Boom!!!
Phoenix the Undying's body was slammed into the bushes like a cannonball by Grandeeney, dragging a long gully across the ground.
"Heal him, Wendy."
"Mm, leave it to me!"
Jumping down from Mavis's embrace, Wendy quickly ran to Phoenix the Undying, who was sprawled on the ground, seemingly breathing more out than in. She skillfully placed her hand on Phoenix the Undying's wound, and a green life force was released from Wendy's palm. However, there was a small interlude: the distance from Mavis to the unconscious Phoenix the Undying was only about a hundred meters, but Wendy managed to fall four times on the perfectly clear ground. But everyone was already used to it, so the group… the one person (ghost) and one dragon subtly ignored it.
"Does the cultivation of Dragon Slayer Magic… really require Fini to seal all his other abilities?"
"Yes."
Grandeeney nodded affirmatively. Her gaze shifted to the unconscious, exhausted Phoenix the Undying. Grandeeney gently shook her head, then gently nodded again.
"He actually should have learned healing magic with Wendy. Although this magic cannot heal himself, it can better nourish his body. It's just a pity…"
"It's a pity he only wants to be an indestructible sword!! Whether it's his Tremor-Tremor Fruit, Sharingan, or Instant Transmission, these abilities, though powerful, cause very severe damage to his body. Especially the Tremor-Tremor Fruit; the pressure on his heart is incredibly difficult to bear. So, you decided to teach him Dragon Slayer Magic. The magic is just the surface; you hope the dragon's physique will gradually improve his body, right, Grandeeney?"
Mavis looked up at Grandeeney with a smile, which made Grandeeney smile knowingly.
"I can't bear to see such an excellent talent like him wither prematurely in the future, so I couldn't help but want to help him. But I added a condition, so we are even. In fact, even if I hadn't gone to this trouble, I imagine you would have found a way. It's just, Mavis, a sword that is too sharp will not only cut itself but also hurt the person wielding it. Can you truly act as a scabbard and completely contain his sharpness?"
"No, I can't." Mavis smiled, her face wearing an even gentler smile than usual. "I am not a scabbard, and I cannot be a scabbard. We are partners, friends, the closest family. Isn't protecting family something that goes without saying?"
"…" Grandeeney was startled, then smiled. "Ah, that's how it is. Family, what a warm word."
"No need to be envious, Grandeeney, we are already family."
"…"
Looking at the sincere Mavis, Grandeeney chuckled again.
At this moment, even Grandeeney, as a dragon, had her heart filled with something called happiness.
Time slipped away gently, seasons changed, and unknowingly, a year had passed.
For a year, Phoenix the Undying and Mavis had been living with Grandeeney and Wendy, not even returning to the guild once during that time. The world's knowledge of Phoenix the Undying gradually faded.
Every night, the three of them were gently embraced by Grandeeney as they fell asleep. Because Wendy seemed to really like Phoenix the Undying, she always cozily snuggled in Phoenix the Undying's arms. Phoenix the Undying and Mavis, who usually slept embracing each other, could only hold hands as they fell asleep.
Grandeeney also seemed to treat Phoenix the Undying and Mavis as her own children, doting on the three of them every night until they fell asleep before finally closing her eyes.
This considerate affection was truly intoxicating, so Phoenix the Undying and Mavis reciprocated with the most sincere feelings.
"Wendy, follow me from now on!"
After another day of training, Phoenix the Undying, lying under a tree and receiving treatment from Wendy, couldn't help but tempt her.
Although he was called Phoenix the Undying, the current Phoenix the Undying was clearly far from being immortal. It was mostly through Grandeeney's training that his recovery abilities had greatly enhanced. As long as the injury wasn't too severe, he could heal on his own through instinct. However, Wendy needed to practice magic, so from the beginning, whenever Phoenix the Undying was injured, Grandeeney would have Wendy treat him. Wendy's healing magic also grew very rapidly because of this.
"Okay, okay! But I still want to be with Grandeeney. How about we all stay together?"
"Haha, of course, that would be the best!"
Stroking Wendy's head, Phoenix the Undying laughed heartily. Phoenix the Undying was very fond of girls like Wendy, who appeared weak but were strong inside.
"Wendy, do you want to join a guild in the future? Fini and I are both in a guild! It's a very warm and happy guild."
Mavis's soul of temptation burned fiercely; she seemed very unwilling if she couldn't recruit someone into the guild.
"Phoenix the Undying, Mavis, you two stop it!"
Grandeeney feigned anger.
"Hahaha, Grandeeney, are you worried you'll be lonely if we all leave? Don't worry, don't worry, we won't leave you until I've learned all your abilities."
Although Phoenix the Undying's words seemed cold and unfeeling, Grandeeney knew deeply that, starting half a year ago, this often surprising child had completely mastered the essence of offensive Sky Dragon Slayer Magic. What he lacked was mainly some experience. Originally, they should have left much earlier, but they stayed for various reasons. What exactly was it for? Perhaps there was no need to clarify that.
"It's now January 1st, 775. You've been here for one year, one month, and sixteen days. It's really been a long time."
Grandeeney's tone carried a hint of indescribable emotion and reluctance.
The emotion was for Phoenix the Undying and Mavis actually being willing to give up the bustling world outside and live in this small jungle. Even if it was for power, now that they had learned and mastered it, there was no need or obligation for them to stay here.
As for the reluctance, Grandeeney knew in her heart that she would disappear a year and a half later. This day, Phoenix the Undying must have known long ago. Although Grandeeney had not received confirmation from Phoenix the Undying, she also noticed that as time passed, Phoenix the Undying cherished each day more and more. It seemed she had to make plans soon, whether for Wendy or Phoenix the Undying… Her gaze lingered on Phoenix the Undying and Wendy, who were playing and laughing, for a moment. Thinking of something, Grandeeney's eyes lit up, as if she had made a decision.
"Phoenix the Undying."
Grandeeney's tone carried a hint of urgency and undeniable authority.
"Mm, what is it, Grandeeney?"
Even without using Kenbunshoku Haki, Phoenix the Undying instantly realized that Grandeeney had something important to say. Holding Wendy in his arms and sitting properly, Phoenix the Undying looked directly into Grandeeney's eyes. Mavis, beside him, also perked up her ears to listen.
"Do you remember the additional condition I gave you when I taught you Dragon Slayer Magic, which you absolutely could not refuse?"
"Of course, I remember!" Phoenix the Undying nodded affirmatively. Phoenix the Undying never made promises lightly, but once he did, he always kept them firmly in his heart. "However… Grandeeney, we weren't familiar with each other back then, which is why there was such a cold term as 'condition'. If there's anything you need my help with, let alone one thing, I will definitely accomplish ten or even a hundred things for you."
Phoenix the Undying was serious; Grandeeney knew this very well. But some things cannot be satisfied just by trying your best.
"Of course, I believe you. Whether it's you, Mavis, or Wendy, you are all my most beloved children," Grandeeney nodded, but then quickly shook her head. "However, for this matter, I must have your absolute answer. Although I feel very bad about it, for Wendy, I must bind you with your promise!"
"Wendy?"
Phoenix the Undying was startled. How did this involve Wendy?
"Grandeeney?"
Wendy blinked her big, cute eyes, equally confused.
"…"
Mavis frowned and fell into thought. After taking a deep look at Grandeeney, Wendy, and Phoenix the Undying, she seemed to suddenly grasp something. Mavis's expression changed, and she wanted to say something, but the words caught in her throat and she swallowed them back.
Mavis's face turned very ugly at that moment, but because she recovered quickly, no one else noticed.
"Phoenix the Undying, I want you to take care of Wendy… for life!"
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