NOVEL WEB Chapter 21
So, the three returned to the main hall and stopped at a large board not far from the bar. Erza, as always, seriously explained:
"This is a task board. Here, all guild mages choose a task for themselves depending on their abilities. But you newbies are better off starting with the simplest ones, and Wendy shouldn't tackle them at all, "Erza smiled at the girl and looked at Aidan in bewilderment.
- Why are you smiling?
The guy peered at the whole list of to-do's and did not pay attention to the questions:
"Hmm, finish off the pests ... Find the lost cat ... Oh! Hunt wild boars. The price for the hide is five thousand precious, quite worthy. Cruel, but I can hunt ... "
Erza has already started to get a little angry about the constant ignorance. This guy did anything but watch or listen to her. But before she had time to make herself known, he finally answered:
- Yes, - looking forward to a nice evening, Aidan cheered up, and then switched the topic and looked at the displeased girl: - By the way ... You were told that you frown pretty cute?
- Ah ... Well ... - Erza hesitated, but quickly regained her composure: - They didn't say.
In high spirits, the guy decided to look another mile at the reaction of this cold girl.
"Hmm," he grinned. "You're beautiful!
- Um ... Thanks.
- Brother! - Wendy immediately reacted in a displeased manner: - What are you doing?
- Well, - Aidan grunted and tore off the already looked after leaflet with tasks: - I chose a little business for the next evening, and you ... - stroking his sister, the guy said: - Get used to the guild and look for friends.
- AND? Won't you take me?
"No, Erza is right, it's too early for you on your mission. This is a boar hunt, so you definitely won't like it.
- But ... - Wendy was about to object, but Erza intervened: - You can't take it - this building is too complicated for you, take this.
The girl had already ripped off the leaflet, but Aidan didn't even pay attention to it, but just started to leave.
- What? - She immediately frowned: - Where are you going. I say this task is too difficult. The eastern forest is not a place for walking, it is full of dangerous animals, and the fanged boar is one of them!
Aidan stopped, smiled at Wendy and turned to Erza.
- Leave me alone, I myself know what I am capable of, - the girl simply fell into a stupor. Even Natsu, who was about to challenge again, froze, Gray sat down and sighed:
- Newbie, poor fellow ... He seems to be a nice guy, but, eh ... - sitting next to Cana chuckled:
- Ha, maybe it will cost?
- Yes of course...
Aidan finally pulled out a bottle of wine and took a couple of sips. After all, he already well understood where everything was leading. If so, it was possible to slightly brighten up the troubles and prepare.
- Haa! This is the thing!
- Hey! - Makarov hit the counter with his fist.
The guy swallowed, and the old man shouted:
- Oh, you petty, and who will pay ?!
- Hmm, well, yes ... - dissatisfied, the guy put the precious on the table and slowly trudged to the exit, but immediately stopped when he saw the scarlet-haired woman on the way. She put her hands on her hips and said in displeasure:
- You are not allowed to drink, give the drink and the mission flyer!
Natsu also sat down, and Kana's eyes sparkled, looking at the bottle in Aidan's hand, she blinked and looked at the crowded bar:
"Here is a cunning ... How could I steal myself, this drunkenness always hangs around there!"
Aidan stopped. He had long since realized that Erza was likely to react this way. Everything became clear from her expression. He exchanged glances with her a little, and then asked:
- Have you fallen in love or what? I said you were cute, but I didn't think you were addictive.
- Give it back, I won't let you in, - the girl answered calmly. It seems she really believed that leadership over the younger ones was her responsibility and everyone should obey her. Aidan didn't even know what to do, he didn't expect that at the moment of joining the guild they would immediately begin to educate him, and even some girl! He did not lie, Erza is really very cute and the eye patch did not spoil it in any way, but her character ... Even at the moment of the first meeting, he knew that sooner or later they would have to start a similar conversation. Therefore, he used to talk to her in such a way as to quickly piss off him. The sooner they "talk" the easier it will be in the future. Plus, a fight never hurts, especially the first one in your life.
After taking a couple more sips of wine, the guy already felt the first signs of intoxication. Blushing slightly, he waved to Wendy.
- Sister, if someone touches you, show them what I taught you! Well, for me ... - Aidan looked at Erza and said coldly:
"If you don't go away, I'll have to push you away, and I'm not used to hitting girls, let alone such cute ones! Do not make me.
The scarlet-haired woman fell into a stupor for a moment, many in the guild also looked at each other. Natsu laughed contentedly and moved closer to Gray.
- It will start right now!
- Who do you think will win?
- Ha, of course Erza!
- Hmm, let's see ...
Young Titania was already blazing with righteous anger and was about to teach the newbie about respect! But, at that moment Makarov yelled:
- Little fellow, let's go to the yard! Solve your problems there - another time the old man would not even allow this, but he was very much interested in the magic of this newcomer. Its magical power was impressive, even Erza had much less of it. It is difficult to imagine how a child at this age could acquire such reserves. Of course, the amount of magic does not always decide the outcome of the battle, which is why he wanted to see what kind of ice mage this guy is. What he is capable of in real combat.
Aidan continued to drink, still ignoring Erza, but this time he still walked next to her, already preparing for a glorious fight. In any case, he is only happy to test his strength against the future Titania. Her reaction to his hand and in the future will not have to argue a lot, as soon as the winner is determined. Although the fight could still be dangerous, Aidan was not going to use the magic of death and life, he could only put on ice. In addition, Erza has been in the guild for quite a long time and her magic skills can be much higher.
As the two walked in front, the crowd followed. Naturally, they could not miss such a sight, the bets started as quickly as they grew into a hubbub and shouts of the names of their favorites - mainly Erza. The scarlet-haired woman herself continued to glare at the carefree boy. He was already pretty drunk and blushed, and still continued to ignore her, it made her even more angry!
"What does he think of himself!" - young Titania blazed with anger, a duel would break out very soon!