Chapter Fifty-Six: The Tavern
Retrieving the Log Crystal, Kira overheard the rest of the group discussing the trip.
"I remember that the dueling of the Celestial Maiden was a legend from a long time ago, right?" Kana asked, "Even if there is anything that has been handed down, where can we find it in a place like this, which is full of snow?" ”
Elusa's brain spun quickly, and she suddenly had a direction to explore: "Legend has it that the area began to be covered with snow after the duel of the Celestial Maiden, which means that it is likely that at least one of them used ice and snow magic, right?" And most likely the White Celestial Maiden who won in battle. ”
"Ice and snow?" Gray muttered to himself as he looked at the familiar climate in front of him, recalling his childhood learning magic with Uru.
I miss it so much!
"It's really Elusa, it's really possible!" Rocky exclaimed, "If the White Celestial Maiden is talking about her ice and snow magic, then what kind of magic will the Black Celestial Maiden use?" ”
Elfman instantly thought of Natsu and Gray: "Speaking of the opposite of ice, it's fire, right?" But...... Is there a black fire in this world? ”
"I haven't seen it."
"Neither do I."
"However, Macao all have purple fire magic, so it's not surprising that anyone has black fire magic."
"Don't take it for granted! Just because the White Celestial Maiden may use ice and snow magic, it can't be inferred that the Black Celestial Maiden uses black magic! Kira reminded the three, "Until we know for sure, we can only boldly speculate and carefully argue, this is indeed a clue, but it is not the whole idea." ”
"Kira is right!" Elusa said, "And, as a qualified magician, you can't be paranoid that the opposite of ice and snow is fire, which is taboo! ”
"Besides, it doesn't necessarily guarantee that they are using magic, after all, it was a legend that existed hundreds of years ago, even before the age of dragons."
Kira said, "The two people who would be called the White Celestial Maiden and the Black Celestial Maiden may simply be because of the color they wear, or they may be the tribe or country they belong to, or it may even be a setting added by later generations to shape the antagonistic relationship between the two." ”
"After all, there is still a difference between the record of the legend and the truth of reality, if that duel has nothing to do with the formation of this snow-capped mountain, then isn't the direction you are speculating in the wrong direction?"
Everyone present inexplicably felt that Kira's statement was very reasonable, but they didn't know where it made sense.
"So, did you find any useful clues from which book this time?"
Kira gave Kana a thumbs up: "Mmmm, yes, Kana, with the last experience, this time I know that I have to find information before the operation, it's really teachable!" ”
"So, yes?"
Several people looked at Kira curiously, how could such a legend from a long time ago find clues?
"Of course," Kira said, "be prepared, even I was shocked when I first found out!" ”
Saying this, several people were even more curious, especially Gray, Kana and Rocky, who were on a mission with Kira last time, and Kira, who could calm down even when Karna Island was inhabited by demons, was not calm?
"The legend of the Black and White Maiden may be related to the legendary gods!"
"Nani?!"
……
Poof!
The Clock constellation star spirit breaks through the snow with Lucy, Natsu, and Harpy.
The old man had saved Lucy many times, and even in more dangerous situations than this, it was able to save Lucy at the last moment, not to mention that this time there was Natsu's flames to stall for time.
"Thank you so much, Hololochim!" Lucy calmed down and gasped to thank the clock seat for saving her life.
"That's what I'm supposed to do, Miss Lucy." Hololochim replied politely, and then went back to the Astral Realm.
"Saved!"
"Lucy's star spirit is amazing!"
After emerging from the protection of the clock seat, Harpy and Natsu instantly regained their spirits.
"Really, these two guys, they don't have a sense of crisis at all......" Lucy sighed as she looked at the bouncing Natsu and Harpy, "So, what are we going to do now?" Do you want to go back to the guild first? ”
"Don't! Absolutely not! Natsu snorted hot air from her nostrils, "I'm going to have to complete the S-Class mission this time!" If you don't let you go back, you'll definitely be laughed at by Gray! ”
"That's it, Natsu! You can't stop halfway! ”
As soon as the two optimists sang and harmonized, Lucy's lungs immediately exploded: "Then you guys say, with this map, how are we going to find this tavern?!" ”
"Hmm...... What to do? Natsu thought for a long time, then suddenly clapped his hands and said, "Just go with your instincts!" ”
Harpy clearly agrees with this no-brainer: "Hey! ”
After speaking, regardless of Lucy, who was stunned and ready to complain, one person and one cat strode forward directly.
"You two are too messy, wait for me!" Lucy trotted to follow.
Three minutes later, Lucy looked at the tavern in front of her and was dumbfounded: "How is this possible?!" ”
Natsu grinned at Lucy and Harpy and said, "I'll just say, it's right to follow your instincts!" ”
"Oh~ it's Natsu!"
"Let's get in!"
"Hey!"
Forget the worries of the tavern, a few centimeters of snow did not crush this sign.
The eaves were covered with snow, and the only place where there was less snow was a small chimney that was constantly emitting carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide from coal. The old doors and windows are a little yellowish and a little damp, but the flickering fire that faintly shines through the cracks still makes people feel a hint of warmth.
The whole tavern appeared so abruptly in the snow, there was no shop in front of the village, no elk pulling carts, no noise, no sign of people, but the groans of pain in the wind and snow seemed to tell something.
"Speaking of which, it's strange that there is such a tavern in such a place!" Lucy muttered to herself as she followed Natsu forward.
"No matter what, I finally found it."
Pushing open the door, the two of them and a cat found that only a tall and powerful figure was drinking alone in the tavern.
The middle-aged uncle has a pale beard on his face and bare thick arms with vigorous hair, and it looks like he is the master.
Seeing the two people and a cat coming in, the uncle greeted with a smile: "Welcome to the Forget Worries Tavern, young man, have a drink, here you can forget all your sorrows." ”
His voice is very calm, and unexpectedly reveals a mature and gentle charm.
From the inside, this tavern is obviously a little old, it should be some years old, in addition to the bar where the uncle is staying, there is a stove, a few tables and chairs, but the most reassuring thing is the strong smell of beer in the air.
I don't know why there is such a strong smell of alcohol in this weather and this kind of passenger flow.
Lucy said awkwardly, "Sorry, we're not here for a drink." ”
If Kira must have squirted Lucy here and couldn't find the Star Spirit Key, what do you want to do when you come to the tavern without drinking? Smash the field?
Fortunately, the uncle was kind and did not pursue Lucy's rudeness, and laughed: "It's okay if you don't drink, sit down and warm up." I don't usually have many people in this place, you must be a couple lost in the snow, right? ”
Lucy blushed a little shyly: "We're not a couple!" ”
Harpy covered his mouth with a smile: "What a smart uncle~"
"You dead cat!"
Natsu was quick to talk and asked bluntly, "We're here on a mission, uncle, do you know the village of Isisnew?" ”
The tavern uncle looked at Natsu and Lucy curiously for a long time, until he saw that Lucy was uncomfortable, and then said, "Magician?" Looks so young......"
"Of course!" Natsu revealed the red coat of arms on his shoulder, "We're very strong, and we're here to defeat the monsters from the snowstorm!" ”
"Really?" The tavernkeeper laughed, "That's really unseemly!" ”
"What is not to be seen? This uncle really can't speak! ”
Lucy muttered quietly, but Natsu seemed to be in tune with Uncle Tavern's airwaves, and she didn't say a word or laugh.
"Yes, are you the magicians of Fairy Tail who came on a mission?" Uncle Tavern sat across from Natsu and said, "I am your client, Poole Ehisniu. ”