Isn't it said that she was famously a "fanservice-type" heroine in the original story?
Lucy's well-developed figure made Kabe's gaze linger for a few seconds longer than usual.
But after so long in this world, Kabe had already seen enough storms and waves. Very quickly, he calmly withdrew his gaze, acting as if nothing had happened at all.
However, after noticing that his attention had shifted away, an inexplicable sense of frustration quietly rose in Lucy's heart.
"Am I… not attractive enough? Kabe-nii didn't even want to look at me more…"
"Or maybe it makes sense. After all, he already has Lucky-nee, Sorano-nee, and even Queen Jade… compared to them, I'm probably still lacking a bit."
Looking at Sorano casually supporting Kabe's arm, Lucy suddenly felt an emptiness in her chest, a quiet sadness spreading inside her.
Meredy glanced strangely at Lucy, who had suddenly gone quiet, and lightly poked her.
"Hey, Lucy. So you already knew this guy?"
"Yes, I've met Kabe-nii twice. He's also my benefactor."
"Oh, I see."
After getting her answer, Meredy did not ask further.
At that moment, Lucky also spoke up.
"Meredy, could you help Sorano take Kabe back home?
I'll bring your dinner over after I finish cleaning up the guild."
"Got it, Lucky-nee."
Meredy nodded, then took the quest document signed by Irene from Lucy and handed it to Lucky.
After receiving it, Lucky immediately turned to go back to work.
Meredy reluctantly walked to Kabe's left side, as if intending to support him.
But Kabe casually flicked her forehead with a finger and chased her away.
"Go, go. Little brat who always puts on a sour face. I'm not drunk enough to need you to support me."
"You damn bastard!"
Meredy covered her forehead and shouted angrily.
She had been kind enough to help, yet not only did he fail to appreciate it, he even dared to flick her head.
"I'm going to tell Ultear! I'm going to tell her you bullied me the moment you came back!"
"Tch, are you a three-year-old? Running to your mom over every little thing?"
Kabe reached out and roughly ruffled her hair, turning her neat shoulder-length pink hair into a messy puff.
Only after satisfying himself did he let go.
"Let's go, little brat. Don't get lost on the way back."
With that, he shrugged off Sorano's support and strode out of the guild with large steps.
Sorano shook her head helplessly and followed behind him.
Lucy glanced at the guild, now left in complete chaos, then quickly took Meredy's hand and followed the two toward the main road.
Walking out of the city, Lucy and Meredy deliberately lagged behind Kabe and Sorano.
After confirming that the two in front could not hear them, Lucy lowered her voice and asked:
"Meredy… it seems like you really don't like Kabe-nii?"
Meredy, who was finally fixing her messy hair, immediately nodded without hesitation, glaring at Kabe's back with gritted teeth.
"That bastard always teases me and takes advantage of me.
If it weren't for Ultear stopping me, I would've already used my magic to teach him a lesson."
"Eh? Teach Kabe-nii a lesson? Meredy, are you serious?"
Lucy looked doubtful. She called her "senpai" only because Meredy had joined the guild earlier, not because she believed this 13-year-old girl could actually stand against him.
"Hmph. Just wait until you see my magic. Then you'll understand."
Meredy said this confidently, leaving her threat hanging in the air.
Lucy was unsure where that confidence came from, but since Meredy insisted, she did not press further.
"Then… who exactly is Ultear? Is she your mother?"
"That's right, Ultear is Ultear. You've definitely heard of her name."
When Ultear was mentioned, Meredy's expression turned proud.
Lucy could understand that pride. After all, Ultear had risen to fame after the first Grand Magic Games two years ago.
Later, she even became the sixth S-Class Mage of Fairy Tail, known as the "Ice Witch of Time Flow."
But… how old is she supposed to be? How could she possibly have a daughter like that?
Before she could ask that question, Meredy seemed to predict it and answered first.
"She's my adoptive mother. Honestly, every new person asks the same thing. I'm already tired of explaining it."
Seeing Meredy roll her eyes in annoyance, Lucy gave an awkward laugh and stopped asking.
The four of them passed through the central avenue and left the city gate.
The guards at the gate looked visibly surprised when they saw Kabe.
But they quickly straightened their posture and saluted respectfully.
Kabe casually waved back at them, fully displaying the gentle and people-friendly image of a prince.
After leaving the gate, they immediately turned east, walking onto a newly paved stone road that still looked unfinished.
As the surrounding signs of life gradually thinned out and the area became more and more secluded, Lucy finally could not suppress her curiosity any longer and spoke up.
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