Four days later, in the early morning, in the forest on the outskirts of "Harujion".
"...Wait a minute, Mavis... Even if we set off today, we don't need to get up so early, right?"
"hey-hey……"
Unlike Mavis, who was so excited that she couldn't sleep last night, but woke up early today but was still in high spirits, Zella, who looked like she hadn't woken up, formed a sharp contrast with her.
In the past four days, Zella finally understood that even if the world is different, girls can learn their shopping skills without a teacher.
It's just that Mabius has a relatively indifferent awareness of money, so Zella, who often finishes things for her, found that her small coffers were decreasing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
If this continues, let alone the royal capital, they will probably meet each other in less than two days in "Magnolia"...
And compared to these, what troubled Zeira more was the three people who had been following behind.
"...I asked, how long are you going to follow us?"
After shouting again to the three treasure hunters who were staying at a distance, Zeira felt a headache.
It's been four days, if only this guy could use his energy elsewhere.
"Don't say that! It's not that easy to find wizard companions. I won't give up easily before you agree to join us!"
Showing his big white teeth, Yuri gave a thumbs up cheerfully.
"..."
That day, after knowing the reason for their adventure, this guy pestered them as if they had taken the wrong medicine.
While shopping, while eating, even while sleeping... well, not the last one, because Zera will set up defensive magic in the room when sleeping at night.
Although she would always see a certain golden retriever with an afro the next morning, which made her think about whether she had started too lightly.
However, Zella was getting a little bored, and Mavis started to become interested in the profession of treasure hunter.
So when eating, she would often take Zera to listen to the adventure stories that Yuri and the others deliberately revealed.
A place like this is quite clever!
Rubbing her temples, Zella stopped Mabis and prepared to let the group of people leave first.
"...You are mistaken about one thing. We are not following you on purpose."
When they passed Zera and Mavis, Yuri explained in a decent manner.
"The town where our guild "Sylph's Labyrinth" is located happens to pass through "Magnolia".
"So before that, you might as well think about it carefully!"
"Even among treasure hunters, our strength is one of the best!"
Yuri, who was not stingy with his praises and revealed his purpose after saying a few words, continued to promote their team.
Warlord and Precht actually nodded cooperatively this time.
(Really...)
To be honest, Zera doesn't mind joining Yuri's team. After all, compared to others, these three people are relatively "knowledgeable" to her.
It's just that in her heart, she didn't want the trip with Mavis to end so early.
Originally, according to Zeira's plan, he would not consider creating or joining a guild until at least the royal capital.
Now...
"Of course, if the little girls want to find the 'goblin', we will also help!"
Looking at the silent Zera and the active Mebis, Yuri, who has an above-the-line IQ, played the most critical card.
"Really?!"
The words blurted out, and Mavis blinked in surprise.
Then, the feather-eared girl looked at Zera with pleading eyes.
"well……"
(Don’t look at me like that...)
Where did she learn this sparkling eye attack...
Some couldn't help but look away, even though Zella knew that if she refused, Mavis would not object.
But this time, she finally 'compromised'.
(Even if you win this time...)
He narrowed his eyes at Yuri maliciously, causing the latter to shudder involuntarily.
"...I understand. Let's agree to your invitation for the time being."
"ha--!"
"but!"
Not letting them be happy too early, Zella immediately poured cold water on them.
"If you are holding us back, don't blame us for quitting when the time comes."
After making eye contact with the other two people, the blond young man patted his chest and made a promise.
The journey to "Magnolia" is not enough in one day, so in the evening, this five-person team also began to work together.
"What? Are you here to collect the ingredients for dinner?!"
Holding the materials for setting up a camp in his hands, Yuri was a little surprised when he heard the two girls' suggestions.
Since they formed a team, they, the grown men, naturally took the initiative to take over the physical work.
"but……"
His eyes kept wandering around Zella's feet, and Yuri didn't know whether to speak.
Even though Mavis is by his side, it’s still not suitable, right?
"...Ha, I am really underestimated."
It's no surprise to Zella that she knows her feet influence many people's opinions.
But they all seem to have forgotten that she is a magician.
"Watch carefully, I'm not as weak as you think."
With a mysterious smile, Zeira's body glowed with dark red magic light, wrapping the magic wheelchair beneath her.
"This is--!"
Soon, in Yuri's eyes, Zera's wheelchair began to slowly deform in the white light, and finally turned into a... broom?!
(Well......!)
This scene made the unusual Yuri open his mouth again.
Next, the transformed magic broom lifted Zera who was sitting sideways and floated in the air.
"Wow! Zella, that research was successful, right?!"
She folded her hands happily, and Mabius knew that her friend had been studying this, and now she finally had results.
[Material Change] and [Flying Additional].
Although in the future, there will be many magicians who can fly in the air and change costumes, in this era when magic is not so developed, there are not so many novel ways to use it.
Smiling, he stretched out his hand to Mavis on the ground. Under the expectant expression of the feather-eared girl, the two of them flew into the air.
"That's it, I'll leave things here to you. Sit tight! Mavis!"
"Um!"
Laughter came from the sky, and Yuri could only watch them go away blankly.
"What happened? Yuri! Where are Zera and the others?"
Warrod, who was collecting branches nearby, and Precht, who was responsible for starting the fire, looked around after hearing the noise and shouted to Yuri, who was stunned on the spot.
"Precht...Warlord..."
He called his companions with suppressed excitement, and his body clenched his fists and shook slightly.
At the same time, just as Yuri and the others were celebrating the new life of the team, the Treasure Hunter Guild and "The Labyrinth of the Sylph" were located outside the town.
A masked weirdo riding a horse looked at the town, with an unpleasant sinister smile on his face.
"...Let's start from there, the first step in building my 'kingdom'."
(After getting that thing, I am no longer the same person I was seven years ago...)
Thinking of what happened at that time, the wound under his mask started to hurt again.
Dark magic rippled in the shadows, and people with hoods and weapons walked out of the forest one after another.
"Go ahead."
"Yes! Master Qiao Puli!"
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There are still 85 days until the birth of "Fairy Tail". (To be continued)