bookbashuk Chapter 506 Welcome the Zhang Family
Chapter 506 Welcome the Zhang Family
Chapter 506 Welcome Home
As Makarov and Chess, along with others, stood in front of the guild, the lively atmosphere of the entire town came to an abrupt halt.
Although it continues to operate normally, the residents can clearly feel the lingering gloom that hangs over Fairy Tail.
After a long separation, everyone tacitly remained silent, leaving the scene to their guild members.
In front of the imposing guild gate, Laxus, along with Marcao, Wakaba, Romeo, and other members who hadn't gone out, had already gathered together.
As they watched their familiar "family members" walk towards them with smiles on their faces, the companions couldn't hold back their emotions any longer, and tears instantly blurred their vision.
Even the tough guy Laxus was somewhat out of control, his arms hanging at his sides trembling slightly.
They had imagined this scene countless times, and now that it had finally become a reality, they felt a sense of unreality, disorientation, and panic.
Boom!
"Ouch, it hurts, it hurts so much—"
Romeo, who had just been flicked on the forehead, clutched his head and turned to yell at his attacker, "You old bastard, why did you hit me for no reason?!"
"If it hurts, it means I'm not dreaming."
Macao wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, completely ignoring his son, his gaze fixed intently ahead, his voice choked with emotion, "They...they're really back!"
Romeo: "————"
Then hit yourself! Or if all else fails, punch Uncle Wakaba! Why me?
After all, the other party was his own father, and he wasn't Lucy. He hesitated for a few seconds but still didn't blurt out the complaints in his heart.
In the time it takes to say two sentences, the Sirius Group had already passed through the outer gate and the front yard, and stopped in front of them.
"Hahaha, Happy, look! That guy standing at the very front, could it be—"
The oblivious Natsu, oblivious to the atmosphere, couldn't hold back any longer upon seeing Laxus wearing glasses. Pointing a finger at his nose while bursting into laughter, he exclaimed, "Pfft, hahaha! Laxus, you're Pfft, Laxus?!"
"Love~ Does that mean you're in a relationship? That's why you're putting on this refined act~" Happy covered his mouth with both paws to suppress a laugh, saying cheekily.
This is the first time the two brothers have met. The fierce-looking, muscular Laxus wearing glasses looks so out of place!
In fact, not only them, but Lucy and the others also curiously examined Laxus.
Compared to this person, the changes in the other companions seem insignificant—they all have prior experience in the future world.
It's sizzling!
A sudden clap of thunder rang out, and lightning descended from the sky, striking Natsu and Happy precisely on the head, scorching them until they were charred and unable to laugh anymore.
"Still as annoying as ever, Natsu—" Laxus flicked his sleeves and spoke in a deep voice.
After two and a half years of growth, he has become more composed, even more mature than the future Laxus.
Even so, the excitement in his words could not be concealed.
"Hey, Laxus, it's been a while. You finally look like a normal person again," Chase greeted with a smile.
His last meeting with Laxus of this world was during the Fairy Tail civil war.
At that time, Laxus was still in his rebellious phase.
Faced with the teasing, Laxus didn't immediately attack as he had with Nazhabi. Instead, he crossed his arms and smiled faintly, saying, "Chase, you're still quite annoying."
"Lagusas, those glasses suit you really well," Mira complimented.
"That magical power you just witnessed... you've definitely gotten stronger again." Erza's attention was focused on the lightning strike from earlier.
Although defeating Natsu in one move is commonplace among S-class mages other than Lucy, she still caught a chilling sense of oppression in that fleeting moment.
The Laxus before us might be even stronger than the one in the future!
"Mira, and Erza."
Laxus glanced at the two women, who looked almost exactly the same as they had two years ago, then turned his gaze back to Chess, who was being intimately embraced by them, and said with deep admiration, "I didn't expect that what Macao and the others said was actually true—"
Just as Erza was caught off guard by this unexpected exclamation, three figures suddenly darted out from the side.
"Waaaaah, Laxus! It's the Laxus we know!"
"You've lost weight, Laxus! This is a grave failure on my part as a member of the Thor's Order!"
Fried, Biggslow, and Abba Grin pounced on him with exaggerated movements, hugging Laxus and crying their eyes out.
"Hey you guys, calm down a bit! Hey! Fried, watch your snot!"
Laxus, his face streaked with tears, looked helpless, but made no attempt to push the three away.
The cries of Thor's men were like sparks, completely igniting the emotions of loneliness and worry that had been building up for two and a half years, especially among those who stayed behind.
They rushed forward, pouring out their longing to their "family members" who had returned safely.
"Damn it! You bunch of bastards, you really haven't gotten old!"
"Haha, to us, Macao and Wakaba, you've actually gotten younger!"
"Levy, Wendy, Eclair—Waaaaah, I'm so glad you're all alright!"
"I'm sorry to have worried you, Bisca."
"Hey Lisanna, at a time like this, it's okay for a man to cry, right?"
"Wow, little Asuka is so cute~"
"How do you know this child's name?!"
"I knew it! The miraculous dam of kinship would one day rise above the eternal river of life!"
"Aha, ahaha, Miss Leqi, you're as unpredictable as ever."
At some point, Makarov, who was leading the group, had been pushed to the back of the crowd, standing with Mebis and the expressionless Bahamut.
The old man, his eyes slightly red, watched quietly until everyone had vented their emotions. Then he stepped forward and approached Laxus, who was carrying three pendants.
"Laxus, who let you come back?!"
No matter what, Laxus, who violated the guild's ironclad rule of "not harming comrades," should not be here—he has long since ceased to be a member of Fairy Tail!
The sudden reprimand caused the atmosphere to freeze, and the tightly embracing companions looked panicked and bewildered.
Although it is an indisputable fact that Laxus was expelled from the guild for making mistakes, the Sirius Group has a reliable template of the future Laxus as a reference, and Marcao and others know even more deeply how difficult the past two and a half years have been for Laxus.
So they all couldn't help but want to speak up for Laxus, but Makarov's unusually stern expression forcefully silenced them.
In contrast, Chase remained calm and his smile never faded, clearly in a spectator's mood.
Doesn't he know who Lao Ma is?
"I came back on my own."
Laxus raised his hand to stop the Thors who wanted to plead for him, his expression forlorn, his eyes lowered as he looked at Makarov, "Don't worry, now that you're back, then I—"
"Harming a partner is unforgivable, but standing up to protect your family in times of crisis is something else entirely."
Makarov interrupted in a deep voice, "Lagusas, you did very well."
Traitors to the guild have no right to be here, but Fairy Tail has never been a mage guild built on self-interest.
This is a big family, and every member has the right to protect it!
What has Laxus been up to in the last two and a half years?
Without Marcao and the others needing to say more, the fact that the guild building in Magnolia still stands there instead of being moved to the wilderness is the best proof!
"Grandpa, you—" Laxus, lost in self-reproach, didn't react for a moment.
"Mira has been corrupted by that guy Chase; she's even forgotten the most important things to say after being away from home for so long."
Makarov shook his head and continued talking to himself. Under the joyful gazes of the crowd who had come to their senses, he suddenly changed his expression completely, and a gentle and bright smile appeared on his lips.
"You brats, we—"
"I'm back!"
"Ooooooo!!!" *n
After a brief pause, the crowd erupted in joyful cheers.
The group that remained, led by Lagersas, was already in tears.
"Yes! Welcome home!!"
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