I Don't Want to Be a Coward Anymore

"You really do always keep your guildmates in mind," Gildarts said with a smile.

"They're all family in Fairy Tail. It's only right." Lu Chongwei closed the ancient tome and put it away.

"Have you all chosen?" the Water God Dragon asked.

Everyone nodded in unison.

"Let's go."

The Water God Dragon turned and walked toward the stairs.

"The treasury entrance is about to seal. After this, it will not open again."

Everyone followed closely behind him and left the treasury.

The heavy stone doors slowly closed, the rumble resounding through the space as centuries' worth of treasures were sealed away once more.

Carla floated by Wendy's shoulder, her little paw gently patting Wendy's cheek.

"Wendy, you didn't find a suitable item?"

Wendy shook her head lightly, her tone calm.

"Sky Dragon Slayer Magic is too rare. The treasury didn't have any items that matched me. It's fine. I can get stronger by training on my own."

She seemed unbothered, a faint smile on her lips.

But her lowered eyes still failed to hide her disappointment.

Lu Chongwei glanced at her and said nothing.

This child had always been sensible. She never caused trouble, swallowing every grievance on her own.

Everyone was just about to leave when an aged voice suddenly rang out from behind them.

"Wait a moment."

The Water God Dragon leaned on his wooden staff and slowly caught up.

After losing his magic power, his body had grown frail and weak. He was panting after just a few steps.

"Miss Wendy."

The Water God Dragon called out to her, his clouded eyes fixed tightly on her.

"You cultivate Sky Dragon Slayer Magic?"

"Yes, Mr. Mercphobia," Wendy said, turning around and nodding politely.

The Water God Dragon pondered for a moment, then said something that took everyone by