Chapter 40: Healing Pearl, Trap for Ur
In Magnolia Town, inside a cabin located in the eastern forest.
A burst of lightning-yellow magic exploded, directly breaking through the cabin's roof.
Outside, Makarov barely had time to show his joy before feeling a murderous intent locked onto him.
Makarov immediately broke into a cold sweat and quickly looked towards Porlyusica, saying, "I'll fix it for you, I'll fix it for you!"
He hurriedly ran into the cabin without looking back, while Porlyusica snorted coldly, a faint smile appearing at the corner of her mouth, but it soon vanished.
After all, he was Makarov's grandson, someone she had watched grow up.
Just now, when Gaal was undergoing the transplant, Porlyusica had also been paying close attention, and thankfully, there were no unexpected issues.
Inside the cabin.
Laxus's body, due to the recent successful transplant, was still unable to fully control the enormous magic power brought by the magic crystal inside him. Threads of lightning-yellow electricity coursed across his body.
At the same time, he understood why Brother Gaal encouraged him to exercise as much as possible.
The magic power in his chest was stimulating the cells and muscles in his body. Even when standing motionless, his body was growing stronger, but what he had to endure was the continuous tearing sensation in his muscles, causing Laxus to break out in a cold sweat.
However, feeling the powerful magic power within him, Laxus smiled; it was all worth it.
Makarov entered the cabin, and upon sensing Laxus's magic power, felt a surge of joy, but seeing Laxus drenched in sweat, his heart tensed up again: "Gaal, how long will this situation last?"
Gaal replied, "Not too long. After about a week, Laxus will get used to the stimulation from the lightning on his cells and flesh. When that happens, it won't hurt as much. Moreover, the lightning will strengthen his body, and in around twenty days, his body will no longer fear the lightning flowing from the magic crystal, so it won't hurt anymore. But this is just the basics. Because the magic crystal has been inscribed with an amplification array.
So it needs to be continuously unsealed; once Laxus adapts to one stage, the next stage will be unsealed to continue the stimulation. This way, the effects can be maximized. Currently, there is a 1.2 times amplification effect, so when he adapts to that, it will automatically unseal to 1.3 times for further stimulation. When the magic crystal's seal is unsealed to double the amplification, it will be enough, and we won't continue. Gaining strength always comes at a cost; this process will persist until Laxus reaches adulthood. Can you hold on?"
Gaal looked at Laxus, Makarov showing a look of concern, while Laxus felt the tearing in his muscles but grinned, patting his chest: "As long as this pain exists, it means I'm getting stronger!"
Laxus looked up, confidently smiling: "If I can become stronger, what's this little bit of pain compared to that?"
Makarov was startled, then felt a sense of relief as he smiled.
Gaal nodded, praising, "Not bad, having that kind of spirit is good. Here, take this."
As he spoke, Gaal took out a green pearl from his pocket, which had a string running through the center, resembling a necklace, and handed it to Laxus:
[Healing Pearl (When worn, increases health recovery by 100%)]
"This is the Healing Pearl. It can double your recovery speed and relieve some of the pain. Otherwise, you might not sleep well at night."
Although Laxus's bold words sounded good, this kind of pain was manageable during the day, but how could he possibly sleep at night?
Laxus took the pearl and immediately felt a significant reduction in the pain in his body. He quickly pulled the string to distance the pearl from himself a bit—if the pain lessened, wouldn't that mean his strength would increase more slowly?
Makarov quickly realized: "When sleeping? It seems Gaal thinks of more things. Laxus, listen to Gaal, or you might find it hard to sleep at night."
Laxus nodded, putting the pearl away.
Afterward, Makarov took Laxus outside, and Gaal said his goodbyes to Porlyusica before leaving.
Outside the forest.
When that surge of magic power exploded, everyone stood up to look inside.
Makarov emerged with a smile, leading Laxus out.
Gildarts looked at Laxus and couldn't help but nod, saying, "This magic power is quite impressive."
Makarov grinned, looking at everyone: "Everyone... it's time for a feast!!!!"
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Half a month later.
In the Fairy Tail guild headquarters.
At the bar counter.
Gildarts was enjoying a glass of fruit wine, taking occasional sips while watching Cana practicing magic in the guild hall in the distance.
Outside the guild.
Gaal pushed open the door and walked in.
He sat down at the bar counter and teased Gildarts beside him, saying, "What's this? Have you taken up fishkeeping recently?"
Gildarts turned around, puzzled, and then noticed Gaal's gaze. He looked down at the wine glass in resignation and muttered, "It's all Cana's fault. She won't let me drink, so I can only sip on this to satisfy my cravings."
Gaal nodded in agreement, saying, "Cana really is something, how can she be like this? I'll go have a word with her."
Gildarts's eyes went wide with shock as he quickly grabbed Gaal, speaking through gritted teeth, "You dare?! Trying to stir trouble between us father and daughter, do you think I won't hit you?"
Gaal shrugged innocently: "You said it yourself."
Gildarts's lips twitched, shooting Gaal a look: "Pretend I didn't say anything."
Gaal chuckled and looked around: "Where's the Guild Master?"
Gildarts frowned slightly. Seeing no one around, he began to speak: "The Guild Master and Ivan had a big fight the day before yesterday for some reason. Now they both don't know where they went."
Gaal nodded, his brows furrowing slightly.
At that moment.
Outside, two individuals were bickering loudly, their voices echoing into the guild.
"That's totally unfair! Ice conductivity, how am I supposed to hit? If it weren't for the conductivity, I would absolutely win against you!"
"Hahaha, Gray, you don't stand a chance!"
"No way! Just wait until I consult Brother Gaal!"
"Hmph, I'll go too!"
"Damn it! I said it first!"
"Then let's see who's faster!"
At the bar counter.
Gildarts had a wicked smile, while Gaal couldn't help but facepalm.
Might as well go on a mission.
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In the Ishgar Continent.
In the southwest, high above the Giant's Mountain Range, the Devil's Heart floating airship hovered here.
Hades stood in the airship's hall, in front of him was a magic mirror showing two figures, one large and one small—Ur and Lyon. Their direction of travel was toward the Giant's Mountain Range beneath them.
And they were less than ten minutes away from the preset trap.
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