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Chapter 308: Lullaby
Chapter 308: Lullaby
The security arrangements for the routine meeting were appalling, one could say there was no security at all.
Although he knew that many of these Guild Masters were powerful, especially his own grandfather who was an exceptional fighter, he was drunk every day, and Rod simply couldn't put his mind at ease.
So, he had no choice but to step in as a temporary security guard, releasing more wild monsters for patrol.
After all, the meeting venue was in the mountains and forests on the outskirts of Croba City. It was reasonable to have some wolves, birds, and giant crabs around, which wouldn't scare anyone.
Through the vision of two crabs, Rod not only saw a man wrapped in bandages driving a Magic Quad Bike, but also spotted Erza and the others chasing after him.
Rod described the man to the Guild Master, and coincidentally, the man had the emblem of Ironwood that they discussed yesterday.
Rod asked, "Master, have you seen that strange staff? It looks like a tree branch with a three-eyed skull attached... I feel like I've seen a picture of it somewhere."
Before Makarov could speak, Guild Master Gordeau tensed up, "What did you say it was?"
Rod repeated, "A three-eyed skull staff?"
Guild Master Gordeau's expression turned solemn, "No, that should be a flute. If your description is correct, it should be the group curse-killing magic created by Jellal - Lullaby (Curse Song, Lullaby)!"
"What?"
"You mean, just by blowing it, it can curse and kill everyone who hears the flute's sound... Lullaby?"
"Shouldn't that thing have been sealed by the Council already?"
The news spread through the banquet hall, causing a slight commotion.
Some of the smaller guild masters were shocked, and the young mages who had come with the masters also showed expressions of fear.
Mira exclaimed in surprise, "He wants to use that to attack the routine meeting venue?"
Rod also found it hard to believe. What kind of fearless person would do such a thing? He stood up, "I'll go and take care of him."
Makarov stopped him, "No need. You go and join Erza, leave the rest to me."
Now he understood why Erza wanted Natsu and Gray to team up. It seemed that she had discovered Ironwood's plot and decided to deal with them decisively.
Taking three people to defeat the entire Ironwood Guild? That indeed seemed like Erza's style.
...
Erza, Natsu, Gray, and Lucy were running through the mountains and forests, with Happy being carried by Lucy after exhausting his magic earlier.
Upon learning that Kagayama intended to attack the routine meeting venue with Lullaby, they had chased him all the way here.
They were extremely anxious, as both the Guild Master and Rod were at the venue. If the Lullaby were suddenly blown outside the venue... the consequences would be unimaginable!
"Hmm?" Natsu, who was at the front, suddenly came to a sudden stop.
Lucy didn't have time to react, and as she held Happy, she bumped into Natsu, almost squishing Happy.
Erza collided with Lucy, and Gray bumped into Erza.
"Woah!" The four of them tumbled into a chaotic heap.
"Ouch!" Lucy rubbed the back of her head as she sat up. She had been knocked by Erza's armor and directly experienced Erza's defensive power.
Gray was much more agitated, "Why stop suddenly at a time like this, damn it, Natsu!"
Erza was much calmer than the others. She spotted a familiar giant crab and smiled in relief, "There's no need to rush, there's a reassuring person here."
"Hehe..." Natsu showed his white teeth, "Rod, that guy, is super reliable at times like this."
"As I suspected, someone just complimented my looks behind my back," Rod said, approaching the group.
Mila, with a radiant smile, waved at them, "You all seem full of energy."
The group exclaimed with delight, "Rod! Even Mila is here!"
Mila added, "You've given the Guild Master quite a scare."
Rod glanced at her, wasn't it you who informed the Guild Master about this? Natsu, Gray, and Lucy felt a twinge of guilt.
Erza, slightly anxious, spoke up, "Now isn't the time for that... We must stop him!"
Rod waved his hand dismissively, "No need, the Guild Master said he'll handle it personally."
Lucy expressed her concern, "But that's extremely dangerous. With Curse Magic, even the Guild Master could be in trouble if that flute is blown..."
"Have some faith in the old man," Rod reassured her.
Mila laughed, "You're the one who's most doubtful, aren't you?"
She had just witnessed Rod recalling all the summoned beasts patrolling outside, and they were now lying in ambush nearby.
"I just wanted to be extra cautious," Rod explained.
The Guild Master was one of the most important people to Rod, and he didn't want any harm to come to the elderly man.
At that moment, Kagayama and the Guild Master had four Stone Beetles beneath them, and twelve Beaked Falcons perched on nearby trees. Six Shadow Wolves hid in the shadows of rocks and trees.
If the person holding the flute dared to blow it with force, these wild monsters would pounce without hesitation and kill him.
The group took a few steps forward and spotted Guild Masters Gordeau and Bob hiding behind a bush.
As Erza was about to greet them, Guild Master Bob raised a finger to his lips, signaling for silence, and then waved them over.
"Erza-chan, you seem to have grown taller," Guild Master Bob remarked.
"Guild Master Bob," Erza replied, feeling a bit awkward due to the events of the previous night when facing someone from Azure Sky Horse.
Lucy, experiencing this visual shock for the first time, still adjusting, "Her? Him? Is..."
"He's a man," Rod confirmed, glancing at her, "Why are you constantly holding your skirt like that?"
Lucy, glancing at the large crab behind her, hesitated, "Well, it's because..."
Rod shot a glare at Mila, whose actions had led to him being mistaken for a pervert who might peek under skirts at any moment!
Mila covered her mouth, suppressing a laugh.
Guild Master Gordeau reminded them, "Alright, quiet down and watch carefully."
In the distance, Kagayama and Makarov exchanged a few words, expressing his desire to play a tune for Makarov to enjoy.
For a long time, he had firmly believed that these legitimate guilds had pushed them into the darkness. Despite their inadequate abilities, they maintained an air of arrogance.
With La-La-Bai, they could eliminate everyone from the legitimate guilds and take revenge on the entire magical world!
By doing so, the status of their dark guild would improve, and they could return to the light...
Now, with just one blow of the flute, everything would change!
With just one blow of the flute!
Kagayama brought his lips close to the flute's mouthpiece, but his forehead began to sweat, and his body trembled.
Earlier, when he was focused on unsealing La-La-Bai, he hadn't had time to think much. And during the intense battle, there was no room for contemplation.
Now, with the flute in his hand and the target of his curse standing before him, all it took was one blow, but Kagayama realized he couldn't bring himself to do it.
Could this small flute truly bring about change?
La-La-Bai would curse anyone who heard its melody... But what about the one playing the flute?
(End of Chapter)
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