Leaving the guild, Roland headed to the outskirts of town according to the location given in the mission description.
Outside Magnolia.
The sky was as clear as if it had been washed, and the bright sunlight pierced through the sparse clouds, scattering onto the green grass.
"That Fairy guild... is it in this town?"
Looking at the tall city walls in the distance, Juvia pressed her hands on the Teru Teru Bozu on her chest, her face showing unconcealable anticipation and excitement.
I can see him again soon! Lord Roland, who rescued me from the endless cloudy days.
Ever since she started wearing the Teru Teru Bozu, the girl could see the dazzling sunlight every day when she opened her eyes, no longer having to endure the damp and gloom of rainy days.
Even the umbrella that had accompanied her for many years—she had never touched it again.
"Sunny days, sunny days... hehe, Lord Roland!"
Recalling the young man's face, Juvia's body couldn't help but sway, and a blush appeared on her cheeks.
Not only was he handsome, but his personality was also very gentle—even now, she still remembered the heart-fluttering smile on his face.
"..."
No, is she some kind of stalker?
Roland, in the distance, stopped in his tracks. The hand he had extended to greet her was nonchalantly withdrawn as he thought to himself.
After a moment of hesitation, he walked over.
"Where should I live in the future? Ahh, I wonder if Lord Roland likes boys or girls..."
Perhaps because she was immersed in her fantasy, Juvia didn't hear the footsteps behind her until the felt hat on her head was pressed down from behind.
"Miss Juvia, may I ask what you are muttering to yourself here?"
Hearing the soft murmur from her mouth, the corner of Roland's mouth twitched slightly, and he couldn't help but interrupt.
"Jubi!?"
A gentle and familiar tone was heard, causing Juvia's eyes to widen subconsciously, a unique cry of surprise escaping her lips.
—This voice has a flavor... Lord Roland!!
At this thought, she suddenly turned around and, without hesitation, hugged the young man behind her, rubbing her soft cheeks against his embrace.
"Lord Roland, Juvia missed you so much!"
Juvia's muffled voice came from his embrace. She was like a coquettish cat, looking very cute.
Although it was only their second meeting, in the girl's mind, this kind of behavior was not inappropriate.
After all, aren't all couples in love like this?!
"..."
Faced with such an intimate greeting, Roland didn't know what to say for a moment. He could only sigh silently, then reached out and patted her back.
The hug lasted for a full five minutes, until Juvia felt like she was about to suffocate, and only then did she reluctantly look up.
Her dark purple eyes glistened like jewels, a trace of daze and infatuation in their depths.
"It's really been a long time."
Seeing that she was a little more normal, Roland first greeted her, then said with feigned confusion, "Why would Miss Juvia appear in Magnolia?"
Although he knew her purpose from the mission description, he had to ask as a formality.
"Well, I'm here to join the Fairy Tail guild!"
Juvia's eyes sparkled as she replied in a high-spirited voice.
Joining the guild is true, but the main purpose is to get Lord Roland. —I haven't forgotten the female companion who was with the young man when we first met! Their relationship was so good they were even sharing a tent. If I don't act now, I'll probably regret it for the rest of my life. So I must act quickly.
"You want to join our guild?"
Roland raised an eyebrow slightly and asked back in surprise.
"That's right!" Juvia nodded seriously and added, "To show my determination, Juvia has quit my original guild!"
The Element 4, Phantom Lord... compared to Lord Roland, these are nothing!
After her voice fell, she deliberately showed the spot where her guild mark used to be. Her smooth, fair skin was already devoid of any traces.
This woman is a complete love-struck fool.
"Since you've said so, then come with me."
Looking at the anticipation on Juvia's face, Roland let out a laugh, then walked in front to lead the way.
"~Lord Roland!"
Juvia's lips curled up happily. She obediently put her hands behind her back and quickly followed.
On the way, unable to hide her curiosity, she kept asking all sorts of strange questions.
For example, what style of underwear he liked, whether he wanted a boy or a girl, and if he wanted a bento for lunch.
"..."
Roland walked in front in silence.
He didn't know if Juvia would be able to ask these questions so optimistically after she found out about his situation.
In front of the guild's main gate.
Looking at the lively scene in the hall from outside, Roland suddenly felt a little hesitant to go in.
If Mirajane finds out that Juvia joined just for me...
At this, he turned to look at Juvia behind him and took a deep breath.
"This is Fairy Tail. When you go in later, just go straight to the bar and find Miss Mirajane. She's in charge of new member registration."
"Eh, aren't you going in, Lord Roland?"
Retracting her gaze from the guild, Juvia subconsciously looked up, her dark purple eyes looking at him with confusion.
"It's not convenient for me to go in because of certain things. You'll know in the future. Also—" Roland couldn't help but remind her, "If possible, please don't mention my name in front of her."
"Please, this is the only request of my life!"
He didn't dare to imagine Mirajane's attitude after she found out about this. Although she wouldn't hit him, she would at least ignore him for four or five days.
If Levy were to find out about this at that time... then he would be completely doomed.
After all, he had just barely gotten her to agree to the matter with Knightwalker. Now, suddenly adding Juvia to the mix would cause a huge problem.
The only, the only request!?
Juvia was stunned, then her breathing gradually quickened, and she agreed without the slightest hesitation.
"Leave this matter to me!"
After speaking, she turned and walked into the guild, leaving only a deep blue, graceful back.
He had to admit, Juvia's figure was on par with Knightwalker's.
Roland stood in a corner, his gaze on her departing figure as he slowly pinched his chin.
Forget it, I'm a little worried. I'll just have the Shadowkhan in the guild keep an eye on things.
At the same time, inside the guild hall.
"Oh-ho, is that a client?"
"Look, Warren, it's a pretty girl!"
"She's indeed pretty, but she looks strangely familiar?"
At his friend Marcus's reminder, Warren also saw the blue-haired girl walking toward the bar and muttered thoughtfully.
I feel like I've seen her somewhere... is she a member of another guild?
Looking at Juvia in her blue long dress, Warren couldn't help but scratch his head. After thinking for a long time, he couldn't come up with anything.
He had thought of a certain executive of a rival guild—but that person always carried a signature umbrella wherever she went, and the weather would uncontrollably rain.
At the guild bar.
As a popular character in "Weekly Sorcerer," Mirajane naturally recognized the other's appearance, so she didn't waste much time.
Juvia ignored the gazes from the surrounding crowd and walked straight up to the poster girl, saying:
"Hello, I'd like to join the guild."
"Eh? Oh... please wait a moment."
Hearing this, Mirajane, who was feeding the Dratini, was stunned for a moment, then quickly stood up, her face showing her signature gentle smile.
"May I ask your name... and also, do you use magic?"
Taking out a list from the drawer, she asked softly.
"My name is Juvia Lockser. The magic I use is Water magic."
—Her name is Juvia and she uses Water magic?
Mirajane looked at the list she had recorded, and the expression on her face became increasingly strange.
If it were just the same name, that would be one thing, but even her magic was the same...
Could this girl be the Rain Woman I know?
As the poster girl and the Master's assistant, she was naturally familiar with their mortal enemy, Phantom Lord, let alone the members of the Element 4, who were equivalent to S-Class Mages.
"Excuse me, and the Water Element of Phantom Lord..."
"That's Juvia, but Juvia left Phantom Lord last night."
Juvia said with a calm expression.
That posture was as if she were talking about an unimportant matter, and indeed, it was.
Leaving Phantom Lord, a guild whose style of conduct was comparable to a dark guild, she didn't feel the slightest bit of sadness.
"Oh, is that so..."
Mirajane pursed her lips, a slightly troubled expression on her face.
This was the first time she had encountered someone from a rival guild joining their own. For a moment, she didn't know whether she should let the other party join.
What if she was an undercover agent or a spy?
"Oh my, a little girl from Phantom Lord? This is a rare situation."
At that moment, an old voice suddenly came. Makarov sat cross-legged on the bar, stroking his chin with one hand, looking to be in deep thought.
This was the first time in history that a member of a rival guild had joined, so...
"Welcome to the guild!"
A kind smile blossomed on Makarov's face as he spoke.
If that old geezer Jose were to find out that his ace had joined a rival guild, the expression on his face would probably be interesting!
Thinking of that situation, the smile on Makarov's face grew even brighter.
Because she had the Master's confirmation, Mirajane didn't dwell on it any longer and directly took out the stamp and stamped it on Juvia's thigh.
The color was naturally her exclusive water-blue.
"I have to go back to Oak Town this afternoon to pack my luggage. I'll come to work tomorrow."
Juvia glanced almost imperceptibly at the door, her expression still calm, but her heart was a little anxious.
I wonder if Lord Roland is waiting outside?
"No problem."
"Then I'll be leaving first... oh, right, please take care of me in the future."
Juvia had just turned to leave when she suddenly paused, turned her head back, and said seriously.
If nothing unexpected happened, she would be working here from now on, so in order to better help Lord Roland, she would build good relationships first.
"Uh-huh, please take care of me too!"
Although she didn't know why she had become so polite, Mirajane returned a gentle smile.
This is great. The guild has another newcomer.
After leaving the guild, Juvia saw Roland, who was chatting with someone in a corner, at a glance and immediately walked over quickly.
As she got closer, she also saw clearly who he was chatting with.
A blonde man wearing glasses, whose handsome appearance made him look like he worked at a host club.
"There's no trick to it. You just have to be sincere when pursuing a girl, and then conquer her with gentle and sweet words... yes, it's that simple!"
"So, you can make seven girlfriends be your girlfriend at the same time just by relying on sincerity and sweet talk?"
"Ahem... of course, that aspect requires a little skill. You're too young, you don't need to learn!"
Loke pushed up his glasses. The moment he looked up, he saw the blue-haired girl walking over not far away, and his eyes couldn't help but light up.
He paused, turned his head to Roland, and said, "Watch carefully, I'll demonstrate for you once. Next time, I'll have to charge!"
As his voice fell, Loke, under Roland's strange expression, walked toward Juvia in a very dashing manner.
"Hello, this beautiful young lady—"
"Sorry, I don't have time."
Before Loke could finish, Juvia directly ignored him and walked briskly to Roland's side.
Then, under Loke's incredulous gaze, the blue-haired girl pounced into the other's embrace like a stalker, rubbing her cheeks against him non-stop.
"Be good. We'll hug later, okay? I have something important to discuss with my comrade."
Roland pinched her cheek and said in a gentle voice.
"Okay, Lord Roland!"
Juvia very obediently let go, then, with a sweet smile on her face, stood quietly by his side.
No... bro? Does this level of skill need to be taught?
Loke was silent.
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