the barrel and took a swig, but couldn't taste the deliciousness he remembered.
"Damn it, where did those bastards go?!" Wakaba slammed his glass down on the table in frustration.
"Feed Wakkaba, you say it—"
Macao stared blankly at the ripples in his wine glass. "Ches and the others—are the Sirius Group really still alive?"
Although at the beginning, they and their partners firmly believed that the Sirius Group had not perished and launched a comprehensive search centered on Sirius Island for several months, pessimism inevitably arose in the guild as they returned empty-handed time and time again.
In the end, even these two "veterans" began to feel somewhat lost.
"Chesco and Nazgo will definitely be fine!"
Romeo, who was a little older, ran in through the door with a determined look on his face.
"Romeo, is today's magic lesson over?" Marceau glanced at his son with little interest.
A year ago, Romeo officially received the Fairy Tail crest and became a member. He is currently studying fire magic at a magic workshop held by Usagi-maru.
Yes, it's that Rabbit Maru who was once the ruler of the four elements of the Ghostly Realm.
"It's over—no! Dad, Chesgo and the others will definitely come back someday!" Romeo clenched his fist.
"I think so too, the president, Chess, Gildarts, Erza—"
A soft voice came from the side. Bisca stroked the one-and-a-half-year-old Aska in her arms, looked up at the Fairy Tail symbol hanging high up, her eyes sparkling, "I can't even imagine that group of monsters getting together and still being defeated."
Perhaps because she had just given birth, her personality had become much gentler, unlike before when she would pull out a gun and start a fight at the drop of a hat.
As for her husband, Alzak, he's still out there doing contract work, desperately trying to earn money for their child's milk powder.
"Didn't Jett and Troy take on a commission around Sirius Island? Maybe—good news will come tomorrow."
Gina walked slowly, carrying a tray in her hands. After two and a half years of adaptation, she, who had some memory loss, had completely gotten used to the job of a waitress.
The conversation then turned to the other members who were still staying in the guild, and they quietly gathered around, expressing their longing and concern for the Sirius Group.
Soon, to everyone's surprise, this longing received a response.
"No need to wait until tomorrow."
Laxus's calm voice, tinged with barely suppressed joy, came from the second floor.
He wore incongruous gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose and looked very tired, clearly having just escaped from a sea of documents.
Despite being exhausted, the fourth Fairy Tail guild master's steps were filled with excitement, with crimson arcs of electricity crackling with each step, making the entire staircase crackle.
"Just now, a message came through our communication crystal on Sirius Island: Chase and the others—"
"I'm back!!"
Laxus's words were like a central bomb dropped onto a still lake, instantly creating a surging spray.
Perhaps because the news, which had been awaited for so long, came so suddenly, everyone who was reminiscing was caught off guard and stood frozen in place with their mouths agape and their expressions blank.
Ding Ding Ding!
A loud blare suddenly erupted from outside the street, its familiar yet unfamiliar announcement echoing throughout Magnolia: "Attention all residents, Magnolia is about to enter Gildarts Mode! Elderly and children, please return home immediately and stay indoors!"
"I'll repeat myself one more time, all residents, please pay attention—"
The busy town residents were stunned for a moment, and then almost instinctively evacuated the main road.
In contrast, some tourists from other places were a step behind in their reaction. Just as they were wondering what kind of disaster the "Kildari Mode" was, the whole town suddenly started rumbling, like a large, long-dormant machine coming into operation.
Buildings were moved, streets and alleys were reorganized, and steel walls rose one after another.
In the blink of an eye, a straight avenue running north to south was formed, and at its end was none other than the Fairy Tail guild!
The town entrance on the other side.
The members of the Sirius Group stared blankly at the commotion before them.
"Oh my, I didn't expect that Magnolia would still have this mode after two and a half years~"
Mira covered her mouth and chuckled.
The familiar surroundings made her feel very comfortable and relaxed.
"Retained? Hasn't it always been there?" Gildarts scratched his head, looking puzzled.
"What do you think the name 'Gildas Mode' came from?!" Lucy shouted.
The older man is strong and incredibly reliable, but his naiveté, just like Natsu's, is really hard to watch.
Standing beside him, Kana blushed and moved away, keeping a safe distance from Gildarts without saying a word: It's really embarrassing to have a father like that.
"Sigh, if only we could release a Natsu Mode." Natsu looked at the wide, straight road with envy.
"If we're going to release one, it should be Gajeel Mode first," Gajeel interjected, always eager to compete with Natsu in everything.
Lucy: "What are you two envious of?!"
"Is this how Uncle Gildarts is treated?"
Meeting the countless gazes fixed upon her from the wall, Wendy's beautiful eyes sparkled. "Wow, that's amazing!"
Lucy: "What's so great about it!"
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