"Bo..." Rhode raised his hand but didn't knock, because the door opened by itself.
He quickly said, "Granny, please let me finish. We're here today because..."
"For the Sky Dragon Grandeeney, right?" Porlyusica said, "But I'm not a dragon, just an ordinary human."
Natsu mumbled quietly, "Then why do you always talk about disliking humans."
Porlyusica said fiercely, "Do you have a problem with humans disliking other humans?"
"No, no."
"I don't know the whereabouts of the dragon you're looking for, but indeed, I've communicated with the Sky Dragon. Probably through telepathy or some magic, speaking directly to my heart."
Porlyusica took out a book from her embrace and handed it to Wendy, "This is the magic book I wrote according to the Sky Dragon's dictation.
She said these were two Dragon Slayer secret arts she couldn't teach you in time: 'Milky Way' and 'Shattering Light: Sky Drill.'
Wendy received it with both hands and held it in her arms, "Grandeeney wanted to give me this..."
Carla seemed a bit nervous, "So, what exactly are you?"
"Outside the world we live in now, there's a world called Edolas," Porlyusica looked at the sky,
"Almost everyone in this world has a corresponding 'self' in that one. I'm equivalent to Grandeeney from that world."
Sweat appeared on Carla's forehead, and she started to tremble a bit.
Hapi seemed confused, "Carla?"
Rhode felt overwhelmed by the information, "What's this called, a parallel world? Are you someone from a parallel world?"
Porlyusica said, "I accidentally came to this world decades ago and was saved by Makarov.
After living in Aslan, which is this world, for some time, I gradually came to like it here. So, even though I had the chance to return a few times, I still decided to stay."
Rhode looked at her, holding back his laughter.
Old tsundere, always claiming to dislike this and that, but in the end, can't bring herself to leave.
Porlyusica suddenly shouted at Rhode's ear, "Don't make that disgusting face!"
"Wow..." Rhode tapped his ear; this lady yelled like the President.
No wonder President Goldman said they had a thing.
Natsu asked, "Though I don't understand, but is Igneru over there human too? Has he met Igneru?"
"I don't know; I don't recognize that name," Porlyusica's attitude towards Natsu was completely different from that towards Wendy.
It felt like one was Makarov's unruly kid and the other was her own sweet granddaughter.
"Anyway, the Sky Dragon said if she could meet you, she hoped I would give this to you. That's it; you can leave now."
Porlyusica made a move to close the door, but stopped, "Those magic arts are very difficult, don't overexert yourself."
The wooden door closed, Wendy bowed towards the wooden cabin, smiling through tears, "Thank you, Granny Porlyusica!"
Paused, Wendy shouted again, "Grandeeney!"
Behind the wooden door, Porlyusica smiled.
Outside the door, Natsu sat down, frustrated, "In the end, still couldn't ask about Igneru's news."
Rhode also sat down, casually comforting Natsu, "Think positively, if someone has communicated with the Sky Dragon, then perhaps someone has communicated with the Fire Dragon too."
He felt his brain exploding now, what's with this, one world is not yet understood, and another world popped out.
According to typical story progression, with Porlyusica's close ties to the main crew, she is from Edolas; then subsequent events must involve it.
Wondering if there are such records in the library, should find time to check.
Moreover, among the 'main crew members' Rhode recognized through posters, Lucy is the only one yet to appear, does it mean the real Fairy Tail story is just about to start?
Definitively need to hasten the improvement of strength.
"Carla, are you alright? Feeling unwell?" Wendy noticed Carla's unusual behavior.
"Nothing, just suddenly hearing about another world..."
"Yeah, unbelievable!" Wendy was joyful, "Though it's not one person, meeting another Grandeeney is good too, and the magic book..."
Wendy felt that the courage to come to Fairy Tail this time was really rewarding.
"Thanks to you too, Natsu, Mr. Rhode!"
"You're welcome, thanks to you, I also learned something remarkable," Rhode said,
"Wendy, planning to stay for a few days? If you need a guide, just let me know."
Hapi quipped quietly, "Rhode isn't familiar with this place himself."
"Already quite familiar!"
Running wasn't fruitless, neither was accompanying Mira shopping.
Wendy smiled, "Thank you, but we've been out for quite a while; if we don't return soon, people will worry."
"Indeed, then shall we return and inform the President first?"
Wendy nodded, "Yes, must properly bid farewell to Miss Mirajane too."
A polite, fine kid, this time it's Rhode dragging Natsu away.
This guy seems to be having a comedown after all his excitement.
Luckily his face hasn't turned purple.
...
"I see." Makarov said, "Mind sharing your itinerary?"
"Eh?" Wendy was a bit puzzled but still answered, "We plan to set off tomorrow morning, first take a train to the port, then take a boat back."
Makarov said, "In that case, I'd like to ask you for a favor."
Wendy replied, "Please feel free to say, I'll try my best."
Makarov showed them a commission slip, "There's a commission near the Cat Transformation Inn, but the mage who accepted it isn't familiar with the area.
Could you let him accompany you, Wendy, you just need to help guide the way."
Wendy nodded, "Guiding the way is no problem at all."
Makarov smiled, "Alright then, I'll have him meet you at the train station tomorrow morning."
"Okay!"
Carla seemed lost in thought, didn't pay attention to what they were discussing, so Wendy accepted directly.
Once they returned to the inn, Carla regained her senses, "Why agree to such a strange request?"
"Because Mr. Rhode, Mr. Natsu, Miss Mira, and President Makarov have helped me a lot," Wendy said, "I want to return the favor a little."
"At least find out who it is, alright?" Carla held her head, "Hope it's not some weirdo."
...
After Wendy left, Rhode curiously asked, "You actually need Wendy's help to guide, what mission is that far away?"
Makarov said, "Mira, give him the documents."
"Alright." Mira took out a file folder.
Rhode paused, "Huh? I can see this?"
Mira smiled, "Of course, because the President plans to assign it to you."
"What?"