Chapter 79 What on earth could a ghost be thinking to cause you trouble?
Chapter 79 What on earth could a ghost be thinking to cause you trouble?
As night fell, a light mist obscured the moonlight, and a cold wind occasionally swept through the empty city streets.
Whether it was due to the destruction of Fairy Tail guild or a harbinger of a crisis lurking in the darkness, Magnolia was unusually quiet tonight.
Chess's detached house.
In the brightly lit first-floor living room, the light from the magic circle slowly shone.
"Jiang Jiang! Dark Magician Girl makes her dazzling debut!"
A dark mage girl in a pink and blue robe popped out, striking her usual playful and cute peace sign pose.
Chase sat calmly on the sofa, sipping his tea. He was too lazy to even talk to this idiot anymore—he wouldn't listen to anything, and even if he did, he wouldn't do anything.
"Hehe, the air outside is definitely fresher~"
After a sigh, the Dark Magician Girl walked effortlessly to the living room cabinet, pulled out a bag of potato chips, tore open the packaging, and popped a barbecue-flavored chip into her mouth.
As she crunched on potato chips, she slowly walked to the sofa next to Chase, slumped down, and crossed her legs without any regard for her image.
After being lectured by her master, the Dark Mage, in the card space, she immediately unleashed her true nature upon returning to Chess.
She looks exactly like a female college student.
Chess shook his head helplessly, made a cup of hot tea, and handed it to her: "Tell me, what makes you so eager to come out?"
Even without summoning card monsters, he can still maintain a normal connection with his deck.
However, under normal circumstances, unless there is something particularly important, card monsters will not think of sneaking out for some fresh air like Dark Magician Girl.
"My master is so mean, he stuffed a bunch of new magic books into my room again."
Mentioning this, the Dark Magician Girl puffed out her cheeks angrily, "I just finished watching the previous one."
"Oh right, Master, you absolutely mustn't tell him, or you'll get scolded again!"
Upon hearing this, Chase sat up straight and stretched his limbs: "The Dark Mage seems to have mentioned it to me, um..."
"My shoulder suddenly feels a little sore. Let me think... what did he say again...?"
"learn!"
The dark magician girl immediately put down her potato chips, got up at lightning speed, and ran over to massage Chase's shoulders.
I must say, the soft yet firm palm feels quite nice to massage, especially with that subtle and pleasant aroma of roasted meat...
and many more!
"...Never mind, you should sit on the sofa and wipe your hands while you're at it."
Chess glanced at the girl's hands, which were covered in barbecue seasoning, with obvious disdain.
If it weren't for Dark Magician Girl's naturally ditzy nature, he would have suspected that she was doing it on purpose!
Fortunately, he hadn't showered or changed his clothes yet.
The Dark Magician Girl chuckled a few times and returned to her "doghouse," lounging like Ge You.
"Master, Kuriboh said you gave cards to everyone in the guild?" Dark Magician Girl blinked.
"That's right. If nothing unexpected happens, the Ghosts should make a move tonight."
Chase patted the barbecue powder on his shoulder, took a sip of tea, and then briefly told the Dark Magician Girl about the Phantom Lord.
"I never imagined there would be such a despicable person in a legitimate guild!"
The Dark Magician Girl clenched her fist indignantly.
Because of Chase's personality, she is very familiar with the Fairy Tail members and can almost be considered half a Fairy Tail member.
Hearing that the lovely Levy would be attacked in that way naturally made him angry.
"Gajeel's situation is rather special, you'll see later."
Chase put down his teacup, his eyes gleaming. "But now, if he dares to show himself, we should let him experience the harshness of society."
The Dark Magician Girl noticed the wicked smile on his lips and couldn't help but feel sorry for him.
"I have a strange feeling that this person is about to suffer..."
As they were talking, suddenly, with a "bang," the tightly closed door was kicked open.
Just by listening to that noise, you can tell who it is without even looking.
"Hey! Chase! We're here!"
Natsu walked in casually, as if he were in his own home.
"Hey, Natsu, and everyone else, you're all here," Chess greeted with a smile.
Following closely behind Natsu, Erza, dressed in casual clothes, Lucy, holding Pru, and Gray, shirtless, peeked out one after another.
Harpy is even less particular; he glances at the food and runs to the refrigerator to find fish to eat.
—Although it sounds a bit unbelievable, Chase himself occasionally cooks some home-style dishes to satisfy his cravings.
"Natsu, you can't be so rude! This is Chess's house!"
Erza gave Natsu a very serious reprimand, and then...
She sat down opposite Chess with practiced ease and quite naturally began making tea.
"Chess's place is much more spacious. Lucy's place is practically uninhabitable."
Gray remarked as he sat down next to Erza. "Thanks, I'll have a drink too."
"No problem, just a moment, the water will boil soon." Erza nodded.
Before Chase went out on his ten-year mission, they would often come over for a visit and were very familiar with the environment of this detached house.
"Hey, I'm telling you, you guys are really taking yourselves too seriously!"
"And what right does that pervert who barges into someone's room to read novels without even saying hello have to look at me with such disdain!"
Lucy's lips twitched, and she began her usual rant.
"Please." Erza handed her a cup of hot tea.
"Thank you, thank you."
And so, Lucy naturally took her seat.
The once spacious living room suddenly became somewhat crowded and noisy.
Chase naturally wouldn't mind their "trespassing"—it's just a small matter between partners, why be so formal?
He's not like Lucy, a virgin with her own little secrets.
Of course, objectively speaking, the door that Natsu kicked down definitely needs to be compensated!
"Lucy, Erza, what brings you here?" Dark Magician Girl straightened her posture slightly.
The once lively atmosphere immediately turned somber when this topic was brought up.
Natsu, with his cheeks puffed out, slumped listlessly onto the coffee table.
"Mira said that Phantom might still be in this city, and might even have found out our address, so she wants us to stay together as much as possible," Lucy explained.
On her way here, she had already heard Erza explain the details.
Although we have Chase's card, this is still a double insurance, since we really need to be extra careful at this time.
"I was planning to stay overnight at Lucy's, but her place is a bit cramped."
Erza calmly took a sip of tea, her brows relaxing into a contented expression. "Since you're nearby, Chase, I figured I might as well come over."
"A group? Why didn't I receive this message?" Chase asked in confusion.
Erza put down her teacup and said seriously, "What on earth must Phantom be thinking to come looking for trouble with you?"
She had recently fought with Chase and was quite aware of his strength.
If the Phantoms really come to attack this building, it can only mean one thing: they have no more desire for this world!
"Now that you mention it, I'm actually starting to look forward to it," Chase said, clapping his fists together and laughing heartily.
Erza noticed his expression, pondered for a few seconds, and then remarked, "But speaking of which, I really didn't expect that you, Chase, would be even calmer than Lucy."
Lucy almost spat out her tea: Wait, why am I being used as a reference point again?!
"Isn't the guild leader's meaning quite clear? The impact of two guilds going to war is indeed too great."
Chase leaned back on the sofa, snatched the potato chips from the dark magic girl's hand and tossed them into his mouth. "Besides, Phantom Lord's guild master, Joseph, is one of the top ten Wizard Saints. I don't have much confidence in defeating that kind of guy."
This is the truth.
Although Joseph's performance in the original work was not considered fierce, he was still a veteran powerhouse whom even Jura, who was also one of the Ten Saints, was ashamed of.
Given the situation at the time, if Old Ma hadn't recovered, no one else could have handled Joseph.
All I can say is that "Fairy Law," a super magic that requires the expenditure of life force, is simply too unreasonable.
Of course, while I may not be confident, I'm not going to back down—as long as Joseph has the guts to attack!
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