134: Chapter 134 Family! Natsu's ObsessionMakarov continued drinking, letting out a burp, and said helplessly to the persistent Natsu:
"Becoming an S-class mage isn't something you can just do on a whim; you need to pass the annual S-class mage promotion exam!"
Even before that, it wasn't certain you'd even qualify to take the exam!Keep up the good work, kid!
"Ah—?How could this be!I've already become very strong!" Natsu shouted in frustration.
Just as Makarov was thinking about how to get rid of the noisy kid, a little boy's voice, trembling with tears, suddenly came from in front of the guild gate:
"Grandpa Chairman.my dad.hasn't he come back yet?"
The group looked over and saw a little boy standing there dejectedly, staring longingly at Makarov.
Makarov sighed, his tone seemingly cold: "You're so long-winded, Romeo."
As the son of a mage, you should trust your father and wait patiently for him to return.
"But he clearly said he would be back in just three days.and it's been a week already."
Romeo's eyes welled up with tears."Please.go find him quickly."
The guild leader seemed a bit irritated and snapped, "We don't have any useless mages in our guild who can't even take care of themselves!You'd better go back to drinking your milk, brat!"
"You wretched idiot—!"
Enraged by the guild master's words, Romeo shouted and rushed forward, punching Makarov hard in the face before running out of the guild crying.
Watching Romeo leave in tears, Natsu's dissatisfaction and commotion disappeared, and he fell silent, his eyes becoming serious.
At this moment, Makarov seemed to be recalling to himself, "I remember.Makao.he seemed to have taken on a job going to Mount Hakbay."
He paused, glanced meaningfully at Natsu, and said slowly, "Hmph.someone who cherishes his comrades and cares about their families."
There's often a greater chance.of qualifying for the upgrade exam.
Natsu clenched his fists tightly, a determined glint in his eyes!
Without asking another question or even saying goodbye to anyone, he turned around and dashed out of the guild gate like an arrow!
"Hey~!Natsu, wait for me!" Happy quickly flapped his wings and followed.
Lucy stared blankly at Natsu, who had suddenly rushed off, and asked, "Huh?What happened?Why did he suddenly run away?"
Makarov looked in the direction Natsu had disappeared, picked up his glass, took a sip, and a relieved smile appeared on his lips.
Watching Natsu's resolute departure, Lucy turned to Mirajane and asked in confusion:
"What happened to that guy?He suddenly rushed out."
Mirajane lowered his head, gently wiping the wine glass, his tone tinged with a hint of emotion:
"Because.Natsu's experience is very similar to Romeo's."
"well?"
Lucy was even more confused, "Natsu's father also."
Mirajah looked up, gazing out the window as if lost in memories, and softly explained:
"He probably remembered his own situation; Natsu's father.also suddenly disappeared."
But not his biological father, but his adoptive father, and.he's a dragon!
"dragon?"
Lucy gasped in astonishment, covering her mouth.Although Natsu had mentioned before that he was looking for a fire dragon named Igneel, she never imagined the truth would be so unbelievable."I never would have guessed.Natsu was raised by a dragon!"
Mirajane nodded and continued, "Yes, I heard that he got lost in the forest when he was a child and was found and raised by a fire dragon named Ignir."
He was taught everything by Ignir, from language and behavior to dragon-slaying magic.
Unfortunately… one day, Igneel vanished from Natsu's sight as if he had evaporated into thin air, never to return.
Lucy suddenly realized, her eyes filled with sympathy: "So.that's the Ignir he kept talking about."
Mirajane smiled gently: "Yes, Natsu has always hoped to see Igneel again someday; it has almost become his greatest obsession."
She paused, her voice becoming even softer, "Most of the mages in Fairy Tail are like this."
Everyone carries something within them—scars, pain, and unspoken sorrows.
She smiled sweetly, her eyes warm and firm: "That's why.we treat Fairy Tail guild as our home, and every member of the guild as our most important family member."
Upon hearing this, Lucy felt a sharp pang in her heart, a warm current mixed with a bittersweet feeling welling up inside her.
Driven by an inexplicable impulse, Lucy no longer hesitated and quickly turned around to chase after Natsu in the direction he had left!
Not long after running out of the guild, she saw Natsu striding ahead to catch up with the small, crying figure—it was Romeo.
Natsu didn't speak, but simply reached out and awkwardly but gently patted Romeo's head, as if it were a silent promise and comfort.
He then remained silent and continued walking resolutely toward the town's exit.
Looking at Natsume's back, which, though not broad, was exceptionally firm, Lucy took a deep breath and made up her mind to chase after him.
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Inside the moving carriage.
"Um..."
Natsu, with his eyes closed, leaned against the seat on the side of the carriage.He seemed to be able to see Lucy through his eyelids.He asked, "Why did you come along?"
Lucy sat opposite him and laughed, "What does it matter?More people mean more strength!"
"But you, why have you kept your eyes closed since just now?Am I not beautiful enough for you to open your eyes and look at me?"
As she spoke, she deliberately made a gestureA pose that one considers attractive.
Natsu shook his head and explained, "No, it has nothing to do with you.It's just that I get incredibly dizzy whenever I see myself in a vehicle."
So I can only ride the bus with my eyes closed, that makes me feel a little better." His face was indeed a little pale, as if he was recalling the pain of motion sickness he had experienced before.
Happy, lying down beside him, chimed in, "Yes!That's right."
But Natsu is much better than before!Before, even with his eyes closed, just feeling movement would make him incredibly dizzy!
Lucy, recalling what Mirajane had just told her and seeing Natsu's forced discomfort, felt a pang of sadness and couldn't help but sigh softly:
"From every perspective.you're so pitiful."
Although Natsu's eyes were closed, his ears were very sharp.He sensed the complex emotions in Lucy's words and frowned as he asked:
"Hey.what do you mean by that?"
Lucy then realized she had inadvertently revealed her true feelings, and quickly covered her mouth, waving her hands in a panic:
"N-nothing!You misheard me!"
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