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Chapter 323: Action Director, Wendy
Chapter 323: Action Director, Wendy
Rod had become quite familiar with this route, first by train and then transferring to a sea vessel.
The two set off around noon, and by the time they reached Harugion, it was already afternoon. There was still a ferry available, but they would have to spend the night on board.
With time pressing, they didn't have the luxury to worry about much else. After buying their tickets, they prepared some food and boarded the ship.
The sun wasn't too bright today, so they skipped the sunscreen application.
Rod and Mira discussed the mission, considering all the possible scenarios they might encounter upon arrival.
What if the enemy uses sleeping gas? What if they get knocked out? What if they make a suicidal move, should we feed them to the dogs or throw them into the sea to feed the fish...
Speaking of fish, one of the river crabs responsible for vigilance suddenly went missing, seemingly devoured by a fierce, large fish lurking beneath.
The fish had a dark protective coloration on its back, stealthily approaching from below, and Rod hadn't noticed it.
"Given its size, it's better to inform the captain."
Before Rod could notify the captain, a harpoon was suddenly launched from the stern of the ship, aimed directly at the large fish.
A rope followed the harpoon in a curved trajectory, straightening out shortly after the harpoon hit the water. The sea surface turned red with blood, and the entire ship shook slightly.
The captain grabbed a megaphone and shouted, "Please remain calm, passengers! The lookout has spotted a gargantuan man-eating fish. We have hit the fish, and the slight tremors during the retrieval process are normal. Please do not panic!"
He repeated the announcement twice.
Many passengers rushed to the deck to watch the sailors fishing.
With an audience, the sailors worked with increased enthusiasm. To speed up the process, they launched another harpoon.
The fish struggled with significantly less strength, and the sight of blood churning on the sea surface made some passengers feel uneasy.
The man-eating fish was quickly pulled back and lifted out of the water, revealing a length of ten meters.
This was a true man-eater; occasionally, small fishing boats would fall victim to its attacks. This creature was full of sharp teeth, and it could bite someone in an instant.
The captain specifically asked the sailors to retrieve the fish, probably to showcase their strength and assure the passengers that even against such a terrifying monster fish, they could protect everyone's safety.
With the right tools, ordinary people could also kill such a giant beast...
However, the harpoon gun had a large magic crystal embedded in it, so in a sense, the sailors who fired the harpoons could be considered mages specializing in holding spells.
As night fell, the commotion on the deck gradually subsided, and the passengers returned to their cabins.
Rod and Mira ate their self-prepared food in their cabin.
There was a small restaurant on board, but Mira said it was expensive and not tasty, so it was better to bring their own food.
Wendy and Gray had said the same thing earlier.
Because of this, Rod had never seen what the food on the ferry was like. He could only imagine it to be like the train's food, which might be discounted from ten to five dollars.
The accommodations on this old wooden ship were average, and the double room Rod booked turned out to be a bunk bed.
He couldn't fathom who had come up with that idea.
It wasn't like this last time... but last time, there were more people, and Erza had insisted on the best suite with her generous spending.
He had let his guard down.
No wonder Mira hadn't reacted at all when buying the tickets; she had known about it all along.
When they first entered the room and saw Rod's expression, Mira covered her stomach and laughed for a long time.
The sleep quality that night was mediocre, and the two didn't even bother to change their clothes, making do with an uncomfortable night's rest.
When traveling, one can't always be particular about everything.
The next morning, after reaching the shore, the two had a quick bite and headed straight for their destination, a small town.
Meanwhile, chaos had already erupted within the guild.
The reason was an astonishing discovery made by Elusa, who was temporarily filling in for Mira.
"Master, there's a missing request form on the second floor. Did Mira and Rod take on an S-Class mission?" Elusa's first thought was that this might be the case.
Makarov nearly choked on his hot tea, "No, they accepted a regular mission with a reward of one million Jewels. Mister Gang didn't go to the second floor yesterday... Which one is missing?"
"It's the one for Garnan Island. I remember the reward was 7 million Jewels and a Celestial Spirit Key of the Zodiac."
There weren't many S-Class missions, so Elusa remembered it clearly.
"The cursed Demon Island!" Makarov was unaware of the specifics of the island, only knowing that it was eerie and undoubtedly dangerous.
A Celestial Spirit Key... Did Lucy break the rules and take it from the second floor? Laguzas spoke up, "I saw a little thief cat tear it up last night—the one with wings."
The people who heard their conversation were shocked, "Happy? So, it's Natsu causing trouble again!"
Laguzas wore a smirk, "This is a serious violation. Old man, isn't this grounds for expulsion from the guild?"
Makarov remained silent, and Laguzas deliberately emphasized the words 'expulsion from the guild', clearly still holding a grudge over his treatment of Iwan.
But Laguzas continued, "No, perhaps there's no need for such drastic measures. With their strength, they might not even make it back, haha."
Elusa questioned, "Why didn't you stop them?"
"I only saw a cat running off with a piece of paper in its mouth. How could I have known Natsu and the others would dare to do something like this? They're too foolish, haha."
"Don't say another word. Go and bring them back immediately," Makarov said.
"Don't look at me. I've already chosen my task," Laguzas laughed. "Isn't there Elusa? She's not as good as me, but at least she's better than the other useless ones."
"Master, this is my fault. Mira specifically entrusted this task to me..."
Ignoring Laguzas' provocative words, Elusa said, "I'll go and bring them back right now!"
"Wait!" Gray slammed his fist on the table, "I can't ignore what you just said. I'll go and bring Natsu back!"
...
Violet Town was indeed a beautiful little town, filled with vibrant violets in full bloom everywhere.
However, Rod and Mira, who had just met with the client, had no mood to appreciate the scenery as the first missing child had been out of contact for three days.
"I'm off."
"Okay, be careful."
Mira transformed into a cute little girl with blue hair, designed with slight modifications based on Rebi's childhood appearance.
This was the result of their discussion.
Mira's fame was still too great, and there was a chance she might be recognized if she used her own appearance.
Although the odds were slim, Rod didn't dare take any chances.
The little girl with blue hair walked down the street with her hair in a messy bun, and after a few steps, she suddenly fell to the ground. She got up with tears in her eyes, looking around as if she were a child who had run out of the house and couldn't find her way home.
Rod watched with a mix of pain and familiarity.
He guessed that Wendy was the one who had instructed the sudden fall.
(End of Chapter)
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