PFC Chapter 87 Guild Leader, you can go have some tea at the Guild Hall now.
Chapter 87 Guild Leader, you can go have some tea at the Guild Hall now.
Chapter 87 Guild Leader, you can go back to the guild and have some tea in peace.
"Whether she's the heiress of the Heartfilia Corporation or a princess of the country, to me, Lucy is just an optimistic and positive good girl."
"You want to hand her over to you ghosts? Dream on!"
Makarov stepped forward, and even without unleashing his magic, his sharp gaze sent chills down the spines of the Ghosts.
"No, no, no, this is not my personal opinion."
Joseph, with an arrogant expression, disregarded Makarov's warning. "Please return Lucy Hatfilia. She was commissioned by her own father, Jude Hatfilia, to the Wraiths. We are merely following the rules."
The commission issued by Lucy's biological father?
Makarov frowned.
"Grandpa, don't be fooled by that purple-haired bastard! Lucy's father would never do such a thing!"
Natsu, realizing what was happening, clenched his fire fist, his face grim and his eyes burning with barely suppressed rage. Greyharpy and the others shared the same attitude, and even Erza was furious, requesting Makarov to give the order to start a direct battle with Phantom Lord.
No matter what, even if it means death, they would never let Lucy fall into the hands of such scum!
"Damn Spectre! If you want to fight, then fight! Don't use Lucy as an excuse!"
"Lucy is a member of Fairy Tail. If you want to take her away, you'll have to step over my dead body first!"
"Go to hell! Only despicable bastards like you would betray your comrades!"
The group didn't care whether Lucy was some kind of heiress or not, and they started cursing at the Ghost Castle on the lake.
However, everyone moved in a surprisingly coordinated manner, firmly protecting Lucy behind them.
But the more she felt this way, the harder it was for Lucy to control her guilt.
She never imagined that this dispute would be caused by that man, by the identity she didn't want.
If I hadn't joined Fairy Tail, our guild, which felt like a family, wouldn't have been destroyed beyond recognition, and everyone wouldn't have had to be so wary.
Lei was even less likely to be targeted than them, and almost suffered unimaginable torture!
It's all my fault.
Overwhelmed by a mix of emotions—remorse for the guild, gratitude for the unconditional trust of her companions, and fear of that cold home—Lucy's body trembled uncontrollably, tears streaming down her face and soaking her collar.
"Um, everyone—" Lucy took a shaky step.
Although she was already used to having her friends around, she couldn't imagine what life would be like without them.
However, if going back with Phantom Lord could prevent Fairy Tail from waging a full-scale war against Phantom Lord and allow everyone in the guild to return to a relaxed and joyful time, she would do it without hesitation!
Before Lucy could even utter her words, a figure blocked her path.
Through her tear-blurred vision, she recognized the person: "Chesco—"
"Lucy, at a time like this, you can't say anything discouraging or demoralizing," Chase said in a deep voice.
"But, but, it all started because of me—"
"It's not Lucy's fault. Phantom Lords have a grudge against us, so war was bound to break out no matter what."
Mira, noticing something was amiss, came over and interrupted, "If you want to go home, you can have Chess go back with you after this is over!"
Looking at Mira's incredibly gentle smiling face, Lucy's taut heartstrings snapped completely, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
"Mira, Chess, I don't want to go back to that cold, heartless home. I want to—stay in the guild!"
Mira smiled and opened her arms to embrace Lucy: "Then stay in the guild. You don't need to go anywhere else. No one can take you away."
Lucy cried even harder.
The companions who were furiously criticizing Spectre while keeping an eye on things all showed relieved smiles.
After she had calmed down, Chase finally spoke up and asked, "Lucy, do you remember the promise I made to you that night?"
Lucy, who had stepped out of Mira's broad embrace, was slightly taken aback.
"If you dare to be polite under these circumstances, I'll have Gray give your butt a good physical cooling treatment!"
Lucy raised her hand to wipe away the tears on her face, her weak voice filled with helplessness: "Don't say such perverted things with such a serious face—."
If she can complain, it means she doesn't have any major problems anymore.
Lucy's gaze passed through the cheering crowd and landed on Joseph, who looked evil on the castle. She clenched her fists tightly and finally chose to rely on Chase, her companions, and the guild completely.
"Please, Chesgo, help me get those bastards out of Magnolia!" the girl shouted, looking up.
"No problem, I accept this commission on behalf of Fairy Tail." Chess grinned.
He turned to face all his companions. "Hey! Did you all hear that? We've received a request from Lucy, and it's about—"
"Protect our guildmates! Take down that Spectre Lord!"
"Ooooooo!!!"
The morale of the entire audience soared to an unprecedented peak.
With the matter resolved, Makarov, who had been watching Lucy closely the whole time, finally felt relieved.
When the old man looked at Joseph again, the satisfaction in his eyes vanished instantly, replaced by an intense fighting spirit.
"Sorry, Joseph, we've also received the commission, so if you're capable, feel free to give it a try!"
3
"You stubborn old fool, whatever happens next is entirely your own doing!"
Seeing that the plan to bring back Lucy Heartfilia was not going to be easily achieved, Joseph's face darkened, and he waved his hand at the densely packed ghost troops standing in the castle.
Upon receiving the order, the ghost mages screamed and leaped off the castle like mad dogs.
With the help of Aria's wind magic, it swooped down and headed straight for the shore.
Along with them appeared a large number of purple ghost soldiers exuding a chilling aura.
The entire procession was vast and imposing, its presence quite awe-inspiring.
Despite being outnumbered, Fairy Tail showed no fear whatsoever.
Natsu, Gray, Elfman, and the others, who had been itching to charge, led the charge and engaged in a fierce magical clash with the Phantom Lord's vanguard.
The war between fairies and ghosts has fully erupted!
"Then I will too—"
Makarov stirred up his magic, his goal quite clear: to bring Joseph back into the castle with the four elements!
Just as he was rubbing his hands together, ready to get started, Chess slowly walked over.
"Guild leader, let us young people handle the dirty and tiring work of fighting. You're an old man, so just go back to the guild and have some tea."
As I said before, with the old man in his prime around, the outcome of this war was already decided.
Taking this opportunity, Chase wanted to see how much of a gap he still had between himself and the veteran Ten.
-Not a civil war like the one with Erza where the main focus is on cutting, but a full-force attack without holding back!