Chapter 484 Whose ship do you think this is? !
When everything was ready, Kira and others boarded the ship to the Albares Empire.
In addition to himself, those accompanying him included: Makarov, Preshito, Mevis, Disper, Selene, Kurnuki , Gerald, Urrutia, and Silver, a total of ten people.
Volodymyr had no companions; this was his own idea.
There are many reasons, for example, Volod is already old and his fighting ability is not strong, so there is not much point in him going there; for example, for Ishgar, the "Four Heavenly Kings" in the open cannot be moved lightly.
Of course, there is one most important reason: although the probability is very small, if the negotiations fail in the end, someone will need to inform the guild members of the whereabouts and purpose of Kira and others. If a war breaks out later, a person of sufficient weight will be needed to deal with the Council, the Ten Holy Wizards, the Fiore Royal Family and "Fairy Tail".
And the best person to do these things is Volod.
Gildarts was also forced to stay by Makarov. As for how he persuaded him, it was nothing more than using words like "If the negotiations fail, the future guild will need you to lead it", which made Gildarts want to replace Kira.
Unfortunately, Kira now not only has the most information, but his strength is no less than Gildarts. The competition a few days ago has already determined the winner between the two, so Gildarts has no chance of grabbing the spot for the trip.
"Really... How can you just exclude me like this?..."
In the Fairy Tail Guild, on the second floor, in a spacious room, Gildarts was sitting alone on the sofa, mumbling to himself from time to time while drinking silently.
He felt abandoned.
[As adults , we should stand up and protect children from the wind and rain].
Makarov's words were still fresh in his mind, but now that danger had come, he had not fulfilled his responsibilities and instead stayed in the guild to look after the house, which made Gildarts feel helpless and frustrated.
"But... we really can't just ignore these guys. If Kira stays, I can go instead..."
Suddenly, with a bang, a familiar figure broke into the room.
"Gildarts! Do you know where the president went? He's nowhere to be found!"
"Erusa?!"
Gildarts's hand shook and the wine in the glass almost spilled.
The person who came was Erza. She strode to Gildarts and said decisively: "I couldn't find Kira in the Hope Cabin, and Preshito and Volod-senpai are also missing..."
As she talked on and on, her eyes, which were originally extremely bright, now revealed an imperceptible solemnity and panic, as if she had some guesses in her mind.
These guys are really troublesome...
Thinking of Makarov's instructions before leaving, Gildarts could only conceal their whereabouts: "The president and the others went to Tenrou Island..."
"Tenrou Island?!" Erza was confused for a moment, and then suddenly remembered that she had heard this a few days ago.
Gildarts pretended to be nonchalant, and didn't even blink when he was panicking: "Yes, it is the Tenrou Island! You also know that Preshito and Volod are old friends who founded the guild with the first generation, right? They just went to reminisce with the undead of the first generation, and then visited some old friends..."
"Old friend? With Kira?"
"I don't know, don't ask me!"
When it comes to deceiving girls, Gildarts is a professional!
The key point is that this matter is half true and half false, because Kira and others did go to Tenrou Island, but they came back and then went out again.
The trip to Tenrou Island was seven days ago. After quietly returning from Tenrou Island, they first went to the basement of the original guild to "revive" Mavis, and then went to find helpers. It took a total of two days, and now they have been on the journey for several days.
"Really? I feel like something is wrong..."
Erza frowned tightly and looked at Gildarts in front of her suspiciously. Her woman's intuition told her that the man in front of her was lying.
Seeing that the atmosphere between the two was becoming increasingly awkward, Gildarts could only bite the bullet and continue, "It's true! Many people know about this, and Laxus should also be aware of it..."
"What's with that look of yours that's ready to kill someone with a knife if they say something wrong?! I feel like my back is starting to sweat..."
At this moment, Laxus suddenly walked in. He had a knee-length, gold-glittering black plush coat on his shoulders and walked with a dashing step, as if he was the boss.
"Don't use me as an excuse! I don't know anything about this!"
Behind him, followed by Mira and Cana, the three of them filed in and sat down next to Gildarts.
"The disappearance of the president and Kira at the same time, is it related to the Albares Empire mentioned earlier?"
"Have they already gone to the Western Continent to gather information?!"
"Given their personalities, it's very likely!"
"Hey, hey... I already told you they were going to... Oh! Forget it! I can't hide this from you guys anyway."
Gildarts was helpless: These little guys have grown up, they are no longer as silly as before, and it is not easy to deceive them...
Although Kira and his group left quietly and did not notify other companions except Gildarts, since they had a meeting before, Laxus, Erza and others quickly guessed where they were going.
"We can't let the president and his men take risks alone. We must go and pick them up!!"
"That's right! No matter what, leaving without a word is too much! We are a family!!"
Erza and the others completely ignored Gildarts and started discussing among themselves. They spoke one by one, becoming more and more excited. After a long time of preparation, they came to an unexpected result.
“I knew it would be like this…” Gildarts held his forehead helplessly. After hearing the last part, he slapped his hand on the table, interrupting the conversation: “I say, all of you, be quiet!!”
"It's not just the president and Kira who are going to the Albares Empire this time. They are numerous and strong enough to take charge. Their safety is guaranteed. Otherwise, I wouldn't agree to stay..."
"Your mission is to stay in the guild and not go anywhere!!"
Gildarts showed a rare serious look on his face, and his resolute tone silenced the few people, who were in a low mood.
"I see!"
"Laxus?!"
Several people looked at Laxus in surprise, obviously not expecting him to compromise so quickly.
Unexpectedly, Laxus continued, "But since you said their safety is guaranteed, then we must know who they are and what their arrangements are after they arrive in the Western Continent, right?"
Erza glanced at Laxus and seemed to know what he was going to do.
"Well... that's fine!"
Gildarts lowered his head and thought about it. Since the president didn't say that it had to be concealed, it seemed that it was not impossible to tell them? And as long as they knew the strength of those people, they should be able to stay in the guild without worry? Sure enough, Laxus was more mature in comparison!
Thinking of this, Gildas suddenly felt relieved and a relieved smile appeared on his face.
…
An hour later, at Hargeon Port.
Laxus was full of energy and took the Thunder Gods onto the prepared ship: "Since you won't take us with you, we'll go by ourselves!"
“As expected of Laxus!!” Felide flattered as usual, completely immersed in Laxus’ domineering charm.
Then……
"Yo, Laxus!"
"Finally here, you guys are so slow!"
On the boat they had prepared, Erza was polishing her sword, Natsu and Happy were playing, Gray was sunbathing with his upper body naked, and Lucy, Wendy and Charlu were sitting obediently.
"puff--!!!"
The unexpected appearance of the people surprised Laxus, and he roared out from his throat, "Why are you guys here?!"
Erza said calmly: "When you asked about the arrangements of the president and the others, I guessed what you were going to do... Come up quickly, don't dawdle!"
Veins popped up on Laxus' forehead, and he couldn't help but clench his fists: "You damn woman... Whose ship do you think this is?!!"
