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Chapter 118: Is the Guild Master of Cat House Just as Eccentric?
Chapter 118: Is the Guild Master of Cat House Just as Eccentric?
Cat House is nestled in a secluded valley, far from civilization and accessible only by a rough, winding path.
The carriage driver refused to take the group any further up the mountain, fearing that the rugged terrain might damage the wheels and axles, resulting in a loss for the trip.
Riding on the back of a giant crab, Wendy looked apologetic. "I'm so sorry. I said I would treat you, but now I'm making you walk such a long distance."
Rod reassured her, "Don't worry about it. If you hadn't offered to host us, Gray and I would have had to sleep in the wilderness tonight. Finding a place to stay around here isn't easy."
Gray, standing with one leg crossed over the other in a cool pose, patted the crab's shell. "It's really convenient traveling with you. That guy Natsu might end up sticking to you like glue."
Rod chuckled, "Only for short trips. A journey this far would be a bit much, especially if we brought Natsu along..."
Gray finished the thought, "It would definitely be entertaining!"
They exchanged a look, confirming that they both enjoyed teasing Natsu, and couldn't help but laugh.
"Wendy, you should definitely keep your distance from them in the future."
The giant crab moved swiftly, and after following Wendy and Charle's directions for a while, the view suddenly opened up, revealing a hidden village.
Wendy beamed, "We're here! Our guild is just ahead!"
The land was flat and orderly, with neat houses, fertile fields, and beautiful ponds. The paths were well-connected, and the sounds of chickens and dogs filled the air...
These descriptions flashed through Rod's mind.
The village, nearly isolated in the depths of the forest, had a touch of utopian charm.
Rod praised, "What a beautiful village."
"Very traditional architecture," Gray added. "It's rare to see a village like this nowadays."
Concerned about causing a disturbance, Rod called for everyone to dismount, sending the two crabs to wander around the nearby hills to verify the terrain data.
Then, he followed Wendy and Charle into the village.
Upon returning to the village, Wendy seemed much more lively, excitedly introducing everything to Rod and Gray.
Two young men, dressed in primitive tribal clothing and carrying bows and arrows, walked by, chatting and laughing as if heading out to hunt.
Wendy waved at them, "Pask, Naochi!"
Charle also smiled slightly.
The two young men stopped. "Wendy, Charle, you're back! It's great to see you safe. Who are the two behind you?"
Wendy introduced them, "They are mages from Fairy Tail, Mr. Rod and Mr. Gray. We met them outside the village."
Pask said, "Oh, mages from a major guild. That's rare. Hello, I'm Pask."
"Hello, I'm Naochi," Naochi said with a smile to Wendy. "You made friends in just a few days, Wendy? You're growing up!"
"Hello," Rod and Gray greeted them briefly, not wanting to interrupt their concern for Wendy.
Wendy excitedly shared her experiences with the two, who listened with smiles on their faces.
They seemed especially pleased to hear about Wendy making friends outside the village.
After a while, they finally left.
Wendy apologized, "I'm sorry, I talked too much and made you wait."
Rod reassured her, "It's fine. It's clear that Wendy is very popular in the village."
Wendy smiled happily, "That's because everyone here is so nice."
The villagers wore clothing that resembled those of a primitive tribe, with unique face paint.
It reminded Rod a bit of Nab, who always stood by the job board.
"Maguna, Babel!"
"Wendy, Charle, welcome back!"
Wendy happily greeted everyone she knew along the way, and they all warmly responded.
The small village was filled with a sense of community.
Following the stone path that ran north to south, they finally arrived at a tent shaped like a cat. The tent's roof read "Cat House," and the guild's emblem hung from a flagpole nearby.
Rod wondered if he should wait outside, but Wendy was already calling for them to come in.
He glanced at Gray, who nodded, indicating it was okay to enter.
Rod nodded, relieved that his clothes were still intact.
The tent was sparsely furnished, with three wooden round tables arranged on both sides and in the center. The seat against the wall in the middle belonged to the Guild Master, where an elderly man with a feather headdress was sitting cross-legged.
Wendy beamed, "Guild Master, we're back!"
"Joke." The elderly man remained seated, "Wendy, Charle, welcome back."
Rod whispered to Gray, "What did he just say? Something about a joke?"
Gray shook his head slightly, "I didn't catch it."
"Don't worry about it. That's the Guild Master's catchphrase," Charle explained. "We don't really know what it means, but he always says it."
Wendy introduced Rod and Gray to Robelulu.
As Robelulu listened, he poured himself a drink. But after filling half his cup, he started drinking straight from the bottle.
Once Wendy finished her introduction, Robelulu greeted them warmly, "So you're mages from Fairy Tail. Welcome to Cait Shelter."
As he spoke, the liquor he had just drunk dribbled down his chin.
Charle couldn't hold back, "Swallow your drink before you speak, that's so rude!"
"Joke." Robelulu repeated his cryptic catchphrase, poured a bit more into his cup, and then continued to drink from the bottle.
"It's rude of me. Thank you for taking care of Wendy and Charle," he said, more liquor dribbling down his chin.
Charle slapped her forehead. She had been complaining about the idiots in Fairy Tail for the past two days and almost forgot they had one of their own.
What a strange old man, Gray thought, but he politely said, "We're sorry to intrude."
Are all Guild Masters this eccentric? Rod silently criticized their own Guild Master, Makarov, as well.
"Guild Master Robelulu, our Guild Master, Makarov, sends his regards."
"Ah, Makarov. I've heard he's one of the ten most outstanding mages on this continent. I'd love to meet him someday."
If he didn't keep spitting out his drink while talking, the scene would be much more pleasant.
Wendy said, "Guild Master, Mr. Rod and Mr. Gray have a mission near North Ridge. Charle and I would like to guide them."
The North Ridge Wendy mentioned was probably the Southern Mountains, as it was to the north of Cait Shelter.
But Charle was skeptical. These two guys might know the terrain better than she and Wendy did. Did they really need their guidance?
"North Ridge, huh? It can be dangerous to go deep in there. Joke," Robelulu frowned.
"But since you're mages from Fairy Tail, you should be fine. Wendy, remember not to be a burden to them."
Rod quickly added, "We don't need Wendy to come. Just confirming the general direction would be enough."
The reason they asked Wendy to guide them was an excuse for the Guild Master to have Rod and Gray escort her back. They couldn't take her on the mission.
Wendy then said, "And if we can't complete it quickly, Charle and I would like to offer them a place to stay."
"Joke. Staying here is no problem," Robelulu immediately replied.
"Charle, show them to their quarters. Wendy, can you stay and tell me about your adventures outside?"
"Sure!"
Magic Encyclopedia: "Thought Projection"
In Fairy Tail, there is a magical technique called "Thought Projection," which comes in two main forms:
1. Pure Illusion: This creates a projection of oneself at a distant location for communication. It can only be seen and heard, not touched. Think of it as a 3D video call.
2. Remote Control: This is more like a doppelganger, allowing the user to control it remotely and even perform autonomous actions. It has a physical form and can even disguise itself as someone else, but it drains most of the user's magic power.
Additionally, there are Thought Projections similar to ghosts, which not only have a physical form but can also possess their own personalities.
Thought Projections are incredibly powerful. Without seeing the process of their creation or disappearance, even the eyes of the Ten Wizard Saints would find it difficult to distinguish them.
(End of Chapter)
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