Chapter 27 The Fierce Battle Between Laxus and Erza
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Translator: JayM
Chapter: 27
Chapter Title: The Fierce Battle Between Laxus and Erza
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"Erza, rest assured!
With Evan's strength, he won’t be taken down by such small fries."
Irene used a relaxed tone to dispel Erza's worries about Evan.
"I-I understand..."
The little girl nodded, indicating that she understood, and then she closed her communication with Irene.
"Eden..."
After Irene ended her communication with Erza, she softly called out Eden's name.
"Lady Irene, your subordinate’s here!"
Eden immediately walked out slowly from the shadows, and then she knelt down on one knee in front of Irene.
"Go catch up to Evan and protect him. If you encounter a dangerous situation that you can’t handle, call me immediately!"
Irene sat on the sofa while crossing a pair of beautiful legs and issued this order to Eden.
"As you command!"
After the latter received the former’s order, her figure immediately vanished from inside the bakery.
Yes...
Although Irene said that there was no need to worry about Evan's safety, in reality, she was more worried about her little boy than anyone else. As such, she sent Eden to protect him. This way, if an emergency situation occurred, she could also arrive by Evan's side at the first sign of danger.
On the other side, inside the Fairy Tail guild...
Laxus quickly selected the S-Class quest he planned to complete. He took the quest, leaped lightly, and landed on the ground of the first floor, preparing to give his grandfather Makarov and Evan a surprise when the two returned.
"Laxus, you’re not an S-Class mage, so you can’t go and do S-Class quests yet, right?!"
Macao, seeing Laxus taking an S-Class quest without authorization, hurriedly stepped forward to stop him.
S-Class quests— the difficulty of each had a fundamental gap compared to ordinary quests. If one wasn’t careful, it could cost lives. Macao couldn’t allow the boy to risk his life.
"Mind your own business!"
Laxus glanced at Macao, his eyes full of disdain. He couldn't be bothered to talk nonsense with the weaklings inside the guild.
"Laxus, since Guild Master Makarov made me responsible for watching over the guild, I won’t let you act recklessly according to your mood!"
As Macao spoke, his eyes gradually sharpened, and flames wrapped around his body.
"Hah?!
Do you want to fight, old man?!"
Laxus looked at Macao, who dared to block him, with displeasure. Streaks of lightning continuously flashed around him.
"Brat! Don't look down on your seniors!"
Macao's eyes were sharp. No matter what others said, he was still a veteran mage of Fairy Tail, so he wasn’t as weak as everyone imagined. Placed in other guilds, he also had the possibility of being promoted to an S-Class mage.
"Macao and Laxus are going to fight?!
Things are starting to get interesting..."
The members inside the guild looked at Macao and Laxus, who were confronting each other, and they gradually became excited.
Boom!
In the next second, thunder resounded inside the guild!!
"D-Damn it...
This brat’s a bit too strong, isn't he?!"
Macao, who had been electrocuted until he was charred on the outside and tender on the inside, staggered and collapsed onto the ground, black smoke billowing out from his mouth.
"Macao, I told you not to bring trouble upon yourself~"
Wakaba, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth, looked at his fallen comrade and spoke helplessly.
This old friend of his was really something. He clearly knew long ago that Laxus was a genuine monster whose strength had completely surpassed theirs despite his young age, yet he still insisted on looking for trouble.
"He's only thirteen years old!
He's simply a monster..."
Macao even had the urge to cry. Being defeated by a thirteen-year-old brat was simply a disgrace.
However, on second thought, this brat was Guild Master Makarov's grandson, so it seemed like he could barely accept it...
"Tch~"
Laxus looked at Macao, whom he had instantly defeated, and his lips curled up in disdain. He casually placed the S-Class quest sheet into the back pocket of his pants, put his hands in his side pockets, and was about to leave the guild.
He couldn’t delay here. He had to become stronger as soon as possible, and then challenge Evan...
"Hey! You little delinquent!
Don't go breaking the guild's rules!"
Just as Laxus was preparing to leave, Erza, who had finished her call with Irene, blocked his path.
"Tch~
Are you a disciplinarian?"
Laxus couldn't help but complain about this little girl blocking his path forward.
"Speaking of which, the first person to violate the rules of the guild is none other than that idiot big brother of yours, Erza!"
After Laxus finished complaining, he retorted at Erza.
"Big Brother Evan's matters will be handled by the Guild Master!
Right now, we’re only talking about your actions!
Don't even think about violating the rules right in front of my eyes!"
Erza held her sharp sword and spoke to Laxus.
"You're so annoying!
Forget it, this is just right...
A victor and loser should be decided between the two of us.
This time, the old man isn't here to save you!
Let me beat you to the ground, and then I can go and complete this S-Class quest!"
As Laxus spoke, bursts of golden electric light flashed all over his body.
"You, who break the rules, can’t defeat the sword in my hand!"
Erza held her sharp blade with a smile on her face. The sword in her hand was instantly imbued with pitch-black Armament Haki.
"Let alone the soon-to-be fourteen-year-old Laxus...
You can't even defeat Erza, who just turned ten, Macao!"
Wakaba looked at the fiercely battling Laxus and Erza, and roasted Macao, who was lying on the ground.
"D-Damn it..."
Macao felt his self-esteem take a critical hit.
"Is anyone opening a betting pool?!"
"This round I'm betting on Erza..."
"Then I'll bet on Laxus..."
Just as Macao and Wakaba were lying on the ground and discussing life, the members inside the guild, who never minded how big a spectacle got, once again started a betting pool.
"Alright, Macao, I don't have time to talk nonsense with you..."
As soon as Wakaba saw the betting pool start, he immediately abandoned his good friend, took out his secret stash of 10,000 Jewels, and ran toward the person setting up the betting pool.
"I bet 10,000 Jewels on Laxus winning!"
"Bastard! How’s money more important than brothers?"
Macao, seeing Wakaba directly abandon him, shouted angrily. He used all of his strength to stand up, then he rushed toward the person setting up the betting pool, and roared.
"100,000 Jewels, Erza will definitely win!"
"Macao’s going for revenge!
But I advise you to be a bit more careful, beware of losing your family fortune and then being forced to go to the rooftop!"
A guild member reminded Macao.
"Cut the crap!
I was careless in the battle just now!
But I’m serious about the betting pool..."
The corners of Macao's mouth rose. Others could question his professionalism as a mage, but they absolutely couldn’t question his identity as a gambling addict. When it came to gambling, he was a professional.
"Oh!!!"
For a time, the entire Fairy Tail became lively once again.
"Disappear! Erza!"
"The one who’ll disappear is you! Laxus!!"
Drinking, fighting, singing, and dancing...
It was another joyful day in the guild...
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T/N - What a mess, but that’s what makes the Fairy Tail guild fun and likable. Also, I like how Irene had full confidence in Evan’s strength, yet still worry for his safety. A mom through and through. Lastly, go Erza, kick that emo blond boy’s butt! 😂