The Kingdom of Fiore, the town of Magnolia.
Compared to seven years ago, Magnolia has not become much prosperous, nor has it become weak. It is still the same as before, as if nothing has changed, and it is very lively.
On the streets, pedestrians come and go.
Around, there were shouts and shouts from the stalls.
People laughed and talked with each other, or patronized each of the booths, letting the noises continue to move, revealing a burst of vitality.
That scene made people feel unusually warm.
However, walking on such a street, Noah's brows were slightly frowned.
It's not that there is something unpleasant about this scene, but the conversations of the surrounding pedestrians caught Noah's attention.
"Have you heard? The main members of "Fairy Tail" seem to be back?"
"The main member?"
"Yeah, have you forgotten that seven years ago, the main members of the "Fairy Tail" guild disappeared collectively after they went to sea?"
"Oh, come to think of it, there is such a thing."
"I heard that those missing people seemed to have returned a month ago."
"In other words, is that guild ready to rise again?"
"How can that trash guild rise? What if the main members come back? Seven years have passed, right?"
"Well, that said, the garbage guild will always be the garbage guild."
"That's right."
Listening to such a conversation, Noah's brows became deeper and deeper, and there was a little anger and helplessness in the dark and deep eyes.
"Sure enough, in seven years, will there be problems?"
Noah had already had this kind of psychological preparation.
However, after really confirming this, Noah felt helpless and relieved.
Helpless is because this result has not changed after all.
As for a sigh of relief, it was naturally because of the news of "Fairy Tail".
Although I don't know what the status of "Fairy Tail" is now, but looking at the conversations of those people, the guild still seems to be alive.
As long as the guild is still alive, that's fine.
Now, Noah has a clear idea of what kind of existence he is and what kind of fate he bears.
Under such circumstances, if "Fairy Tail" ceased to exist, then Noah really didn't know what she would become.
"Fortunately, the worst thing doesn't seem to happen."
However, even if the worst thing does not happen, it can be learned from the conversations of others that the condition of "Fairy Tail" is not so good today.
I don't know, what kind of situation is the former companions now
When he thought of this, Noah's footsteps couldn't help speeding up a bit, and he walked quickly towards the direction of the "Fairy Tail" guild.
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In the sunshine, the plaque of the "Fairy Tail" guild shone dazzlingly.
A banner with a guild emblem painted with "Fairy Tail" fluttered in the wind on top of a castle-like building, silently declaring to the world that this guild once ranked first in the Kingdom of Fiore, Still alive.
Noah walked directly into the guild and opened the door.
If it were before, all the noise that belonged to "Fairy Tail" would be heard in Noah's ears in the first place.
However, this time, the noise did not ring again.
Because the entire hall of the "Fairy Tail" guild was extremely empty, and there was no one at all.
Noah's face suddenly sank fiercely, lifted up his steps silently, and walked into it.
"Da...Da...Da...Da..."
The clear sound of footsteps echoed in the air, bringing up an atmosphere of solitude.
This was impossible in the previous "Fairy Tail".
But now, Noah feels like he has become the only person in the world, and a sense of loneliness can't help but rise in his heart.
This kind of loneliness was broken by a voice in the next second.
"No... Noah?"
A trembling voice rang.
Hearing this sound, Noah stopped in his footsteps, and immediately turned his head to look at the sound source.
The next moment, two figures were imprinted in Noah's eyes.
Those are two middle-aged people who must be at least forty years old.
At this moment, the two middle-aged men were looking at Noah with expressions of disbelief. Their eyes were tearful, and they seemed to be very unbelievable.
Looking at the two middle-aged men, Noah hesitated for a moment, and said uncertainly.
"Are you Macao and Wakaba?"
Noah's words made the two middle-aged people finally believe what they saw.
"Are you back?! Noah!" Macao was overjoyed.
"Great! You are finally back!"
"The president did not see you when they came back, we thought something happened to you!" Wakaba was also ecstatic.
"It seems that you are fine, that's great!"
Seeing both Makaou and Wakaba show joyful expressions, Noah's heart is finally full.
Regardless of the changes in "Fairy Tail", there is only the feeling of attaching importance to companions, even after seven years, there is still no change.
"You are all getting old." Noah first said this like a sigh, then remembered something and asked quickly.
"By the way, where is everyone in the guild?"
This sentence just fell, and an old voice with a little surprise and joy rang.
"Oh? Noah? Are you back?"
With such a sound, a small and old figure slowly walked out from the inside of the guild.
It was Makarov.
"Grandpa..." Noah's heart suddenly became incredibly peaceful.
"Where have you been?" Makarov said reproachfully.
"After disappearing for a month, Mira and Lisana are almost dead of worry."
Makarov's words caused a very strong reaction between Makaou and Wakaba.
"President, you haven't seen Noah for a month, but we haven't seen it for seven years and one month."
"Yeah, yeah, you are just worried, but we were all desperate."
From the voices of Macao and Wakaba, Noah could clearly hear the excitement.
That's what it said.
For Makarov, Noah has only been missing for a month.
However, for those who stayed in "Fairy Tail", Noah disappeared for seven years and one month.
In this way, how can we not get excited
Fortunately, the members of the Sirius Island team have returned a month ago.
Otherwise, maybe, at this moment, how excited Makaou and Wakaba were.
"No matter what, it's okay." Noah felt relieved.
"Even after seven years, the guild still hasn't changed much."
This sentence, Noah was completely sentimental.
However, Macao and Wakaba rebutted again.
"You are wrong, Noah." Macao sighed.
"The guild has changed a lot."
"Didn't you find that the members of the guild are not there?" Wakaba said helplessly.
"Except for your Sirius Island team, there are less than ten people left, and all the others have left the guild."
"Sure enough?" Noah sighed quietly.
It is only natural for the guild to encounter such a thing.
After all, all the main players are not there, how could the guild keep occupying the first guild of the Fiore Kingdom
And without a major force, there would be no powerful wizard to complete those difficult commissions.
As a result, reduction of entrustment, declining income, poor management, and withdrawal of members are all unavoidable things.
"Anyway, you should sit down first." Makarov looked at Noah.
"I will tell you the details of the guild."
Noah nodded.