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According to the records in the diary, Weston and the others gained a general understanding of Slive's past.
Slive was originally an apprentice at a certain Magic Research Institute.
By chance, he took advantage of the researchers' inattention to steal samples and formulas for the "invisibility potion" being developed at the institute, as well as the "Human Subordination" magic book, and escaped.
Subsequently, relying on the potion and magic, he sneaked into the homes of many wealthy people, seized their assets, and enslaved them to serve him.
In this way, he spent a period of carefree time.
But in Slive's heart, he was always worried that one day people from the institute would come to silence him, so he changed his name and surname, took the stolen money and people, and ran into the deep mountains to play a "King Game."
"Hmm, another Magic Research Institute?!"
Weston closed the diary, his brow furrowing uncontrollably.
Mavis, sensing something, asked, "Do you know something?"
"Actually, I can't be entirely sure."
"Do you remember the time Precht and I wiped out the 'City of Outlaws'?"
"At that time, behind the Dark Guild 'Dark Night Scorpions,' a certain Magic Research Institute was also involved."
"However, that institute was developing a 'Demonization potion,' while this one was developing an 'invisibility potion'!"
Weston couldn't guarantee there was a necessary connection between the two, but he couldn't jump to conclusions and assume they were completely unrelated either.
Mavis pondered for a few moments and analyzed, "Perhaps they are the same institute, or perhaps they are different branches under the same power, but there are many possibilities."
"It seems like something worth paying close attention to!"
Weston nodded.
"It is indeed worth noting!"
"However, we don't have more information at the moment, so we can only set it aside for now."
The group then searched Slive's palace inside and out, but they found no more suspicious documents, files, or diaries.
Half a day later, Weston and Mavis left the kingdom in the deep mountains with the group of people who were willing to follow them and settle in Magnolia.
Reiya and Joey traveled with them.
Joey was already a partner certified by Weston and all that was left for him to join "Fairy Tail" was to get the guild emblem stamped.
As for Reiya, he had been trapped here for over two years and was finally free; he needed to find a place to stay and a job to earn money.
At the same time, he also wanted to contribute to uncovering the "Magic Research Institute" hidden in the shadows.
Therefore, Reiya also proposed to Weston his idea of settling in Magnolia and joining "Fairy Tail."
Upon learning of his thoughts, Weston immediately expressed his welcome.
The criteria for joining "Fairy Tail" prioritized character over strength, though Reiya's strength shouldn't be bad either.
If one was strong but had a wicked personality, "Fairy Tail" would not accept them.
Conversely, even if one's abilities were weak, as long as they had kindness and justice in their heart and cherished their comrades and the guild, "Fairy Tail" would turn no one away.
Reiya himself couldn't defeat Slive, but to save the innocent people who were controlled, he was willing to risk his dignity and endure the covetous gaze of a perverted middle-aged man in the deep mountains for as long as two years—
With this kind of character and willpower, any man would have to admit defeat!
A few days later, the large group of people finally returned to Magnolia.
"To our new partners, cheers!!!"
"Ohhhh!!!"
With new partners joining the guild, it was naturally time to celebrate.
However, Joey's size was too large to fit through the tavern door, so everyone set up the banquet at the guild's entrance.
Of course, the food and everything else still had to be prepared inside and brought out.
The most eye-catching person at the banquet was naturally Joey.
"So big—"
"I heard he's from the Giant Clan."
"To think there's actually a Giant Clan in this world, it's the first time I've heard of it."
Since it was their first time seeing a legendary giant, everyone gathered around Joey and talked to him.
"I say, Joey, are you really only ten years old?"
"It's true."
"Only ten years old and already six meters tall? How big will you be when you're an adult?"
"I'm not sure how tall I'll grow, but the uncles in the village are generally over 20 meters tall."
"With that height, you won't be able to enter the guild at all—"
"But after learning magic, it should be fine, right?"
In Joey's view, magic was the most mysterious and miraculous means in the world.
As long as he learned magic, any difficulty he encountered could be easily solved; a minor issue like not being able to enter the guild could surely be handled easily.
A child's thoughts are always very simple, but the adults in the guild knew clearly that this was impossible.
"No, even if you learn magic, you still won't be able to enter—"
"Unless you can learn magic to shrink your size, but does such magic exist in this world?"
"The Master should be able to find it."
During the conversation, another middle-aged man pointed out another very important issue.
"Whether you can enter the guild is secondary. The first problem to solve is where you are going to live. You know, now Magnolia doesn't have any houses that can accommodate you—"
"That's true! With Joey's massive body, ordinary houses simply can't fit him!"
"This is indeed a difficult problem, after all, we can't let a child sleep on the streets, can we?"
"I have a suggestion: why don't we help him build a house in the forest on the west side of town!"
"Hey, hey, are you kidding? How much work would that take?!"
A group of people chattered incessantly.
Although there were inevitably complaints in their words, their attitude was very warm.
Within a few words, they had taken care of Joey's future housing problem, not even giving him a chance to speak or refuse.
On the other side of the banquet, Reiya was another focus.
Despite being a newcomer, he acted like a complete social butterfly. Not only was he drunk, but he also took off his shirt and started belly dancing in the street.
He danced passionately while singing loudly, completely immersed in his own world, with a face full of intoxication and enjoyment.
This abstract scene immediately made the Wizards of "Fairy Tail" both laugh and cry.
"Gahhh, I feel like my eyes can never be cleaned—"
"Why did the Master agree to let someone like this join the guild?"
"I heard this guy was targeted by a perverted uncle and imprisoned for two years. It was probably too depressing during that time, and now that he's finally free, he's just letting himself go—"
"Eh?! Targeted by a perverted uncle?!"
"There really are all sorts of people in this world—"
"Right? Right?"
"Something like 'life' is truly wonderful!"
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