Chapter 38

Glancing towards one of the books, Aidan rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

"Holding magic is impressive in certain aspects. There is a lot to think about here. I already heard about lacrimas and thought about a way to help Ur, but the most logical of all is to collect ice in a certain place and only then decide what to do. It cannot be allowed to leak into the world's oceans. As for me, this option is the most obvious and I think the only one that I can use in a short time. The problem is, after reading so much, I can't say for sure if this will work. Still, I'm going to seal the melted ice, and it seems like the soul of Ur. Most likely, it is not integral and I do not know anything about souls at all. So it will definitely not be easy ... For now, I can only find Deliora and interfere with the printing process. I need to find a suitable lacrima and a spell to collect melted ice with my soul. From what I understand, the lacrimas are different and not all are suitable for my case. It would be necessary ... "- looking around in the huge library, Aidan nodded gloomily:

- We need to find something meaningful about this.

So the whole night passed, Aidan endlessly studied the materials in the library, trying to find something suitable about the magic and lacrima he needed. The search did not come up with particularly perfect results. Already completely exhausted, Aidan's eyes ached, but he finally finished the necessary book for the third time and was able to breathe a sigh of relief.

He has been going through quite a bit of knowledge about lacrima lately, but finding something suitable was not so easy. But, he succeeded - there was a special mineral in the world, it was he who was suitable for collecting the soul. More precisely, it was intended to seal almost everything in this world. Starting from magic, ending with their owners. True, the problem is that in Fiore this thing is almost impossible to get. Even if Aidan had S-grade mage powers, he had no confidence in the precise extraction of this crystal. But there was still hope. For example, he understood how these lacrimas worked and reasonably assumed that his ice could be suitable for this. But he did not dare to take risks, he was not exactly sure how the soul in the crystal from the Magic of the God Slayer would behave. Yet there was something dark about her, and Ur spent years with the demon from Zeref's book. It would be better not once again to expose the shards of her soul to some dangerous magic.

Anyway, as a last resort, Aidan could have used ice, until then he was going to find a way to track this special mineral and use it to collect melted ice along with the soul. Special Purple Crystal ...

After an infectious yawn, Aidan leaned back in his chair.

"Perhaps Mavis is in such a crystal ... Can you pick off a piece before no one has noticed?" With a slight laugh, Aidan quickly dismissed the idea. It is very doubtful that this is so simple, and even if possible, the obstacle not only in the person of Makarov, but also the lacrima most likely changed its nature long ago. Crystals worked according to a simple rule, everything that is stored in them completely changes the basic structure and then the life of the lacrima completely depends on what is sealed in it. Therefore, lacrima can simply be implanted, and it will merge with a person. Lacrima, in fact, can be crystallized magic. Either way, Aidan wanted to find a pure crystal and use it in his plans. It won't be easy, but he didn't count on constant luck.

To this it is also worth adding a spell. Lacrima can be found, but Aidan couldn't find a suitable magic overnight. Most likely it is, yet collecting magic in the lacrima is often a completely normal process and a certain spell for this must certainly exist. Natural lacrimas themselves attract magic, sometimes even involving certain elements. Again, it all depends on the lacrima.

- Well, that's enough for now ... - Standing up, Aidan pushed the books he had read to another part of the table and decided to get some sleep. There was no time left for food, so he decided to first sleep right here, and then go to the kitchen.

***

For a whole week, Aidan learned the knowledge of Fairy Tail's library. At this time, new friends often came to him and he sometimes had the opportunity to relax for small conversations. A couple of times he even exchanged words with Erza.

Nothing special happened, everyone was preparing for the festival ...

On this day, having gathered with Kana, Erza and Wendy, Aidan put the books aside and asked:

- What's new? How is the festival?

"Well, the Master is getting ready and driving the rest," Kana replied.

Erza nodded.

- We also got the job.

`` Hmm, I thought you were on a mission, '' Aidan's eyebrows went up in surprise as Erza sighed.

- I didn't do it.

- Like this?! - everyone asked with one voice, including Wendy.

Erza rubbed her forehead in displeasure and clenched her fists.

- These are all these fools, you see, I am too small to play in this stupid performance!

- There it is, - Cana nodded understandingly: - I agree, I somehow tried to take a job in one restaurant, but they, you see, did not like my age! Bastards!

- Hey, don't express yourself! - Erza answered with displeasure, glancing at Wendy.

The girl just giggled:

- I got used already. - here you can not argue, for Wendy it became in the order of things.

Aidan just shook his head, Cana often spent time with Wendy, since Erza usually went on a mission, and in general the little Dragon Slayer, although she loved to study, but Erza is too tough a teacher ...

- Okay, - the guy waved his hand: - Better tell me, which of you participates in the competition?

- What other competition? - Erza asked: - I do not know something?

- I'm talking about a beauty contest.

"Ah ..." Erza sighed again. "There since fourteen."

Cana also nodded in displeasure.

- If not for these rules of the Master, I would definitely have won! I need money now.

"I agree, I would definitely take the first place," Erza nodded as if at nothing.

When the rivals' gazes crossed, Aidan waved his hand.

"Enough, I think I would have won Wendy.

The girl laughed and hugged her brother even more. The sorceresses looked at each other and agreed with slight grins. With such a loss, they fully agreed.

It's funny, but Aidan realized that in fact, although he was trying to give Wendy the opportunity to grow on his own, it looks like she had two nannies, and in general, everyone in the guild liked her. Therefore, the guy was happy and calm for the little sorceress. Although, to some extent, he sometimes felt a certain amount of guilt that he himself did not care about her and insolently left it to others.

"In any case, no one has a chance against the three of you.

Cana chuckled contentedly, while Erza simply smiled silently, slightly embarrassed by such an obvious compliment.