Shaking his head, Makarov picked up the communicator again.
Contacting Gar was still more important.
In the Guild's first-floor hall.
The members who heard the urgent bell were also startled, and then they became noisy:
"Hahahahaha, this bell!"
"That's right!"
"That guy is back again!"
"Get ready for a feast!!!"
"I'll go get the drinks!"
"Did he break the record for completing missions?!"
"I remember last time he emptied out all the missions, did he finish them all so quickly!"
"Maybe."
"After all, that guy is Gildarts!!!"
"Hahahaha! Cheers!!!"
"Cana, what are you spacing out for, cheers!"
"Hey! Macao, the Guild Master said you're not allowed to pressure Cana to drink."
"Hahahaha, it's okay Wakaba, are you happy?!"
"Cheers!!!"
Cana blankly raised the wine glass in her hand and clinked it against the one in Macao's hand.
Then she took a sip in a daze.
Finally....
She was about to see that man.
But she didn't know why.
Cana didn't dare to.
For a moment, she didn't know what to do and felt a little flustered.
Looking at the wine glass in her hand, she subconsciously put it down, not wanting to leave a bad impression on Gildarts.
But only after putting it down did she remember.
Gildarts....
Doesn't know her....
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Magnolia Town Train Station.
Stepping out of the station.
Gray stood beside Gildarts, looking at the trumpet shouting back and forth in the sky and the main road transforming before his eyes.
His expression couldn't help but become strange, and he looked up at Gildarts beside him:
"I say, Uncle, what exactly did you do?"
"Anyone who didn't know would think you invaded the town."
Gildarts looked at the familiar street, but he wasn't in the mood to chat with Gray:
"This is them welcoming me."
"What do you know, kid."
The corner of Gray's mouth twitched slightly:
"Huh?"
"Welcome?"
"I've never seen a welcome that looks like they're guarding against a thief."
The walls that rose on both sides of the main road were over ten meters high, completely isolating the road from the city.
Swish!
A black leg flashed, and Gray raised his hand to block it with an Ice Shield, but he was still knocked back several meters by the immense force.
Gray blocked Gildarts' kick, and the corner of his mouth curled slightly:
"Heh heh, that move doesn't work on me anymore."
Speaking of this, Gray couldn't help but feel a toothache; he had been subjected to this kind of Sucker Punch countless times along the way.
Compared to the stability of learning Magic before, he finally understood what it meant to experience the harshness of the world.
Sleeping was one thing, but Gildarts didn't even spare him when he was using the restroom, occasionally launching Sucker Punches.
However, the effect was also very obvious; his casting speed had greatly improved.
Now he could raise his hand and release an Ice Shield instantly, without needing to think; it had become a bodily instinct.
Other Magic was also getting close with practice.
But this process... Gray truly didn't want to experience it a second time.
Thankfully, they finally arrived at Magnolia Town.
After Gray finished speaking, Gildarts didn't mock him and launch a Sucker Punch as usual.
Instead, he looked into the distance with an inexplicable expression, then his voice showed no abnormality, only saying faintly:
"Let's go."
Gray was somewhat bewildered, withdrew the Ice Shield in his hand, and followed:
"Isn't it just meeting your daughter?"
"Does it have to be this serious?"
Gray had just caught up and was still thinking about how to comfort Gildarts.
Suddenly.
A black shadow flashed before his eyes.
Bang!
Gray, who had just walked up to Gildarts' side, was kicked away and slammed into the wall.
Gildarts turned his head and laughed heartily, making a face at the bewildered Gray:
"You fell for it! You stinky brat!!!"
"Hahahahaha!!!"
Then he turned his head and rushed towards the Fairy Tail Guild along the main road.
Gray climbed up with a bewildered look, several hash marks appearing on his head, and shouted angrily:
"You bastard!"
"Stop right there!"
"Ah ah ah ah!!!"
"Ice-Make: Lance!!!"
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