20demayo Chapter 321 The organization made a decision
Chapter 321 The organization made a decision
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"Mira, I'm leaving Lillian in your care."
The commission was successfully cancelled, and Moen smiled as he handed Lillian over to Mira. The whole process of registration and stamping had to be arranged for the devil girl.
"Okay, Lillian, what color emblem do you want?"
Mira didn't ask any further questions and simply took out the guild's magic emblem. Given Moen's status, he was qualified to recruit people into the guild without even needing any investigation.
The demon girl hesitated for a moment. She had purple skin, so the colors printed on her skin were not her original colors. In fact, she didn't know what the effect of these colors on her skin would be.
"Why not choose red? Purple is a mixture of red and blue. Choosing this bright red, while not too eye-catching, will still make it clear that it's a red emblem."
Mira offered a suggestion, noticing the devilish girl's inner turmoil.
"Okay, thank you, Mira."
Lillian nodded immediately; it was wonderful that she didn't have to make the choice.
Mira smiled gently, reached out and took the demon girl's hand. She could clearly feel the demon girl trembling slightly. Mira gently stamped the emblem on the back of the demon girl's left hand.
Am I scary?
Mira loosened her grip on Lillian's trembling hand and asked with some confusion.
When she grasped his hand, the demon girl's body stiffened horribly, as if she were being targeted by some predator.
This puzzled Mira. She had always been kind and gentle, and this girl shouldn't know what kind of personality she used to have, so why was she reacting like this?
"No...I'm not scared!"
Lillian withdrew her hand and hurriedly explained, but her reaction was weak and did not seem like she was not afraid at all.
Lillian didn't want it to be like this, but for some reason, standing in front of Mira, she felt a sense of danger, fear, and terror.
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Mira was puzzled. She was starting to lose confidence. Did this child actually see her as a very scary person? She looked a little aggrieved, as if she had been greatly shocked.
"Really, no! Mira is a very nice person! I...I'm not scared at all!"
Mirajane's reaction made Lillian even more anxious; she didn't want to leave a bad impression on this gentle, white-haired older sister.
"Is it possible that your magic has a natural ability to suppress demons?"
Looking at Lillian's reaction, Moen seemed thoughtful. He suggested a possibility: the child was simply experiencing a physiological fear, and what set Mira apart from the others was probably her receiving magic that could turn demons into power.
"Huh? But..."
Mira paused for a moment, her expression becoming even more puzzled.
"Weren't they... cursed and turned into this state?"
Mira didn't think of this because she had a preconceived notion that Lillian was a pitiful human who had been cursed and turned into this form, and she was unable to accept humans.
"Ahem, I'll tell you a secret."
Seeing Mira's question, Moen coughed lightly, then leaned close to Mira's ear and whispered, "They are actually demons."
Moen quietly told Mira the truth. Actually, it wouldn't be a big deal to talk about this in the guild, but in order to keep it a secret, the fewer people who knew, the better. If some fool accidentally let it slip, it would cause some trouble.
"What?!"
Mira was utterly astonished and shocked by the news. This was too strange; the people of Karna Island were actually demons?!
"Shh~"
Moen gestured to Mira to keep her voice down and not make a fuss.
"No wonder. I was just wondering why this curse was so powerful that it made me think she was a demon."
Mira fell silent, then muttered a complaint under her breath. She had also felt awkward looking at Lillian before. Her understanding told her that the girl in front of her was a demon, but reality told her that this was a cursed appearance, and that she was originally human.
If Lillian and the others were indeed "true demons," then it all makes sense; her perception wasn't wrong. In other words, if she wanted to, she could truly accept the girl in front of her.
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Looking at the demon girl standing silently to one side, Mirajane hesitated, wanting to ask Moen why he brought a demon to the guild.
But seeing the girl's simple, worried, and ingratiating appearance, she couldn't bring herself to ask, at least not in front of the girl.
"Lillian, don't be nervous. Just treat the guild like home. Go find Lucy and have her and the others show you around the guild dormitory. You'll be living in the girls' dormitory from now on."
Moen reached out, intending to pat Lillian's head while talking, but the girl had two sharp horns on her head, making it difficult to pat. So Moen withdrew his hand, a rather awkward scene that made Mira next to him laugh until her eyes crinkled.
"Okay, Mr. Moen... Brother Moen."
Lillian left immediately, as if granted a pardon, and went to find Lucy. She and Lucy quickly became friends.
"Tell me, what exactly happened?"
Seeing Lillian leave, Mirajane finally couldn't hold back any longer. She immediately asked, "Moun sent Lillian away, obviously wanting to tell her something, which Mirajane could tell."
"It is indeed a very magical story."
Moen smiled and sat down on a high stool in front of the bar, beginning to recount his experience. Mira also handed him a glass of iced drink at the right time. She had already seen the local specialties that Moen and his companions brought from "Galna Island" and could study them later.
That's how it is.
Moen gave a rather brief account of the incident, clearly explaining the key points, leaving Mira speechless.
"Gray's senior, Leon, is indeed a bit extreme."
Mira commented, speaking very softly because she was talking about crickets behind someone's back, which made Moen chuckle.
"They're just being stubborn; a beating will make them behave."
Moen smiled and said, "Of course, Gray has to do it. This is called treating the symptoms, and the treatment effect is outstanding."
"There are even demons like this... They feel completely different from the previous Lalabai and this Deliora."
Mira was quite moved. The demons she had encountered before were mostly bad, including the first one she had taken in. They were all evil beings. She found it hard to imagine that such a group of innocent demons still existed.
The world is so big, there are all sorts of wonders.
Moen accepted it quickly. Bobo and the others didn't even understand their own history, only saying that their ancestors had lived on that island for generations, and maybe they were a race that had always existed.
Although Zeref created many "demons", this does not mean that all "demons" were created by Zeref.
The reason why "Zeref's Demons" is so famous is simply because the demons he created are all powerful and often cause trouble, so he is famous for his infamy.
The demons of "Galna Island" are of average strength and live their lives quietly, without ever being discovered.
"That's good too. We can help each other and get what we need from Karna Island. Their specialties can enrich our menu."
Mira slowly nodded, accepting the reality that there would now be a demon girl in the guild, and she also accepted the reality that Fairy Tail and Karna Island had established a supply channel.
Mira wasn't a stubborn person; she wouldn't discriminate against Lillian just because she was a demon. Demons were simply the child's race.
Mira believed that the child would not do evil like the stereotypical demon, but would uphold justice in Fairy Tail.
"Mount, what's this mission all about?"
While Moen was chatting with Mira, old man Makarov came over with a bottle of wine. He jumped onto the chair next to Moen and asked with a puzzled look on his face.
Facing his grandfather, Moen naturally didn't hide anything. He repeated it smoothly. These things should have been known to the old man, after all, this was the true guild master of "Fairy Tail". Although the old man was getting older, he was still capable of fighting and still had a very high reputation.
"Good job, you handled it very well."
After listening to Moen's story, Makarov stood up and patted Moen on the shoulder with great satisfaction. He had to stand on the chair to reach Moen's shoulder.
"I knew Grandpa would support me too."
Moen said with a smile, not that he was trying to flatter him. He knew his grandfather well and knew whether his grandfather would approve of his approach. He was certain that his gentle method would win the approval of his kind grandfather.
"You've matured so much."
Makarov took a sip of his drink and sighed, but he didn't say the next thing: Laxus was still immature.
"Since things have come to this, let's just leave it at that."
Makarov sighed inwardly. Although he had been grooming Moen, delegating authority to him, and even taking him to various meetings, it would be a gross injustice to say that he was biased or that he hadn't given Laxus a chance.
Makarov felt he had given Laxus many opportunities, but the boy couldn't seize them, and Laxus wasn't even willing to try, stubbornly sticking to his own set of beliefs.
Now, Makarov has completely decided on the candidate for chairman. There is no need to consider it further or give anyone else a chance. Moen is the most suitable candidate.
Gildarts, Laxus, Mystogan, Erza, Mirajane, the S-rank mages in the guild, each have their own problems, whether it's personality issues or something else entirely.
Marcao and Wakaba, these veterans, have no problem with their personalities; they are smooth enough, experienced enough, and able to handle guild affairs properly. But the problem lies in their strength.
The guild master of "Fairy Tail" needs to be strong. Otherwise, if he encounters someone like Joseph Bora who dares to provoke him, wouldn't he just have to play the ostrich? That's unacceptable.
Placing Moen among these candidates seems too comprehensive, as he excels in strength, personality, will, and ability.
"Mount, I'm about to announce something."
Having made up his mind, Makarov suddenly spoke.
"Huh? What is it?"
Moen took a sip of his iced drink and asked in surprise, "It's quite startling that the old man suddenly looks so serious and says he has something to announce. After all, the old man is usually so carefree, but when he gets serious, it really means something important has happened."
Mira's face also showed a hint of worry, and the old man's serious expression made it seem like something big was about to happen.
"I have decided that you will take over as president."
Makarov spoke, and his words were indeed quite surprising, even Moen was a little taken aback.
"ah?!"
Mirajane exclaimed in surprise; it was all so sudden.
"Wait a minute, it can't be an immediate appointment, right?"
Moen raised his hand and asked the first question.
"Of course not, it's just to confirm your eligibility first."
Makarov answered with a serious expression, then added quietly, "This way... it might make some people give up."
Upon hearing this, both Moen and Mira Jane fell silent. Mira picked up a cup and pretended to be busy wiping it.
She knew, of course, who Chairman Makarov was talking about, but to be honest, Mira didn't think that person would give up so easily.
Personally, Mirajane certainly supports Moen, and even if it were for the public good, she would still support Moen; she does not agree with Laxus's position.
"Do we really have to do this?"
Mirajane felt that Laxus wouldn't give up easily, and Moen was even more certain of this. He knew his "foolish old man" better than anyone else. If Grandpa Makarov announced now that he would take over as chairman, Laxus would definitely not give up.
"Isn't it a bit too early?"
Moen tried to persuade him, not wanting to provoke Laxus. Although he had been vying for the position of chairman, he did not want to ruin his relationship with Laxus because of it.
"Make a clean break when necessary; there's no need to drag it out any longer."
Makarov shook his head, still sticking to his own idea. He knew in his heart that Laxus would definitely be very dissatisfied, but letting this matter come to light sooner would allow Laxus to accept reality sooner, rather than dragging it out indefinitely.
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Early intervention and adjustment are also effective problem-solving strategies.
The old man's words somewhat convinced Moen; it was indeed a solution, although the methods seemed a bit extreme.
"Should we use drastic measures now?"
Moen hesitated. They were all still young, and the old man wasn't that old yet; he could still keep things under control. Was it really necessary to take such drastic measures?
Moen had been subtly influencing Laxus all along, and it did have an effect, although not as great as one might imagine.
"It's settled then."
Although Moen was still hesitant, Makarov had clearly made up his mind and made the decision directly, not letting Moen think about it any further.
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Moen could only remain silent. He didn't know what had gotten into the old man, who suddenly wanted to pull this stunt. He wondered if it was a masterful move, a brilliant one, or a mediocre one.