Return to Magnolia

Laxus shook his head. "Big brother, you don't need to apologize. It's just that this is my first time experiencing something like this, so I'm a bit unaccustomed to it. You're right, neither the Dark Magic Group nor the Dark Guild should exist. We must respect life. Let's go, we'll get something to eat."

Allen believed that although Laxus was still young, with his personality, these experiences would only serve as motivation and wouldn't cause him to fall into despair due to his immature mind.

Afterward, the two of them took Ultear and found a congee and noodle shop nearby. Ultear was probably genuinely hungry and ate an entire bowl of congee. After eating her fill, she fell asleep in Allen's arms. Seeing Ultear still frowning slightly in her sleep, both Allen and Laxus felt heartbroken and grew even more furious with Brian.

The two of them packed a lot of food from the noodle shop to take back for Makarov and the others.

Upon seeing Allen and Laxus return, Makarov walked up to them and said, "Most of the children have had their identities confirmed. Only one pair of sisters is still unaccounted for. I've spoken with the Council; we'll bring these two sisters back to the Guild. The other children whose identities have been confirmed will be returned to their families by them."

Allen stepped forward and looked at the pair of sisters Makarov mentioned. Both had white hair, and their small bodies were curled up together. As Allen looked at their faces, they became increasingly familiar. Then, it suddenly occurred to him, Could these be Sorano and Yukino?

In the original story, both were abducted by people from the Dark Magic Group, but they were separated later. Now, it seemed they had been sent by the Dark Magic Group to be experimental subjects for Brian.

"Then we'll take a car back to Magnolia first thing tomorrow morning."

In the early morning, soft sunlight streamed through the train car windows, gently falling like golden gauze onto the interior.

Allen, Laxus, and Makarov each held a cute child, sitting quietly in their seats.

Just last night, everyone had introduced themselves. As Allen had predicted, this pair of pitiable sisters was indeed Sorano and Yukino. When they learned that the kind old man before them was actually the Guild Master and that he was willing to take them in, the two innocent little sisters instantly became so emotional that tears streamed down their faces. They hugged Makarov tightly, as if afraid he might suddenly change his mind.

As the train's rhythmic clatter filled the air, time quietly slipped by, and the train slowly pulled into Magnolia Station.

As soon as the train doors opened, the three of them, without hesitation, cradled the children and walked briskly towards Polyushika's house. Along the way, Allen's longing for Polyushika grew stronger, making his steps involuntarily faster.

Polyushika, having received the news in advance, was already sitting quietly in front of her house, gazing into the distance with focused eyes, seemingly anticipating something eagerly. When she spotted Allen and the others, along with the children in their arms, from afar, she quickly got up to meet them.

Without time to hug Polyushika, the three placed the three children on the beds in the room, and Polyushika began examining them one by one.

After hearing about the torment these children had suffered from Makarov, Polyushika's face was filled with anger after finishing her examination.

"These three little darlings are extremely weak due to long-term malnutrition and need proper care. I'll give you a diet plan later. Follow it diligently. Their injuries were treated yesterday; you just need to come back in three days to change the dressing."

After giving the three of them her medical advice, Polyushika looked at them sternly and said, "I know you'll go after the Dark Magic Group and that Brian. I have only one request: make sure they receive the punishment they deserve. I can't imagine how many children have suffered like this over the years, or even died. Now that we have clues about them, keep pursuing them. Allen, Grandma supports you this time!"

The three of them nodded heavily. Allen earnestly said to Polyushika, "After Ultear has recovered, Laxus and I will take her to the Northern Continent. First, we'll find her mother, and then we'll go after the Dark Magic Group. As for Brian, he can't escape. I'll find him."

Polyushika nodded upon hearing Allen's words, not replying. She knew Allen would do as he said. Then, she returned to her room to write the medical advice and diet plan.

Allen, Laxus, and Makarov walked out of the house. Laxus clenched his fist and said, "I'm looking forward to that day more and more." Allen patted Laxus's shoulder and said, "Let's go, we need to get things ready for the three little sisters."

Laxus's face, full of fighting spirit, suddenly became a bit flustered. According to Polyushika, she couldn't take care of three children by herself right now, so they would have to. Allen and Laxus had absolutely no experience, so they could only rely on Makarov.

But Makarov was also a bit bewildered. He had never taken care of little girls before. Allen and Laxus had always been raised freely, so there was nothing to worry about. However, according to Polyushika's requirements, these three little girls needed meticulous care, which stumped the three of them.

Makarov sighed and said, "Let's go back to the Guild first and see if those guys have any good ideas."

Although there were a few girls in the Fairy Tail Guild now, none of them were married, so they would need to find someone who was married and had children to help with childcare.

The three walked to the Guild entrance. Seeing the doors tightly shut, Makarov stepped forward and kicked them open. The people inside looked at them with fierce eyes. Upon seeing Makarov leading the way, with Allen and Laxus behind him, they instantly turned into little lambs.

"It's Guild Master Makarov, and Allen and Laxus! I knew someone with that much strength was here."

"Nonsense! You just said you were going to show this person a thing or two."

"Damn it, are you looking for a fight, Wakaba?"

"I just can't stand that look on your face, Macao!"

As they spoke, the two of them started fighting, and it quickly escalated from a brawl between two people into a free-for-all for the entire Guild.

Allen punched a flying stool, shattering it, but then several more chairs and tables flew at him. Veins bulged on Allen's face. Laxus had already joined the fray. After smashing another flying table, Allen, no longer able to hold back, charged in.

"It seems like you've forgotten the strength of my fists during my absence, haven't you?"

Makarov shook his head and walked towards the bar. Seeing Nobu by the quest board, he asked, "Haven't chosen a quest yet, Nobu?"

Completely immersed in his own world, Nobu was oblivious to the sounds around him and naturally didn't notice Makarov's question. Makarov didn't mind; after all, the brawl happening in the Guild didn't make him anxious. He knew very well that it wouldn't be long before someone stepped in to properly resolve the chaotic situation.

As expected, by the time Makarov strolled leisurely to the front of the bar, the noisy, chaotic hall, where a fierce fight was underway, instantly returned to silence. Everyone involved in the brawl, except for Nobu who remained standing by the quest board as if unaware, and the calm Makarov standing at the bar, lay sprawled on the ground, looking disheveled.

At this moment, Allen stood imposingly in the center of the hall. After slightly calming his somewhat rapid breathing, he exclaimed with excitement, "That was exhilarating! You guys are just too weak! I've been gone for such a long time, and you still haven't improved at all!"

On the other side, Macao, struggling, propped himself up with a table that was nearly half-broken. Panting heavily, he yelled at Allen, "Seriously, where did you find such an outrageously strong monster? You're not even 11 yet, right? In our Guild, besides the Master and Gildarts, who else can even compete with you? Even Laxus couldn't last two punches against you. Honestly, you really should teach him a lesson!"

Standing beside Macao was his good friend, Wakaba, who chimed in, "Exactly, Laxus, you're not good enough either! Look at you, you've been out with your big brother for so long, and you can't even last a few moves? Hurry up and spar more! Otherwise, next time I can only bet on whether you can last two punches against Allen!"

Hearing this, Laxus, who was already bruised and battered, became furious. He glared angrily at the two detestable old men before him, cursing inwardly: If they hadn't teamed up to ambush me earlier, fighting them both at once, why would I have wasted so much energy trying to defeat them? As for not being able to beat my big brother... Laxus had never won against him since he was little, so he wasn't too unwilling to accept this outcome. It was just that he didn't want to see the gap between him and Allen widen.

Makarov smiled as he watched the gradually recovering members. He called Macao and Wakaba over.

The two of them helped each other to the bar and downed two glasses of beer. "Ah! That's the stuff! Master, what did you call us over for?"

Makarov smiled and asked them, "Do you have any experience taking care of little girls?" Makarov asked these two because they had been married for two and a half years, and their wives had given birth last year, so Makarov was tentatively asking.