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After Noah's detailed explanation, the violent Lucy understood why there were two Natsus.
"So that's how it is—there's a Fairy Tail in another world too." The violent Lucy didn't seem too surprised by the origins of Natsu and his group.
Years ago, Faust, who had fallen into a magic-induced obsession, had partially revealed his plan to steal magic from other worlds.
Although this plan was ultimately not carried out, it made most people in Edolas aware that there were other worlds beyond their own.
The violent Lucy just hadn't expected that the Fairy Tail in the other world would also have so many familiar faces.
Natsu pulled his timid counterpart over and, with a familiar air, teased him. "Hahaha, the me in Edolas—you're so weak!"
Timid Natsu gave a wry smile. He also wanted to be as brave as the bold Natsu, but if he couldn't do it, he just couldn't. If he dared to defy Lucy, he would really be beaten flat.
After that set of joint locks, even the bold Natsu would beg for mercy.
Seeing that Noah had already explained everything, Makarov walked toward the violent Lucy and introduced himself quite formally.
"Guild Master Lucy, nice to meet you."
"I, Makarov, am the Guild Master of Fairy Tail in Earth Land."
Somehow, when she saw the old man, who was not much taller than a child, the violent Lucy felt a sense of familiar warmth.
It was like a respected elder.
Suddenly, her violent persona seamlessly switched to that of a youthful girl. Guild Master Lucy responded softly, "Hello, Elder Makarov. I am Lucy Ashley. I've only been in charge of the guild for less than half a year."
Happy, who was being held by Lucy, gently poked her arm, his mischievous expression as if saying to Lucy: "The Lucy of Edolas is only 18 and already a boss managing a guild, unlike a certain someone..."
"Unlike a certain someone—you might as well just call me out directly!"
Lucy rubbed Happy's head hard to vent her frustration. She was, after all, the daughter of a major conglomerate and a Celestial Spirit Mage who had gathered all twelve Zodiac spirits. How could she be so bad...
Under Guild Master Lucy's guidance, everyone arrived in front of a building with a sign that read "Fairy Tail." The building resembled a tavern, and even with the doors closed, the lively atmosphere inside could be heard.
Should it be said that it truly was Fairy Tail? Even the style was the same.
Guild Master Lucy violently kicked open the door and stormed in. "I'm home! We have guests, so you guys better behave yourselves!"
Guild Master Lucy's voice was not quiet, and it immediately silenced the building. However, someone, unafraid of her authority, immediately challenged her in public.
"Idiot Lucy, can't you see I'm fixing the machine? Why are you so loud!"
The light-blue-haired girl, holding a wrench and with oil stains on her face, displayed a fiery temper unbefitting her small body, and a powerful aura that was no less than Guild Master Lucy's.
Guild Master Lucy had originally wanted to leave a good impression on the parallel world's Fairy Tail, but upon hearing such disrespectful words, she instantly became utterly violent again.
"Levy! I think you want to fight again!"
"Tch, mere Lucy, if I weren't uninterested in the Guild Master position, it would never be your turn!"
"So what? I'm the Guild Master now!"
Without another word, Guild Master Lucy and the mechanical fanatic Levy passionately clashed. If not for the guild members desperately holding them back, they would have started fighting on the spot.
Outside the door, Lucy watched this scene and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed that she wasn't the only one with a bad temper—her counterpart was just as bad, so she wouldn't be the only one feeling awkward.
Literary girl Levy internally expressed: Is that polite?
After a while of boisterous arguing, Guild Master Lucy and the mechanical fanatic Levy each ceased hostilities. After all, there were still guests outside, so they had to consider the guild's reputation somewhat.
When Guild Master Lucy invited the guests into the guild, she made no effort to introduce anyone, as most of both parties were already in a state of confusion.
Half-naked Gray, who had stripped off his shirt at some point, looked at his counterpart across from him, who was wrapped in layers of clothing like a ball, and, frustrated, directly reached out to strip him.
"Why are you wearing so many layers! Take them off!"
Round Gray resisted with all his might. "No! Juvia-sama, save me!"
At these words, Gray's eyes widened. This familiar tone was extremely similar to his world's Juvia...
So his counterpart in this world was actually pursuing this world's Juvia in reverse!
The others also started discovering their different "selves."
Wendy looked enviously at the adult Wendy of this world, a stunning beauty with a figure that little Wendy longed for.
The uninhibited alcoholic Cana and the elegant, intellectual lady Cana met, and the huge contrast left both somewhat at a loss.
Juvia was green with envy at her aloof counterpart, who was being pursued by Gray.
Elfman was a big crybaby, exactly like Earth Land's Elfman used to be, except the latter had an experience that almost led to tragedy, making him stronger.
Edolas's Lisanna was very mischievous, a stark contrast to the well-behaved Lisanna of their world.
Both Miras were gentle, older sister types, except one of them had a hidden dark side...
After a round of comparisons, everyone quickly became acquainted.
After all, they were "their own people." Although some aspects were almost reversed, it didn't hinder everyone's enthusiasm for interacting with their "selves."
Only Laxus searched around but couldn't find his counterpart, nor could the Thunder God Tribe.
Could it be that they in this world hadn't joined Fairy Tail?
Laxus was someone who couldn't bring himself to ask, so Noah simply threw the question to Guild Master Lucy, and he also really wanted to know what kind of person Laxus was here.
"Oh, Laxus."
Lucy's expression was a bit strange. "He went to chase a celebrity."
"Chasing a celebrity?"
"Yes, a big star who can easily play both male and female roles. I think his name is Freed. Laxus is his crazy fan."
Upon hearing this, Laxus's blood pressure immediately spiked.
His counterpart in the parallel world was actually a fanatical celebrity chaser! Although the celebrity he was chasing was this world's Freed, he really couldn't accept it!
"Laugh if you want, Noah. Don't hold it in and hurt yourself!"
"Is that so? Then I won't be polite. Hahahahahahaha..."
Watching Noah's shoulders shaking, clearly amused, Laxus gritted his teeth, vowing that once they returned to Earth Land, he would use every means possible to find Noah of Edolas.
Makarov and Erza were invited to the main seats by Guild Master Lucy. The little old man looked at the lively guild with great satisfaction, but he still had a question. "Lucy, you said you only became Guild Master half a year ago. Who was the Guild Master before you?"
Guild Master Lucy was about to speak when she saw an old man, smiling and humming a tune, walk into the guild. "There, that's him, Rob..."
Before she could finish, Makarov and Erza stood up in shock.
"Rob!"
"Grandpa Rob!"
Hearing someone call his name, Rob, who had just stepped over the threshold, looked up in confusion. He saw Erza in a dress and a short old man.
Strange, would General Erza also wear such clothes? Indeed, young girls should know how to dress themselves up.
Although he didn't know the reason for their excitement, Rob still walked toward the main seats with a smile, toward the unfamiliar short old man.
"I am Rob, the former Guild Master of Fairy Tail. May I ask who you are..."
Looking at the familiar stranger before him, Makarov was filled with emotion, his thoughts returning to the day he met his own Rob.
At that time, he was just starting out and met Rob, who wanted to join Fairy Tail. That was the beginning of their friendship.
Back in reality, just as they first met, Makarov, with a smile in his eyes, extended his fist to Rob. "Hello, Rob. My name is Makarov. Let's do a fist bump."
How old are they, still doing fist bumps like young people?
Rob was a bit unsure of the strange little old man's intentions, but he still, as if by impulse, extended his fist.
Two wrinkled fists met, just like they did when they were young in another world decades ago.