Chapter 146 Today is a special day
Relying on the battery life improved by the Crown of Insight, Rhodes played with the golem for a while in the guild's backyard.
The huge rock fist waved like a tiger, but unfortunately the huge body couldn't run in the small yard.
"Come on, come on, try that move again." Rhodes discovered that the golem also has some earth magic, which is worth studying.
Makarov's eyelids jumped: "Don't damage the wall again."
With a simple instruction, he returned to the tavern.
Apart from the first reception of the first summons, Rhodes really didn't have many things to worry about when practicing magic.
"I know." Rhodes was thinking about where to find a bigger training ground where red and blue could come out to have fun.
The forest outside the city is quite suitable, but it's not safe for him to go there by himself if he runs out of power after playing for a while.
It wasn't until his magic power was almost unbearable that Rhodes stopped, did some more physical training and returned to the tavern.
He took a special look and saw that Natsu was still listless, even though Gray was sitting near him, he didn't provoke him.
Kana held a wine glass and sat next to the drinking buddies Makao and Wakaba, listening to their conversation. When the two guys talked about how young girls were doing, Kana showed a look of disgust.
Erza took on an S-level mission some time ago and just came back yesterday. Now she is talking to the president at the counter.
Mira...isn't here.
Rhodes looked around and did not see Mira.
He walked to the counter silently, wondering whether she had gone to the warehouse or the kitchen, or maybe she had gone shopping.
"Thank you for your hard work." Makarov said thank you to Erza, "Rhodes came just in time to help Erza complete the final process."
"Okay." Rhodes skillfully took out the register and pen, and asked casually while writing, "Erusa, your armor?"
"Ah, this is the Thunder Emperor's armor." Erza said, "The one I usually wear is broken and is being repaired. Is it weird to wear this?"
Rhodes shook his head: "No, it just feels quite fresh."
Erza's armor and weapons should also be considered magic props. Most of them can be worn like ordinary clothes. As long as you are not fighting or being attacked, you don't have to worry about magic power.
A small number of them will be burdened just by wearing them. Of course, this type of armor is often very powerful.
Making Erza's armor suffer damage seems to be a very difficult task.
However, it is natural for S-level tasks to be so difficult. Rhodes almost drooled when he looked at the long list of zeros on the order form.
As he was writing, Rhode's pen tip suddenly stopped: "No, President, this is an S-level mission. Is it okay for me to register?"
"It doesn't matter, it's done anyway, just remember to keep it a secret." Makarov glanced at Rhodes.
The reason why others are not allowed to go up to the second floor to see S-level missions is because they are worried that they will show off their strength or be unable to withstand the temptation of high rewards and do something stupid.
But you kid... you are allowed to accept the S-level mission as an exception. Will you accept it?
"Time flies so fast. Has Rhodes already shared Mira's work? Yes, yes." Erza looked old-fashioned and seriously commented on Rhodes' progress.
"I just helped her when she was away or too busy." Rhodes thought for a while and asked, "Speaking of which, where did Mira go?"
"She and Elfman went to church." Makarov whispered, "Today...is Lisanna's death anniversary."
Rhodes was stunned and raised his head.
"Has it been a whole year since that incident?" Erza's tone was also a little low.
When Mira first joined the guild, she took the initiative to say hello and wanted to get along well.
But later on I don’t know why they were always tit for tat.
After what happened to Lisanna, they were finally able to get along well, but this was not the state Erza wanted.
"If you are worried, go ahead." Makarov said, "But you also have to have some confidence in Mira and Elfman."
Rhodes finished the work at hand silently, put away the register and pen, and then said: "President, I'm going out for a moment."
Erza looked at his back: "Rhodes is also a person who cares about his companions."
Makarov said: "Because he is also a member of Fairy Tail."
...So that's the case, no wonder Mira didn't look at him when she heard he was about to summon a new wild monster - she obviously complained that he didn't call her when he summoned a tree monster last time.
No wonder Natsu is listless today, no wonder everyone has restrained their laughter...
Rhodes walked quickly toward the church in the city center, his speed getting slower and slower.
"Go buy a bouquet of flowers."
He went to the flower shop and explained the purpose of the bouquet, and the clerk helped wrap a bouquet of white lilies.
After holding the bouquet and leaving, Rhodes walked a few steps and then stopped to look at his clothes: "It would be better to change into black..."
I hurried home to change my clothes, and then hurried to Cartier Cathedral.
Along the way, Rhodes carefully organized his words. How to persuade Mira and how to encourage Elfman?
He hadn't been so panicked for a long time.
When entering the church, Rhodes met an old man dressed as a priest and asked cautiously: "Excuse me, where is the cemetery..."
"Right behind here."
"Thanks."
As the two of them passed each other, the old man suddenly said: "Keep calm, kid."
Rhodes stopped and looked at him doubtfully.
"Confused emotions and too many distracting thoughts are not conducive to expressing your condolences for the deceased." The old priest smiled kindly at him, "Before entering the cemetery, please think carefully about why you are here. Bar."
"I..." Rhodes stopped.
Is it for Mira? For Elfman? For...myself?
He looked at the flowers in his hand. If he went there with that kind of mentality, he wouldn't be qualified to stand in front of the child's grave, right?
"Thank you for your teaching." Rhodes bowed slightly towards the old man and watched him leave.
He took a deep breath and stepped into the cemetery. I am the wizard Rhodes of Fairy Tail. I am here today to pay homage to my lost companion Lisanna.
That's all.
The cemetery is silent, with tombstones standing there quietly. People who step into this place always step lightly.
Rhodes easily found the location he was looking for, because Elfman was standing in front of the tombstone and Mira was squatting next to him.
There were obviously two people, but when Rhode looked at their backs, he felt that they were alone.
Rhodes walked over slowly, deliberately walking a little heavier when approaching the siblings.
When they turned around, they said softly: "Excuse me."
"Rhode?" Elfman was a little surprised, "Why would you..."
"I heard from the president that today is Lisanna's death anniversary, so I came here to send a bouquet of flowers."
Mira didn't seem surprised. She stood up and gave up her position in front of the tombstone, bowing slightly to Rhodes.
Elfman quickly followed suit and made the same move.
Rhodes nodded to them, then looked down at the tombstone.
The tombstone looks very ordinary, with the Fairy Tail logo engraved on it, Lisanna's name written on it, and then the year of birth and death.
He leaned over and put down the bouquet, thinking about the appearance of Lisanna he had seen in the photo before, and observed a moment of silence.
After saying something to Lisanna in his heart, Rhodes looked at Mira and Elfman:
"Sorry to bother you on such a day."
"No, thank you for coming to see her." Mira stared at the tombstone, "Lisanna will also be happy to know that there are outstanding newcomers joining the guild."
Elfman said: "Ah, Lisanna has that kind of character."
(End of chapter)