https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-287-Elusa-Let-s-Fight-When-You-re-Free/12933034/
https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-289-Out-of-Town-Tonight-Wanna-Come-/12933042/
Chapter 288: Hoping for the Best
Chapter 288: Hoping for the Best
"Happy!" Rod removed Happy from his shoulder and yelled into his ear, "This is the new outfit Mira got me!"
"Sorrrryyy..." Happy waved his hands like a flag in the wind, mumbling an apology, "Sorrrryyy..."
"Ahahaha..."
Happy was squished and kneaded by Rod, while Natsu stood by, laughing heartily without a care in the world.
Seeing his two unlucky friends in such a state was simply too amusing.
Mira, however, didn't seem the least bit angry. She watched Rod scolding Happy with a suppressed smile.
In the end, Rod couldn't do much to Happy, and after a thorough pummeling, he tossed Happy to Natsu, telling them to scram.
"Mira, my clothes are dirty..." Rod tried to take the opportunity to pretend to cry and jump into her embrace.
But this was at the guild, and it wouldn't look good.
"It's fine, really. It's just Happy's drool, and it might even smell like fish sauce if you sniff it."
"..." Rod hadn't felt anything until she mentioned it, but now he felt a bit nauseous, "I'll go change."
She was definitely doing this on purpose.
"By the way, there's something important."
"What is it?"
"I've been out for so long, and no one's been home to clean. It's probably a mess. But cleaning will take a while, and then I won't be able to rest properly."
Rod looked at her sincerely, "So... would it be okay if I stayed over at your place?"
Mira wrinkled her nose at his lame excuse, "I can approve your early leave."
"That would be too much. I can't leave all this work to you."
"Then you can continue working at the guild, and I'll go clean your place."
"How about a compromise? We can work and clean together?"
"Hmm~" Mira hummed with a smile, not refusing the idea.
Unfortunately, he couldn't keep her company that night.
Rod finished his daily meditation practice and lay in bed, pondering how to take their relationship to the next level.
Although it was only a matter of time, he couldn't help but feel anxious in this situation.
The next day, Mira and Elusa indeed went out together, one with a smile and the other full of anticipation.
Their unusual pairing sparked a flurry of whispers among the guild members, and those with strong curiosity approached Rod for answers.
And they learned the explosive news—Elusa was going to be a fashion model for a photoshoot!
"Is this for real? Is she working with Mira?"
"The July issue, what's the date for the July issue?"
"If it's Wednesday, then it's the 2nd!"
Makarov and Wakaba exchanged a smile, "We have to buy that weekly issue!"
"Even Wakaba, but Makarov, don't you have a girlfriend?" Rod placed two cups of drinks on their table, questioning Makarov's behavior.
"What does that have to do with anything?" Makarov retorted, "Do you stop looking at models in magazines just because you have a girlfriend?"
"Good point!" Rod gave a thumbs up and said with a hearty laugh, "Then let me proudly introduce you to my girlfriend..."
"Damn you! Get lost!"
"You bastard!"
They almost forgot that this brat's girlfriend was the top model in Phelore.
And although her work had decreased, her popularity had only risen.
After sending Rod away, Makarov patted Wakaba's shoulder, "Look on the bright side, Wakaba. Rod probably wanted to look, but Mira beat him up so badly he's too scared to try."
"Makes sense!" Wakaba nodded vigorously, but quickly brushed off Makarov's hand, "You're a bastard too! Don't talk to me, you just got yourself a young girlfriend!"
"What are you talking about? You're the one who approached me first today!"
You don't need many reasons to start a fight; a single disagreement is enough.
It was a good opportunity to let off some steam after being suppressed these past few days.
Many shared the same sentiment, and with random excuses, they joined the fray, turning the guild into chaos once more.
"Rod, over here!" Kana, who had been observing quietly, chose a quest and prepared to leave.
"Let me see..." Rod carefully examined the request, finding the difficulty manageable, but the distance was a bit far.
"Running all the way there? This reward doesn't seem to cover the drinks you'll need along the way."
Others might take this request for profit, but in Kana's case, considering her current drinking capacity, she might even end up paying for the drinks.
"It doesn't matter. It's too noisy in the guild, I just want to go somewhere far to clear my mind." Kana glanced at her quarreling companions, "I'll figure out the drinks."
"Alright then." Rod helped her with the registration. It's good to take a break, "Just be careful out there and don't get drunk, it's easy to run into trouble."
"Don't worry, I'm a mage after all." Kana seemed to feel better, waving goodbye as she turned to leave, "See you in a few days, and... good luck to you."
"What do you mean by adding 'good luck' out of the blue?" But she didn't turn back, so Rod had to shout, "Be careful out there!"
The fight in the tavern wasn't over yet when Gray brought another quest request, "Rod, I'll take this one."
"Why is everyone so eager today, even you're joining in?"
Gray scratched his hair, his expression seemed annoyed, "Even Natsu is working hard, I don't want to lose to him."
Rod took a look at the request, "Investigating a smuggling group dealing in contraband... Are you going alone?"
"Natsu is also going alone."
"You really want to compare everything with him... And Happy will be sad if you say that."
Gray sighed, "I have no choice. I also want a cat like Happy, preferably one that's more well-behaved... But where can I find such a special egg?"
"If Natsu and Wendy can find one, so can you. Good luck." Rod stamped the request and gave him the necessary information.
"Hopefully, I'll come across one."
"Come back with your clothes on!"
"Huh?!"
"Be more careful when you're outside!"
"I know, nagging!"
...
Mila returned a bit late today, and she didn't bring Elusa with her.
Seeing the faint smile on her face, Rod suspected that she might have sold Elusa.
"That's amazing."
"What?"
"Elusa did an amazing job. You should have gone with me."
Mila couldn't contain the smile on her face.
Rod became more suspicious, "Did she get angry and chop up the entire editorial office?"
"How is that possible? Elusa had a great time, and her performance was very enthusiastic. She didn't have the shyness that a typical newcomer would have."
"Where is she now?"
Mila smiled like a devil, "When I returned, she was still shooting, and she was keeping the entire editorial team with her for overtime.
Elusa said this kind of work is interesting, and she wants to shoot for three days and three nights straight. No one is allowed to leave until she's done."
"Would the magazine society agree to this?"
"They didn't agree at first, but after Elusa earnestly asked the chief editor, they agreed."
Rod remembered Elusa earnestly 'asking' a regular clothing company to produce armor.
It was unbelievable, but it was quite like Elusa's style.
He felt a moment of sympathy for the editorial team.
Mila winked at Rod with one eye, "Anyway, look forward to the July issue. Elusa in various swimsuits, she'll look amazing."
At this moment, Rod wouldn't nod in agreement.
He chose to hug Mila and whispered in her ear, "I'm actually more excited to see you in a swimsuit."
"Don't you have a lot of old magazines?" Mila had seen them when she was cleaning at Rod's house.
"That's not the same. Work photos lack soul."
"Then..." Mila felt her ears itching, and her earlobes turned slightly red, "How about we go for a beach vacation next time?"
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
