He took a step forward, his tall body blocking the moonlight shining in from the window.
"A companion has made a mistake and needs to be punished. But if we ruthlessly kick away even a person who is truly repentant and willing to sacrifice his life to atone for his sin, then is this still the home we are proud of?"
Lu Chongwei pointed at Laxus who was standing by the door, his whole body stiff.
"People's hearts are not appeased by expulsion, but united by tolerance. Give him a chance to win everyone's understanding."
Makarov was stunned.
He looked at Lu Chongwei's firm eyes, and then at Laxus who had his head lowered and his face full of shame.
A fierce struggle began in my heart.
A long time.
Makarov was relieved of his heavy burden and leaned on the back of the chair helplessly.
"That's it... that's all."
He waved his hand, his voice hoarse.
"Since you insist on this, then leave the decision to everyone in the guild."
Makarov raised his head and glared at Laxus sternly.
"Let all guild members vote. If everyone is willing to let you stay, you will stay. If anyone objects, you will get out of the guild immediately!"
Hearing this sentence, Laxus raised his head.
Uncontrollable gratitude welled up in his bloodshot eyes.
But he gritted his teeth and clenched his fists tightly.
Gratitude is followed by deep worry and fear.
Will everyone really forgive him?
He almost killed everyone and almost destroyed everyone's homes.
The door to the infirmary was pushed open.
Lu Chongwei pushed Makarov's wheelchair and took Laxus out of the room.
Outside the door, the guild hall was crowded with bandaged and scarred guild members.
Seeing the three people coming out, the originally noisy hall suddenly became quiet.
All eyes are focused on Laxus.
Lu Chongwei cleared his throat, and the powerful magic power spread throughout the hall along with the sound.
"Everyone, the president has made a decision regarding the outcome of Laxus."
Lu Chongwei paused and looked at the audience.
"All members of the guild will hold a secret vote to decide whether he will continue to stay in Fairy Tail."
The words just fell.
"I support Mr. Laxus to stay!"
Freed was the first to stand up, his usually cold face now full of anxiety.
"I support it too! Master Laxus already knows that he was wrong!" Evergreen shouted loudly.
"Hehehe... we can't drive him away!" The puppets around Bickslow also nodded crazily.
The three people from the Thunder God Tribe made their position clear without hesitation.
However.
Except for the Thunder God Tribe, everyone else in the hall fell into deathly silence.
Natsu lowered his head and could not see his expression clearly.
Gray leaned against the pillar and said nothing.
Erza folded his arms and frowned.
The air became dull and oppressive, making people breathless.
Laxus looked at everyone's silence, and his heart sank to the bottom.
He twitched the corners of his mouth bitterly.
Yes, this is a natural reaction.
He has done so many unforgivable things, how can he expect everyone's forgiveness?
"No need to vote."
Laxus's voice is extremely hoarse.
He bowed deeply to everyone.
"I'm sorry. I'm leaving now."
Laxus turned around, his back looked extremely lonely and desolate.
He stopped and didn't look back.
"Thunder God Tribe guys, please take more care of them from now on. They are not bad in nature, they are just led astray by me."
After saying that, he took heavy steps and prepared to walk out of the door that he had entered and exited countless times since childhood.
The moment his hand was about to touch the door handle.
"Bang!"
Cana smashed the heavy wine barrel in his hand on the ground, and the sound of broken boards was particularly harsh in the quiet hall.
"Hey! You bastard, what are you talking about?"
Cana pointed at Laxus's back and cursed.
"The voting hasn't even started yet, are you going to run away with your tail between your legs?"
Laxus was shocked and turned his head.
"That's right!"
Gray straightened up and curled his lips in displeasure.
"Who said they were going to let you go? You've caused such a big mess, how can you just run away if you want to pat your butt? There's no way out!"
"Laxus!"
Natsu raised his head, his fists ignited with blazing flames, and his fighting spirit surged.
"I haven't beaten you away yet! Until then, you are not allowed to go anywhere!"
"Crunch, crunch..."
In the corner, Gajeel chewed a piece of iron and let out a ferocious laugh.
"My revenge has not yet been avenged. Next time I fight you, I will definitely break all your teeth!"
Erza walked forward slowly and said with a smile.
"Stay, Laxus. Use the rest of your life to make up for the mistakes you made."
Deafening cheers erupted in the hall.
"Don't go! Laxus!"
"Stay and drink together!"
"Fairy Tail How can we do without such a troublesome spirit like you!"
Everyone raised their arms and shouted to save him.
Laxus stood there blankly.
The hot tears could no longer be suppressed, bursting out of his eyes and sliding crazily down his resolute cheeks.
He covered his face and burst into tears.
When the voting results came out, there was no suspense.
Unanimous vote in favor.
Laxus knelt on the ground and swore secretly in his heart.
This life will belong to Fairy Tail from now on.
He will use his life to protect this guild forever.
That night.
The annual Fantasia officially kicked off at Magnolia.
The whole city was brightly lit, and the streets were crowded with cheering citizens.
Although the city has been damaged, people's enthusiasm has not diminished at all.
Backstage of the parade float.
Laxus stood in front of the mirror, his whole body shaking uncontrollably.
His tall and burly body was actually wearing a gaudy and extremely funny clown suit.
The face was also painted with exaggerated red cheeks and white makeup.
"This... what the hell is this!"
Laxus's face was covered with black lines, and she was so ashamed that she wanted to find a crack in the ground and crawl into it.
At this moment, a steady sound of footsteps came.
Lu Chongwei came out from behind the curtain.
He was wearing an extremely gorgeous white gold-rimmed prince costume, with a shining badge on his chest, and his whole person exuded a noble and elegant temperament.
Laxus's mentality instantly collapsed.
"Why do you dress so handsomely, but I have to dress up like this embarrassing clown!"
Laxus pointed at Lu Chongwei and the Roar angrily.
Lu Chongwei straightened his cuffs and showed a dark smile.
"Because you are guilty and need to entertain the citizens with funny performances. This is also part of the atonement. As for me..."
Lu Chongwei raised his eyebrows.
"I am a hero who saved the city, so of course I have to maintain a perfect image."
Laxus was so angry that his teeth itched, but he had no way to refute, so he could only swallow this sigh of frustration.