After seeing the figure ahead clearly, Lazy God's face curved into a happy smile. But that state probably lasted only a second, because...
"You big idiot, didn't I tell you to stay behind?"
"Why did you run out again?"
Faced with Mother Empress's fury, Pink Ball gave Lazy God a helpless look, then obediently stood beside Teacher Athena.
"Ire..."
"Lady Irene, I'll go notify Miss Erza!"
"Mm!"
Watching the master and apprentice turn and leave, Lazy God's face instantly darkened as he collapsed where he stood.
"Irene, I..."
"Hmph!"
Watching Her Highness the Empress turn away without saying a word, Lazy God felt not the slightest joy—only waves of panic.
"Mister, those three just now were... (Orange-Haired Meow Meow)"
"You'll know once you go inside!"
With that, His Majesty the Emperor took the lead toward the guild ahead.
"Ah!!!"
Seeing Golden Softie suddenly rise to her feet, Feng and Wendy asked in unison, "Miss Lucy, what's wrong?"
"Sorry, I just remembered that there are matters at the guild I need to deal with, so I have to leave early!"
As she handed her bag to Golden Softie, Wendy softly asked, "Do you need help?"
"It's only a few minor things. I can handle them myself!"
Leaving the two with a brilliant smile, Miss Lucy hurried toward the guild.
"Cough, cough... Um... Mr. Feng, we've completed the task Guild Master Grandpa assigned us, and we're going back today, so... I'm sorry! (Blue twin tails bowing at ninety degrees)"
"It's fine. I should take a proper look around this city and find some good material myself!"
"Then... goodbye!"
After bowing to each other, the two also left the restaurant one after another.
"Cool!!!" (Borrowing the classic face-changing shot)
"It's Erza herself!!!"
After crying out in surprise, the cool blond man