Chapter 142 - 71

When people are up to no good, they seem to have inexhaustible energy.Makarov and Gildarts practically carried the boat on their backs as they raced back.As soon as they reached the pier, they rushed Riyao into a children's clothing store and got him a pink princess dress. Erza thoughtfully added a pink magic wand. Since his hair had grown out and couldn't be shrunk back, Riyao tied it into twin tails himself.The people around them let out creepy, infatuated smiles.(ﾉ∇︎〃 )Makarov looked at Riyao and said, "If only you were my granddaughter."Laxus's face instantly darkened, likely remembering how he was forced to cross-dress as a child.Gildarts said with deep regret, "If I hadn't left back then, I could have seen a cute Cana. Boss, give me two more princess dresses, the size should be..."It seemed he planned to take them back for Cana to wear.The group left the clothing store, intending to take the train back to the guild.On the way, they met some acquaintances: Blue Pegasus's Guild Master Bob and Ichiya.Riyao climbed directly onto Gildarts's shoulder to avoid Ichiya's perverted assault.Erza watched in horror as Ichiya kept getting closer."Who are you!? What do you want!?""Man, I am Ichiya of Blue Pegasus. This beautiful lady, please allow me..."Before he could finish, Erza involuntarily kicked him flying.Bob looked at Riyao and said, "Oh my, could this be little Riyao's child? How truly adorable."Makarov gave a devious smile. "This is Riyao."Riyao was even more devious, shouting with a grievance-filled face, "Daddy, what are you saying? Are you abandoning me?"Makarov was instantly jolted and hurriedly tried to explain.Riyao continued his performance: "Waaaah, you clearly promised me that as long as I ignored my sickly mother, you would take me away."The expressions of the surrounding passersby immediately changed.The looks they gave Makarov were full of condemnation.Gildarts and Laxus were holding back laughter so hard their faces turned red and their shoulders shook.Makarov quickly pulled everyone away to flee the scene....On the train, Makarov covered Riyao's honeyed little mouth, fearing his reputation wouldn't survive the day.Riyao struggled, then gave up, then protested."Mmph mmph mmph."Makarov said helplessly, "Stop talking nonsense, alright? I'll treat you to a meal when we get back."Riyao straightened his princess dress and said disdainfully, "I am currently a noble and cute little princess, okay? Don't touch me."The group was speechless, shocked by Riyao's thick skin.-_-||...The group returned to the guild. Laxus had originally intended to go home first, but his closet curiosity prompted him to come back and watch the fun.As they entered the guild hall, the guild members noticed them.Though they wondered why Riyao was missing, it didn't stop them from cheering!"Did someone become an S-Class Mage?""I bet it's Riyao! Eh? Where is Riyao?""I think it should be Laxus!"Natsu stood on a table and shouted, "Come and fight me, S-Class Mage!"Gray, who was shirtless, mocked him, "With your amateur skills? Keep dreaming. It has to be me."Cana immediately spotted Riyao on Gildarts's shoulder—or rather, the girl in the pink princess dress. Cana thought of a terrifying possibility.The corner of Riyao's mouth curled up. He climbed down, ran to Cana's side, and said in a sugary-sweet voice, "You must be Big Sister Cana. I've heard him talk about you."Cana looked down at Riyao in horror.Gildarts clearly realized something as well and hurriedly explained, "That's Riyao. Don't let him fool you."Cana's burgeoning emotions came to a screeching halt."Ah?! This is Riyao?"Cana crouched down to take a closer look.Riyao patted her shoulder and said, "I am your Little Sister Riyao."The guild went silent.-_-||Just then, Makarov clapped his hands to get everyone's attention. He tried a 1080-degree backflip to jump onto the second-floor railing, but miscalculated and hit his head on the railing, falling down.He pretended nothing happened and coughed twice. "This S-Class trial has been successfully completed. The new S-Class Mage is... Riyao!"Riyao cheered for himself, "Riyao! Riyao! Riyao!"The crowd was swept up in the rhythm and began shouting along.Natsu's eyes glowed as he stared at Riyao, his hands igniting with flames. He shouted excitedly, "Riyao, fight me!"Riyao grabbed Erza's arm and said, "Erza, look at him."Erza immediately sent Natsu flying with a punch.Riyao was quite happy at first, but then he was snatched away by Erza, Cana, and Levy to be played with."Oh no! Let me go! Yamete! You can't do this!""It's okay, Little Sister Riyao. Big Sister Cana will be gentle.""Brother Ri... Little Sister Riyao, Big Sister Levy is going to give you a new hairstyle.""And Big Sister Erza will lend a hand too.""Oh no!"Gray watched this scene with a twitching eye, placing his hands together in front of him to offer a silent prayer for Riyao.Riyao struggled and escaped the trio's encirclement, scurrying up to the second floor."Heh heh heh, you guys can't come up here."Riyao smugly wiggled his little bottom.Cana commanded Gildarts, "Dear Old Dad, go! Catch him and bring him down."How could Gildarts resist Cana calling him 'Dear Old Dad'? He immediately went to the second floor and grabbed Riyao."Riyao, when you have children of your own, you'll understand. Don't blame me for being heartless.""Does my life not matter anymore?! Yamete!"Natsu looked at the dress-wearing Riyao thoughtfully."Could it be that wearing a skirt can increase magic power?!"Gray spat out his drink, spraying it all over Natsu's face. Even though he wasn't facing Natsu initially, he deliberately 'flick-shotted' the spray onto Natsu's face.Natsu exploded instantly and rushed over to brawl with Gray."Ice bastard, you want to fight?!""I was just shocked by your stupidity, okay?"The two were about to start a 'real man' 1v1 battle when they were disciplined by Erza, who gave each of them a chop to the head.They crouched on the ground, clutching their heads and wailing.Riyao thought of a serious problem."It's over. I won't be able to take care of myself for these few days."Erza said with a serious face, "Let Big Sister take care of you."Riyao looked completely resistant. "I refuse!"Erza looked serious, but she was sometimes an airhead; he was afraid she might accidentally do him in.Riyao blinked his eyes at Cana and acted spoiled with malicious intent, "Little Sister Cana will take care of Big Brother Riyao, right?"Cana gave a sly smile. "Call me Big Sister!"Having no psychological burden and absolutely no bottom line, he shouted, "Big Sister!"Cana felt that getting it so easily wasn't satisfying enough.He looked at Cana's expression and said, "Do you want me to call you Mama too?"Cana's face turned bright red as she waved her hands. "No, no!"But he was just teasing Cana. Of course, he was going to Makarov's house to freeload on food and drinks.Riyao planned to get a celestial spirit key. According to his memories of the original story, the Virgo key, Virgo, was in the hands of that sleazy Duke. At this time, it should still be out there; he wanted to see if he could intercept it.