A Fated Encounter (Part 2)

"Hey, miss, why do you look so unhappy? Want a drink to relax?" (Borrowing a classic scene.)

"Thud."

Staring at the oversized glass that had been slammed down in front of her, Golden Softie raised her head in surprise.

"Kana?!"

"Hey, hey, why does everyone act like they've seen some mysterious creature whenever they see me?"

"You are a mysterious existence!"

The moment the words left her mouth, Golden Softie knew she had misspoken. But before she could make amends, someone eagerly blew the matter out of proportion.

"Haha... Kana, looks like your presence in the guild isn't much stronger than ours!"

"Armor Guy, you looking for a beating again?"

Seeing the bartender girl preparing to rise, Armor Guy immediately ducked behind the green-haired handsome man and the little fairy in the green dress.

"Hey, Bickslow, when did you become such a coward?!" (Evergreen looked at him with utter disdain.)

"If we were comparing actual strength, of course I wouldn't be afraid! But she won't fight me at all. She just pulls out those magic tools Uncle Sordil left behind. Of course I'd be scared!"

"If that's the case, why provoke her?" (Fried.)

"You can lose, but you can't lose face!"

Hearing that righteous answer, countless black lines appeared across the foreheads of the green-haired handsome man and the little fairy in the green dress.

"Bickslow, I think you need a new trial, just like Happy!"

At the sight of the tall figure striding toward him, Armor Guy shrank his neck and said weakly, "Laxus, I..."

"Let's go. Special training!"

"Help!"

Watching the group of four vanish through the main doors, waves of laughter rang through the hall.

"I seriously can't stand these people!" (Golden Softie shook her head speechlessly.)

"In that case, you should take it out on this