Chapter 70: Simple Times

Chapter 70: Simple Times

~Silva POV~

[September 1, X784]

*Shiii*

Thank God I have my markers marked here the last time I came with Natsu and the gang to defeat the Eisenwald Guild.

Never had the good chance to properly look around the town before other than trying to save it from the Dark Guild.

Mavis floats over observing the surroundings with a cheerful look on her face as she begins to move around on her own for a while in a cheerful tone, "Onibus huh? The large town is known for its big business opportunities. Silva, I'm gonna split to look around the place I'll catch up with you later."

Like that, the little Loli ghost floats away from me.

What is my life coming to?

Sigh…

<Observe>.

[Location: Onibus Town.

Description: Onibus is a town that is best known for its theater. It appears that the city is often visited by the Mages because it has a bar directed only at clients who use Magic. It does not have its own guilds, so any jobs that need to be done for the town are accepted at the nearest guild, which is Fairy Tail, located in Magnolia Town.]

Maybe I should investigate other Magic Stores in my spare time while looking for the rest of my friends.

Shaking my head, I got a new look at my weapon from the reward with a happy grin on my face looking at my Crushing King taking the form of a gauntlet, "Can't believe this weapon gives me +75 in STR but when I use it, I get damaged in returned. But is effective with my martial arts skills or combat styles at least but the recoil is gonna be a pain."

This little bad boy is pretty good offensively in power but has a horrible recoil effect each time I use it to harm someone by using it in combat.

<Observe>.

----

Item: Crushing King

Rarity Item: B

Type: Gauntlet

Description: The Gauntlet the Crushing King, like all other Shingu, was created four hundred years before the start of the series by the Emperor of that time in an attempt to create weapons that could surpass the Teigu. This Shingu granted its user superhuman strength, but it could damage the user if used improperly.

-When equipped grant the user +75 Stats to STR but will sustain -75 HP damage for each usage of the gauntlet unless has complete Mastery over <Martial Arts Mastery> skill.

----

Sighing at this I put Crushing King away in my <Lost Realm> mumbling to myself as I began to walk around Onibus Town, "Tch. While effective I would rather have something that will potentially not cripple or be a weakness in a fight. For now, I'll only bring it out in big fights or quick finishers when needed. Now then… where are the guys at…?"

Like that, I began to wander around where to locate the rest of Team Natsu…

/////

Searching around the place I finally found the first place to look for the Onibus Theater or what was left of it anyway.

Mirajane said they left a week ago and it has been what 4 days since then?

I did recall that they spent another week here by that producer's horrible way of not providing any Jewels for them except for Erza and her horrible acting.

Observing the title sign of the 'Fredrick and Yanderica' sign with a sold-out logo on it I merely stepped inside what was a normal now destroyed theater looking around the place.

While walking my way down the halls I managed to hear some voices and practices being heard with my curiosity peaked nearing the backstages of the stage.

Listening to the sounds I smirked hearing Erza practicing her vocal cords of steel, "Ahhhhhh! Ahhhhh!! Ahhhhh!!!"

When I peeked over, I got to see the rest of the members with tired expressions except for Erza practicing as I made myself known, "Seems like you guys been through hell? Thought you only had a week of doing this request?"

Their eyes pop open surprise seeing me with Gray smiling lightly responding to me, "Silva! Been a while since I saw you man. How's things been?"

Nodding that things were alright Lucy replied to my question clenching her fist with tears streaming down comically, "It's been horrible that's what!! That stingy guy won't let us go till we finish the dumb play for the next 3 days! I just want to go home…"

Raising an eyebrow at this I finally got a response from Natsu clicking his tongue agreeing with the group except Erza, "Yeah man. Were already expected to get paid 4 days ago but that stingy client won't let us go."

Happy sighs with a defeated nod with Erza being the only one practicing trying to encourage the group with stars blinded by fame, "Nonsense! This is the way we can act like true actors. For once upon a time…"

And like that, she began to dribble about how she wanted to be an actress when she was young causing the group to reluctantly agree knowing that denying would incur her wrath on them.

Yikes.

That's why I don't usually have the teammates be stronger than the leader because of situations like this which was partially the reason why I antagonized Juvia that she thought she could protect me by breaking that illusion I'm good at taking care of myself.

Can't exactly have someone stronger than the team leader takes command like that.

Or this happens.

But that's more likely out of pure fear of antagonizing Erza of her dreams.

I would help but this is their problem they need to take care of. I'm not their babysitter but I also don't want them to waste their time doing a job they hate.

The feeling would be mutual in that respect.

Putting my attention towards Erza as she was adamant about remaining, I pulled out my strongest persuasion technique.

It has been passed down to mothers of all ages and wisdom of this almighty skill...

Food.

Clearing out my throat and using Requip Ring to get out a freshly cleared up strawberry cake causing Erza to stiff as I shamelessly make a deal with her, "Say Erza if you and team Natsu demand to get paid right away finishing this job this Strawberry cake would be all yours for you. Just for today Erza-chan~"

*Grumble*

The group looked at Erza as her rise to stardom was against her glutinous stomach with a bit of drool on her face with Natsu muttering in disbelief, "You got to be shitting me…"

Gray was the same voicing out silently followed by Lucy in disbelief, "Wait you mean…"

However, Erza shook her head trying to be persuaded by my cakes regaining her composure with a grunt clearing her throat, "Ahem! Tempting offer Silva but… we do this for the honor of the stage and the show must go on!! It will go down in history that the play we participated in the Fredrick and Yanderica shall –"

Interrupting her speech and ending her sentence I upped the ante of my offer in an innocent tone shocking the members of Team Natsu, "I'll give you a 15 strawberry cake if you get your payment and return home."

*Wooosh*

Looking at my hand where the strawberry cake was with Erza already packed up for everything surprising everyone with a serious expression on her face, "You are correct Silva. We have played for our client long enough and demand our payment like the other members suggested. I hope you keep well to keep your brib- Ahme! I mean promise."

Hahaha!

Lucy, Natsu, Gray, and Happy all have a 'what the fuck I just witnessed' expression on their faces with me using Spectator's ability of Insight to read their thoughts only intensifying my laughter.

'What the fuck did I just see!!'

'How… JUST HOW!!!'

'Yay! I finally get to go home!'

'Freedom for me and my tummy needing fish!!!!'

With Erza leaving talking to their client with sounds of trash talking in the works Lucy comes over with shock on her face wanting an answer, "Silva how the living hell did you manage to convince Erza to agree with you!! We've been trying to convince her but it's like trying to persuade a steel wall!! Just how…"

I merely had a cheeky grin that Gray knew all too well of me with a simple response, "Bribery. Bribery my dear Lucy and knowing one's own weakness of food."

She just looked at me flabbergasted till I heard rumbling from their stomachs…

*Grumble*

*Grumble*

*Grumble*

They all had sheepish expressions but that lasted a second with Natsu grinning happily with a smile on his face with a bit of drool in his mouth, "Finally! Now we can get some grub to eat after fucking 3 days of that workload!! Man, I'm down for some fire steak or fire burger right about now…"

The fuck?

How does one cook a fire burger?

Wouldn't that turn to ash or something?

Seeing the hunger and Erza returning I gestured that I could cook for them getting their attention with Erza agreeing happily, "If you're the one cooking then I don't mind. I recall you got a lot better at cooking to make some good dishes."

Gray smirked agreeing with Erza earning Happy, Natsu, and Lucy's interest in my cooking skills with his comment, "In that case, I'm all in for it then. I tasted your food before, and it certainly left a good impression on me and Ur."

Smiling at that it feels good to be appreciated for cooking a meal with the trio looking interested as Erza passes the Jewels completing their job.

/////

[<Cooking> LEVEL UP!]

[<Cooking> LEVEL UP!]

"Sooo, good!!!"

Cooking in a nearby park here in Onibus using my own cooking utensils I personally bought fresh meat cooked and mixed with the trio eating happily as Erza munches on her strawberry cake and Gray some nice freshly made sandwiches.

Natsu seems to gobble up the food with Lucy enjoying the meat dish surprise with some salad as Happy is munching on some fresh cooked fish.

Lucy makes a comment about my cooking devouring the meat kabab much to her surprise about my cooking, "This is so good! Silva, I didn't know you could cook this well it honestly makes me feel surprised you could!"

Puffing out my chest at being complimented I respond in a cheerful tone and thankful help from my Mistress Virgo-sensei the credit, "Thanks! But honestly, I learned this from Virgo asking all the cooking methods in a book from the favor. You could always summon her up to cook for you or ask for sessions you know?"

She blushed embarrassed at that.

Seems like someone forgot they have a maid who can assist her at a literal beck and call.

Whatever.

Returning to the enjoyable atmosphere Erza spoke out to me as the others listened in she took notice of my gear with a compliment, "Oh? I didn't notice it before, but it seems like you have done some gear shopping. The armor, sword, and cape are new?"

Smiling and embarrassed a bit I replied about the new weapons I got not revealing everything but just enough about their bios causing Erza to be peaked as a fellow Holder Magic user.

The others were just enjoying the meals I prepared and made seconds if need be but right now I felt at peace of sorts enjoying these small moments in life.

But also because of the troubles that are ahead.

I need to prepare the best I can.

Only time will tell if I'm prepared or not but I can at least enjoy small things like these everyone once and a while.

Such simple times.