Both time-traveled characters ended up as villainous henchmen.

Chapter 105 Gerald

With Natsu's roar, the Fairy Tail guild quickly descended into its usual routine of playful banter.

Everyone instantly descended into chaos. The good buddies who were drinking and bragging to each other suddenly started fighting, and it even escalated into a fierce brawl in which they used magic against each other.

After all this commotion, the arrival of Henia and Juvia was finally discovered by the rest of the guild.

Natsu then realized what was happening and was about to introduce Henia to the others.

However, Makarov stopped him first.

After knocking Natsu to sleep with a punch, Makarov finally looked at the blond boy in front of him.

"Henya Ludwig, I recognize you, you're that up-and-coming kid, aren't you?"

Makarov laughed heartily; his amiable expression, combined with his somewhat excessively short stature, made him appear somewhat comical, yet nonetheless, a sight that evoked any ill will in anyone.

"It's me, and it's a pleasure to meet you, Chairman Makarov," Henia replied with a smile.

"So, Henia, what do you and Juvia need from Fairy Tail? Do you need any missions assigned to you?"

Makarov continued to ask.

At this moment, Natsu, who had been knocked unconscious, woke up at some point and shouted urgently, "It's me! I'm the one who invited Henia to the guild! I recommended Henia to join Fairy Tail!"

At that moment, Happy also loudly echoed from behind Natsu.

Upon hearing this, the other members of the Fairy Tail guild all smiled and showed goodwill to Henia and Juvia, loudly welcoming them.

"Join Fairy Tail?"

Makarov was not swayed by the opinions of the guild members. He adopted a more scrutinizing gaze and looked at Henia again.

"I'm sorry, but I regret that I cannot approve your application to join, Henia, after all, you are currently carrying a lot of trouble."

Of course, most importantly, you yourself don't seem to have any thoughts on this.

Makarov's outright rejection of Henia did not surprise Henia.

Although Henia is currently wanted by Phantom Lord and the Magic Council, these are not problems if Makarov wants to.

The main reason was that Makarov realized that Henia herself did not have a strong desire to join Fairy Tail.

Henia readily agreed.

Natsu and Happy on the other side were greatly shocked.

"Natsu, don't be too sad. I'm just not joining a guild, it doesn't mean I'm not going to be your friend anymore, right?"

After Henia's explanation, Natsu and Happy finally understood Henia's thoughts.

In essence, the Mage Guild is just a platform for mages to take on quests and earn money.

Similar platforms can be found in the Magic Council and official organizations under the Kingdom of Fiore, even without joining a specific mage guild.

Henia still has a considerable amount of money he robbed from the Dark Guild, so he won't be short of money in the short term. Even if he needs money, there are many ways to make money, and he won't rely solely on the small amount of money he earns from taking on missions.

Furthermore, the Fairy Tail guild didn't hold much appeal for him.

Even the three great super magic spells and the giant magic crystal that sealed Mavis's naked body were not things he could only access by joining the Fairy Tail guild.

When the relevant plot points arrive, he will naturally have the opportunity to make contact.

Henia currently has other goals.

Makarov didn't make a big deal out of the wanted poster on Henia's person, and didn't even proactively explain it to the other members of the guild.

Instead, he generously invited Henia and Juvia to stay and attend the banquet that Fairy Tail had prepared for them that evening.

Henia and Juvia also successfully built relationships with the Fairy Tail crew.

Makarov sat cross-legged on the guild's bar, watching Henia, Natsu, and the others' happy expressions, and couldn't help but sigh.

Sure enough, the child was completely different from the ferocious child Joseph had described.

Unfortunately, he himself had no intention of joining.

Although Makarov did not conduct an in-depth investigation into the recent Barclays incident like the Magic Council, he still learned more through his own connections.

For example, the true situation of the Spectre Barclays division, and the bullying Henia suffered in the division.

The only thing that puzzled Makarov was why Henia's strength had increased so dramatically in such a short period of time.

In just that brief contact, he sensed a magical power emanating from Henia that even made this one of the Ten Wizard Saints tremble.

"President."

At that moment, a familiar, gentle call roused Makarov from his reverie.

"Oh, it's Mira. What's wrong? Is there not enough food for the banquet?"

Mirajane shook her head slightly, her delicate face showing a complex expression. She glanced at Makarov, then turned her gaze to Henia in the crowd.

"Um, Heniah—"

"Don't worry, those are just rumors from the ghosts. This child isn't that vicious or cruel."

"Is that so?" Mirajane nodded. With the president's assurance, the worry on her face slowly faded, replaced by her usual beautiful smile.

"Guild Master, the guild's food reserves are already less than one-fifth full, and the council has also sent a new complaint letter and a compensation notice."

It seems that Erza accidentally damaged an ancient building during the mission this time.

"What?!" Makarov turned around in horror, his entire body frozen in shock.

Late at night, Henia, having finished the Fairy Tail feast, helped the already drunk Juvia and slowly walked towards the hotel he had booked during the day.

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Walking on the stone path by the river, the cool evening breeze, carrying a hint of the sea, gently caressed the two of them, making the drunken Juvia feel a little more relaxed.

However, Juvia quickly realized that she would be returning to the hotel with Henia, and her mind, which had just begun to clear, quickly fell into another state of feverish confusion.

Just as the two turned a corner and stepped into a deserted alley, a strange and powerful magical aura instantly assaulted Henia and Juvia.

Juvia snapped back to reality and was about to retaliate when Henia gently patted her shoulder, signaling her to stop.

Henia watched the two figures emerge from the alley, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"It's quite rare. I never expected that a member of the Magic Council, one of the Ten Wizard Saints, would be willing to meet me, a wanted Sinful Demon Wizard."

As soon as Henia finished speaking, Gerald's figure emerged from the shadows of the alley.

As for Ultear following behind Gerald, Henia ignored her.

"Or is it that the person who came to see me today is not Zikurein, but Geral?"

Seeing that Jellal remained silent, Henia gave up on playing games and asked directly, "So, you've come to find me because of the Tower of Paradise, Jellal?"