The next day arrived, and the Number One Dragon Slayer General led his children and the other generals to see them off, helping Erza and the others carry their luggage onto the train.
Erza looked at the Number One Dragon Slayer General and the others with a smile on her face: "No need to see us off anymore, you guys go back!"
"Your Highness, remember to come back often. This will always be your home. If there's any trouble, remember to notify me. When the time comes, the kingdom will mobilize in full force—we could even level the Magic Council."
"Don't let yourself be wronged out there. Whether it's money or powerful Mages, our kingdom lacks neither..."
The Number One Dragon Slayer General showed his reluctance, nagging like an old mother, never stopping all the way from the palace to the station.
"My dad is right!"
The Number Two Young General agreed with an imposing look, waving his fist domineeringly: "Whoever dares to make you upset, I will definitely lead the troops to wipe them out!"
Gajeel turned back and shouted: "Hey! Number One Dragon Slayer General, if there's news of other dragons, remember to send someone to tell us."
Natsu laughed loudly: "Number Eleven, next time I come back, I will definitely defeat you!"
Number Eleven looked at this somewhat silly, hot-blooded youth and couldn't help but chuckle: "Fine! I'll be waiting for you!"
"Your Highness, and the four young heroes, have a safe journey!"
"Come back to play often in the future. If there's any trouble you can't solve, remember to notify us; the kingdom will definitely come to your aid!"
The many kingdom generals watched them board the train and waved goodbye once more.
"Goodbye!"
The three people and two cats were also somewhat reluctant, waving their hands vigorously.
Although they had only stayed for a few days, they truly liked it here. Everything and everyone suited their whims; they had whatever they wanted. It was as if the entire kingdom held them in the palms of its hands.
This feeling was even more beautiful than a dream... Time flew by, and three days passed.
The three people and two cats finally returned to Magnolia Town. They kicked open the guild doors once again, looked at their familiar and noisy companions, and laughed loudly: "We're back!"
"Welcome back!"
"Erza, how did the ss-class mission go?"
"Did you guys see a dragon?"
Gray and the rest of the companions quickly crowded around, talking all at once, full of curiosity.
"Of course, we even had a fight with a dragon!"
Natsu and Happy jumped onto a table, vividly describing how they fought the dragon, how powerful the dragon was, how wonderful the Dragnof Kingdom was, and how warm the people there were.
Of course, Erza had already asked Natsu and the others to temporarily hide the fact that she was the princess of the Dragnof Kingdom. Otherwise, if it spread, it would be easy for people to connect it to her dad and mom's identities.
One must know that every member of Fairy Tail was a big mouth. If it was said today, the old lady killing fish by the roadside would know by tomorrow.
Gray couldn't help but shout: "Did you guys go to carry out a mission or go on a vacation?"
Banquets hosted every day, having whatever you wanted... did you guys go to heaven?
If I had known, I would have gone too!
Lucy listened with immense envy. Why didn't such good things ever happen to her?
Every time she went on a mission, she was either getting beaten up or was on her way to get beaten up.
Irene stepped over, opening her arms to pull Erza into a hug, saying with a chuckle: "You went to the kingdom; how was it?"
Erza rolled her eyes: "Why don't you go back and see for yourself? The Number One Dragon Slayer General was very welcoming."
She gently turned her body, reaching out to hug Irene's waist, burying her small head into that full and warm place.
Thinking about how her mom and dad had fought a life-and-death battle against a swarm of dragons four hundred years ago, she felt her nose tingle, with an impulse to burst into tears.
She didn't know why, even though it was such a long time ago... Irene could sense Erza's heartbeat and emotions, and she gently stroked her hair.
After a while, Erza composed her emotions, and her expression returned to normal. She let go and asked: "Where did Dad go?"
Irene thought for a moment and said: "A few days ago, he sensed the magic power from your battle with the King of Red Dragons, Osta, and went to find you."
Erza was shocked: "Dad went to find me? I didn't see him. Could he have run into that Evil Dragon?"
She was somewhat worried; if her dad really went up against the King of Red Dragons, Osta, things might get dangerous.
She didn't know how strong her dad was, but she had experienced the power of that Evil Dragon firsthand.
Irene frowned slightly: "Logically, he should have been back by now..."
Seeing Erza's worried expression, she smiled and comforted her: "Don't worry, that King of Red Dragons, Osta, is far from being your father's opponent. He must have something else to do."
Back then, he even won against ten thousand dragons, let alone now with only one King of Red Dragons, Osta, left. Could it be that after four hundred years, he's stronger than ten thousand dragons put together?
...In fact, after Acnologia finished fighting the King of Red Dragons, Osta, he had intended to return to the guild. On the way, he sensed the aura of another Evil Dragon—one that had never appeared before, filled with the aura of death.
When he chased after it, that Evil Dragon also sensed his aura and quickly vanished, so he ended up empty-handed.
Judging solely by the aura, it should be a Dragon King, possibly not much weaker than the King of Red Dragons, Osta.
This made him suspicious. An Evil Dragon that hadn't appeared for four hundred years was either purely hiding or brewing a massive conspiracy. Its level of danger definitely far exceeded that reckless fool, the King of Red Dragons.
There were still too many hidden existences in this world—unknown dragons, and possibly even gods. Judging based solely on the known plot was still too reckless.
Acnologia was flying toward Magnolia Town when he passed a marketplace and saw Ur and Ultear, who had been missing for a long time.
Looking at the two of them, Ur was explaining something while Ultear was being cold and dismissive.
He landed on the ground, stopping not far from the two. Through the crowd, he pricked up his ears to listen to what they were saying.
On the other side, Ultear's expression was dark, and she angrily shook off Ur's hand: "You abandoned me back then, so why bother looking for me now? I already have my own life."
Ur's face was downcast: "I'm sorry, it's my fault. I shouldn't have left you alone there back then."
"But I was also deceived..."
"Stop telling me about being deceived or not; those are all just excuses!"
Ultear was cold. Was this what she wanted to hear?
You already have Gray and Lyon, do you still need a daughter like me?
Ur was also not good at expressing herself. Seeing her daughter's ice-cold appearance, she was at a loss for a moment. But she didn't want to watch her daughter leave, so she could only follow her wherever she went.
Acnologia listened speechlessly. If you try to persuade your daughter like that, how long will it take? At a time like this, what you should do most is give your daughter a loving hug, have a good cry together, and then everything would be fine.
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