Fairy Tail: I was transported to the wrong world and became a pirate

At the bar, Hughes remained resolute, refusing to yield to the old man's tyranny, and the two struggled for quite some time.

"This is your medical expense, not mine. Paying for medical treatment is a matter of course!"

"Huh? I couldn't raise that much money even if I sold the guild."

"Damn it, how can Fairy Tail not be worth 2000 million J! No, the guild is a home, how could you even think of that!" Enraged, Makarov clenched his fist and punched Hughes on the head.

"I didn't even ask you for money to rebuild the guild, but you're partly responsible for the guild's destruction."

Hughes, who was bracing himself against the iron block, said that the force was less than a mosquito bite on his scalp. He patted his sun-tanned chest and then showed Makarov his empty pockets.

"Look at me, do I look like someone who can afford to pay back? My underwear is stuck in the seam, but I haven't even changed it!"

Is it that I don't want to change it? Is it that I love it too much?

No, it's because I don't have any money!

Hughes, with an air of self-righteousness, loosened his waistband, looking as if he was going to take it off and show it to Makarov, who was so frightened that he quickly jumped off the bar and helped him fasten his waistband.

"Don't take it off, don't take it off. I'll lend you the money first, and you can pay me back slowly later! No interest, I won't charge interest."

Makarov was startled by Hughes's actions. As expected of someone with mental problems, he could take off his clothes whenever he wanted. Even Makarov could hardly keep up with his train of thought.

The group of Natsu and his friends, who had been fooling around behind them, suddenly stopped fighting and turned their gazes in their direction: "Hey, guild master, why are you putting your hand on Hughes's stomach?"

"Oh, I need to show the president my underwear..." Hughes replied, turning his head as he forcefully pried Makarov's hands off his waistband.

He always answers these kinds of questions.

"Huh~ President!!"

"Makarov, I, Macao, never dreamed that you would be this kind of person."

"Bah! I'll go tell Laxus right now!"

Makarov: ...I'm tired. Let's destroy it!

With trembling hands, Makarov untied himself from Hughes's waistband and stood there, dejected, looking like a helpless old man who had suffered a major blow and could not accept reality.

Makarov knew that with the big mouths of those guild members, this matter would spread throughout Magnolia Town in just a few days, with several versions circulating.

His innocence is gone for the rest of his life.

He's sorry to Polyu... No, no, he had no romantic relationship with Polyucia, he's sorry to Laxus.

Mira, standing next to Makarov, was very disappointed. She had overestimated Makarov; he couldn't even handle such a small matter.

He shook his head, snatched Hughes's medical bill from Makarov's hand, and stuffed it into Hughes's hand.

Hughes' eyes widened: "Hey, Mira, I'm about to back out!"

"Hughes, we should give it to him!" Mira said, opening the small package in her hand, inside which were twenty reagents neatly arranged.

"You wouldn't want to faint every time you overuse fire, would you?"

"From now on, drink this before you use your fire abilities, and you won't get sick."

Hughes was actually quite afraid of his illness. He examined it for a long time, then sighed softly, "The stuff is good, but it's 2000 million J! Paying off such a large debt won't be easy!"

The mental hospital in Cangzhou where he works has many patients who went insane because they couldn't afford their mortgages and car loans.

Mira's eyes lit up slightly. It was good that she hadn't gotten away with it! She secretly gave the stunned Makarov a wink and said softly, "It's okay, I can help you pay it back. Once you turn 13, you can accept mission orders in the guild."

I've seen it; even the lowest-level D-grade commission pays 3 J. If we pay it off together, we can clear it off quickly.

"Yes, Mira is right. With your strength, Hughes, you can easily complete those A-level missions. You know, completing an A-level mission can earn you at least several hundred thousand J."

If I pass the assessment and become an S-rank mage in the guild, I can pay off the 2000 million J simply by completing a few S-rank commissions!

Makarov, who only talks about results and not processes, coughed a few times after receiving a look from Mira and waved his hands behind his back at Mira, saying that he had done his best.

If the tasks on the commission form were so simple to complete, why would there be any need for mages like them? Wouldn't it be more time-saving and labor-saving for the employer to just hire some people?

Hughes noticed their subtle actions. He glanced at them suspiciously, then took the small package from Mira's hand. He figured it was better to keep the potion on himself.

"You two didn't set me up, did you?"

"How could I, a member of the 'Ten Saints,' be such a person!" Makarov said firmly.

"I'd rather believe Qin Shi Huang than you!" Hughes thought with disdain. He threw the bill into the small package containing the medicine and placed his free hand in front of Makarov.

"What?" Makarov asked, puzzled.

Hughes, reaching out his hand, declared matter-of-factly, "Lend me the money!"

Makarov immediately became furious: "I'm already paying your medical bills upfront, and you're still asking me for money?"

"I pulled a little too hard just now, and my underwear ripped. I don't have money to buy a new one!" Just in case Makarov didn't believe him, Hughes pretended to verify his identity again.

Makarov, who was now quite agitated by the word "underwear," slapped his head hard with his right hand, looking helpless; with his left hand, he handed Hughes a coin with 10 J written on it.

"It's a gift, you don't need to return it. Don't use such shameful tricks again, I can't bear to lose face like that."

Hughes made no attempt to be polite, taking the money and stuffing it directly into his pocket.

As long as the trick works, who cares about losing face? Even if he loses face, the whole guild will lose face with him. Otherwise, why would he print the guild emblem in the most conspicuous place?

Mira watched thoughtfully and then reached out her hand as well.

"President, could you lend me some money too?"

Makarov: ...Are all kids like this nowadays?

Mi stretched out the window; it was already dark. "We haven't found a place to stay yet, and we don't have enough money. We'll pay you back soon!"

Makarov felt guilty; he had just mentally categorized Mira and Hughes together.

"Mira, you don't need to find a place to stay outside. The guild has dormitories. Lisanna and Elfman stayed in the guild dormitory while you were away."

Once you join the guild, the guild will take care of you free of charge until you turn 13, including food and lodging.

Although you're already 13, I can still give you the task for free until you learn how to do it.

Mira didn't reply, but simply pointed at Hughes. She didn't think Makarov would feel comfortable letting Hughes live in the guild dormitory as well.

Hughes, who was scratching his butt, noticed the two men frowning at him and thought his actions were bothering them, so he took a few steps back before continuing to scratch.

His underwear really did break just now, and it's getting stuck in his crotch, which is a bit uncomfortable.

Mira's small gesture caused Makarov's forehead to wrinkle more and more; he almost forgot that Hughes was ill.

This kid definitely shouldn't live in the guild dormitory; it's too dangerous.

"Mira, are you going to live with Hughes?"

"The four of us will live together." Mira thought for a while, but she still felt she had to bring Lisanna and Elfman along. She was worried about leaving them alone in the guild dormitory.

"Wait, I want to live alone." This statement was completely outside of Makarov's consideration.

Makarov still owns quite a few houses in Magnolia, and he mentally goes through all his properties.

"I have a house in the suburbs. Fine, I'll take you there. Given Hughes's condition, that's the only place you can stay!"