Chapter 242: The Dragon Slayer Mage of the Sky
Wendy's delicate arms hugged Carla tightly to her chest. "I'm fine, Carla ."
Only then did the others begin to seriously observe their newly summoned companion.
Wendy, wearing a blue and yellow dress, was very petite, with deep blue hair that reached her back and a very cute appearance.
Surrounded by the group, Wendy shyly half-closed her big eyes and unintentionally looked down and to the right. A pink blush appeared on her cheeks.
"So cute," Eric blurted out.
"…" The women around him fixed their gazes on Eric .
Upon hearing Eric 's words, Wendy lowered her head even more, her blush deepening.
"Hey, you!" Carla jumped down from Wendy's arms. "Don't stare at Wendy."
"Why? Wendy's so cute, can't I look at her?" Eric decided to tease this little cat.
"You…!" Carla stomped her foot in anger. "Wendy, let's go!"
Esdeath silently stepped in front of the little white cat.
Under the shadow of her hat, her eyes, only seen after stepping through countless battlefields, resembled the bright moon in the night sky. With a blank expression, she stared at Carla .
It felt as though death itself was staring at Carla , and her fur stood on end.
"Be careful! Wendy, they're very powerful!" Carla clenched her tiny fists and took a battle stance.
'What can this non-fighting little white cat do…'
However, Wendy didn't make a battle-ready stance as Carla expected.
"But, Carla , they're not bad people…"
"Bad people wouldn't have the word 'bad' written on their faces!"
'Didn't expect to summon two characters at once. No, one person and a cat.' Eric glanced at Wendy's attribute panel:
[Name: Wendy Marvell]
[Age: 12]
[Physique: 2 Stars]
[Magic (Type: Lost Magic - Sky Dragon Slayer): 5 Stars]
[Armament Haki: 0]
[Observation Haki: 0]
[Devil Fruit: 6 Stars]
[Overall Combat Power: 3.5 Stars]
[Bond Level: 1]
[Wendy was raised by the Sky Dragon Grandtine and learned Sky Dragon Slayer Magic. She has an introverted, gentle, and innocent personality. Although she possesses the destructive power of a dragon as a "Dragon Slayer Mage," she is not skilled in combat and is better at using healing magic for support.]
And the white cat's attributes:
[Name: Carla ]
[Type: Pet]
[Bond Level: 1]
What does this pet mean?
Eric made a harmless, sunny older brother expression and stepped forward to speak.
Akame muttered from the side: "Eric is going to trick the little girl again."
"…" Eric 's eye twitched.
Wendy's lower lip bit into her mouth as she seemed to be holding back a laugh, her shoulders trembling.
"—Hello, Wendy, my name is Eric ." Eric was interrupted by Akame, his face twitching constantly.
"Pfft… Hello, my name is Wendy, and I'm a member of the 'Demon Cat's Den' Guild." Wendy, still young, couldn't fully control her expressions.
"Really? Thank you, Wendy, for helping us stop the destruction of the world. That makes us comrades in saving the world." Eric started to get closer.
"Is… is that so? I should thank you, Eric -nii, for helping me. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to reach those islands, and I don't even know why I have this ability." Wendy's gaze shifted nervously, clearly anxious.
"Then, that!" She raised her head again, slightly flustered, and asked, "Where is this? Is this the Fiore Kingdom? Do you know the 'Demon Cat's Den' Guild?"
"…" Eric carefully considered his words. "This is not in the Fiore Kingdom. It's far, far away. To be exact, you'll never be able to return to the 'Demon Cat's Den' Guild."
"…!" Wendy widened her eyes, her gaze shifting as she became sad. "The… everyone…"
"Wendy, don't listen to him." Carla grabbed Wendy's right hand. "I'll definitely take you back!"
"No, you can't go back." Scáthach spoke calmly, the red light flashing in her eyes. "This world is completely different from the one you're talking about."
"Mmm…" Carla , who had been comforting Wendy, fell silent. As an Overcomer, she could clearly feel the difference between the two worlds.
"So…" Eric smiled and extended his hand, "Wendy, would you join us? We will take good care of you."
[Wendy's Affinity Slightly Increased, Bond Level Remains the Same]
"But… but I'm really worried about everyone in the 'Demon Cat's Den'," Wendy said, clutching her hands to her chest.
"Uh… actually, all the members of the 'Demon Cat's Den' Guild are phantoms with personalities, created by Robinru. They don't have lives."
"What?" Wendy stared, wide-eyed, in disbelief. "Are all the guild members just phantoms?"
"Robinru created a magical, numerous, and independent guild with different personalities to provide you with a good environment to live in. Even Robinru himself is an undead who has lived for hundreds of years…"
Akame added from the side: "Eric never lies about these things."
"!" Wendy, shrinking her shoulders, knelt to the ground, quietly sobbing. "The guild master…"
"Move aside!" Carla pushed Eric away and stepped in front of Wendy. "I'll always stay with you, Wendy."
"Carla …" Wendy began to cry out loud. "Waa—!" Big tears fell down her delicate face.
Akame gently squatted down and softly stroked Wendy's hair. "The pain of losing a companion, we'll help soothe it."
After giving Wendy enough time to calm down, Wendy finally lifted her head and quietly said to Akame, "Thank you."
She also bowed to Eric . "Thank you, Eric -nii, for telling me all of this."
"Really? What a brave little girl."
Wendy, praised by Eric , blushed again.
"Well, let me invite you again," Eric stretched out his hand once more. "Please join us, Wendy."
"—Mm!" Wendy stretched out her small hands and grabbed Eric 's large right hand.
Feeling the warmth of his palm, 'So warm...'
[Wendy's Affinity Increased, Bond Level Raised from 1 to 2, Gained 1 Bond Point]
"Wendy, is it really okay to agree to him so easily?" Carla pulled Wendy aside and asked anxiously.
"Mm—" Wendy smiled. "I can feel they're not bad people."
In the distance, Eric raised his hand and called out, "Wendy, could you help me slowly lower these islands?"
"Okay!" Wendy responded and ran towards Eric .
…
Under Wendy's control, the islands slowly descended back to the sea.
Eric returned to the Indomitable with the group.
Eric raised both hands and welcomed, "Welcome to the Dawn Pirate Crew!"
"Is…" Wendy suddenly realized something was wrong.
"Pirate… Pirate Crew?!"
(END CHAPTER)
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