touchnovel Chapter 362 Exile and Growth
Chapter 362 Exile and Growth
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The "rebellion" started by Laxus ended quickly, which was understandable, since there were only four "rebels".
Although the whole thing was a grand spectacle, it was all thanks to Laxus. His "House of the Roaring Gods" and "Fairy Law" had amazing special effects, making them the focus of everyone in Magnolia.
However, the residents and tourists of Magnolia did not realize what it was. They thought it was Fairy Tail setting off some kind of fireworks. Of course, the "fireworks" were indeed dazzling enough, making many tourists exclaim that the trip was worthwhile and asking around to find out why the fireworks were set off.
The result was naturally no answer, because the residents of Magnolia didn't know either, and it wasn't really a festival time recently, nor did Fairy Tail give any prior notice.
After Magnolia became the fiefdom of the "Grand Duke of the Roses" Moen, the city government would generally cooperate with any events that Fairy Tail wanted to organize, and would also issue announcements in advance to inform the residents.
To the residents of Magnolia, Fairy Tail was no different from an official government agency.
Therefore, this sudden "fireworks display" left everyone bewildered, even the families of the mages were completely confused.
What's most baffling is the damage to the Fairy Tail guild hall. This time, it's not like the usual small-scale skirmishes within the guild; this time it's a real battle. Even just being caught in the crossfire has left the guild hall teetering on the brink of collapse.
"This house is really too old, so we should take this opportunity to renovate it."
Looking at the guild hall with several large holes and the entire building leaning slightly, Moen made a decision without hesitation.
This guild hall, with a history of 98 years, has been constantly patched up and repaired, but its basic structure has remained unchanged; it has only been continuously expanded outwards.
The reason for the expansion is, of course, that the original guild hall is no longer commensurate with the current strength of Fairy Tail.
For Fairy Tail now, the original guild hall seems a bit small, and it can no longer accommodate all the guild members. Whenever there is a large meeting, whenever a large number of guild members gather, tables and chairs need to be placed in the backyard and frontyard to accommodate everyone.
Moen had been considering rebuilding the guild hall for a long time, but the old guild hall with its 98-year history had too much significance and could not be easily abandoned.
Every time Moen brought it up, Makarov would silently drink, neither offering support nor refusal, appearing very conflicted.
Of course, Moen himself was also conflicted. After all, this old guild hall was his home in this world for nineteen years. He grew up here and was familiar with every tile, every plank, and every story.
Moen even considered building a new clubhouse elsewhere, a larger and more magnificent one, and then keeping the old one so that both could be used simultaneously.
However, Makarov himself was not very supportive of this suggestion. He still hoped that "Fairy Tail" would remain here, as a single entity, rather than being divided into many branches.
He hopes that after everyone has worked hard to complete their tasks outside, they will eventually return here to rest in this warm harbor, where the guild members are all together, like a real home, rather than a simple platform for accepting commissions.
Although this idea is old-fashioned, it is "Fairy Tail". Therefore, Moen chose to respect Grandpa Makarov's idea and the plan to open another "branch" was naturally shelved.
The only remaining option is reconstruction, but the reconstruction time has been delayed and delayed, and no one can make up their mind. This time, the guild hall was damaged. Although it is not impossible to repair, Moen felt that it was time to take this opportunity to carry out a major reconstruction.
Of course, before the guild hall is rebuilt, Laxus's problem must be resolved, at least to give everyone in the guild an explanation.
On the third day of the "Laxus Rebellion," everyone from "Fairy Tail" gathered together—well, gathered in front of the large lake in the backyard. The guild hall was in a mess and obviously couldn't accommodate so many people, so they held the meeting directly in the backyard.
Laxus stood to one side, his body wrapped in many bandages. Freed, Biggleslow, and Abrams stood behind him, their faces showing some dejection. They were the losers of the "rebellion" and the "sinners" awaiting trial at this conference.
When the members of "Fairy Tail" gathered together, they naturally talked about them, but there wasn't as much hostility as one might expect; in fact, there were even hints of laughter.
The faint laughter and the stares made Laxus, whose body was wrapped in bandages, hesitate. He tried hard to keep a straight face and not let his inner embarrassment show.
Laxus is unprecedented in using "Fairy Law" as a "flashbang," and it's unlikely anyone will ever do so again. After all, it's rare to find someone with such an awkward personality who can't see their own thoughts clearly.
Moen stood in front of everyone from Fairy Tail. He didn't participate in the discussion, but waited silently for the old man to come over and announce the verdict against Laxus and his "followers".
In fact, Moen already knew the verdict: Laxus would be expelled from Fairy Tail without any room for maneuver. This was the price Laxus had to pay.
This was undoubtedly a very severe punishment for Laxus, because in his twenty-three years of life, Fairy Tail had been his everything, and becoming the guild master of Fairy Tail and making Fairy Tail even stronger had always been his dream.
Now, his dream is shattered, and not only is his dream shattered, but he is also being stripped of his identity as a mage of Fairy Tail. This is naturally extremely painful for Laxus.
However, Laxus had no choice but to accept it at this moment, and he was prepared for it. He knew that this was a sin he had to bear, and his grandfather, his brother, and his guildmates would certainly not be able to accept someone who attacked his comrades.
Laxus's face was tense, his emotions churning. The thought that this was his last moment as a mage of Fairy Tail, his last moment at the guild hall, and even his last moment in Magnolia, made his eyes sting with tears.
As everyone's emotions varied, Makarov arrived. His face was ashen, devoid of his usual jovial demeanor. This silenced the guild members who had been gossiping, and their expressions turned serious.
Because Laxus's actions did not cause any injuries or fatalities, but only stunned a few unlucky guys, many oblivious individuals did not even realize the seriousness of the incident, nor what Laxus was about to face.
It wasn't until old man Makarov appeared with a dark expression and began to speak in a serious tone that many people belatedly realized what was about to happen.
"Laxus, you are expelled. From this day forward, you will no longer be a member of the Fairy Tail guild."
Looking at Laxus, Makarov slowly spoke, delivering his final verdict. His expression was complex, and as he looked at Laxus, whose expression was equally complex, the old man's emotions surged.
"Do you have anything else to say? If not, leave now."
Looking at Laxus, Makarov pursed his lips and asked one last question.
"I accept this result."
Under the incredibly complex gazes of the crowd, Laxus opened his mouth. He actually had a lot to say, but in the end, he said nothing, simply nodding and accepting the verdict.
Laxus knew very well that this was not a fair judgment, not only unfair to him, but also unfair to everyone in the guild and to everyone in Magnolia.
Attacking guildmates from Fairy Tail, attacking Magnolia, and using destructive magic on the entire city—none of these are unforgivable sins.
Laxus looked at Moen, his younger brother, the future guild master of Fairy Tail, the lord of Magnolia, the one who defeated him. He knew that his current verdict was due to the favoritism of his grandfather and brother.
"Alright, since you accept, let's do it."
Hearing Laxus's words, Makarov gritted his teeth and spoke again, tears welling up in his eyes. Those tears contained his reluctance to part with his grandson, the pain of his own failure in educating him, but even more so, his pride in Laxus's growth.
After this battle, Laxus has indeed changed a lot. Although only three days have passed since that day, Laxus has already undergone a baptism. Some of his obsessions have been broken, and he has even willingly accepted everything.
Laxus nodded, but he didn't leave. Instead, as if he had remembered something, he looked at Makarov, then at Moen, and finally couldn't help but speak.
"It's all my fault. Fried, Biguslow, and Abageline were all coerced into doing it."
Laxus wasn't trying to say anything for himself, but rather taking all the blame and exonerating his followers, saying that he was the only one who should be expelled from Fairy Tail.
The three members of the "Thunder God Crew" are all very powerful, and their personalities are loyal and honest, which is why they stayed with "Fairy Tail".
In this way, everyone can live a better life and create great value for the guild, which is a good outcome for everyone.
Laxus didn't want the guild to lose three such skilled players because of his own actions, and he now regretted involving them.
"Laxus! Why?!"
The first to react to Laxus's words was Freed, who stared at Laxus with wide eyes in shock and questioned him.
Freed didn't understand. They were ready to wander with Laxus, but Laxus didn't want to take them with him. Instead, he was making excuses for them and wanted them to stay in Fairy Tail.
There's nothing wrong with staying in Fairy Tail, but Freed's loyalty makes him willing to abandon his life in Fairy Tail and follow Laxus on his wanderings.
Biggleslow and Abrams were also very shocked. Clearly, Laxus had not discussed this matter with them beforehand, and the three of them were already prepared to leave with Laxus.
"Why? Of course, it's because Fairy Tail is our home. Although I can no longer stay here, I hope that you Thunder God Legion can take my place and protect Fairy Tail for me, doing your part as well."
Faced with the doubts and questions of the "Thunder Gods," Laxus slowly spoke. This man with an awkward personality rarely showed his true feelings at this moment, which was enough to show that being expelled from "Fairy Tail" had a great impact on his mind, to the point that Laxus could say such a thing.
The three members of the "Thunder God Clan" were all shocked by these words. Not only them, but everyone in the guild gaped, some even slapping themselves in disbelief. They wondered if they were dreaming. How could Laxus say such a thing?!
The one with the strongest reaction was naturally Grandpa Makarov. He bit his lip tightly, but tears and snot were already streaming down his face. The old man's emotions were completely out of control because Laxus's growth was even greater than he had expected.
If things had been like this from the beginning, how could this situation have arisen? If things had been like this from the beginning, how could he have banished Laxus?
First he banished his son, and now he banished his grandson. Makarov's emotions are very unstable today, otherwise he wouldn't have been so excited after seeing Laxus grow up.
"Since they were coerced and no one was hurt, why don't we forgive them? What do you all think?"
Emerald suddenly spoke up. She wasn't asking Moen and Makarov, but rather seeking the opinions of the other companions who had been attacked by the "Thunder God Trio." As one of the victims herself, it was naturally more appropriate for her to ask.
"no problem!"
"Sure, sure, it's no big deal."
"Yeah, anyway, no one was hurt."
As soon as Jade spoke, everyone immediately realized what she meant and responded to her.
Since the three members of "Thunder God" didn't cause any damage or even injure anyone, they only petrified and knocked out a few of their companions before being subdued by Erza and Mirajane, no one was really dissatisfied with letting them go.
Moreover, because of Moen's existence, everyone in Fairy Tail was more closely connected. Even Freed, the most aloof and mysterious member of the Thunder Clan, moved into Fairy House and established connections with many of his guildmates. Aybara and Biggleslow even made friends.
Everyone knew quite a bit about these three members of the "Thunder God Group" and knew that they were not bad people, so they naturally didn't mind letting the three of them stay.
Fried, Biggleslow, and Abrams were quite restrained in their actions, mainly because they were at least somewhat familiar with everyone. Even though they joined Laxus in launching the "rebellion," it was difficult for them to actually harm their guildmates.
If I had to say, the one who was hurt the most was probably Rocky, because Biggleslow couldn't resist exposing his identity.
However, it's hard to say whether this matter is harmful or helpful.
Having learned of Loki's true identity, Lucy is currently trying to help him return to the Celestial Realm. She loves the Celestials very much and considers them her partners. With her simple sense of justice, Lucy clearly doesn't think the Leo Celestial has really committed any serious wrongdoing.
She couldn't even return to the Protoss Realm. If it weren't for Moen's help, she might have even died. This punishment was too severe for Lucy to accept, and she was determined to change the outcome.
In short, the three members of "Thor's Creed" have indeed gained everyone's forgiveness.
Let alone the "Thunder Gods," Laxus's current state even makes some people feel that he genuinely wants to make "Fairy Tail" better, but he's just working in the wrong direction.
"In that case, let them stay. As long as you're willing, you'll still be 'Fairy Tail'."
"A part of it."
With everyone's anticipation, Moen finally spoke. Old Master Makarov had clearly lost his ability to make a decision; he was there, tears streaming down his face, only concerned with being gratified by his grandson's growth.
"Yay! That's great!"
"You can stay!"
Upon hearing Moen's words, the members of Fairy Tail cheered, though they didn't know what was so exciting about it.
"Stay here with peace of mind, and take my share with you."
Laxus wasn't surprised by the result. He smiled nonchalantly, patted the three members of the "Thunder God Crew" on the shoulder, left those words, and then turned and left without looking at the jubilant "Fairy Tail".
The three members of "Thor's Creed" were deeply conflicted and moved, their emotions fluctuating wildly, and they froze in place for a moment.
Laxus's departure and changes, and the understanding and tolerance of his Fairy Tail companions, all stirred their emotions.
Everything seemed different from what they had imagined, yet it also seemed as if it were the most logical thing in the world.
This, perhaps, is "Fairy Tail".