Chapter 56
- We beat up the bad guys, and now. Guys, can you please take them to the mansion and at the same time help with the preparations for the party? - I turned to the others.
"We haven't destroyed Nirvana yet," Jura noted.
- Yes, that's right. But before we do that. We need to visit Wendy's guild, so she and the younger Charlie will come with us? - I finished, unsure of how to address our kitty's double.
"Is there a special reason for this?" asked the chosen magician.
- Yes, this guild is directly connected to Nirvana and before it is destroyed, they are obliged to tell the girls the truth.
"What other truth should they tell us?" Charlie asked, clearly displeased.
"You shouldn't hear this from us," said Elsa.
"I would prefer to go with you," said Jura.
- Mmm, okay. But the rest of you shouldn't go, it's a bit of a delicate situation, after all, and there shouldn't be too many strangers around. - I agreed, having brushed off all additional volunteers in advance. After all, Wendy and Charlie's farewell to the guild is not a performance worth watching.
- And why is it that you decide for everyone? - Leon snorted discontentedly, although it was clear that he did it only to show his displeasure, and not to really object, so no one paid attention to it.
- Wendy, Jura, Charlie. Come closer to us. In order not to waste time, Elsa will directly move us to the Cat House.
- O-okay. - The younger dragon slayer said slightly stuttering, coming close to me. Heh, if I were older, we would look like mother and daughter.
- Erza. - I called when they approached us.
- Yes, right now. - She answered and a magical circle formed under us, which in a moment transported us directly to the square in front of the guild master's building.
As soon as we appeared, Robaul, the master of the Cat House guild, came out of the building. He was a small, thin old man, with a long white beard and mustache that extended on the sides of his face into a pair of sideburns and long eyebrows. On his forehead was a tattoo consisting of a dot surrounded by two arcs. He was dressed in an outfit that very much resembled the outfit of an Indian chieftain, namely a large headdress consisting of feathers, the back of his waist was also decorated with feathers, only in lighter colors. He also wore loose dark trousers, over which was tied a light cloth reaching to the knees, and simple shoes. His chest was bare, on which only a necklace was visible, hanging from his neck, and which was apparently made of large teeth. He also wore a large bracelet on each arm, and his forearms were wrapped in bandages.
"I felt you defeat Orashion Seis, but I have one more request," the old man said. "Destroy Nirvana."
- Yes, we will do it, but before that I hope that you will be able to explain to Wendy and Charlie what is happening here normally. - I spoke, coming out from behind Jura's huge back.
- Who are you? - the old man was clearly surprised.
- I'm Wendy Marvel from Fairy Tail.
- That's it. - The old man pretended to understand everything, although I'm almost sure that he understood incorrectly. - I understand.
- My friends... I must apologize to you for hiding the truth about the Nirvit tribe. - the old man began decisively, while the rest of the Cat House guild began to leave their homes and stand behind Robaul.
- What are you talking about, master? - the second Charlie asked, clearly feeling that she would not like what she heard.
- First, you must know that we are not descendants of the Nirvits, as we were previously thought. We are the Nirvit tribe. And the person who created Nirvana four hundred years ago... was me. - Although our three already knew this, it was shocking for Jura, Charlie and Wendy. And seeing how my younger version was literally shaking and waiting with frightened eyes for the continuation, I simply could not help but sit down next to her and hug her, giving her at least some comfort. And what is surprising, but our Charlie took her twin in her arms, most likely with the same intentions, and the old man continued.
- 400 years ago… In hopes of ending the wars that were ravaging the world, I created the magic of inversion, Nirvana. It was our home and a symbol of peace for many years. But everything has its opposite.
- Because of all the darkness turning to the light, nirvana became more and more consumed by darkness. It is all about balance. It is not possible to simply change people's hearts from darkness to light. Where darkness is born, light is born. Where light is born, darkness inevitably appears. - With sadness deeply imprinted on his face, the old man continued to tell his story.
- The darkness taken by nirvana descended upon us. It was terrible. We fought each other to the death, until... only I remained.
- No... it can't be. - Wendy muttered in shock.
- Although, no... I think I can no longer be called alive. My body disappeared many years ago. Only my spirit remains. - Robaul continued inexorably. - In order to atone for my own sins, and to find a person with enough power to destroy nirvana in my place, I have watched over this place for four hundred years.
- Fairy Tail Mages. I sense a power from you that I have never had. Please destroy Nirvana. - The old man bowed, and the people standing behind him began to disappear.
- Magna!!! Ash!!! What's going on? Why?!" Wendy suddenly screamed, trying to break free from my embrace, and Charlie was right there too.
- I'm sorry I lied to you all this time, Wendy, Charlie, - the old man said with tears in his eyes.
No!! You can't!!! You can't just disappear like that!!! – Wendy screamed with tears in her eyes. Her scream was so heartbreaking and full of sadness that, frankly, I couldn't hold back my tears either.
- Wendy. All the members of this guild were illusions created by me. - These words were so stunning that Wendy froze in my arms and looked at the master in shock.
- Illusions with personality? What amazing magical power. - Jura said, stunned.
- Seven years ago, a guy appeared in front of me, holding a girl in his arms. His gaze was so serious and sincere that I couldn't refuse. Although I had once sworn to live alone, but as soon as I saw the upset girl who was promised that they would bring her to the guild, I didn't want to disappoint her. - the old man recalled with a smile, until the last illusions began to dissipate behind him. - That's how I created the guild.
- No!! I don't want to hear anything anymore! I don't want to!!! - Wendy screamed again. - Bask, Naoki, you can't just disappear like that!!!
- Wendy, Charlie. It's time for you to free yourself from illusions, because now you have a real family. - Bobaul said with a smile, beginning to dissipate.
- I have lifted the barrier around Nirvana, please destroy it and take care of Wendy. - His last words reached us.
- Master!!!! - Wendy screamed desperately, and scales of dragon fury began to appear on her skin.
- Wendy, - I whispered, hugging the girl to me. - It's always hard to lose loved ones, but know that we will always be there to support you. Please come back to Fairy Tail with us.