chapter 12: She's back
For several days, Gray observed his master's artificial body. He took the time to place a system of runes in it on his back as well and that allowed him to understand that no matter his attempts, the absolute ice was so solid that he could not engrave anything in a conventional way.
So, he spent a crazy amount of extra energy to attempt a fusion and not a force embedding and it worked with a lot of effort and time day after day.
He also took the opportunity to understand Yuka's magic that he had copied into his memory and if he had to classify this magic, it would be of SS rank in the hands of the appropriate mage.
While on the morning of the fifth day he was sleeping with Ur next to him, he woke up and saw something that made his heart skip a beat, Ur was usually rigid and limp but now she was sleeping on the side of the body in a more natural way with a peaceful face.
Gray couldn't help but cry seeing her like that and it reminded him how beautiful Ur was, he slowly placed his hand on her cheek and Ur slowly opened her eyes.
"Gray…?" She asked softly while he didn't say anything, he got out of bed, bent his knees to the floor and bowed.
"I'm sorry...Ur, I'm so sorry...if only I had listened to you...if only I...Ur...I brought you back..." He said crying and the ice woman sat on the edge from the bed, holding Gray against his chest.
Ur: You have no idea how proud and happy I am of you, even when I was sealing Deliora all these years I didn't stop hearing and feeling. I could feel you near me and hear when you told me about your life, especially in your guild.
Gray: You...you were listening to me this whole time?!!
Ur: I listened to your hopes, your regrets but above all your progress, it gave me joy and the strength not to let my conscience get lost in this ice. I also listened to Lyon, his magic may have progressed but he remained a child in his actions.
Gray: I'm no better than him, look at me crying...
Ur: No, unlike him you did not remain a child but you remained the disciple who loved his master...and in love too...
"I don't know what you're talking about..." Gray immediately sat up, blushing.
Ur: I just told you that I listened to all your confessions...
Gray:…
Ur: (stands up) You have truly become a very handsome young man and I see that you have kept our house well.
Gray: Although I have a place of my own now, I couldn't bring myself to give up this cabin.
Ur: Um you brought me back but I still don't know what to do, you should organize a meeting between Lyon and me.
Gray: That's what I promised to do, but I have to tell you one more important thing...
Ur: I'm listening...
Gray: Ur... your daughter, Ultear... she's still alive.
Ur:…
Gray: I know, it's delicate and believe me I can't joke about this kind of subject but your daughter's situation is serious. She sank into darkness and caused suffering to people, a lot of suffering…
Ur: How...?! Gray I beg you, you must lead me to her...
Gray: I learned a magic that allows me to see people's memories, the night I created this body and saw Lyon again, he was next to a man wearing a mask and I delved into his memories only to find out that this guy was actually just your transformed daughter. She manipulated Lyon to bring back Deliora, she infiltrated the magic council and is manipulating someone even more dangerous...Ur, your daughter is in a dark guild.
Ur:…
Gray: I don't know where she is right now, but the most effective way to find her would be to get closer to the other idiot she's manipulating.
Ur: Alright, let's go...
Gray: It's not that simple, we have to organize ourselves and know what to do with your daughter...if we go about it wrong then it could be a disaster. Let's take our time, my master. You just came back so we'll take the time we need.
Ur: (calms down) So? What do we do ?!
Gray: I have to return to the guild and settle you in with me...
Ur: Gray...my daughter, we're going to find her right...? My baby…
Gray: Come...I'll take you somewhere where you can rest.
He took Ur in his arms and they were teleported to appear in front of a very large and beautiful mansion.
"Master Fullbuster, it's good to see you again…"
"The boss is here…"
"Welcome Master Fullbuster…"
The staff who saw him greeted him and he responded kindly to them. Gray had this beautiful mansion built outside of Magnolia and all these people were his employees.
Ur: "Master Fullbuster"?!
Gray: This place belongs to me and these people are my employees. I made my way and I managed my little boat well to make my fortune.
Ur: I see, I'm very proud of you and it amazes me. You have to party with this fortune very often.
Gray: Not at all, I created orphanages throughout the kingdom and helped my guild. I dedicate my free time to training and research.
Ur: You should think about having fun once in a while. You have a girlfriend ?!
Gray: I had reciprocated feelings for a girl in my guild but she had her own hurts and made it clear to me that she didn't want that. Life is too short for me to worry about this kind of thing...
Ur: My poor little Gray…. It's really big here and you live all alone...
Gray: Not really, I told you I had orphanages all over the kingdom. This large mansion is also an orphanage and a school for these children. I am not alone but I don't know how to get closer to these children, especially with my rare presence. Some even have the ability to learn magic. I'll introduce you to the staff and let you see the kids.
Ur: WHAT?! GRAY!!!
Gray: I have things to take care of at the guild, this is to keep you busy in the meantime and you know how to deal with the children. Get to know each other, I'm sure you'll love these kids.
He introduced Ur to the staff and clarified that his authority was not inferior to his even if it bothered Ur a lot but that's when the butler came to speak with him and bring him news that would help him. raised eyebrows.
Apparently, Phantom Lord, a rival guild attacked Fairy Tail two days ago and a certain person was seriously injured, it was Levy who was well known to the staff (Gray considers her his sister) as well as her two teammates including Droy who was in serious condition.
As if that wasn't enough, Master Makarov was also in a bad state and the attackers came to attack them once again in Magnolia with their guild castle having come to life and moved.
Gray: Are you telling me that right now, the guild is in the middle of a battle?!
Butler: Very much, sir…
Gray: Master, I'll be there for a while...
Ur: Let me come with you, I don't know how you did it but I can feel a lot of magical power gathering in this body. It's been too long since I let off some steam.
"Fine but, I'm going to see someone before destroying Phantom Lord..." He took Ur by the hand and they teleported in front of the large infirmary of Magnolia where they saw Levy, Jett and Droy (the most injured) on their beds.
Levy opened her eyes slightly and when she saw Gray, tears fell from her eyes.
Gray searched his memory to see what Gajeel had done to them and he said nothing. He gave Levey a kiss on the forehead before leaving.
Ur: Gray, this girl…
"Levy is like my little sister and these animals dared to hurt her...I'm going to shed blood today, master..." He said as the surrounding temperature only dropped.
Ur: Should we go now?
"Here we go, my master..." He said before they walked out of the infirmary where they heard the sounds of fighting in the distance before rushing towards the battlefield.