NOVEL NEXT Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Rebuilding his Fortunes...and his House, Part 2
(Fairy Tail Guild Hall, Magnolia Town, Kingdom of Fiore, Ishgar, Fairy Tail Universe)
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(Guiliano Augiliar POV)
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His conversation with Mirajane had lasted long enough that they both decided to sleep at the Guild that night. When they both awoke, he helped her set up the Guild despite her protests that she could do it herself.
He did not know why he'd been so honest with Mirajane, but the conversation itself felt freeing in its own way. Not even Wendy knew exactly how old he was, yet he was feeling something within Mirajane that allowed him to speak so openly and honestly with her. It couldn't have just been her take-over Magic influencing him. He had a resistance to Magic that affected judgment after all.
Which meant there was only one person he could call on. Which in turn brought him to the present issue of getting into contact.
''Say Guiliano, just how many Magics do you know?'' Mirajane asked him.
''All in all, I know around twelve, but I've only mastered around seven of them. My body can't handle the strain of fully utilizing a Magic I haven't mastered or in which my compatibility is lacking. Thus that Gold Dragon's Roar you saw me use on Natsu was only at half-strength. I think my physiology plays a part in it too, because of my father I believe that using Magic that doesn't work well with the Fire Element or rather an element that is an opposing force plays a part as well.'' He tells her.
''Meaning what exactly?'' Asks Mirajane.
''Well, every form of Magic is connected to something, Elemental Magic is connected in a circle of life, with each individual form of it being strengthened when used in conjunction with another or weakened by something else. But for Dragon's, that connection goes far deeper. Gold is solid, but it's drawn from the Earth. By category, it would be within Solid-based magics. Fire on the other hand has no set form, it's always changing, always shifting its shape. Because Gold is a metal and has a fairly high melting point in regards to other Dragon Elements of the same category, it's harder for Fire to consume. Likewise, it's not easy for a Fire Mage to convert an Ice Mage's magic Power because Ice, like Gold, is both a solid and is composed of an opposing elemental magic within the Elemental Circle. It's not impossible however because Ice is also composed of the Wind Element, therefore it's merely difficult and not impossible. Likewise, it's less difficult, but no less easier for me to master Gold Dragon Slayer Magic. But having said that, it's far more difficult for me than it would be for Natsu. See I'm both a Hybrid and I've been trained in two separate Fire Dragon Slayer Magics, moreover, I have a Hell-Flame Dragon Heart Lacrima inside me. So it's next to impossible for me to master Water Dragon Slayer Magic. Hmm, speaking of which, Mira I need one more favor, I need to get a letter to an old master. It's not an easy task, and it will be an S-Class Mission. I would like to send this mission to Quatro Cerberus for Bacchus, tell the drunk prick there's a two million Jewel reward for the delivery, with a promise to triple it if he finishes it in under a month.'' Says Guilliano.
''Huh, sounds like you have a history with Bacchus.'' Says Mirajane.
''He's one of the few people who can nearly outdrink me.'' He said and almost immediately he felt an arm wrap around his shoulders and a part of an ample chest press into his right arm.
''Oh really? Is that right? You fancy yourself a great drinker huh? Care to put your money where your mouth is?'' Asked Cana.
''No, not especially. I'll settle for pride. First to pass out?'' He offers.
''Deal!'' Cana agrees.
''Alright, just know I've outdrank Kings and Queens.'' Said Guilliano who smirks as he turns to Mira.
''Send the job offer, and a message to the old hag in the woods, Cana's gonna need help.'' He said as Cana ordered a couple dozen barrels of beer.
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''I don't believe it…'' Macao said in shock.
''He actually did it, he outdrank Cana!'' Said Wakaba.
Right quickly, both of them were by his side, trying to find out what his secret was, but Guilliano just ignored them.
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After ditching Macao and Wakaba, Guilliano managed to pass on the details to Mirajane, Bacchus would need to go to Guiltina, the Northern Continent, and head specifically to Ermina town and track down a woman known as Karameel, and insist on passing on Guilliano's letter to Mercphobia personally. He'd told Mirajane that she was to also include the message that the entire Fairy Tail Guild believed that Bacchus would take a year or longer to deliver the letter.
And that they had bet a barrel of one-hundred-year whiskey that he couldn't.
Bacchus's competitiveness would force him to accept, and that Barrel of one-hundred-year-old Whiskey would serve as an incentive for Bacchus taking the task. As for Porlyusica, the old bat wasn't happy about being brought out for simply alcohol poisoning, but that wasn't why he'd called on her.
''I confess, I did not expect one such as yourself to join Fairy Tail. Grandeeney told me about the Dragon Gods, should I be worried that the offspring of one has joined my old guild?'' Asks Porlyuisica.
''Well, the Water Dragon God should soon be visiting us.'' He admits.
''And your father? What about him? Huh? I see, so that's how it is. He terrifies you doesn't he?'' Asks Porlyusica.
''You - perhaps better than any other - understand my plight, Porlyusica of Eidolas. Ignia stole me from my mother, he used her to give birth to his offspring and abandoned her after that. By the time I escaped, she was already dead. Atlas Flame took me in. But my father will always be out there. Even so, he's never once strayed from Guilitina, so I have no reason to suspect that Mercphobia coming to see me will provoke him into coming here. The Water Dragon God is the only one who can best him true, yet my donor has no attachment to me. The fact I took more to Earth Dragon Slayer Magic than his Fire sealed that fate long ago.'' Says Guiliano.
''I see, so you know about Eidolas. I suppose that I shouldn't be surprised.'' Says Porlyusica.
''I'm due to fight with the crown prince soon. So yeah, I did some research.'' Says Guiliano. ''But I already knew a fair bit about Eidolas. Don't worry, I'm not the type to blab about someone else's shit unless it should be known because it can negatively effect people I care about. You've been here long enough that it doesn't really matter much if I did talk about you. But since there's nothing good to come of spoiling it, don't worry about it.'' He tells Porlyusica.
''As you say, just don't call on me for something as simple as Alcohol poisoning. My skills should be reserved for the most grievous of injuries. My time is valuable.'' Says Porlyusica.
''I didn't call you here for that Porlyusica. I called you here to give you this.'' Guiliano says holding a black and pink Lacrima out to Porlyusica.
''I don't believe it. Is that?'' Porlyusica asks, not daring to finish her words.
''It is, you should know that your brother gave this to me. This would have been more than twenty years ago of course, but he still remembered you. He found love and had children, he named his first daughter Porlyusica, after the sister he lost. I promised him I'd deliver this to you. He's imbued it with memories and messages for you. He died about fifteen years ago surrounded by family.'' Says Guiliano as Porlyusica takes the Memory Lacrima from him.
''This was a gift from our Grandmother, we were to transfer Memories to it and send it to her. She would place her own memories in it and send it back. When she died, my brother and I attended different schools. I went to the Royal school of Medicine, while Antonidas went to the Royal Military Academy of King Mattheus. We would send this Lacrima to each other filled with memories, as a promise to see each other again.'' Says Porlyusica.
''But things changed…'' Guiliano admits.
''They did, and my greatest regret was never being able to tell Antonidas what happened.'' Says Porlyusica sadly.
''I never went through them. Some things are too personal and private for viewing. It's why I had your brother add new memories to them. When I mentioned that you were a renowned healer in my home, he begged me to give this to you. I told him to stop, take a breath, and ask without begging.'' Guiliano tells her.
''That does sound like him, always so dramatic.'' Porlyusica says with a small sad smile.
''You should know that King Faust has designs on Earth-Land. Soon Fairy Tail will be summoned by Crown Prince Jellal to do battle against Eidolas. You may wish to use that opportunity to go back to Edolas temporarily and track down your brother's family. It won't last very long, however, so I'd make the most of it.'' Guiliano tells Porlyusica as he departs from her company.
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(POV Shift: Porlyusica)
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''Thank you, Son of Atlas Flame.'' She mutters quietly, tears rolling down her checks for the first time in years.
This was a priceless gift she'd never forget…
''I'll never forget your kindness, not till my dying day.'' This she vowed, a priceless service that could never truly be repaid by her.
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(POV Shift: Guiliano Augiliar)
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(Time-skip: Three days later)
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In the three days that had passed, Guiliano had been able to see a great deal of the early construction work completed. He was a fairly decent Architect and had spent a few years as the Royal Architect of Fiore. It was a simple matter of leveraging past relationships to get the best workers and materials.
So far the lower levels and main ground floor had been completed. The next process was to complete the outer areas and do some work on some of the rooms and facilities. The Guild wouldn't be involved in the facilities part, but they'd be able to help him with the outer areas. Elfman thus far had been of great help, his strength allowed him to transport materials that were so heavy that they would otherwise take a day or longer to transport. Fried and Levy likewise had been mostly assisting him in the construction of his library.
Speaking of which…
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''I never imagined such a library existed, some of these books are so rare that they're thought lost.'' Fried marveled.
''Well, these have been in my family for generations. My mother's family were record keepers you see, when she passed, I inherited her collections. My father likewise was an old wizard who had been a caretaker for some of the dragon slayers of old. This would've been before they went into hiding of course, but from a long line of my family, we've kept ancient records of magic safe. In fact, my oldest known ancestor was Alexios Komoeneos, the Wizard responsible for finding the spell needed to seal away the Dark Wizard Zeref's powers before Zeref died.'' Guiliano says, remembering his oldest life sadly. Alexios Komeoneos was the name he took when he and Zeref were friends once upon a time.
''That's incredible, Guiliano! The fact you've made this available to Fried and I is so kind of you. I'm surprised the Magic Council hasn't tried to have you part with it though.'' Levy admits.
''Oh they have, but King Toma and Princess Hisui are friends of mine, thus as powerful as the Council is, they won't risk the King's wrath. Hmm, that reminds me, Fried? It's been a while since I've really been able to cut loose, Do you think Laxus would be open to a sparring match?'' Guiliano says, remembering that Laxus had the Heart Lacrima of his old master Elexion embedded into his body by that prick of a father, Ivan.
''I can ask, though I don't know what his answer would be.'' Fried says.
''Tell him that if he beats me he can have his pick of the treasures in the vault. There's more than a few things below us that could ruin someone's day.'' Guiliano tells Fried.
''As you wish, but it will have to wait until after I've finished translating these runes. If I'm right, this formula could greatly enhance my defensive script.'' Says Fried holding up an old weathered book.
''Huh, I'd actually forgotten I had that. You might be interested to know, but that book once belonged to the Lightning and Thunder Dragon King, Elexion. My ancestor Alexios studied Lightning and Thunder Dragon Slayer Magic under Elexion, but was never able to fully master it, it's said the Electricity that Elexion passed on to my ancestor remained dormant in his body till the day he died.'' Says Guiliano.
''Laxus is a Lightning Dragon Slayer though, isn't he Fried?'' Levy asks.
''Indeed he is, I wonder though…do you have any more books from the Lightning and Thunder Dragon King?'' Fried asks.
''I do, but I'm afraid I don't know precisely where they are. Luckily I have just the fix.'' Guiliano says, revealing a silver Celestial Spirit Key in his hand. ''Open Gate of the Compass Constellation! Pixis!'' Guiliano says summoning Pixis, who appears and promptly hugs Guiliano's leg.
''Pixis!'' It says happily.
''I've missed you too Pixis.'' Guiliano says before turning Pixis to face Levy and Fried.
''Wow, he's so cute!'' Levy gushes.
''Pixis…'' It replies with a small blush.
''Pixis says thank you. Listen Pixis, Fried here needs help finding the books belonging to Master Elexion, if you help find them, I'll have some of your favorite Liquorice for you at our next session.'' Guiliano offers, causing Pixis to let out a small cheer before activating its compass. ''Just follow Pixis Fried, and you'll find the books. His compass is infallible.'' Guiliano says, causing Pixis to go all shy at the praise, before leading Fried off after the various books.
''So, you never told anybody you were a Celestial Spirit mage, just said you were a Dragon Slayer. What else do you know?'' Levy asks him.
''You'll find out when the time comes, Levy. For now, just be satisfied you've seen but a small glimpse of my powers. And for the record, I did tell someone, I told Mira.'' Says Guiliano.
''Yeah, but Mira isn't all that involved in the gossip around the Guild.'' Levy says, giving him a look and battering her eyelashes at him.
''No offense McGarden, but you ain't my type, so batting your eyelashes at your average lump of iron might work, but it won't work on me.'' Guiliano says.
''You say that, yet you do have a type?'' Levy presses.
''I'll probably live to regret this…but Cana and Mirajane are the closest to my favored Type. Do with that ad you will, just remember two things. I'm good friends with the King and Crown Princess.'' Says Guiliano.
''And the second thing?'' Levy asks.
''You don't know everything about me or my magic.'' Says Guiliano.
''So if Cana and Mira are the closest to your type, does that mean you like them?'' Asks Levy.
''I'll put it to you this way McGarden, when it comes to relationships, I Live by two very simple and easy-to-remember rules, firstly you never have hookups with crazy or taken women. And secondly, there are women I would sleep with and women I would date. And I would date Mira and Cana.'' Guiliano says.
''And where would someone like me fall on that list?'' Levy asks.
''You're not my type, so the former.'' He said enjoying the crimson shade on her cheeks.
''I-I didn't actually expect an answer. I don't even know what to say to that.'' Says Levy.
''Who says you have to say anything McGarden, and that whatever happens has to mean anything…'' He says moving closer to stand beside Levy, and as his hand touches her shoulder… he uses his magic and his pheremones to send a tingle down Levy's spine.
Her breathing grows heavy, and her legs give out, causing her to fall into his arms.
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Levy McGarden was impressive in more ways than one, he'd gone just shy of the full seduction power and she'd held strong in the face of all of that, and yet… he still got her into his bed.
Not that he slept with her mind, but his powers of seduction were quite powerful, which necessitated putting her down to sleep for a while. He put her in his bed for the photos and the laughs. He could be a real dick when he wanted to be, and he'd use this on Gajeel down the line. The laughs would be for Levy.
''What? What happened? Why am I in bed? Why is it so comfy?'' Says Levy, waking up.
''Like it? That's a Serrise XXZ Royale super mattress. It was a gift for services rendered with distinction. As for why you're in my bed, I figured you deserved the rest for resisting my seduction power like you did. Consider me impressed Levy, you've accomplished something few people have and I don't like using my seductive power often. So allow me to offer you a reward, this is the famed Kankara Seal. Created centuries ago by one of my ancestors, it is a container of one's own magical power. I trust as a script Mage, you know the legends?'' Asks Guiliano.
''Of course, the Kankara Seal was designed to be used as both an emergency reservoir of magical power and an alternative means of preventing one's loss of magical power against Wizards who employed techniques focused on draining another's magical reserves.'' Says Levy.
''True, but no one outside of my Family ever understood the true nature of the Kankara Seal. The Augiliar family has always had exceptional control over their magical power, thus we devised a method of focusing that power into a single point. I have a large excess of Magical Power so my Kankara Seal will always outstrip that of another mage. However, in resisting my seduction power, you've satisfied me that you've reached the most basic necessary requirement.'' Says Guiliano.
''And what requirement is that?'' Levy asks.
''Exceptional willpower. One needs to be able to resist temptation before they are even remotely suitable for being given a Kankara Seal. I use a mixture of energy and pheromones to seduce, which you endured and didn't fall prey to. So allow me to give you this. These are the books you'll be required to study. Crack the cipher, and you'll have your first key to understanding the Kankara Seal.'' Guiliano says, summoning some old and dusty tomes.
''I don't recognize this dialect.'' Levy says.
''Because it doesn't exist. The Augiliar family has jealously protected our secrets by mixing dialects and language formats, it will be up to you to little miss Levy to figure out the cipher and thus the key to unlocking the code in these books needed to understand and use the Kankara Seal.'' Says Guiliano.
''I don't know what to say, this is such a gift, but it's also such a challenge. Which for me is perfect.'' Says Levy.
''Listen Levy, you don't have to say anything. You showed the willpower to resist my charms, that's a remarkable feat considering I was also using pheromones on you. Now as much as I'd love to stay and chat more, I've got to take a trip to Hargeon Town.'' Says Guiliano as showcases the train ticket he had ordered while Levy slept.
''What's happened?'' Levy asks.
''Nothing too serious, just a small issue with both the Fiore Royal Brewery and the Hargeon Chocolate Factory. Apparently there is a monster infestation at both facilities and as one of the Shareholders in both and an S-Class Wizard I've been contracted to deal with the problem.'' Says Guiliano.
''I've been meaning to ask you about that, your S-Class Trial, but it can wait.'' Levy admits to him.
''I appreciate that Levy, I really do, want me to pick something up for you from the chocolate factory?'' Asks Guiliano.
''I think I've been spoiled enough by you for one day.'' Levy says.
''Fair enough.'' Guiliano says with some amusement.
''I am partial to Caramel Krisps however, and Fried enjoys Thunder Biscuits.'' Levy tells him.
''I'll keep it in mind miss McGarden.'' Guiliano says with a small chuckle before leaving the room.
He only offered because he was not only picking up some of Pixis's favorite Liquorice, but Chocolates for all Guild members. As for the Royal Brewery, he was picking up a good three and a half dozen barrels anyway, so he was going to offer Cana the chance to help him if only because she'd be more conscious of the need for a substantial lack of unnecessary destruction in a Brewery as important as the Royal Brewery.
Plus Card Magic was quite versatile in the right hands, and he'd bet his left nut the monster infestation wasn't an accident for either business.
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Okay, so maybe not his left nut, probably Natsu's. His uncle would take years before he'd finally end up with Lucy and even then it would be even longer before the two of them had sex, and Dragons weren't as fertile/virile as other races, so it wouldn't hurt him…why the fuck was he even thinking about this?
Note to self, try and find someone to have sex with at some point during the mission. He doubted he'd be able to seduce Cana, even drunk she'd need to be willing, and he wasn't the type to force an issue. He could've had his way with Levy easily enough, but he didn't. She was hot enough for him to try and seduce, but he didn't force that issue. Wasn't his style. And besides he had a specific type of person he'd take to bed for any extended period. In Levy's case, if she wanted to continue it he'd do so, until either one of them found someone they legitimately wanted to be with.
Now just because Mira and Cana were two girls who matched his type to date, didn't mean he would date them, nor would he say no to sleeping with them, though…He'd be inclined to sleep with Cana without a romantic relationship than he would Mirajane. Mirajane deserved better than a one-night stand, not that Cana didn't, but the girl's differences were what made them unique. Mira was a she-demon when angered true, but she was the delicate flower where Cana wasn't. If not for her gender Cana would be right at home at any pub in the real world and the equivalent time period to whatever the technology level here was.
And…Oh for fuck sake, why was he even having yet another conversation like this? He had two missions to complete, not to mention a couple of pickups to make. He should go so Markarov.
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(POV Shift: Markarov Dreyar)
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How interesting things had gotten since the only S-Class Mage Cait Shelter ever produced joined their Guild. An informal contract given through a friend of his had seen a remarkable increase in the Jewels for both the Guild's take and the young wizards taking it on.
But this friend and Guiliano both had also seen Magnolia Town gain a bit of prosperity. Guiliano had been busy, he'd invested in the Town and so had his friend. Fairy Tail was the oldest Legal Guild around. They were the first, and Magnolia carried a certain reputation. Now that there was word spreading of a grand construction project in Magnolia, many prospective workers had flocked to Magnolia. But many more tourists had as well.
Guiliano seemed to have a reputation amongst the Royal Court of Crocus. That of an architect, and many notable courtiers of King Toma were now visiting Magnolia Town. In turn the entourage they brought with them were spending much jewels in the Magnolia Markets and visiting the inns, taverns, and other businesses.
This meant one thing, that once upon a time, Guiliano had held both a great deal of sway at the Royal Court and was still highly respected. But that also meant that Guiliano was either a man royally appointed to a position of prestige or was either a scion of a noble family, possibly even both.
''Hey old man, how'd you like to cut Fairy Tail's alcohol expenses down by half?'' Speak of the devil and… what did he just say?
''What was that?'' Markarov asks recovering his composure a little bit.
''I'm a shareholder in the Royal Brewery and the Fiore Chocolate Consortium. Monster infestations in both main production facilities. My price aside, I could probably get the former to offer Fairy Tail preferable rates for bulk orders in Alcohol.'' Says Guiliano and he turned to Macao.
''Macao! Get me our expenses book.'' He told Macao.
''Got it.'' Macao said, heading into the office of Markarov.
''Cana drinks about thirty percent of our total alcohol on average, and she'll raise a stink if we don't meet or exceed her expectations in quantity and quality. So It'll be necessary to take Cana with you to ensure her needs are met. As for the Guilds requirements, Mira is the one who keeps track of everything so you'll need to take her as well.'' Says Markarov as Macao hands him the ledger with the pages marked.
''I see, it shouldn't be too big of a problem.We'll likely have to personally take a pay cut however. The board is quite anal about that.'' Guiliano informs him.
''That's an acceptable compromise if our spending on alcohol is lowered. But try not to tell Cana, last thing our treasury needs is her finding out we can spend more jewels on her drinking.'' Markarov says.
''Ain't that the truth.'' Macao said.
''Yeah, you said it.'' Wakaba muttered in agreement.
''So how about we trick her into coming along then?'' Guiliano asks.
''Meaning?'' He presses the young wizard.
''We have Mira ask Lucy to man the bar while she heads to Hargeon to help me deal with a monster infestation at the biggest Brewery in Fiore. Wakaba and Macao happen to pick up on it, and question of Mirajane meant the Royal Brewery in Hargeon. Cana overhears these two muttering what they wouldn't give to try the secret brews in testing said to be divine, and she all but begs to go on the mission. Gives us an opening and opportunity to get her with us without suspicion.'' Guiliano offers.
''This will have to be done carefully, but it could work master.'' Wakaba says.
''Are you two up for it?'' Asks Markarov carefully.
''Of course, this'll be easier than those Vulcan's that's for sure.'' Says Macao confidently.
''Then let's get it done.'' Markarov decides. The next conference amongst Guild Master's would be soon, and cutting his spending in half would give him favor with the Magic Council.
Something he desperately needed right now. He was running out of chits with Yajima to call in.
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(POV Shift: Harmond Nato)
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For over a hundred years, the Royale Brewery and it's parent Consortium had dominated the alcohol market. The partnership with Heartfilia Konzern made independent breweries like his Nato Family Brewery fall on hard times.
Everything had been attempted. Everything Legal at least.
No longer.
He'd lost everything he valued.
So he used some disreputable contacts to put Monster spores in some supplies being sent to the main Hargeon distillery.
It qns the Hargeon Chocolate Factory were in disarray.
It was a small satisfaction, but it allowed them to force the Board and chief shareholders into Hargeon for a meeting.
They'd all pay dearly for what their Success cost his and others families. Some of them wanted and would get ransom money, the others would take their payment in pain and suffering.
He would settle for satisfaction.
The satisfaction of knowing he'd gotten some measure of revenge. That his wife could rest easy now.
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(POV Shift: Carlo)
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''I missed you so much master!'' He cried as he was embraced by Lord Guiliano.
''And I you Carlo. Carlo, meet Mirajane and Cana. Two friends from our new Guild.'' Says Master Guiliano.
''He's so adorable.'' The white-haired mage coos.
''He's cuter than Happy, that's for sure.'' The other one notes.
''I'm not cute!'' Carlo protests hotly, but the females only coo and squeal more.
''Come on Carlo, We'll do this mission and then we'll get you a new Guild mark.'' Says Master Guiliano.
''I'm…not…cute!'' He protests.
''Yes you are.''
''Master?!'' Carlo looks at Master Guiliano aghast at the betrayal by personal opinion.
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Author's Note:
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We'll see more of Carlo in the next chapter, as well as more of the backstory between him and Guiliano.
We'll also get a good arc with Harmond and the Royale Brewery of Fiore and the Hargeon Chocolate Factory. This will help develop Guiliano's history with Heartfilia Konzern and Jude, and will also make the Phantom Lord Arc a touch more interesting.
Speaking of said Arc, I'm really looking forward to that. Nor too sure how it will all end up, but the Guild War will be quite fun for me to write. I've also got something good for the Edolas Arc. Not quite as earth-shattering as what'll happen in the Fairy Tail-Phantom Lord Guild War, but it'll be dramatic to say the least.
While I'm on the subject though, I'm pleased to announce that in two or maybe three chapters, we'll reach Episode 5 of the Anime.
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