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Chapter 233: Jellal!
Chapter 233: Jellal!
The destruction of two small mountains in battle is not a significant event, especially compared to the achievement of defeating a demon.
The Council of Magic's mobilization this time is not because the Fairy Tail Guild caused significant destruction, but solely because of that demon. It is the demon from Jellal's Book.
The name Jellal often touches the most sensitive nerves of the Council of Magic.
The Council knows that the Black Magic Cult's pursuit of 'reviving Jellal' and 'awakening Jellal' is not just empty talk but something truly possible.
More than seven years ago, the Council of Magic razed the seven towers the Black Magic Cult built to resurrect Jellal.
Furthermore, they possess many secrets related to Jellal and know the kind of disaster the world would face if Jellal were to be 'revived.'
The awakening of the demon named Kainber, combined with the increasingly frequent activities of the Black Magic Cult and the Dark Guild, has made the Council of Magic sense something unusual.
The Council members are troubled by this.
The investigation had stalled because they were unwilling to use black magic to awaken the demon, but now that the event has occurred, they need more information.
To some extent, they owe the Fairy Tail Guild a favor.
However, some members of the Council loathe this troublesome guild and would never acknowledge this.
However, the final judgment can be considered somewhat fair.
The Council of Magic thanked the Fairy Tail Guild for their contribution but also warned them not to intrude upon the places explicitly forbidden by the Council.
Due to the special nature of the event, no one else should be informed about the demon.
Externally, the event is claimed to be the elimination of an S-class adult unicorn Mage Beast—resembling Gruzan, which also uses earth magic.
As compensation, the Council of Magic will pay 6 million J, equivalent to the reward for an S-class mission.
The lowest tier of S-class missions is roughly this amount.
Additionally, the Council acknowledged that their branch in the Fiore Kingdom was indeed underpowered and promised to continue strengthening it.
Regarding the tragedies in the two towns, they will send condolences and try to offer more attention in the future.
In summary, it's a mix of praise, criticism, warning, and self-reflection.
They haven't completely shirked their responsibility.
After the meeting, the Council members disappeared one by one. Zeref remained last and gave Erza a warning glance.
He actually wanted to have a private chat with Erza, but there was no suitable opportunity.
However, because he stayed a bit longer, Wendy, who had been too afraid to lift her head, noticed his appearance.
Wendy was clearly excited and shouted, "Jellal!"
Zeref and Erza were both startled, their faces showing shock.
Erza quickly asked, "Wendy, where did you hear that name?"
Zeref's figure disappeared from the platform and reappeared in front of Wendy. "I also want to know."
Erza shielded Wendy. "Don't approach Randomly!"
"I'm just a thought body, no need to be so tense." Zeref spread his hands to show he couldn't do anything but didn’t move closer. "Can you tell me where you heard that name?"
Erza was already ready to draw her Sword.
Jellal is still an unknown figure, so others were confused.
But regardless, they stood with Erza.
Laxus even quietly asked, "President, is there any magic to directly attack the original body through a thought body?"
Makarov glanced at him and shook his head slightly.
Truly worthy of being our guild's Mage, such a cautious person usually, but now easily having thoughts of attacking a Council member.
Wendy didn't understand why the atmosphere suddenly became so tense, but since Erza and 'Jellal' were both asking, she had to tell the truth.
"About seven years ago, I got lost, and Jellal helped me. We traveled together for a month. But then he had something to do, so he entrusted me to the Cait Shelter. I've been looking for him ever since."
"I'm sorry, but you must be mistaken. I am not the Jellal you're looking for. My name is Zeref, and I am one of the Ten Councilors."
Shari asked, "If Wendy mistook you for that Jellal, there must be some connection between you two, right?"
"Although I don't want to have anything to do with that person, we are twin brothers."
"That...?"
"There's no need to ask further. I can't tell you where he is," Zeref glanced at Erza and said, "But the Jellal you're looking for is not the one I know. Goodbye."
Zeref thought seriously. He was absolutely certain he had never met Wendy.
Moreover, seven years ago, Jellal was at his busiest and couldn't have gone on a month-long trip.
He needed to investigate whether someone was impersonating Jellal...
But why would anyone want to do that? Jellal was just an obscure figure, what was there to impersonate?
Wendy looked very upset. "Miss Erza, do you know Jellal?"
Erza hesitated for a moment before saying, "The Jellal you're looking for is not the one I know. That person couldn't have been near the Cait Shelter seven years ago."
She remembered the last time she saw Jellal, his grotesque and deranged appearance...
How could such a Jellal have taken care of Wendy for a month?
...
The group was asked to leave the Council Hall, but they didn't go far.
Because Wendy was in low spirits, everyone wanted to talk to her a bit more.
Natsu asked, "Wendy and Shari, were you also called here right after returning to the guild?"
Shari said, "We were found a day after we returned."
Although they hadn't really rested much.
After the tension in the courtroom, Wendy now looked worried.
"Shari, why don't we take this opportunity to visit Fairy Tail?"
Before Shari could answer, Wendy covered her ears and shouted, "No, I don't want to!"
Wendy remembered what the Master had told her, and now she understood why he wanted her to leave the Cait Shelter.
But she didn't want to leave.
Everyone at Fairy Tail was kind, but Wendy couldn't bear to leave the Cait Shelter.
"Wendy?"
Everyone was a bit puzzled by her strong reaction.
"I'm sorry, everyone, it's just... well..." Wendy didn't know how to explain.
"Did those old geezers scare you? Or those stinky frogs? I'll go beat them up right now!"
Natsu made a motion to roll up his sleeves and started to stride back towards the Council Hall, even though he didn't have sleeves.
The frog men at the entrance tensed up. This was the Council Hall, and Fairy Tail was being so brazen?
Laxus grabbed Natsu by the back of his collar, "Cut it out. You just got out, and you want to go back in?"
Erza squatted down and asked gently, "Is there something we did wrong?"
"It's not that," Shari said, "We've been away for too long and just want to get back to the guild to rest for a while."
It definitely wasn't the reason, but they couldn't ask further.
Laxus thought about visiting the Cait Shelter to check on Wendy in a few days. Maybe he should also go to Porlyusica and ask for a gift or something.
Tired o(╥﹏╥)o, the next chapter will be updated later.
(End of Chapter)
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