MM Racing Page 337
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"Well, I'll give it a try..."
As she spoke, Juvia slowly closed her eyes.
She began to extend her consciousness inward, towards the source of the magic she had always resisted.
She began to try to connect with this power, instead of letting it find her, as she had done before.
[Thus, they were forced to use magic.]
Just like Henna said, change your mindset.
This time... she wanted to try being her own master, to truly communicate, to feel, and to control... that power that was originally out of her control.
A sense of surprise gradually surfaced deep within my heart.
[Wow...it's that easy?]
It turns out that as long as you open your heart and try to accept this power, it will respond to your feelings with 100% enthusiasm!
So, controlling all of this isn't so difficult after all?!
Outside, Henatsu, Makarov, and Gajeel waited silently for Juvia, whose eyes were tightly closed.
Time flies by like flowing water.
Gradually, Gajeel could sense that the light drizzle falling from the sky was beginning to decrease.
A flicker of surprise crossed his face.
"No way...it just...successfully?"
Gajeel raised his head, his incredulous eyes fixed on the dissipating clouds in the sky.
The sunlight...slowly streams down!
Henna watched this scene, a slight smile appearing on his face.
[His gaze fell upon the teru teru bozu (a Japanese doll-shaped ornament) that Juvia always wore around her neck.]
He snapped his fingers.
The teru teru bozu (a Japanese doll shaped like a sunny day) instantly burst into flames.
However, thanks to Hyunaz's skillful manipulation, the flames did not harm Juvia.
[But the scorching heat startled Juvia awake.]
"Lord Natsu... this..."
Juvia stared in disbelief and confusion as she looked at the teru teru bozu (a Japanese doll made of teru teru bozu) burned to ashes.
"You don't need that kind of thing anymore," Hanaz explained.
Then, he pointed to the sky.
"Now, the sunlight will always be there for you, whenever you want."
[Hena's instruction drew Juvia's attention to the clear, cloudless sky!]
"The sky..." Juvia stared blankly at the azure sky.
In the distance, a flock of birds soared past.
A loud cry echoed through the sky.
The warm sunlight fell upon her.
[This feeling…]
[A feeling I've never experienced before, like my gloomy mood being instantly cleansed.]
From then on, her world was free of gloom.
"So...so beautiful..."
Tears blurred her vision without her even realizing it.
Juvia, gazing at the sky, uttered a heartfelt sigh.
[Henaz looked at Makarov: "My matter is settled. Now it's up to you, Chairman."]
"Don't worry," Makarov gave Henaz a look.
Then, step forward.
[He stopped in front of Gajeel and Juvia.]
The aged gaze swept over the two of them.
He then revealed a kind smile.
"The Ghosts have disbanded. What are you planning to do now?"
Makarov was the first to raise a question.
Juvia wiped her eyes.
He gritted his teeth and said, "To be honest, we don't know where to go..."
Makarov raised an eyebrow and continued, "If you don't mind, why don't you try joining our guild?"
"Really?" Juvia's eyes widened.
[He stared at Makarov in horror.]
Even Gajeel seemed unable to comprehend Makarov, who had been his enemy not long ago.
[They actually invited us to join Fairy Tail today?!]
[Hey, isn't this a bit too far-fetched?]
But then, something even more outrageous happened.
[Jubia actually accepted Makarov's invitation without even thinking?]
"If it's Fairy Tail... I'd be willing!"
Jubia looked at Makarov with unwavering determination in her eyes!
"Hey! Are you crazy?!"
"That's Fairy Tail! We were enemies not long ago, aren't you afraid they'll tear you apart?!"
"What are you thinking?"
Gajeel glared at Juvia in disbelief.
Juvia fidgeted with the hem of her clothes, her hands twisting together. "I think Fairy Tail must be a place that people long for, right?"
"A place where someone can say something like that must be much better than Phantom Lord, right?"
"Lucy is a companion, and family... Anyone who tries to take her away will pay with their life! I still remember those words firmly in my heart."
Juvia took a deep breath: "So, I suddenly wanted to try to fit in, at least to experience a life I'd never lived before."
Things went unexpectedly smoothly, causing Makarov to break into a smile.
[He nodded slightly: "A wise choice!"]
Chapter 240 Makarov: There's no one I can't pull in.
"This is absolutely incomprehensible!"
"An utterly boring idea!!"
Gajeel turned his head away in annoyance at Juvia's decision.
A pair of eyebrows, like nails, were furrowed tightly together.
"Mr. Gajeel, aren't you planning to come along?"
Juvia looked at Gaji-Ru and offered words of comfort:
"Anyway, in a place like Phantom, it's all just about survival. Since we're all just trying to survive anyway, why... not choose a more meaningful life?"
Gajeel suddenly turned his head, his expression complex, pointing repeatedly at Black Natsu and the others.
"They're from Fairy Tail! Don't you even understand the important points?!"
"We just destroyed their guild not long ago, and now they've joined Fairy Tail? How will outsiders view us?"
"How will the Fairy Tail people view us?"
Gajeel took a deep breath: "Anyway, if you want to go, then go. There's no way I'm going."
"Um..." Jubia wanted to say something more, but Makarov stopped her.
He gestured for Juvia to step aside, then turned his gaze to Gajeel.
"I won't force anyone," Makarov smiled.
[He spoke nonchalantly: "But what are you going to do next?"]
Gajeel crossed his arms, turned around, and faced away from Makarov: "What can we do then?"
"I haven't decided yet."