"..."
At this question, Knightwalker lowered her head in silence, the long crimson hair falling in front of her face, hiding her darkened expression.
If she could, she really didn't want to bring up those humiliating things.
Did something happen?
Looking at the silent Knightwalker, Mirajane grew more curious, her gaze unconsciously falling on Roland.
"Last night..."
"Ahem, we just played a little game, that's all." Roland feigned seriousness and coughed lightly, then continued to ask, "By the way, after we arrive in Luen, are there any shops you want to visit, Mirajane?"
"Isn't that a bit of a blunt way to change the subject?"
What kind of 'little game' is that...
Mirajane half-closed her watery blue eyes, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly leaned forward.
As the two of them got closer, her nose twitched slightly. A faint scent of roses wafted from his body, very pleasant.
Hmm, I don't smell that familiar, strange odor.
At this, Mirajane quietly breathed a sigh of relief, and her usual gentle smile returned to her face.
"What are you doing?"
Seeing his girlfriend's little movements, Roland's expression couldn't help but become a little strange. He could probably guess what Mirajane was trying to do.
But the problem was—he had also been accidentally splashed with a lot of water last night. After cleaning up the room, he had gone to take a comfortable hot bath.
If she was trying to judge by smell... she wouldn't get the truth.
"I'm just helping little Levy confirm if you've been cheating on her outside."
Faced with his question, Mirajane placed her long fingers on her cheek and said with a very natural expression.
Are you sure you're helping Levy?
The corner of Roland's mouth twitched slightly as he thought to himself.
At that moment, Lisanna also came down from the second floor, dragging a large bag of luggage, a rather strained expression on her face.
"When are we leaving?"
The heavy bag fell to the floor. Lisanna wiped the sweat from her forehead and looked up at the two of them.
"Anytime is fine. But aren't you going to say goodbye to the Mirajane and Elfman of this world?"
Roland snapped his fingers, and two Shadowkhan ninjas instantly emerged from the surrounding shadows, very conscientiously dragging the luggage into the shadows.
"So cool! Your magic is so convenient, brother-in-law!" Lisanna first exclaimed, then said softly, "I've already told them about leaving. My sister and brother helped me pack this luggage."
Although she had mentally prepared herself yesterday, at the moment of true departure, she couldn't help but feel a little sad.
After all, she had lived with them like family for over a year...
"Don't be so sad—didn't I say? I'll come back again in the future."
Roland ruffled the girl's soft, white hair, a gentle smile on his lips, like an older brother who was several years her senior.
"Yeah, I know!"
Feeling the pat on her head, a faint blush appeared on Lisanna's cheeks. She took a deep breath and replied.
Brother-in-law is so gentle.
Hmm, his personality is so much like the Edolas sister!
...
After getting ready, the four of them left the lively guild without alerting anyone, preparing to head to the nearest city, Luen.
The guide was naturally Lisanna.
Having lived here for nearly a year, her familiarity with this forest was far greater than Knightwalker's.
As for the mode of travel—Roland chose to walk, so he could admire the strange scenery of Edolas along the way.
In the deep purple forest at noon, sunlight poured down like a waterfall, penetrating the dense treetops and scattering mottled light and shadow.
Along the way, one could see purple grasslands like a brocade of flowers, bizarre giant rock cliffs, and floating islands hanging high in the sky like a sea of stars...
This journey, rather than a rush, was more aptly called a trip.
It took them a whole morning to reach the city of Luen.
"Let's buy some local products in this town today, and then tomorrow morning, we'll speed up and head to the Royal Capital. What do you think?"
Roland turned around and asked with a smile.
"I have no objections, but won't it affect what you need to do?"
Mirajane tilted her head curiously and asked.
She remembered that Luen was some distance from the Royal Capital. If they continued to walk the rest of the way, it would take at least three days.
"Don't worry, it won't be a problem."
Roland shook his head nonchalantly.
With his Resurrección form and Mirajane's Satan Soul, the four of them could cross the strait in the middle at an extremely fast speed.
Once they crossed the strait, the rest of the journey would be much simpler. Whether they bought a magic vehicle or flew directly... it would be no problem.
After arriving at the Royal Capital, he could also begin to implement the Edolas Backyard Plan!
"Since brother-in-law has said so, then next, I'll lead everyone on a tour!"
Lisanna volunteered, a playful smile on her face, looking very lively.
"..."
As for Knightwalker—she still maintained that very cold and aloof posture, giving no response, her gaze calmly fixed on the town.
...
Luen Street, in the center of town.
Inside the magic shop.
"This is the Flame Sealing Sword. It has fire magic stored inside, and you can adjust the size of the flame at will!"
Lisanna took a fiery red, giant sword hilt from the shelf and said with a beaming smile, "If you're giving it to Natsu as a souvenir, he'll probably be very happy!"
"He'd probably dislike such a small flame, right?"
Roland tentatively activated the Flame Sealing Sword. The weak flame that emerged made him shake his head decisively.
Too weak. It wasn't even qualified to be Natsu's food!
"Then take a look at the Sky Rending Cannon. It's a can with wind magic stored inside. You just have to unscrew it a little..."
Lisanna slowly unscrewed the blue gas can in her hand, and a gust of wind instantly surged up from below, gradually lifting her long dress.
But just as her ankles were revealed, Lisanna closed it again, and her skirt instantly fell back down.
"...Although the power is also small, it's quite suitable as a gift for a child."
Roland pinched his chin, feeling inexplicably tempted.
While the two of them were picking out gifts for the guild members, Mirajane and Knightwalker behind them were whispering.
Well, one was responsible for asking, and the other was forced to answer.
"Since the empire doesn't allow the existence of guilds that misuse magic items, why haven't these shops that sell items been shut down?"
Mirajane stood with her hands behind her back, leaned curiously next to Knightwalker, and couldn't help but ask.
Yesterday, she had learned from Lisanna the reason why Fairy Tail had become a dark guild.
Mainly, there was only so much magic power in this world. In order to prevent the magic power from depleting too early, the empire had ordered all guilds to be disbanded.
Fairy Tail, which had refused to obey the order, had naturally become a wanted dark guild.
"...According to the latest news from the empire, the king will issue an edict to seal all magic shops within three days. We can only wait until then."
Hearing the voice by her ear, the pensive Knightwalker uncomfortably took two steps back and explained with a blank expression.
Right now, she was thinking—
The Edolas Backyard Plan that guy proposed on the way... what on earth does it mean?
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