Chapter 53
Despite the words that Ichie could have been given more beatings, none of us were in a hurry to do this, after all, we didn't want to spoil relations with another light guild – this is directly opposite to the purpose of our meeting. What is indicative is that the other representatives of the pegasi did not become outraged by such reprisals against the elder.
"You don't care that your eldest was hit?" I couldn't help but ask the three.
"Brother Ichiya is a mature, responsible man and fully understands the consequences of his actions," Hibiki answered proudly.
"I see, he's a masochist," I nodded understandingly.
- Eh? No, you misunderstood... - the guy tried to explain, but at that moment Ichiya appeared in front of us again.
- More... I need the scent of your wonderful perfume!!! - This man became really creepy, and I'm ashamed to admit, but I got a little scared.
- D-don't come any closer! Or I'll cut you! - I threatened, the sword instantly appearing in my hands.
- Um, Ichiya-sama, I don't think she's joking, - Ev carefully tried to warn his elder.
- What a wonderful aroma. - Ignoring those around him, Ichiya sniffed and walked towards me. For every step he took forward, I took a little step back.
- Wake up! - Elsa screamed in anger and sent the man kissing the ground with his face. This action created a crater where his head hit the floor, and Ichiya's body twitched a little and then went quiet.
Frightened that Elsa might kill him in the heat of the moment, I immediately rushed to check.
"Alive," I said, sighing with relief, giving my verdict and turning to the rest of the Pegasi representatives.
- I hope there is no hard feelings?
- As I already said, brother is a grown man and is responsible for his own actions. However, I still hope that you will cure him. - Hibiki said, bowing gallantly.
"I will," I nodded in agreement, and then added, "But not now, but by the time the others arrive."
- A lady's wish is her law.
After this small incident, fortunately, we did not quarrel with the Blue Pegasus, but rather calmly communicated on various topics. And when they found out that all three of us were already in a relationship, they no longer made stupid advances and even began to be perceived not as someone annoying, but as ordinary, slightly eccentric magicians.
Along the way, we also agreed that waiting for several hours standing up was not comme il faut, and so in order not to chase them again for furniture and non-alcoholic drinks with snacks, the girls and I decided to share our supplies a little. Although Ichiya was not being treated now, he was brought into one of the free rooms so that he would not lie on the floor, I even generously agreed to fix the floor with time magic.
After about three hours spent at the table, during which we periodically drank various drinks, which we had managed to collect in huge quantities during our travels, the entrance gates finally opened and a delegation from Siren Scale arrived.
As Elsa and I expected, the first to enter were Leon and Sherria, who had managed to show up on Galuna Island during the moon drop ritual, with a rather arrogant look, although we didn't meet them then, since Gray and Natsu had done quite well on their own.
"So you are the delegation from Fairy Tail?" Leon asked, looking arrogantly in our direction.
- Shut up, fool. - Sheri said, hissing loudly at him from behind. - They are no weaker than Jura.
- Very funny joke Sherry. - The ice maker did not take the girl's words seriously.
"Is it just me or is he asking for it?" I asked the others at the table in bewilderment.
- What if that's the case? - the guy himself answered me.
- Then you are nothing more than a fool. I expected more from a student of Ur. - I answered dismissively.
"You…" the guy was clearly getting angry and was about to snap back, but he was stopped by a thunderous voice, accompanied by the sound of his staff hitting the ground.
- Enough, Leon!!! - said Jura, who occupies the last place among the chosen ones.
- We are here to form an alliance and defeat the Oración Seis.
- You are right, Jura. Come and sit down with us at the table, there is no truth in the legs. - I invited those who came to the table.
"Wendy, if the siren scales are already here, then maybe we should wake up Ichiya?" Charlie asked me.
- And this is definitely nee… - I wanted to try to get out of the prospect of being next to that pervert, but under the stern gaze of the cat girl I gave in and answered with a doomed look. - Okay, I'll go and cure him now.
- Oh, I see almost everyone has already gathered. - Suddenly a voice rang out, the voice of Ichii, whom we had just discussed, who looked rather battered, he even had two dried stripes of blood visible under his nose.
- Three guilds have already gathered, confirmed his words, accepting our invitation to the table, Jura. - All that remains is to wait for the delegation from the Cat's House.
"You said 'delegations', but I heard that they were only going to send one mage," Ichiya said, acting surprisingly adequately.
- One magician? What are these idiots thinking? - Leon was indignant.
"Maybe it will be someone terribly powerful?" Sherry suggested.
At that moment we heard the quick patter of little feet from the passage, followed by the sound of a fall and a scream.
Turning towards the direction of the sound, everyone present looked in shock at the 12-year-old girl with blue hair who hurriedly stood up from the floor.
- Uhm. I apologize for being late. - The cute creature apologized before shyly folding her hands behind her back and introducing herself. - I'm from the Cat House Guild. My name is Wendy. I'd be happy to work with you all!!!
- A child? - most of those present were surprised, while our three looked at the new arrival with interest.
"Apart from a few differences, she looks a lot like you did when you were 12, Wendy," Elsa said.
- I agree. It's quite funny. - I said with a smile.
"What kind of insult is this - they sent us a child? Does the Cat House think we're playing games?" Sheri grumbled discontentedly.
- One? No, I don't think so, tasteless woman. - A girlish voice came from behind Wendy.
- Charlie! Are you following me?
- Well, of course. I'd be worried if you were alone. - The white Exceed answered with a haughty look.
- Ooo, she looks just like your twin sister Charlie, - I said excitedly, turning to our cat-girl.
- Oh, and she's also clearly rude, - our Charlie expressed her opinion.
- A cat? - the others were even more surprised.
- Uh...um... I... I can't fight, but... but I know a lot of support magic that should help you all. Don't kick me out, please! - the nervous girl exclaimed.
- Oh... Honestly... your shyness allows people to look down on you.
- Chin up, Wendy. After all, you are a dragon slayer, and also Grandina's daughter. - I decided to step forward and support the girl.
- Huh? You know Grandina? - the girl looked at me in surprise, and then at Elsa and Charlie who had come up to me.
- Of course, because I am you from this world, - I answered with a smile.
- Huh? - at that moment, the same question appeared in the heads of almost everyone present: what the hell was going on here, and the more observant looked in amazement, either at me and Charlie in human form, or at the new arrivals.