Fairy Tail: Magic is not such an inconvenient thing.

Kana was still in shock at the powerful magic of the old man before her, and without thinking, she answered the question:

"We were just passing by. We originally came here to hunt magical beasts, but we saw a small village here and decided to stop by and take a look."

"I see... Is it just a coincidence? Are you two also members of the Mage Guild?"

Aibo snapped his fingers, projecting the guild emblem on his back into a large light and shadow behind him:

“That’s right, I’m Ebo, she’s Cana, and this is Elu. We are mages from Fairy Tail.”

Hello, meow!

Robin Lue seemed thoughtful:

"Fairy Tail? I remember you're a guild that's become active in the last hundred years or so, but your guild's reputation doesn't seem to be very good? I used to often hear our old friends from the council criticizing you..."

"..." x2

Knowing that it was none of their business, Aibo casually changed the subject:

"Our guild members are just more straightforward. Since you know people from the council, you should also know our guild leader, right? He's one of the Ten Wizard Saints."

"I apologize, but I have very little contact with the outside world, only maintaining a minimal level of contact with the Council... However, a guild that can cultivate such excellent mages as you must be quite good as well."

Robin Lue didn't respond; instead, he began to explain on his own:

"In fact, the reason I summoned so many thought entities is just to take care of a child. She was sent to me last year. That child was all alone and only had longing for the Mage Guild. In order to make her happier on weekdays, I had no choice but to resort to this."

"Huh!? Grandpa, you mean you created a guild all by yourself just to play with a little kid?"

Kana was shocked. This old man was such a kind person, much more benevolent than her own guild leader.

A hint of respect appeared in Aibo's eyes:

"...But this will consume a lot of your magic power, right? Once you lose your physical body, you can't replenish your magic power anymore."

"Wait!? Grandpa, could it be that you...?"

"Hehe, it doesn't matter. I'm already very happy to see the face of an old friend after so long."

Robin turned around and said:

“Come with me, I’ll take you to see Wendy. I hope you can take this child away. I’ve been hoping that someone worthy of your care will take Wendy away, and your arrival may be the guidance of fate…”

"Grandpa, do you really trust us that much?"

"Hehehe, how bad can two little kids be? Besides, they're better off than Wendy living with a bunch of 'dead' people, aren't they? How about this, consider this a commission I'm giving to your guild?"

"..."

Kana initially thought nothing of it, but after hearing Robin's words, she suddenly realized that there seemed to be no "living people" around her. She shivered and shrank behind Abbot.

“Abbot…it seems we’ve accidentally taken on another incredible job.”

"Since we're already here, let's just take it one step at a time."

Robin led the two people and the cat into the largest building in the village, the guild hall of the Cat Demon's Inn. The once "lively" guild suddenly became quiet.

There was a little girl in the guild holding a kitten, who seemed a bit out of place in the environment.

"A cat! It's one of our own, meow!"

Ailu saw another white kitten and excitedly flew over Aibo's head:

"Hello everyone! I'm Elu Nyan! Let's be friends, meow!"

"It's a kitten! Charlene! That's great! It's your companion!"

"Are you... are you really one of my kind? Why do you add the word 'meow' to every single sentence you say?"

The white cat, Xia Lulu, frowned deeply as she looked at the little pink cat in front of her. She thought this cat was a bit stupid. Did it really know its own identity?

"Because it's the boss's request, meow! We're all cats, what's wrong with that, meow?"

"Boss?"

"That's right, Ailu is my cat. Cats naturally use the word 'meow' when they talk. Isn't that common sense?"

"Is this... right?"

Xia Lulu, who was only two weeks old, was confused. Judging from his expression, he didn't seem to be lying. Could it be that she was the abnormal one?

The little girl picked up the kitten with its wide-eyed stare and happily looked at the guild's new "guests":

"Grandpa Chairman! Who are they?"

"Wendy, they are your new companions."

"Eh!? Are you a new member of the guild!? H-hello everyone! I'm Wendy, nice to meet you!"

Looking at the petite and shy little girl in front of her, Kana's initial thought of declining had long since vanished. Her eyes lit up, and she felt as if she could also have "two siblings" like Mira!

Robin shook his head kindly and said gently:

"Wendy, it's not that they want to become a member of our guild, it's that you want to become a member of their guild..."

Wendy, I should thank you. The time I spent with you reminded me of the happiness I once lost, but now… it's time to say goodbye.

Wendy's face turned deathly pale:

"Chairman?"

Chapter 54 Wendy

"No! I don't want this to happen! President, you're lying to me, aren't you? I don't want Bascu and the others to disappear!"

After hearing Robin's explanation, little Wendy, who was only 7 years old, burst into tears.

But Robin still hardened his heart and withdrew all his thought clones in front of Wendy.

"I'm sorry, Wendy, I've kept this from you all this time, but I know you'll have to face it all someday. You can't live in a dream forever, and the illusions that have passed can't take care of you forever."

"Didn't you want to go to a real mage guild? Then follow these two older brothers and sisters. You've never belonged here."

"Waaaaah, but... but..."

Looking at the scene before him, Abbot scratched his head and said:

"Well... there's no need to make it sound like a life-or-death separation, is there? Grandpa, your magic is so strong, it can last a long time, right? Wendy, if you want to see Grandpa again, I can just bring you back to see him, can't I?"

"Huh?"

The blue-haired little girl stared blankly for a moment, snot bubbles popping out of her nose, looking adorably dazed.

Robin stroked his beard and said:

"That's true. I've lived here for hundreds of years and will continue to do so. I would be very happy if Wendy were to come back and visit this old man."

Wendy's little brain spun around for a moment before she finally came to her senses, and she pouted:

"You...you're just trying to fool me. If I leave, I'll have to travel a very long way to get back to the Demon Cat's Lodge..."

"No, it only takes a moment."

Aibo took out a flag bearing the Fairy Tail guild crest from his personal storage space, casually stuck it in the ground, and pointed to the flag, saying:

“I left spatial coordinates on this flag. With my teleportation magic, traveling back and forth between Fairy Tail and Cat Lodge is just a matter of a moment. So, little Wendy, if you ever want to come back, just tell me. It will be quick.”

"Really, really?"

"Would I lie to you? Here, give me your hand, and I'll show you how it works."

Abbott took the little girl's hand, and the two were instantly teleported to Fairy Tail. A few seconds later, they were teleported back.

"...Wow, so amazing!"

Wendy looked at Abbott with wide, innocent eyes, her face full of admiration.

Ugh, that gaze is unbearable!

Abbott proudly raised his head:

"Of course! Your brother Abbot is amazing! Nobody knows magic better than me!"

"Wow! I just noticed, you seem to have the aura of Dragon Slayer Magic on you! And it looks so familiar... Could it be that you also know Sky Dragon Slayer Magic?"

Little Wendy sniffed around Abbott, her expression becoming excited.

"Dragon-slaying magic from the sky? Wait, you can use dragon-slaying magic too!?"

Robin nodded in agreement.

"Yes, Wendy is a Sky Dragon Slayer Mage; her magic was taught by dragons."

"Being taught by a dragon? Aren't Abo, Wendy, and Natsu's situations somewhat similar?"

“Indeed, Wendy, do you know Igneel? He’s the dragon father of a fool named Natsu in our guild. Natsu, like you, is a Dragon Slayer mage who was raised by dragons.”

"N-No, I don't know her. Are there other dragons? The dragon who taught me magic was Grandine, but... she disappeared last year. I couldn't find her anywhere. I met Jellal in the forest, but then Jellal disappeared too..."

"Geralt? Wait, you know Geralt?"

Abbot had heard this name several times in Erza's inner thoughts. This guy was the culprit who had driven Erza into a state of depression. He never expected to get news about this guy from Wendy.

"What? You know Gerald too? Do you know where he is?"

"I don't know him. I heard his name from a friend in the guild. This Gerald did something really bad to my friend."

"W-What!? How could this be..."

"You were dumped here by him too, right? Humph, this guy doesn't do a single decent job. My impression of him has gotten even worse."

"No, that's not how it is, Gerald..."

Wendy wanted to argue, but when she thought about what had happened to her, she felt terrible.

"Gerald is a very good person. The reason he hasn't come back to me is probably because he's run into some trouble..."

"You're so naive and kind. Alright, let's leave Jellal's matter aside for now. Wendy, would you like to join our guild now? Join Fairy Tail."

Wendy glanced at Abbott, then at the president, and Robin nodded to her, encouraging her to make a decision.

"Actually, I've seen reports about the Fairy Tail guild in magazines... I just saw it too... It's a really lively place... I... I'd like to meet Natsu and Jellal's friends..."

So what's your answer?

"I...I do."

Robin Lu also breathed a sigh of relief and smiled gently:

"Wendy, you are a strong child. If you want to come back to visit me, the Cat Lodge will always be your home."

"Waaaah, President..."

Kana and Abbott exchanged a smile, then stepped forward and hugged the petite girl tightly.

"Welcome, Wendy! You'll love our guild!"

"Xia Lulu, welcome, meow!"

Ailu followed suit and hugged the little white cat tightly. Xia Lulu, clearly unable to resist such enthusiasm, tried to push Ailu away with a look of resistance.

"Let go of me! Why are you so clingy!"

"Charlu likes meow! Happy is clumsy, Ailu doesn't like him, meow!"

"Harpy? There's a third cat?"

"Yes, Happy is Natsu's cat, and he's a male cat. Elbi is much smarter than Happy, meow!"

After Wendy overcame her inner turmoil, she calmed down and smiled as she petted the little white cat.

"Great, Xia Lulu, you have more companions now."

"Hmph ╯^╰ I don't need any companions! Wendy is enough for me!"

"Hehe~ But Wendy hopes Charlotte can have more friends too~"

"Ugh, Wendy, really..."

[The other Dragon Slayers also had cats with them. So I guess I was ordered to get close to them... This is me...]

Aibo glanced at Xia Lulu. What was this little white cat thinking? Her words were incoherent. Commands? What commands? I don't know if my Ailu has received any commands. She's just a silly little kitten; I'm the one who's been ordered to take good care of her…

"By the way, Abbot...brother, do you also know Dragon Slayer Magic? Is your Dragon Slayer Magic also associated with dragons...?"

"No, I learned it myself, well, I learned it from Natsu."