Chapter 63: Magic Council's Request! Tower of Heaven!
Some time had passed since the war with Phantom Lord, and Ren hadn't gone out on requests during this period.
Because Ren stayed in the guild, Erza also stopped her request work, temporarily staying in Magnolia.
The two lived a shamelessly happy life together.
One day, Makarov sat at the bar counter with a heavy expression, drinking alcohol.
Suddenly seeing Ren walk into the guild, Makarov looked at him, then grabbed the bottle in his hand and took a big swig.
"Yo, Old Man, you're in high spirits."
Ren sat next to Makarov, took a bottle of alcohol from Mirajane, and looked at Makarov with a chuckle.
Makarov glanced at Ren and drank silently.
Ren frowned and asked, "Did something happen? Why the long face?"
Seeming to notice that Makarov had something on his mind, Ren asked curiously.
After a long silence, Makarov looked at the people in the guild, then fixed his gaze on Ren.
"Erza isn't with you?"
"The armor she asked Heart Kreuz to make is finished, so she went to pick it up."
Ren shrugged, took a sip of his drink, and smiled.
"The Council's request has come down."
Makarov was silent for a while, glanced at Ren, and said.
"Request? What request?"
Ren frowned, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
"The request I told you about before, the one the Council designated for Erza to complete. Now the details have been issued."
"An order personally issued by a Council member, specifically designating Erza to execute this request."
But Makarov had no way to refuse.
"When Erza comes back later, talk to her about it."
Ren didn't ask further, silently putting down the bottle in his hand.
The smile on his face disappeared, replaced by a somewhat solemn expression.
A chilling killing intent flickered in his eyes.
Seeming afraid that Ren might do something excessive, Makarov put down his bottle, stood on the bar counter beside Ren.
Looking at Ren with a heavy face, he said, "I know you've always had issues with the Magic Council, but you have to control yourself. The Magic Council's strength isn't as simple as it looks!"
Ren nodded, seeing Makarov looking at him with worry.
Ren smiled and said, "I know, Old Man. I'm not that stupid."
Being able to govern all the mage guilds on the continent, the Magic Council's strength was definitely more than meets the eye.
Although Ren had long been dissatisfied with the Magic Council, he was also rational.
Soon, while the two were talking.
Erza's figure appeared at the entrance of the Fairy Tail guild.
The two exchanged a glance, and Makarov waved at Erza at the door.
Seeing Makarov's gesture, Erza walked up to him.
"Master, I'm here. Do you need me for something?"
The breeze blew Erza's scarlet long hair. Wearing armor, Erza stood in front of Makarov with an innocent smile on her face.
"Remember what I told you before about the Magic Council designating you for a request?"
Makarov didn't look directly into Erza's eyes, looking down at the bottle in his hand.
Erza nodded and said, "I remember. Have the request details come down?"
"Yes, the Council's designated request details are here. Pack up recently, and you can set off."
"Okay, what are the details, and when do I leave?"
Erza didn't hesitate at all, decisively nodding to accept the request.
"The request is to destroy a dark magic cult. Their base is located on an island at sea. The doctrine of this dark magic cult reveres the Black Mage Zeref and aims to resurrect him!"
"They built a huge tower on the island, named the Tower of Heaven."
"Your request is to destroy this dark magic cult. And this time, the Council will send two mages to act with you."
Following Makarov's explanation, Erza roughly understood the content of the request.
Erza nodded, then said, "Then I'll go back and pack my luggage later."
"Has the location of that Tower of Heaven been found?"
"Yes, your partners for the Tower of Heaven will tell you the location. And this request is led by the Council's people."
Makarov nodded, handing the request sheet placed aside to Erza.
Erza scanned it roughly, then put the request sheet away.
"Then I'll go back to pack first."
After understanding the whole story, Erza bid farewell to Ren and Makarov, turning to walk towards home.
Looking at Erza's retreating figure, Makarov suddenly said to himself, "Although the Council's request this time designated Erza to execute it, there was no mandatory requirement that only Erza could go alone."
His words seemed like he was talking to himself, but also as if he was telling Ren beside him.
Ren smiled, placing the bottle in his hand on the table.
Grinning at Makarov, he said, "Master, I'm heading back first."
Without waiting for Makarov's response, Ren walked out of the guild with his hands behind his back, chasing after Erza.
Soon, Ren caught up with Erza.
The two strolled on the streets of Magnolia, sunlight falling on them.
Erza's shining armor glistened brightly under the sunlight.
"I'll go with you on this request."
Catching up with Erza, Ren didn't hesitate at all, speaking directly to her.
Hearing this, Erza nodded gently.
She didn't refuse, nor was she silent.
Erza knew that this request likely held some danger.
She didn't know what the hell the Magic Council people were up to.
With Ren by her side, safety could at least be guaranteed.
Given Ren's strength, Erza really didn't think anyone could threaten him for a moment.
Returning home, under Ren's strong protest, Erza only packed a few necessary clothes this time.
Everything else was vetoed by Ren.
After packing, the two leaned on the sofa, Erza resting her head on Ren's arm as usual.
The two sat quietly like this, not saying a word.
Unknowingly, Magnolia was enveloped by darkness.
After eating, the two rushed to the guild.
They found Makarov and set Erza's departure time.
"Depart the day after tomorrow!"
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