Chapter 476 Makarov's Decision
Preshito's words were cryptic, but he believed Makarov could understand them because he had passed down the secret along with his identity as the guild master.
"What are you talking about?"
The cryptic way of speaking aroused Erza's curiosity, but no one answered her question.
Makarov lowered his head in silence. He was still thinking about whether the Albares Empire would launch an attack, and if so, how he would protect the guild. Preshito would not tell anyone about it. He had kept this secret for 55 years and had never told anyone except Makarov.
He believed that apart from himself and Makarov, no one else knew about this, not even his old friend Volodymyr!
It seems that these people really don’t know…
Preshito noticed everyone's reaction, then took a sip of black tea with satisfaction.
"They said 'the goblin's heart'!"
"puff--!!!"
Kira's casual words instantly broke Preshito's defense, and he spat out a mouthful of black tea, "Ahem...you...ahem...how did you know?!"
Suddenly, Preshito's mind was filled with confusion, and memories from a year ago emerged.
[I have even worse news to tell you. While you and I were fighting to the death here, the president and Gildarts had already sneaked into your battleship and destroyed your heart.]
That's right! That's what the guy said at that time! Although he didn't succeed in the end, he obviously knew the existence and function of my "heart".
Thinking of this, Preshito turned his head, and the only usable eye he could still use stared at Makarov fiercely, with a ferocious look as if he wanted to eat the other person.
"I should have said that only the president can know that thing, right?"
“…”
Makarov: What can I do? I am helpless too! I don't even know when and how this brat knew it! !
Preshito: Why are you explaining to me? You can't even keep such an important secret. I really made a mistake in choosing you!
Kira saw the glances between the two. As a kind and honest junior of the guild, a role model for wizards in the new era, how could he bear to let the president take the blame?
"Didn't you build that place? You should be the one to be blamed for the inadequate security measures." Kira blinked and pushed the responsibility back to Preshito in just a few words.
"I built it, but it wasn't exposed when I was the guild leader! So who are you thinking about the problem?"
"Well...it's the president's fault."
You were once the president, too! You can't escape this blame!
Hearing the name "Fairy's Heart", the others all turned their eyes to Preshito, especially Gildarts, who had the strangest look.
He remembered that when he was on Sirius Island, he had briefly mentioned this thing to Makarov and Kira, but in the end they didn't explain it in detail for various reasons. He didn't want to trouble anyone and didn't ask in detail. He only knew that it was the original version of Hades' "heart".
Could it be something that can grant immortality, quickly heal injuries, and increase magic power?
Suddenly, Laxus asked a question: "Grandpa, the 'heart of the fairy' you mentioned, is it the 'Luminous Starlight' that my father has been looking for?"
Kira looked at him sympathetically: This silly boy, still holding on to its pseudonym?
Many years ago, Laxus knew that there was a mysterious thing in the guild called "Lumen Starlight", and this was all because of his useless father, Ivan.
That guy somehow found out about the existence of this thing and wanted to possess it, but was kicked out of the guild by Makarov. Laxus didn't know the truth until several years later, but until now, he still doesn't know what that thing is or what it is used for.
"Yes, that's it!"
Seeing that the two old men who knew the situation did not stop him, Kira answered him directly, "'Luminous Starlight' is just a pseudonym, 'Fairy's Heart' is the real name!"
After receiving a satisfactory reply, Laxus said nothing more, just nodded silently and continued to listen.
He knew that these people would explain that thing to everyone later, but even if they didn't explain it, it didn't matter. He didn't really care about it.
Preshito frowned at the conversation between the two: "It seems that more than one person knows about this?"
"Any secret is no longer a secret once more than two people know it!"
Kira said calmly, and then gave him a comforting look, "Don't worry, they don't know the effect and usage! Laxus is not someone who would be interested in such things."
To be honest, Kira didn't know how Ivan, with his brain and strength, dared to covet the "heart of the fairy"? Was he really such an ambitious person that he didn't care about anything?
Ivan believed that 'Lumen Starlight' was the darkness of the guild, most likely because he saw Mavis' body sealed in the crystal, but as Kira said, he definitely didn't know how to use this thing.
Jellal was able to absorb it because he was gifted, had hundreds of years of accumulated knowledge, and had the aura of a boss, but Ivan... wasn't even as good as a small boss in a chapter!
In this situation, he still wants to seize 'Luminous Starlight'... Could it be that he is a white-haired lolita complex?
No, no... I can't think about it anymore! It's disrespectful!
Preshito glanced at Laxus and stopped talking, but he was already thinking in his mind: Ivan... Makarov's child? I remember he is now the president of the dark guild 'Raven's Tail'...
"Let's put these things aside for now!"
Kira didn't know what Preshito was thinking, but seeing that the atmosphere was not right, he began to change the subject, "Didn't you say you were going to issue a commission? What is it? Is it related to the Albares Empire?"
" Yes! I would like to entrust you to go to the Albares Empire to investigate their movements. If you find that they are indeed planning to launch an attack, you must negotiate with them as much as possible. If you cannot negotiate, then destroy the plan. Even if you cannot stop them in the end, you must bring back as much intelligence as possible."
"no!!"
Makarov finally came back to his senses, his voice rose by more than ten degrees, and he directly rejected Preshito's commission, "I can't let the children take risks! Even if they want to go, I can go alone. This is the responsibility of a parent!"
“President?!”
"no!!"
"I don't agree!"
Everyone stood up nervously, trying to dissuade him.
But Makarov shouted again: "Shut up! Listen to me!!"
"Indeed, the Albareth Empire is targeting our Fairy Tail. If they really launch an attack, we will inevitably suffer some sacrifices!"
"We alone cannot fight against such a huge empire. We are as powerless as babies. The enemies we have faced so far are not even on the same level as them!"
Preshito: "..."
"So we must prevent the war from starting, and this requires someone of sufficient weight to go and negotiate!"
"No matter how you look at it, this person can only be me!"
Makarov spoke decisively and seriously, without any reluctance or timidity. Even under the afternoon sun, he seemed to have become the warmest light.
"In that case, please let me go with you!"
It was Gildarts who spoke.
"No! You have more important things to do!" Makarov refused sternly, "If I can't come back, you still have to lead Fairy Tail..."
Halfway through his speech, he changed his tone, "No! If something happens to me, they will definitely turn their attention to the children in the guild. In order to ensure that no one is affected, it is best to disband the guild. You need to protect their safety!"
Laxus frowned and said arrogantly: "Whatever you say, I can't let you go alone!"
"Yes, I object too! This is too dangerous!"
No one agreed with his decision. Makarov had expected this and could only continue to express his thoughts: "Don't worry, if the other side insists on attacking this side, I will launch 'Lumen Starlight'. This is a gamble!"
"Besides, even if their target is us, we still have to consider the deterrence of the Council and will not act rashly!"
After hearing this, everyone fell silent again, but everyone stared at Makarov, and their opposition was very obvious: We don’t care what you say, we just won’t let you take risks alone! !
At this moment, a faint voice broke the deadlock: "What a pity, President! There is something wrong with your intelligence. The other party does not take the Council seriously at all!"
Kira slammed the table and stood up with a faint, confident smile on his face.
"Let me say a few words next!"
