Chapter 96: FTRJ: Chapter 96

“I have a really bad feeling something huge is about to happen…” Lucy said, burying her head in her hands inside the car, sweat pouring down her face.

“We were chosen by the Master. Shouldn’t we live up to his expectations?” Erza said encouragingly.

“That’s true, but what is that guy even doing here?” Gray watched Natsu, who was sticking his head out the car window, worried he might jump out.

“Don’t worry, this mission isn’t as hard as you think,” Finn said, waving his hand dismissively.

“You might not even have to lift a finger.”

Lucy considered this. Just in their car, they had Finn, Erza, Natsu, and Gray. And that didn’t even count the other guilds’ members who would be joining them. Taking down Oración Seis didn’t seem impossible.

“Oh, I can see the meeting place!” Happy exclaimed, peering ahead, already able to make out the large, detached villa in the distance.

“Seriously? Does anyone actually live in a place like this? And they built a luxurious villa just for it?” Lucy, having set aside her worries, launched into her usual insightful commentary.

At the entrance to the enormous villa, Finn slowly pushed open the heavy doors.

Darkness enveloped them.

“No one’s here? Are we the first to arrive?” Finn led the way inside, glancing around with a puzzled expression.

“This place has terrible taste!” Lucy commented on the surrounding décor.

“This is Blue Pegasus Guild Master Bob’s villa,” Erza explained, looking around.

Upon hearing Erza’s words, Gray’s mind involuntarily flashed back to the androgynous man he’d encountered during the Lullaby incident, causing his mouth to twitch slightly. “So it’s him…” he muttered.

“I… I’m really scared of him…” Natsu, still not fully recovered from his car sickness, pouted, his mind seemingly haunted by some unpleasant memory.

Finn offered a somewhat strained smile. “Don’t let his appearance deceive you. He’s a master even our guild master can’t handle.”

Suddenly, the lights in the villa flickered to life.

The previously dark surroundings were instantly transformed into a brightly lit space.

Click— A single, even brighter spotlight illuminated the group, and standing within its beam were three impeccably dressed men in sharp suits.

“We’ve been eagerly awaiting your arrival! We are the Trimens, handpicked representatives of Blue Pegasus!” the three men announced in perfect, synchronized unison.

The spotlight shifted, illuminating each man in turn.

“Hibiki Lates: Hundred Night” The man in the center, with his distinctive Brownish blond hair, introduced himself, adding a playful wink for good measure.

“Eve Tearm: Holy Night!” Next, the shortest of the three, a man with a head full of golden hair, stated his name.

“Ren Akatsuki: Silent Night!” Lastly, the dark-skinned, dark-haired man completed the introductions.

Lucy was momentarily speechless. “They… they’re so handsome!” she breathed.

Shifting her gaze, she noticed Gray anxiously searching his upper body for his missing shirt, while Natsu, still suffering from the lingering effects of motion sickness, leaned listlessly against a nearby pillar, seemingly resigned to his fate.

Finn… well, Finn was still far more handsome, she conceded. At least there was one person who could compare.

A wave of relief washed over Lucy.

However… “What’s Finn doing?” Lucy whispered to Erza, her curiosity piqued.

Finn remained transfixed, his gaze unwavering as he stared at the three men striking their poses.

Before Erza could offer any explanation, Finn blurted out, “These three are so incredibly sleazy!!”

“So you were figuring out how to insult them?” Lucy asked, a vein throbbing in her forehead.

The three men before them strongly reminded Finn of someone he had an intense desire to physically assault, someone who just happened to also be a member of Blue Pegasus…

Ignoring Finn’s outburst, the three men instead surrounded Erza and Lucy.

“As expected, you are indeed two incredibly beautiful women!” one of them declared smoothly.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Fairy Queen!” another chimed in.

“Please, this way!” the third man said, gesturing towards a luxurious sofa that they had promptly produced.

They ushered Erza and Lucy towards the luxurious sofa, inviting them to be seated.

Ren, one of the three men, slid a drink across the surface towards Lucy, quickly averting his gaze; a faint blush crept onto his dark complexion. “I… I didn’t get this for you,” he mumbled.

“He’s totally tsundere!” Lucy declared, accurately identifying the man’s personality type.

Erza, maintaining her composure, offered a polite smile to the overly enthusiastic trio. “We appreciate your cooperation in this upcoming battle. As long as we all work together…”

Completely ignoring Erza’s attempt at a diplomatic approach, Eve became completely engrossed in his own world. “So cute! That expression is so beautiful! She’s just like the goddess of my dreams!” he gushed.

Several well characters materialized on Finn’s forehead, perfectly encapsulating his growing frustration.

Bang————

With a resounding crash, chairs and tables were sent flying as Finn forcefully intervened, pulling Erza and Lucy away from the clutches of the Trimens.

“You disgusting creeps, are you here for a comedy show?” Finn demanded, his suspicion that these three were somehow connected to the individual he was constantly itching to pummel growing stronger by the second.

“Blue Pegasus, could you please stop bothering our guild’s princesses?!” Gray, having finally located his missing shirt, stepped forward, his voice sharp with irritation.

Having already grown weary of the Trimens’s antics, Gray unleashed a torrent of verbal abuse upon them.

Hibiki, after a brief moment of silence, spoke in a serious tone. “The men can leave now.”

Gray’s eyebrows shot up in surprise. “You’re sending these pretty boys? Are you even serious about this battle?” he exclaimed incredulously.

Ren responded with unwavering confidence. “Care to test your skills against us?”

Eve, mirroring Ren’s confident demeanor, offered a charming smile. “We’re quite strong, you know!”

“Want to fight? Count me in!” Natsu, his fighting spirit instantly rekindled at the mere mention of a brawl, eagerly joined the fray.

Finn’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Perfect. I’ve been wanting to teach you all a lesson.”

“You guys… really should stop this now!” A voice, dripping with an almost unbearable level of sleaziness, echoed through the room, sending a shiver down Finn’s spine.

“It’s Ichiya-sama!” The three Trimens instantly turned their attention towards the top of the grand staircase.

Emerging from the shadows, a diminutive figure, clad in an impeccably tailored white suit, swept his already impressive hair back with a flourish, taking a moment to adjust the blue rose pinned to his chest. “Long time no see, Erza-sama!” he purred.

Erza instantly froze, her voice barely a whisper. “C-could it be… y-you’re… you’re also participating in this operation?”

“I’ve missed you so much, my sweetheart…” Ichiya struck a flamboyant pose, launching himself into a breathtaking 360-degree aerial spin before gracefully descending towards Erza.

“Get lost!” Finn’s patience finally snapped, and he unleashed a powerful punch, sending Ichiya flying across the room with the force of a baseball.

“Big Brother!” the three Trimens cried out in unison.

Lucy facepalmed, a vein throbbing in her forehead. “Wasn’t he ’sama’ just a moment ago?”

“Such a lack of consistency…” Happy muttered under his breath, shaking his head in disbelief.

“Damn it! How dare you be so disrespectful to Big Brother Ichiya!” the Trimens exclaimed angrily.

“You looking for a fight?” the three men glared at Finn menacingly.

“Bring it on! We’ll gladly accept your challenge!” Gray declared, rolling up his sleeves in preparation for a brawl.

“You can’t have a fight without me!” Natsu’s fists erupted in flames, his fighting spirit ignited.

Just as the tension threatened to boil over into a full-scale brawl, Ichiya, having quickly recovered from his unexpected flight, scrambled to his feet and rushed to stand before the three Trimens. “You guys, stop it right now!” he commanded.

“But Ichiya-sensei, that guy just attacked you!” Eve protested, his glare still fixed on Finn.

Ichiya waved his hand dismissively. “That’s a Ten Wizard Saint we’re talking about. You’re no match for him.”

“What?!” The three Trimens stared at Finn in utter disbelief. Such a young person was a Ten Wizard Saint?

“You three really should keep up with current events,” Ichiya said, touching the rapidly forming bump on his forehead.

“Yes, thank you for your guidance, Ichiya-sensei!” the three bowed deeply in unison.

Lucy sighed wearily, rubbing her temples in exasperation. “The titles keep changing…” she muttered.

“But even a Ten Wizard Saint shouldn’t be so rude,” Hibiki protested, still somewhat bewildered.

Ichiya shook his head, a sly smile playing on his lips. “No, no, no. This is a unique greeting style between Finn and myself,” he explained smoothly.

A wave of intense discomfort washed over Finn.

Ichiya then turned his attention to Finn, his voice oozing with an almost unbearable level of sleaziness. “Finn, long time no see! Still as volatile as ever, I see!”

“I can’t stay calm when you’re around,” Finn retorted, shaking his head and struggling to suppress his overwhelming urge to unleash his fists upon the excessively oily man. Just listening to this guy talk was enough to make him want to vomit.

At that very moment, the tightly closed doors of the villa swung open once more. “I believe I haven’t made a wrong turn, have I?” a voice called out.

All eyes turned towards the entrance, and Gray’s eyes widened in surprise as he let out a shout. “Lyon?!”

“Gray? Fancy meeting you here,” Lyon said, looking up at Gray with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

“You… you’ve joined a guild as well?” Gray asked, his voice laced with surprise.

Lyon nodded, his hands clasped together. “Yes, Lamia Scale. I’ve joined Lamia Scale.”

A female voice echoed from behind Lyon. “And it’s not just Lyon, oh!”

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Lucy immediately recognized the newcomer. “Sherria?! You’ve joined Lamia Scale too?!”

Sherria covered her face with her hands, a blush creeping onto her cheeks. “That’s right! I’ve had a complete makeover for love!” she exclaimed.

“By the way, isn’t Jura from your guild here yet?” Finn inquired.

Tap— The distinct sound of a cane striking the floor echoed through the room.

“It’s rare for Mr. Finn to remember me,” a deep, powerful voice boomed, and a bald man entered the villa, his presence commanding attention.

“Jura-sama,” Lyon respectfully stepped aside, his tone filled with respect.

Erza leaned in close to Finn’s ear and whispered, “That’s Jura?”

Finn nodded. “Jura Neekis, Lamia Scale’s ace, one of the Ten Wizard Saints. I’ve sparred with him before.”

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