Lu Chongwei's the Roar voice echoed in the hall, and every word hit Elfman hard in the face.
Elfman was stunned. He looked at the furious Lu Chongwei, tears were still flowing, but the will to die in his eyes was shaken.
"I won't let you die."
Lu Chongwei let go of his hand, and Elfman collapsed to the ground.
"You have to carry this sin, along with Lisanna's share, and live in pain! Until you truly become a man who can protect your family!"
Makarov stepped forward, stretched out his trembling hand, and gently stroked Elfman's head.
"Lu Chongwei is right, Elfman."
The voice of the old president was old and tired.
"The guild has already lost a child and cannot afford to lose you again."
At this moment, the door was suddenly knocked open.
Natsu, who had been hiding behind the crowd and trembling all over, rushed out without saying a word.
His back was full of loneliness and anger.
"Natsu!"
Cana exclaimed.
Lu Chongwei took a deep breath, forced down the severe pain in his heart, and turned to look at Happy in the corner who was also wiping tears.
"Happy, go catch up with him. Don't let him do stupid things."
"Love..."
Happy wiped away her tears, spread her wings, and chased out quickly.
The hall fell into dead silence again.
Lu Chongwei Looking at the gloomy sky outside the window, raindrops began to fall.
Will the girl who always smiles and says she wants to be his bride really never come back?
It rained heavily.
Even God is crying for the lost girl.
The cemetery of Magnolia was filled with darkness. All members of Fairy Tail put on black suits and dresses and stood silently in front of a newly erected tombstone.
The tombstone is engraved with the Fairy Tail coat of arms, and below is the heartbreaking name:
Lisanna·Strauss
There were no photos or remains. What was buried in the tomb was the clothes that Lisanna liked to wear the most during his lifetime, and the picture book that Lu Chongwei didn't have time to give away.
The rain fell down everyone's cheeks, and it was hard to tell whether it was rain or tears.
Mirajane was wearing black mourning clothes and her face was as pale as a ghost. She did not hold an umbrella and let the cold rain rain down on her body.
She leaned on Lu Chongwei's arms, her body shaking uncontrollably. This was the only support she could find now. As long as she left this embrace, she would fall immediately.
Lu Chongwei held a black umbrella with one hand, trying to cover Mirajane as much as possible, and held her shoulder tightly with the other hand.
His eyes fell on the tombstone, his eyes deep and sad.
"RIP, Lisanna."
He said silently in his heart.
After the funeral, the crowd gradually dispersed.
Elfman knelt in front of the tombstone and refused to leave for a long time. He remained motionless, letting the rain wash away his face full of regret.
"Gray."
Lu Chongwei stopped Gray who was about to leave.
"What's wrong?" Gray's eye circles are also red. Although he usually doesn't deal with Natsu, he also likes Lisanna, a sensible sister.
"Tonight you go to the boys' dormitory and watch Elfman." Lu Chongwei whispered, "Stay there to prevent him from doing anything stupid."
Gray nodded with a solemn expression. "Don't worry, leave it to me. Even if I knock him out, I won't let him mess around."
It's late at night.
The rain stopped and the dark clouds dispersed, revealing a sky full of stars.
Lu Chongwei's villa was completely dark, except for a weak magic lamp on the balcony on the second floor.
Mirajane was sitting on the deck chair on the balcony with his knees in his arms, a blanket wrapped around his body, and his eyes staring blankly at the night sky.
Since she came back, she hasn't said a word or eaten. The once energetic the Demon now looks extremely fragile.
Lu Chongwei came over with a cup of hot milk and gently placed it on the small table next to her.
"Drink something to warm yourself up."
Mirajane did not respond, still staring at the sky in a daze.
Lu Chongwei sighed, sat down next to her, and followed her gaze.
"Did you know? In my hometown, there is a legend."
Lu Chongwei's voice is very soft and gentle, and it seems particularly clear in this silent night.
Mirajane's eyelashes trembled and he listened quietly.
"Legend has it that everyone who dies will not really disappear. Their souls will fly into the sky and become a star."
Lu Chongwei stretched out his hand and pointed at the brightest star in the night sky.
"Look at that one, the brightest and naughtiest one."
"It keeps blinking, just like Lisanna smiles."
Lu Chongwei turned his head and looked at Mirajane's profile.
"That's her looking at us. She is telling us that she is living a good life now, without pain or sadness."
"She is in heaven protecting us, the guild, and you."
Mirajane slowly turned his head and looked in the direction of Lu Chongwei's finger.
The star was indeed very bright, twinkling like the girl's playful eyes.
In a daze, Mirajane really saw Lisanna's face floating in the night sky, showing her that familiar, warm smile.
"Sister, don't cry."
The hallucinatory voice sounded in my ears.
Two lines of clear tears slid down Mirajane's cheeks, but this time, she smiled.
It was a smile with tears.
"Yeah... that's Lisanna..."
Mirajane murmured to himself, his voice choked with sobs.
"She is most afraid of the dark... she has become a star... she is no longer afraid..."
Lu Chongwei stretched out his hand, held Mirajane's cold palm tightly, and transferred his body temperature to her.
"Mira, we must take Lisanna's share and live well."
"You have to cheer up, Elfman still needs you, and the guild also needs you."
"If you fall, Lisanna will be sad to see you in the sky."
Mirajane held Lu Chongwei's hand with his backhand, nodded vigorously, and buried his head in his chest.
"Well... I will... I will work with her... to survive..."
At this time, the door was gently pushed open.
Erza came in with a basin of hot water. When she saw the two people on the balcony, her eyes softened a lot.
"Mira, it's time to wipe your face and rest."
Erza walked to Mirajane, squatted down, and was as gentle as a big sister.
Mirajane raised his head and looked at Erza, his eyes full of dependence.
"Erza... can you... stay with me tonight?"
"Okay." Erza held her other hand without any hesitation, "I won't leave tonight, I will stay here with you."
Lu Chongwei looked at this scene and felt a little relieved.
With Erza by his side, Mirajane should be able to get through this most difficult night.
"Then I'll go out first. You guys should have a rest early."
Lu Chongwei stood up, helped them close the floor-to-ceiling windows of the balcony, and then walked out of the room.
Arrive outside the villa.
The courtyard was quiet late at night except for the chirping of insects.
Lu Chongwei took a deep breath of cool air, trying to dispel the tightness in his chest. Although Mirajane was comforted, the knot in his heart was still not untied.