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Meanwhile, at Fairy Tail's inn, quite a few companions were still gathered there, eating and drinking while making a racket. Complaints could even be heard from residents living near the inn.
Noah was at the bar with Makarov, discussing today's discoveries: the person secretly siphoning the magic of the mages participating in the Grand Magic Games was very likely the kingdom itself, along with Raven Tail's strange actions.
Makarov seemed to be taking both matters very seriously, but he had not uncovered anything. He wore a troubled expression in front of Noah.
Seeing Makarov deep in thought, Noah could only admit that there was nothing he could do to help.
Makarov might constantly talk about retiring, but whenever something closely related to the guild came up, he would never let it go without getting to the bottom of it.
Noah had originally intended to handle both matters himself, but unable to withstand Makarov's persistent questioning, he could only mention them to the overly concerned old Guild Master under the guise of discussing them together.
And clearly, even Noah had only just found a few clues, so Makarov had even less idea what to do.
Thus, Makarov could only stand there worrying, which made Noah smile despite himself.
Just then, Noah suddenly sensed a familiar fluctuation of magic.
The moment he felt that familiar magic, Noah's expression froze slightly, and he abruptly rose to his feet.
Noah's movement instantly drew everyone's attention.
Seeing Noah suddenly stand up with an ugly expression on his face, Makarov immediately asked.
"What is it?"
"...I sensed Mira's magic..." Noah walked