This is also the goal of Lucy's journey to the continent.
The girl felt their gazes, looked up, and was immediately surprised when she saw Hope. She clearly hadn't expected that the "kind person" who had treated her to ice cream a few days ago would be a guest at this exchange meeting.
Brandish raised her eyelids slightly and nodded to Hope as a greeting, then glanced in Lucy's direction as if trying to identify something, before casually looking away.
Hope understood.
This girl's mother died on the continent of Ishgar, and she was summoned back by a letter from Lucy's mother. She probably already considers Leila an enemy.
The fact that Brandish hasn't reacted yet, with the "daughter of his enemy" right in front of him, is entirely due to August's presence.
Fortunately, she will soon learn the truth about what happened back then.
Everyone entered the arena, and the seven who had been waiting there jumped down from the stands and came into the arena.
Imber stopped and introduced in a calm and unhurried voice: "Gentlemen, these seven are the best mages in my Alvarez Empire."
As soon as the words were spoken, a man dressed in a black suit, black gloves, and black leather shoes, with a skull mark on his forehead and a striking resemblance to Hollywood action star Jason Statham, politely took the initiative to speak:
"Welcome, everyone. I am Jacob Recho, the Empire's 'Assassin'."
Jacob was the first of the seven people present to introduce himself.
People couldn't help but feel more favorably disposed towards the gentleman.
However, a disgruntled voice broke the harmonious atmosphere.
"Are these the people you're referring to at your so-called exchange meeting?"
"That's really ridiculous, Imber."
The crowd looked in the direction of the voice and saw a man dressed in a kasaya, with a cross mark on his forehead beneath his light yellow hair. His left side was bare, revealing the imperial crest on his left arm, and he carried a cross on his back.
Before Imber could explain, August spoke first: "Lakade, I asked Imber to organize the exchange meeting. Do you have a problem with that?"
"Of course." Facing the renowned Magic King, this man named Larcade not only showed no respect, but also seemed somewhat confrontational.
“We each have our own duties. August, you do have the authority granted by His Majesty to summon us, but only to spar with these ants…”
"I cannot condone such absurd behavior."
Larcade's gentle expression was followed by some awkward remarks, which annoyed Hope.
Who is this guy? He's so arrogant!
I absolutely will not allow such an awesome person to exist in the Western Continent.
Just as Hope was about to teach Larcade a lesson, Eileen secretly reached out and pulled him back. She leaned close and breathed into Hope's ear.
"Don't be in a hurry, there's going to be a good show soon."
Amid Hope's confusion, Larcade, who had just been acting superior, suddenly changed his expression, pushed aside Inbel who was blocking his way, and rushed to Mebis's side.
Just when everyone thought this guy was about to suddenly attack.
What happened next was truly astonishing.
Larcade suddenly knelt down in front of Mavis, startling the blonde girl. Mavis pointed at him with a trembling finger.
"What...what are you doing? Let me tell you, with so many people watching, you think you can scam me?"
However, Larkad suddenly dropped to the ground, grabbed Mavis's leg, and burst into tears, crying so hard that it was quite genuine.
"Mother."
"I...I am your son!"
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I am your son...
It's your son...
Son...
what......
Larcade's voice echoed through Mavis, causing her brilliant mind to shut down instantly. Looking at the blond-haired man on the ground, tears and snot streaming down his face, she froze.
Mebius never imagined that in less than a week, he would meet with two “sons” who would suddenly appear in two days.
Moreover, the art style in front of me is clearly not quite right.
Auguste was, after all, an elderly man with white hair. Although it was a bit incongruous for an old man to call her "mother," their ages matched perfectly.
But this guy named Larcade looks quite young...
Most importantly, Mavis was certain and certain that she had no natural blood ties to Larcade.
"You...you let go first!"
Mavis tried to pull her leg out of Larcade's embrace, but his strength was astonishing, as if he were going to break her leg bones.
"I won't let go!"
Larkad raised his head, his face now filled with stubbornness, tears of grievance still welling up in his eyes, "Mother, are you going to abandon me?"
"Who would abandon you! I don't even know you!"
Mavis was on the verge of tears. What was going on? She just wanted to join in the fun and see Jelf, but how did she end up in this absurd family reunion scene?
The reactions of the others present were equally fascinating.
The expressions on the faces of the mages on Alvarez's side were truly fascinating.
Ajir's mouth dropped open, his jaw almost falling to the ground. He had known Larkad for quite some time.
In his memory, this guy was usually all smiles, but deep down he was more arrogant than anyone else, and he never paid any attention to anyone except His Majesty the Emperor.
But now... that guy is like a stubborn plaster.
The contrast was too great; Agil couldn't bear to look.
Val, who was acquainted with Larcade and personally recruited by him to join Alba and died from exhaustion, felt that his mechanical brain was about to break down.
No, is that guy lying on the ground shamelessly calling a little girl "Mom" really Larcade?
Could it be that it's been possessed by some evil spirit?
Brandish and Neinhart didn't react much; they were just trying hard to suppress their laughter.
Only Jacob, displaying impeccable gentlemanly manners, tried to persuade Larcade not to make such a scene, arguing that it was wrong to molest a guest, but unfortunately, no one paid him any attention.
Makarov's expression was strange. He slowly turned his head and looked at Hades beside him with an extremely subtle gaze, a gaze full of questioning, "How many things are you hiding from me?"
"Teacher, shouldn't you explain this?"
Hades' lips twitched, his old face etched with an expression of utter innocence. "Makarov, do you think I'm the kind of person who would hide something like this?"
"Is not it?"
Hades: "......"
It's undeniable that he has a criminal record.
But this time he was genuinely unaware.
After Mavis died, Hades delivered Augustus himself, and he also wrapped the baby in swaddling clothes and abandoned it. For more than eighty years afterward, Mavis's body was sealed in crystal deep underground in the guild.
Therefore, he was certain that Mavis only had August as her child.
"What the hell is this guy?" Hades' voice was tinged with annoyance. Looking at Larcade's persistent and clingy manner, it didn't seem like he was faking it at all.
Mebius was held by Larcade's leg and couldn't shake him off, leaving him in a dilemma.
Seeing this, August's expression instantly darkened, turning from gloomy to visibly angry. His weathered eyes churned with an almost violent rage.
How dare she steal his mother's love?
There is a way to die!
August stepped forward, reached out and grabbed Larcade by the back of his collar, trying to pull him away from Mavis. However, Larcade's hands seemed welded to Mavis's legs, remaining completely still.
August frowned and increased the pressure on his hands.
Larcade's body was pulled up slightly, but his hands still clung tightly to Mavis's thighs, making him look like a koala being pulled by its tail, suspended in mid-air.
The two then engaged in a fierce "tug-of-war" in front of everyone.
One pulls upwards, the other falls downwards.
The scene was quite comical at one point.
Augustus was afraid of using too much force and causing Mavis to fall as well, so he dared not use his full strength, while Larcade was determined to stay by Mavis's side and would not let go even if it meant death.
The two went back and forth, neither able to gain the upper hand.
August gritted his teeth, a vein throbbing slightly on his forehead. "Larkade! Let go of me!"
“No!” Larcade retorted righteously. “My father is Lord Zeref, and Lady Mavis is Lord Zeref’s wife, so she is naturally my mother! That’s only natural!”
"You have no right to deny my relationship with my mother!"
This statement has a peculiar logic, yet it contains a twisted reasoning.
August's blood pressure soared.
His anger raised his voice several octaves, completely losing its usual composure, "You bastard! You imposter! I am the mother's son!"
Upon hearing this, everyone on Albays' side except for Imbel and Aguir, who already knew the truth, was completely shocked.
What did they actually see?
The Magic King and Larcade both adopted the same little girl as their mother...
Has the world finally gone mad?
What should have been a pleasant exchange quickly turned into a farce, which Hope found extremely amusing. However, the alarm signal from the demon-slaying power within him told him that Larcade was not human, but a complete and utter demon.
He'd seen all sorts of strange and bizarre things, but this was the first time a demon had ever come to claim a human as its mother.
Eileen stood beside Hope with a subtle smile on her lips and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "So, how was the performance?"
Hope glanced at her. "Did you already know Larcade would pull this stunt?"
Eileen smiled slightly, "I guess so. After Larcade was given the surname 'Doragnir' by Zeref, he started to call himself Zeref's son, and Zeref didn't object."
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