Fairy Tail: I don't want to be the president

Chapter 114 Me? Investigating the Dark Guild?

Rhode first took a look at the general content of the task:

Investigation mission: Naked Bandage Man;

Remuneration: 24 J;

Recently, there have been frequent sightings of the Zat brothers from the dark guild 'Naked Bandage Men' in the southern mountains. Investigate their whereabouts and purpose.

The client is the forcible restraint unit of the Council's Fiore branch.

It turned out to be the Council’s task!
I won't complain about the crappy name of this crappy guild for now. The point is:
"Dark Guild? Let me go? President, have I made you angry recently?"

Makarov said: "First of all, this is just an investigation, not a crusade. Secondly, it's just two people from the Dark Guild, not the entire guild."

Rhode muttered, "Last time, Natsu also accepted a mission to investigate a monster, but it ended up being a subjugation mission, didn't it?"

Makarov said helplessly: "That's why I asked you to go this time. It's for investigation, not for conquest. You just happen to have the right magic."

“……”Rod was silent. Do I look that reliable?
The appropriate magic that the president mentioned should be the Canyon Swift Crab.

So the correct way to carry out the investigation mission is to hide in the Cat-Huan Inn as a guest for a few days, and then let the two river crabs run around the mountain?

Makarov said: "And the mission is just incidental, I hope you can escort Wendy back.

It's such a long journey, and with the Dark Guild active, it's not safe for her and Xia Lulu. You seem to be concerned about Wendy too, right?"

This has all been seen.

She cared, after all, Wendy was the weakest one among the people Rhode had 'recognized'.

And such a well-behaved, cute and sensible little girl always makes people want to take care of her.

However, the premise is that it must be within one's own ability.

Rhodes thought for a moment and asked, "President, can I form a team?"

Makarov nodded: "Okay, who do you want to see?"

"Erza."

"Eruza has another mission."

"Then Mistgang and Laxus will do too."

Although he wanted to beat them up, Rhode felt that he could put aside his personal grudges when facing a powerful enemy.

Makarov almost fell off the counter. "If Mira is still S-rank, are you planning to look for Mira too?"

Rhode shook his head: "That can't be possible. How can we drag Mira into such a dangerous mission?"

Oh, Mira can’t be in danger, so others deserve it?

No, I was almost led astray by this kid. Makarov said angrily: "I just asked you to investigate quietly. There is no danger as long as you are careful!"

Isn't that what you do best?

Rhode said that not because he thought others deserved it or anything, but mainly because he was worried that it would be a bit embarrassing to be protected by Mira behind him.

Originally, investigating a small dark guild and forming an S-level team was a safe bet.

Makarov named a few names: "Cana, Gray, Natsu, you pick one."

"Then can I..."

Makarov looked at him without saying anything.

"Okay, I choose Gray."

Natsu's sequelae haven't fully recovered yet, and Cana is an all-around wizard, which doesn't match Rod's personality very well.

Gray is pretty good, and the name of the guild, Naked Bandage Men, suits Gray quite well.

Although there are no bandages, he can be a naked man.

"It's settled then." Makarov called into the tavern, "Gray!"

Lucky patted Gray's shoulder: "The president is calling you."

"what?"

Gray and Laqi came together. Laqi was busy with her own things, while Gray listened to the president talking about the mission.

"Team up to complete the commission? Sure." Gray didn't talk as much nonsense as Rhode, "When do we set off?"

Rhode said, "Let's meet at the station tomorrow morning. What time does the train to Harugeon leave?"

Mira said, "The earliest class is at 7:30, and Wendy and the others are in that class."

Gray nodded: "Okay, then let's gather at the station entrance in advance." Laqikuku laughed at the side. Rhodes is such a...

When I went to the capital with Sister Mira, we agreed to meet at the guild instead of at the ferry.

When going out with Gray, just meet at the station.

Kukukuku…

Gray took a quick look at the information and left, while Rhodes was still studying it carefully.

The Naked Bandaged Men are a fairly large dark guild, but their location is uncertain.

It was previously confirmed that their people were spotted in places like Oshibana, Gunuki, Onibasi and others.

But these are cities along the railway, so it’s hard to tell.

You don't need an ID card to buy train tickets here, and there is no decent security check. Whether you are an ordinary person or a terrorist, you can take the train if you want.

"By the way, Guild Master, since we are going to such a far place, should we bring a communication magic crystal? It will be convenient for us to contact the guild."

"..." Makarov sighed, "If you can, just bring it with you."

Mira snickered: "I'll take you to get it."

Rhodes followed Mira to the guild warehouse.

Mira pointed to the three communication magic crystals on the ground and said with a smile: "These are spares, take your pick."

"...No, there isn't a smaller one?"

Rhodes stretched out his hand and gestured. The magic crystal plus the base was taller than the old man.

And it's so heavy that you probably have to check it in if you want to take it on the plane.

Mira smiled and said, "This is already the smallest batch. I heard that even smaller ones are still under development. How about it? Do you want to take it with you?"

"..." Rhodes was silent. He grabbed two exploding magic crystals from the shelf and put them in his pocket, and then took two magic books and put them in his arms.

“I saw it.”

"Mira~" Rhodes looked at her pitifully. He should have brought Worm along to help act cute.

Mira covered her mouth and laughed: "Okay, I approve."

"Thank you!" Unfortunately he couldn't hug her to express his gratitude, so he quickly put two more magic crystals in his pocket.

Makarov was trying to hold back his laughter when the two came back, and Rhodes' expression must have been very interesting when he saw the communication magic crystal.

But when he saw the bulging money in Rhodes' pockets and arms, he stopped laughing immediately.

"Mira..." Makarov wanted to ask why you didn't stop him.

Mira said with a smile: "It's okay, President. Rhodes won't do anything rash. He feels more secure this way."

"Forget it." Makarov waved his hand, "You can go."

"Goodbye, President. Goodbye, Mira." Rhodes slipped away quickly before the president changed his mind.

But soon he ran back and tiptoed towards the library.

Makarov and Mira probably guessed what Rod was going to do, and neither of them exposed him.

There's nothing wrong with looking up more information.

"Lebbie? You're here."

As soon as Rod entered the room, he saw Leibi sitting on a mobile book ladder and flipping through a large book.

"Rod?" Lebi looked up. "Well, I want to find some information on ancient texts. What about you?"

Rhodes said, "I want to find information about the topography, climate conditions, species, customs and local conditions of the southern mountains."

"So specific, is there a mission?"

"Yes, there is a commission from there, and I want to familiarize myself with the situation in advance."

"What kind of mission requires so much information..." Leibi said casually, but didn't intend to ask specifically.

She thought for a moment and said, "I remember that there is Fiore Geography on shelf No. 3, and Animal Atlas is on..."

With Leibi's help, finding books is very efficient.

Rhodes touched the magic crystal in his pocket and said, "Today I will teach you how to write 'Art is Explosion'."

"What is that..." Leibi smiled and took off her glasses. "You have too much information to read. I can lend you Feng Yong's glasses."

(End of this chapter)