Chapter 41: I Was Kidnapped! I'm Innocent!
"Ren and Erza! Ren and Erza are here!"
Seeing the two familiar figures on the shore, Gray's eyes filled with excitement as he struggled to stand up.
Just as he was about to shout, Natsu behind him suddenly yelled at Happy and Lucy, "Quick, stop him!"
Exchanging a glance with Happy, Lucy tackled Gray directly, covering his mouth tightly.
Since they were already on the pirate ship, they had to go all the way.
Gray struggled violently, but Lucy held him firmly against the deck, covering his mouth so he couldn't make a sound.
"My, what high spirits you all have, going out to sea in the middle of the night?"
Suddenly, a familiar voice came from above their heads.
The expression on Lucy's face froze instantly, and Happy turned his head dazedly.
They saw Zeus floating above the small boat, grinning at them.
"Ze... Zeus?!!!"
Lucy let go of Gray, curling up quickly in the corner, staring in shock at Zeus floating in mid-air.
"Aye! Zeus, I was kidnapped by Natsu and Lucy! You finally saved me!"
Happy flapped his little wings, crying without tears as he flew to Zeus, diving into Zeus's soft body.
"Happy, you traitor!!!"
Seeing the traitorous Happy, Lucy looked like she wanted to cry but couldn't, waving her hands hurriedly to explain.
"Don't tell me. Master is waiting on the island. Go explain to Master."
Zeus had a good relationship with Happy and didn't refuse Happy rubbing against him. He grinned, looking at the ashen-faced and tearless Lucy on the boat.
As the boat docked, Natsu, who had been like a salted fish, instantly revived.
"Finally alive!"
Leaping directly from the ground, Natsu looked warily at the two figures walking not far away.
"We have to go, quick!"
Natsu hurriedly pulled Lucy, intending to flee into the island's interior.
Who would have thought that suddenly, his vision went dark, and darkness enveloped Natsu and Lucy.
"Sensory Deprivation!"
Ren snapped his fingers in the distance, and Natsu and Lucy instantly started running around like headless flies.
"Yo, Gray, what's with that pose?"
After Ren and Erza approached, seeing Gray bound by his limbs and lying immobile on the deck, Ren teased him with a smile.
"Ren, hurry and untie me! I'm going to beat that bastard up!"
Gray blushed, shouting at Ren.
Waving his hand, Prometheus floating beside him spat out a small fireball, burning the rope on Gray.
Released from his bonds, Gray's face was dark as he walked step by step toward the aimless Natsu.
A heavy punch smashed into Natsu's face, making Natsu scream instantly.
"Flame-brained idiot! Do you know what you did?!"
Knocking Natsu to the ground, Gray straddled him, punching him in the face one after another.
Ren snapped his fingers, releasing the sensory deprivation.
In the next instant, Natsu suddenly exploded, punching Gray in the cheek.
The two wrestled on the beach.
Erza didn't stop their fight, walking heavily toward Lucy.
Squatting down, she looked seriously into Lucy's eyes.
"Lucy! Natsu is an idiot, are you an idiot too?! Before becoming an S-Class mage, you are not allowed to accept S-Class requests under any circumstances. Violators will be expelled from the guild!"
Hearing Erza's words, Lucy's face turned pale instantly.
Expelled from the guild?
She had just joined Fairy Tail with such difficulty.
Lucy looked up hurriedly, apologizing to Erza with teary eyes.
Lucy didn't push the responsibility onto Natsu, sincerely admitting her mistake.
After listening to Lucy's apology, Erza nodded. "I will report your words truthfully to the Guild Master. As for how the Guild Master decides, that's up to your luck!"
Lucy looked ashen, forcing a bitter smile as she nodded.
Seeing the despair on Lucy's face, Erza didn't comfort her. After all, a qualified mage must bear the consequences of their mistakes.
Her face frosty, Erza walked toward Gray and Natsu wrestling on the beach.
She smashed a heavy fist onto both their heads.
Seeing Erza beside them, the two stopped their movements tacitly.
"Natsu, do you know what stupid thing you've done?!"
Erza's face was frosty, staring straight at Natsu and shouting.
Stared at by Erza like that, Natsu lowered his head awkwardly, daring not to answer.
Gray was feeling smug, but suddenly seeing Erza's gaze turn to him, he quickly put away his smug look.
"And you! Gray!"
"Didn't the Guild Master ask you to stop Natsu and Lucy? Why are you here?"
Gray spoke anxiously, wanting to explain to Erza.
No need!
Before Gray could speak, Erza waved her hand, interrupting him.
Looking at the two with disappointment in her eyes.
"You really disappointed me!"
Erza's words echoed in their ears, and Gray looked like he wanted to cry but had no tears.
He was truly wronged!
"Now, everyone go back to the guild!"
Crossing her arms, Erza scolded Natsu like a parent.
Natsu lowered his head helplessly, turning silently to walk toward the boat.
Just then, a dense sound of footsteps came from behind.
Everyone turned around and saw a group of people in strange clothes appearing behind them.
These people looked sincere, looking at Erza and the others with wild joy.
"Are you... the mages here to help us?"
The leading old man looked expectantly at Ren's group and asked.
Suddenly, Lucy pointed to a familiar figure in the crowd and shouted, "It's him! That boatman!"
Hearing Lucy's words, Natsu and Gray suddenly looked up in the direction Lucy pointed.
Sure enough, a familiar figure was standing in the crowd.
"He is this old man's son, and also one of the cursed people on Galuna Island!"
The old man looked bitter, glancing at the villagers behind him, then said to everyone, "Listening to my son, are you the mages here to help us?"
Read Advanced Chapters on: patreon.com/Amiii_
~Every 150 PS = Bonus Chapter!
~Push the Story forward with your [Power Stones]