"The parade has begun! Get ready, everyone!"
Macao urged loudly outside.
Accompanied by deafening music, the huge float slowly drove towards the main street.
Laxus stood in the most conspicuous position of the float, at a loss.
He waved his arms stiffly, and the muscles on his face kept twitching due to tension.
The citizens watching below saw this huge but clumsy clown, and they all laughed kindly.
"Laxus-sama! Come on!"
Freed was waving the light stick crazily in the crowd.
"Don't be like a piece of wood! Move!" Natsu shouted from another float.
Listening to the encouragement from his companions, Laxus took a deep breath.
He finally let go of his ridiculous pride and restraint.
He started doing all kinds of funny moves on the float, and even fell down on purpose, causing bursts of laughter from below.
Look at those pure and happy smiling faces below.
Laxus feels very calm.
He suddenly remembered his childhood.
At that time, he was sulking because Makarov was too busy at work.
Makarov said to him, "Even if grandpa can't see you, as long as you make that gesture, grandpa will know that you are always there."
Laxus stopped his antics.
He stood up straight and faced the direction of the guild's infirmary.
He slowly raised his right hand, extending his index finger and thumb, making an upside down 7 gesture.
That means that no matter where you are, I will always look at you.
At this moment, the whole place fell silent.
The next second.
Erza raised his hand and made a sign of 7.
Natsu, Gray, Cana, Lucy...
All the guild members, whether on the float or in the crowd, all smiled and raised their hands uniformly, making that sacred gesture.
In front of the window of the infirmary.
Makarov leaned on the wheelchair and looked out at the sea of upside down 7 gestures.
Tears flow freely.
He tremblingly raised his withered hand and made the same gesture through the glass.
In the shadow.
Gajeel, covered in bandages, leaned against the wall, grinned, and slowly raised his hand.
"Boom!"
Brilliant magical fireworks bloom in the night sky.
Shine the entire Magnolia like daylight.
Cheers, whistles, and applause were intertwined and soared into the sky, reaching the highest peak.
The entire Magnolia night sky was completely lit up with colorful magical light.
The float moves slowly along the street.
Lucy and Levy stood on the front float, wearing beautiful short skirts, and danced energetically to the brisk music.
The youthful atmosphere caused young guys on both sides of the street to scream wildly.
"Requip!"
Erza stood on the high platform, and his crisp voice echoed throughout the audience.
The light lit up and she put on a gorgeous swordsman outfit.
The long sword in his hand drew countless gorgeous sword flowers in mid-air, and the sparks generated by the blade rubbing the air fell like a meteor shower, causing everyone to exclaim in surprise.
"Look at me!"
Natsu roared excitedly.
He blew out a thick tornado of fire.
The flames quickly deformed and intertwined in mid-air, and finally accurately transformed into a huge and lifelike Fairy Tail guild emblem.
The scorching temperature and shocking visual effects made the cheers of the audience rise an octave higher again.
Immediately afterwards.
The main float with Lu Chongwei and Mirajane was slowly approaching.
Lu Chongwei is dressed in a pure white prince's dress, with a tall and straight figure, like a nobleman walking out of a fairy tale.
Mirajane wore a luxurious and elegant princess dress, with her long silver hair draped over her shoulders like a waterfall.
Lu Chongwei bent down slightly and extended his hand in a gentlemanly manner.
Mirajane's cheeks were slightly red, with a sweet smile, and he gently placed his hand on Lu Chongwei's palm.
The two danced gracefully on the float, performing a perfect prince and princess scene.
"What a perfect match!"
"Master Zhongwei is so handsome!"
"Miss Mirajane is so beautiful!"
Deafening screams erupted from the crowd, and the atmosphere was extremely heated.
At the same time.
In the infirmary on the second floor of the guild.
Makarov sat quietly in his wheelchair, looking through the window at the lively parade outside.
There was a kind smile on his lips.
"Squeak."
The door of the infirmary was gently pushed open.
Gajeel walked in quietly like a ghost.
He walked up to Makarov and didn't speak. He just took out a crumpled piece of paper from his pocket and handed it over.
The smile on Makarov's face slowly faded.
He took the note, unfolded it and glanced at it.
The content on the note was very simple, only a few coordinates and brief information.
That is about the whereabouts of his real son and Fairy Tail's traitor - Ivan.
Makarov tightened his fingers slightly and held the note in his palm.
His originally cloudy eyes became extremely firm.
A strong aura of calmness and self-power permeated the medical room.
"Ivan..."
Makarov murmured in a low voice, with determination in his tone.
He would never allow anyone, not even his own son, to harm the guild he had spent his life protecting.
On the street.
Laxus has completely let go of himself on the float.
He was wearing that funny clown suit and twisting his tall body to the music.
Various clumsy and exaggerated movements made the children below laugh.
He is no longer the aloof and ruthless Lightning Dragon Slayer.
Rather, he is an ordinary member who truly participates in this carnival.
The backward 7 gesture he made not only moved Makarov, but also completely solved the knot in his heart.
The carnival lasted until late at night.
After the parade.
The guild hall was in a mess, and everyone was staggering from exhaustion.
Laxus changed back into his usual clothes, carrying a huge travel bag, and stood at the entrance of the guild.
Although everyone forgave him and allowed him to stay in the guild.
But the huge debt that destroyed Kardia Cathedral actually fell on his head.
In order to pay off this astronomical debt, he must set out immediately to take on those high-paying and dangerous jobs.
Before leaving.
Laxus turned his head and looked resentfully at Lu Chongwei who was sitting at the bar drinking juice.
If this shady guy hadn't asked him to work to pay off his debts, he wouldn't have been reduced to doing hard work now.
Lu Chongwei noticed his gaze, turned his head, raised the cup in his hand, and showed a kind smile.
"Bon voyage, remember to transfer the money directly to the guild account."
Laxus The corner of his mouth twitched fiercely, he snorted coldly, turned around and strode into the night.
As time goes by.
The three people from the Thunder God Tribe also began to truly integrate into this big family.