Chapter 481 Mavis: What?! I have a child?!
The question that Mavis blurted out made the air around them quiet for a moment.
"What on earth are you doing here this time? Why do you need me to revive you? Did something happen to the guild?"
These three questions in a row caused Makarov and the other two to look at Mavis sideways, who had a serious expression on her face, as if thinking about something.
Kira raised an eyebrow when he heard that, and began to act out his fake act: "What are you talking about, First Generation? Aren't we just here to camp and reminisce about the past?"
"That's almost enough! I'm the 'Fairy Strategist' with an IQ of over 200. You can't fool me!"
"So what if I'm a 'Fairy Strategist'? I'm still a 'Sage'!"
Seeing that Kira refused to admit it, Mavis' eyes flickered, and she stretched out three fingers and said confidently: "Of course I have my reasons for saying this. You have exposed three flaws!"
"First, today is not a special day. Your arrival is too unusual!"
"If it is really as you said, you are here to reminisce about the past, then only Volod and Preshito are needed, and at most Makarov. There is no need for you to come at all. Besides, the S-level assessment will be held soon, so you can come again then."
"Secondly, as far as I know, Volod has retired for many years, and Preshito also disappeared after the war last year. Now he suddenly reappears, obviously he has a reason to appear!"
"The event that brought them together must be related to the guild. Since they came to Tianlang Island to find me, there is a high probability that it is related to me!"
"Third, camping is just an excuse! Because the things you brought are not what elderly people should eat."
"The most important thing is that you used pudding, a dessert that only little girls like, to lure me, and subtly hinted at the benefits of the human body. It's obvious that you need me to do something after I'm 'resurrected', because ghosts cannot be seen by people outside the guild!"
At this moment, Kira wondered if he had walked into the wrong set: This is not the world of Fairy Tail, but the world of Conan, right? Otherwise, why do I feel the BGM of Conan's reasoning echoing in my ears...
To Mavis, this kind of reasoning was not surprising because it had so many flaws.
She noticed these flaws from the beginning, but with the mentality that "it seems quite interesting", she cooperated with Kira's acting half-seriously, hoping to get some information out of him during the conversation. However, after a series of attempts, Kira didn't say a word, so she had to ask directly.
A up, sometimes it is also a method!
Because after I finish A, there is a high probability that the other party will lose their composure in order to avoid omissions. If I try one by one, I can ask the answer I want.
At this moment, Preshito and Volodymyr seemed to see again Mavis commanding his troops on the battlefield many years ago, and they felt deeply that times have changed and people and things have changed.
It was the first time for Makarov to see Mavis's reasoning show. He was already a fanboy, so he admired this ghost senior even more: "You are worthy of being the first generation! You are worthy of being the 'Fairy Strategist'! ! You can actually see that we have other purposes at once, it's amazing! ! "
Kira naturally did not miss this expression. He curled his lips speechlessly and complained in his heart: President, take it easy! Is it necessary to show this look? Where is your composure?
Kira was not shocked by Mavis's reasoning, because the three flaws she mentioned were very obvious, especially the first two. Even Hapy could probably sense that something was wrong.
As for the third one, it was indeed a bit awkward, but Kira created it on purpose. This awkwardness was exactly what he wanted!
If I don't let Mavis notice that something is wrong, how can she ask me questions? If she doesn't ask me questions, how can I tell her about Auguste?
Should I say something like, “The weather is nice today! By the way, first generation, do you know that you have a child?”
That's even weirder!
Perhaps out of guilt for abandoning the other's child, from last night till today, Preshito hadn't figured out how to talk to Mavis about this. Helplessly, he could only give the important task of 'opening up the topic' to Kira, who he thought was the most eloquent.
Kira said, "Hey! What's the big deal? Wait and see how I perform!"
So this scene happened.
Now that the topic has been started, Mavis asks what happened, and they can naturally talk about the relationship between Mavis and Auguste, just like yesterday, using the process of "The Albares Empire is going to attack the Kingdom of Fiore", "Zeff and Auguste are in danger", and "We need you to negotiate".
In this wave, Mavis was on the third floor and thought Kira was on the first floor, but in fact Kira was on the fifth floor!
As for those few sentences that he refused to admit, it was just a deliberate act to deepen the other party's curiosity.
Judging from the results, I performed very well.
Thinking of this, Kira couldn't help but feel a little proud: What 'Fairy Military Advisor'? I just played him in my hands and he followed my plan obediently!
"The first two flaws only let me guess that you have something to do with me; but the third flaw makes me sure that you are exposing your purpose to 'resurrect' me!"
When Mavis said this, the corners of her mouth suddenly raised up a mischievous arc, and she retaliated with sarcasm, "In the final analysis, Kira's acting just now was too bad! He exposed your true purpose!"
Kira: ? ?
Whose acting skills are you talking about? I showed my flaws on purpose! You are standing on the third floor and being played around, so you can just be complacent!
"Okay, tell me, what's the matter?"
Mavis' expression fell, and as she looked at the four people who were 'convinced' by her reasoning, she asked, "With the abilities of the three of you, I believe you will not be stumped by ordinary questions! Since it has come to the point where a dead man like me needs to step in, that means I am the only one who can handle this matter, right?"
The four of them nodded silently.
"So... it's about the 'Fairy Heart', right?"
The four of them nodded again.
"It's just as I expected!"
Mavis's expression suddenly turned gloomy. She unconsciously walked to the side, turned her back to the others and whispered, "This matter is top secret, and only a few people know about it."
"You were able to repel a being like Acnorolia, but now you have to come to me. This means that the trouble caused by this enemy is no less than that caused by Acnorolia to some extent."
"It seems that there is only one answer!"
"It's Jeff, am I right?"
This should have been a question, but Mavis' tone was so certain that it sounded more like a statement, as if she had known that this day would happen.
"Yes..." Makarov replied in a deep voice, "In addition to Zeref, there is also the Albares Empire!"
"The Albares Empire... the empire to the west?"
Mavis murmured softly, and her memory seemed to go back to that afternoon more than 80 years ago.
That day, Zeref told her that he had built an empire in the west, and that all people were pawns in a strategy game. But now, these pawns have apparently become a huge force that threatens the Kingdom of Fiore and the safety of Fairy Tail.
After a moment, Mavis suddenly turned around and said, "The reason why I remain in the form of a ghost is not only because I am a 'dead person' and do not want to interfere in the world of the living, but there is another reason."
Several people listened in silence, but Kira and Preshito already knew what she was going to say.
"Preshito, you should remember that I carry the 'Curse of Anxelram', right? Even so, is it okay for me to 'revive'?"
"It doesn't matter!" Preshito half-closed his eyes and said calmly, "If the war really starts, it shouldn't have much impact!"
Makarov frowned immediately and shouted in dissatisfaction: "You are too much for saying such things!!"
Many years ago, Mavis served as a commander in the Second Trade War, and the war dulled her sense of life ethics.
So this is actually a very hurtful statement because it touches Mavis' pain, but Preshito doesn't care about it at the moment.
As expected, after he finished speaking, Mavis' mood became even more depressed, but also more confused: "What exactly happened? If it was just a war, the countries and the Council would not stand idly by. There should be no need for me to come forward, right?"
As she spoke, she looked at Kira on the side and said, "Although he may not be as good as me, this child named Kira should also be able to play a leadership role!"
Kira: “…”
Feeling... underestimated?
After hesitating for a moment, Preshito seemed to have made up his mind and said slowly: "Mavis, there is another important reason why we want you to be resurrected! In the Albares Empire, there is..."
"And your son!"
Kira suddenly answered and spoke out all the information at an astonishing speed, "He was born around the time you died. Preshito was the midwife, but later abandoned the child. Then the child was taken in by Jellal by chance and is now working for Jellal, but Jellal doesn't know his true identity."
"The Magic King, August, is the leader of the 'Twelve Shields', Zeref's right-hand man, and the second most important person in the Albares Empire!"
"Now we need you to step forward and use 'motherly diplomacy' to persuade him to surrender!"
After saying that, Jia took a deep breath, then hid beside Makarov, and watched the conversation between Mavis and Preshito with joy.
It's been a long time since I interrupted someone. It's so exciting!!
Preshito: "..."
Didn't you say that I should tell you? What is this kid doing? !
Mavis was already confused at this time: What is he talking about? My child? I actually have a child?! How could I have a child?!
"Ougast..."
