After infuriating Makarov so badly that he fainted, Achill showed not the slightest awareness that he was the culprit. Instead, he returned to the table and carried on eating and drinking.
"Ah, I'm full..." After belching and patting his bulging stomach, Achill stood up with a thoroughly satisfied expression. He grinned at the three women, then tried to entice them. "Erza, Le Qi, and, uh, Mira, interested in joining my guild? It'll definitely be much better than working under that damned old man! Not only will you be free from his constant harassment, but your safety will also be guaranteed to the fullest~"
"You bastard!!!" At those words, Makarov, who had only just fainted from anger, promptly woke up in another fit of rage. Pointing straight at Achill's nose, he roared, "How can you poach my members so shamelessly?!"
"Would you three beautiful ladies be interested in building the perfect hare— ahem, guild with me?" Without so much as glancing at the roaring Makarov, Achill smiled like a gentleman and continued his pitch. "I guarantee that you'll witness the growth of the strongest, most delectable guild in history..."
"I'm heading out on a job, Achill!" Le Qi cheerfully waved at Achill, who was still holding his gentlemanly pose, then turned her back on him and ran outside.
"Natsu, Lucy, Gray, let's discuss which job we should take this time!" Erza turned around and began earnestly discussing jobs with Natsu and the others, likewise leaving Achill staring at the back of her head.
"..." Achill stared speechlessly at their retreating backs, his heart turning ice-cold.
"Please move aside..." Just then, Mira approached with a broom. Without even looking at Achill, she lowered her head and concentrated on sweeping around his feet. As she swept, she said flatly, "Don't get in the