The interior decor of the Blue Pegasus Guild is also very lavish, though the direction of its opulence is somewhat peculiar.
When Rhode first walked in, he thought he had entered a karaoke lounge.
The hall was divided into several different areas, each furnished with groups of sofas and small round tables.
A few people sat scattered on the sofas, each group invariably a mix of men and women, and there was always either a handsome man or a beautiful woman.
Even without looking at the Guild Emblem, you could instantly tell who belonged to Blue Pegasus.
Guided by One Night, Rhode and Mira found a sofa and sat down, and as soon as Rhode settled, he could tell this thing wasn't cheap.
The budget was abundant enough to spend lavishly on various things, which was quite enviable.
Compared to the seating, lighting, and other furnishings, what was notably absent was the announcement board, which is quite important in a guild.
——Is this really a Mages' Guild?
"My lovely disciples, take a look at who's here!"
One Night struck a dashing pose, his whole body seemingly sparkling with stardust, and no one in the audience could ignore his deep and charming voice.
Hibiki and Leon immediately looked over, a hint of surprise on their faces.
Then they each said something to the girls beside them, and the two girls instantly fell into a dreamy expression.
Subsequently, Hibiki and Leon each grabbed a drink and, like a whirlwind, 'flew' over.
"It was a major oversight on our part not to greet such important guests at the door."
Hibiki placed the drink in front of Rhode and bowed very gentlemanly, "A specially made drink as a token of apology."
Rhode exclaimed, "Is this the professional quality of Blue Pegasus members?"
On the other side, Leon placed the drink on the table, then reluctantly slid it over to Mira: "I didn't prepare it especially for you, just have a taste if you'd like."
"You guys are as amusing as ever." Mira smiled, "How have you been lately?"
"Same as always..." Leon still refused to look at Mira and Rhode, "I am not pleased by your concern."
"..." Rhode couldn't help comparing Leon to Gajeel and Carla, realizing there are indeed different kinds of tsundere.
This guy's tsundere level is so intense...
Hibiki said, "We've been doing well lately, but what about you guys? Is everything okay after causing such a scene at Sabertooth?"
The number one guild in Fiore Kingdom was torn apart like that, it's definitely going to make the papers.
However, the final resolution will have to wait for the Council's decision.
Rhode waved his hand, "Basically, it's already resolved, just a minor issue. I don't seem to see President Bob?"
Hibiki said, "Today is the regular meeting, and the President left early."
"Is it time for the regular meeting again?" Rhode calculated, and it seemed so.
It's rather good, so the old man won't hear about him dismantling someone else's guild outside and has a heart attack.
When the old man returns to the Guild, he should only need to worry about Natsu and the others.
"Ah..." Jenny approached in a pink high-slit gown, teasing, "Isn't this the Duke and Duchess? I thought you'd settled down in Gioa Kingdom."
Mira cradled her face, beaming, "Oh, I also don't know how it happened, suddenly I'm a Duchess. I was worried that I'm too young and don't have the aura of a noblewoman, disgrace my husband."
Mira deliberately pronounced 'young' with emphasis.
Originally she was a year older than Jenny, but now she appeared to be five years younger.
Jenny forced a smile, gritting her teeth, "Your concern is very legitimate, at our age, the more mature a woman is, the more attractive she becomes."
Mira leaned on Rhode, softly asking, "Dear, is that so?"
"Hmm...if the two compared are on the same level, it might be, but you're way ahead already."
"..." Jenny almost bulged a vein at her temple, this guy's taking sides again!
But then Hibiki wrapped his arm around Jenny, looking at her affectionately, "Darling, that's how I see you too."
"Darling..." Jenny immediately calmed down, gazing deeply into Hibiki's eyes.
Their faces came closer until they kissed directly in front of the stunned Rhode and Mira.
"???" Rhode and Mira were dumbfounded, what's going on with these two...?
"MEN~" One Night promptly came out to explain, "Hibiki and Jenny got engaged last week."
"!"
Not a single hint was heard! Two months ago when Jenny attended a wedding, she reacted like she'd been stepped on when the topic of a boyfriend came up.
How did it suddenly turn into an engagement?
A secret relationship?
They kissed passionately for a while before Jenny took a moment to glance provocatively at Mira, "If we hold another competition like that, I now have someone to help me!"
With that said, she cupped Hibiki's face and continued.
Mira: "..."
I guess that's Blue Pegasus for you, they really are so uninhibited in these things.
"Wait a minute." Rhode whispered in One Night's ear,
"Hasn't Mr. Hibiki been maintaining simultaneous relationships with several girlfriends for 6 years? I heard rumors about him even in Gioa Kingdom."
"Though that's true, Hibiki truly loves only Jenny." One Night straightforwardly admitted Rhode's words, "That's just... MEN~"
"..." Rhode's simple views on relationships were a bit shaken.
He said nothing, since Jenny didn't seem to mind either.
"You two, at least be mindful of the setting, right?" Leon said, somewhat dissatisfied, "Didn't you say you didn't want to go public yet?"
"Oops, I forgot accidentally. Because..." Hibiki held Jenny, "My love for Jenny is too passionate."
Jenny gazed with starry eyes, "Hibiki~"
They snuggled affectionately for a while before splitting and sitting beside Rhode and Mira respectively, under Leon's protests.
However, Leon couldn't stand them anymore and went off to attend to clients.
Mira gossiped, "Why is Leon so odd?"
"It's because of Jie Li." Jenny was happy to share the gossip, "Actually, Leon has been dating Jie Li, but President Ouba of Lamia Scale doesn't seem to like Leon, so... they've secretly planned to marry next year."
"Wow~~~" Mira loved this kind of gossip, and instantly hit it off with Jenny, constantly exclaiming in surprise:
"So Jie Li used to like Leon?"
"Jie Li also has a very talented cousin?"
"Actually a Godslayer... Oh, I know, I won't spread that kind of info."
"..."
Rhode scratched his head, these two were just bickering sarcastically moments ago...
Before coming, Mira even said she'd make Jenny pour tea and water...
Once they started gossiping, they forgot everything else.