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Chapter 359: Brick Laying and Love Bento
Chapter 359: Brick Laying and Love Bento
Lucy was absolutely right, as the Guild Master listened to Rod's idea and immediately gestured with a grand wave, "Let's do it! I leave it to you!"
These troublesome matters were nothing compared to the joy of brick laying, as the old man tirelessly worked up a sweat, thoroughly enjoying the task.
Makarov realized that being a hands-off boss was the happiest way to be. Look, look, the children were already planning for their future endeavors.
Being a Guild Master meant fostering the growth of the young ones.
Rod had no choice but to find Foreman Elusa and ask her to assign a team of workers to help.
Upon hearing that it was for the livelihood of everyone, Elusa immediately took the lead, with Carla as the vanguard, and Elfman, Natsu, and Gray, the kings of paperwork, as the generals. The project progressed swiftly.
As for Rod himself, he naturally went to the basement to search for task files, some from previous times and some accumulated over the past week.
He picked out the most urgent ones, filled out the task forms one by one, and then, considering the varying rewards, added some relatively easier tasks to provide everyone with some immediate relief.
The rest would have to wait their turn.
Mira was busy now, so these tasks could only be handled by one person.
By the time he returned with a stack of task forms, the open space had been cleared, the bulletin board was set up, and the counter was under construction.
Elusa seemed to be planning to set up the temporary tavern as well, so she had built a shed behind the counter.
Rod strongly suspected that this was Carla's suggestion, as she was the most enthusiastic when it came to moving tables and chairs.
However, this was a good thing, as the monotonous construction site needed a resting area for everyone.
By the time these tasks were completed, the sun had already set, indicating that they could only open the next day.
The tavern, however, started its business immediately, and many people, like Carla, had been confined in the Council Camp for too long and wanted to let loose.
There was plenty of alcohol available, and the kitchen was in the basement. Cook had specifically worked overtime to ensure everyone had a good meal.
Although the conditions were simple, the guild gradually regained some of its usual lively atmosphere.
...
Early the next morning, Mira officially announced to everyone that the temporary counter was open for business.
A group of people rushed forward eagerly.
"Rod has already filtered out urgent tasks and those with varying difficulties but relatively generous rewards. Please let those in urgent need of living expenses go first!"
"Great!"
The counter was left entirely in Mira's hands, while Rod... went to lay bricks.
After the group of people without savings habits left, the construction site was short-staffed, so Rod had no choice but to fill in, considering it a good workout.
The counter area was bustling for a while before it calmed down. Lucy stood in front of the bulletin board with a cloth for a long time.
She saw several tasks she wanted to take on, but each time she reached out, she retracted her hand, her mind in turmoil.
After much hesitation, Lucy seemed to make a decision and silently left.
She realized that if she didn't resolve that matter, she wouldn't be able to focus on her work.
Her departure didn't attract much attention, as everyone was either busy or assumed she had chosen a task to undertake alone.
Makarov arrived late that day and immediately called Rod and Elusa to him.
"I'm going to the Council for a while. The guild is in your hands."
Rod asked, "Weren't we supposed to wait a few days?"
"Xiaoya told me that because the issue has dragged on for too long, the public opinion has fermented, and the Council wants to quickly dispel the negative influence. If they delay any further, their work capabilities will be questioned."
"Xiaoya" is one of the Assembly members, Mr. Aijima, and he addresses Makarov as "Little Mak."
The affectionate nicknames between the two old men are surprisingly adorable.
Elusa patted her hand. "Don't look at indecent things."
Rod cautioned, "This time, don't fall asleep again, especially when it comes to money."
"How, how could I... Ha, hahaha..." Makarov chuckled nervously.
Mila comforted him gently, "It's okay, Guild Master. If we don't get the necessary funds this time, we'll send you out to take on an S-Class mission, and then confiscate the reward."
"!" Makarov perked up, "This time, I definitely won't fall asleep!"
The group laughed.
"By the way, Laxus might be back in the next few days, regarding what happened the other day..."
Before leaving, Makarov gave them a few instructions, and the three of them agreed.
Despite the lingering resentment, the matter was in the past, and there was no point in dwelling on whether he had participated in the battle or not. Out of respect for the Guild Master, they would consider him late.
Hopefully, Laxus would come to his senses soon.
Otherwise, they couldn't just wait for the day to gang up on him like they did with Joseph.
Rod shook his head, "Alright, I'm off to work, Xiao Mi."
Mila was startled for a moment before realizing the origin of the nickname Xiao Mi. She waved back with a smile, "Work hard, Xiao De."
Elusa rubbed her chin in thought, wondering what she should be called. Xiao Ai? Xiao Sha?
In the midst of their busy morning, it was already noon.
The group took a short break, preparing to have lunch.
It was the peak of summer, and a group of people who had been working all morning huddled together, their sweat filling the air.
"Gray! Make some ice quickly, it's scorching!" they shouted.
"What a hassle," Gray complained, "Ice Umbrella!"
Swish, swish, swish. Each table now had a large ice crystal umbrella with poor transparency, and the temperature in the air seemed to drop significantly.
Juvia, hiding behind a pile of wood and peeking, had hearts in her eyes. What beautiful magic. Water magic and ice magic were a match made in heaven.
Ever since meeting Gray, Juvia had noticed that the rain around her was no longer uncontrollable.
The day she first met Gray was also the first time Juvia felt the warmth of the sun.
Gray felt the intense gaze and turned around abruptly, but still couldn't see anyone. He rubbed his stomach, "Damn, I'm even hungrier after using magic."
As soon as he finished speaking, a blue figure flashed by, and a bento box appeared in Gray's arms.
"What's this?"
Rod was getting a free meal from Mira and Elfman. Mira didn't mind the sweat on the two of them; after all, they were like this every day after training.
"Did you see that?" Rod asked, "Such speed, worthy of the former Element Four."
Mira smiled, "I don't remember her being this fast when we fought before."
Elfman asked in confusion, "What's she doing here? Is she seeking revenge for Phantom?"
"Who sends bentos to their revenge target, and it's even a love bento," Rod said, looking at Mira, "A love bento, huh."
Mira stuffed a piece of meat into Rod's mouth, "What are you looking at? It's not like I haven't made one for you before."
She thought for a moment and said with a mischievous smile, "Do you want that kind of bento too? Tomorrow, I'll ask Elfman to make one for you."
Rod almost choked.
Elfman also showed a defeated expression, "Sister..."
Indeed, a single sentence from a Demon Hunter was enough to defeat two people.
(End of Chapter)
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