Chapter 11: Determining the Way Forward
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A week later. Polushka's house.
- I'm ready, - Eros stood in the centre of a magical circle in the shape of a star with many symbols drawn in the corners, in his hands was a lacrima.
- Good, now channel your magic power into the lacrima," Pollyushka's voice came from outside.
Having done what she said, the lacrima in Eros' hand glowed brightly, and after it the magic circle started to emit a bright iridescent glow, it began to surround the titan, penetrating into his body.
- Don't resist, the spell won't harm you, it only counts your magic and determines the attribute.
After a moment, the light began to dim and split into three parts. The first part was pure white transparent colour, the second was dark scarlet and emitting a dark oppressive feeling as if it could swallow anything, and the last was black, it was impossible to see anything through it, it gave off chaos, disorder and it felt as if it was impossible to control.
The next moment, the lacrima in Eros' hand burst into many shards and the magic circle was completely extinguished. An oppressive silence descended on the clearing.
Polushka, who had followed the ritual from the beginning to the end, for the first time in her life felt such shock and horror towards the child, and more specifically, towards what was hidden in him.
- Well, what do you think? - The boy's voice brought her out of her stupor, and she quickly pulled herself together and returned her impassive expression.
Eros himself realised that what he had shown her could not be called "good", because each of the forces brought only one thing... It was destruction and chaos.
Seeing the worried face of Eros, Polushka put her palm on the top of his head.
- Don't think about it," she said with an unaccustomed soft tone, "It's not magic that determines what kind of person you are, but how you use it.
- How I use it... yes? - Polushka just nodded.- Yes, there is no dark and light magic, there is only the magician who uses it and only he decides whether it is light or dark.
- Thank you," he smiled brightly and looked at the old woman who smiled slightly and stroked the boy's head, "Auntie, I have a question.
- How many times do I have to tell you, don't call me 'Aunty'!" - Instantly, the old woman's gaze filled with steel and a broomstick appeared in her hand.
- PARDON ME! - After a moment, he disappeared.
For the rest of the days, Eros continued to study the books that were in Polushka's house, as well as train in the use of magic. The best part was when she saw his Bullet of Destruction, she said that it was similar to one of the members of the Fairy Tail Guild, as Polushka explained, we have similar powers, so if I ever meet him, I can learn a lot from him. And that person's name is Gildarts, an S-ranked mage and the strongest in the guild. And he's in the guild right now, so Eros needs to heal and get away as soon as possible... that is, leave Pollyushka's house and find him.
As for the last two attributes, the last one was the darkest, the titan knew what it was, but as for the red colour, no matter how many times Eros tried to use it, he could not use it, no matter what he did. So he decided to ignore it for now and concentrate on the Power of Destruction. That's what he had been doing for the last few days, periodically studying the literature at Polushka's house.
On the last day, Eros left the house, saying that he was fully recovered and had already stayed with her for too long, as well as receiving a magic pandal and a map. But the titan was not offended, after all, during these days, he was able to get to know Polushka well and realise that she is very kind and always ready to help... But she really doesn't like people, that's a fact.
- Thank you auntie! - shouted Eros, lowering his head.
- WHO ARE YOU CALLING AUNTIE?! - came an angry voice from inside the house.
- I'm sorry! - Eros shouted, smiling and taking one last look at the house, -I'm leaving.
- IT'S ABOUT TIME! YOU'VE BEEN MAKING ME NERVOUS SINCE THIS MORNING! - If someone from the Fairy Tail saw Pollyushka's face at this moment, they would definitely have a heart attack, because Pollyushka had a smile on her face... A good-natured smile... - Take care of yourself....
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- Okay," Eros looked at the map thoughtfully, "So, if I'm here, Magnolia is five hours north, well, let's go!
Halfway to Magnolia, he saw two familiar faces, and with them an old man. From him, he didn't sense a drop of magical power, but the experience that Eros had earned back in his past life told him clearly to be very careful with him.
- Eros?! - A shocked Rick exclaimed excitedly when he saw the titan walking towards them, followed by Rani's exclamation.
- Hi," Eros waved back.
- I'm sorry we didn't visit you, that old woman," Rani exclaimed angrily, but the next moment he received a slap from the titan. - he exclaimed angrily.
- Don't call my saviour so.
- But... - but seeing Eros's frown, he stopped talking, - I understand, I'm sorry.
- I'm sorry too, for making me worry," the titan said softly, realising that these fools had been worrying about him all this time.
- Are you sure you're feeling all right? - Rick asked worriedly, for he had seen all of Eros's wounds and knew their severity.
- Yes, I'm fine.
- That's good," Rick said with relief and turned round abruptly, "That's right, Eros, meet the Master of the Fey Tail, Makarov Dreyar.
- Ё! - Eros smiled and waved his hand at the old man.
Eros knew that it was Master Tail Fey who had saved him, but he had been in a terrible state at the time, so he didn't remember his appearance, it was only from Polushka that he learnt more about him, especially one phrase he remembered well: "Soft-hearted to the point of nausea". From this the titan had already made up a supposed psychological portrait of him, and when he saw him for himself he realised that he was not mistaken. His appearance seemed to say "I'm just an ordinary old man", but looks are always deceiving.
- Hello," Eros replied, shaking his hand, "I'm grateful to you for saving me....
- Forget it.
- Whatever you say, but if you ever need my help or if I feel you or your guild is in danger, I will help.
- Oh, you made me laugh," the guild master smiled, "Come join my guild, I like you!" he said.
Eros looked shocked at this straightforward old man.
- I'm happy, but I'm sorry," the titan said guiltily, "I can't join your guild.
After the words of Eros, an oppressive silence descended on the clearing. Makarov, who had been smiling before, became serious, his frown glaring at the smiling figure of the titan. Rick and Rani were shaking with fear and praying to all the gods to stay alive today, but standing next to Eros.
- Refusing, huh? - Makarov's serious voice made both of them shudder, and only Eros kept calm in this situation and looked at the old man with a slight smile, - If so, then... Okay.
- А? - Both mages froze and looked at the smirking faces of Makarov and Eros.- Old man, don't scare them like that, they almost shit their trousers.
- You can't even make jokes anymore," Makarov said resentfully.
Rick and Roni looked at the backs of the two jokers, who were walking ahead and talking about something.
- Jokes are jokes, but would you consider joining the guild? - Makarov asked in a more serious tone, "Nowadays, without a guild it's quite difficult....
- I realise that, but I decided from the very beginning that I'm not going to join anything.
- Then what are you going to do next?
- Travelling, - Eros said with a slight smile, - I want to see the world...
- And after that?
- I'm going to start my own guild!
- You must realise that guilds are not toys, - Makarov was not surprised, because he already knew about it, having overheard the conversation between Roni and Rick.
- I know that, - Eros said in a more serious tone, - That's why I'm going travelling, to gain experience and strength, as well as to find the best place to create it.
- Ho... You have great prospects, - said Makarov with a smile, - How about a bet?
- A bet?
- Yes, seven years. You'll have exactly seven years to become an S-rank mage.
- Interesting, - Eros stretched out interestedly, - And what will I get if I win?
- I see that you are very confident, and what do you want? - The titan pointed his finger at Makarov, - Me? - the old man asked in surprise.
- I am not that cruel, I only need one favour from you.
- Hoh, I agree, but if I win, the four of you will join my guild," Makarov grinned, "But you will be punished for arguing with your master.
Eros looked at Makarov in surprise.
- Four?
- Yes, you, the two of you, and the girl.
- Eros looked at the two behind him, "I understand with you Rani, but I didn't expect this from you two, why didn't you join the Fairy Tail?
Slightly embarrassed, Rick lowered his head.
- Eros, we want to follow you.
- If it's out of guilt or gratitude, then forget it," the titan waved his hand, "I told you this before and I'll say it again, it was all just my decision....
- I know, but will you forbid us to join your guild?
- What about the children?
- You don't have to worry about them, - Makarov entered the conversation, - These two persuaded them to join my guild, - the old man grinned nastily, - Yes, and they can come and visit the children at any time.
- That's how it is," Eros nodded thoughtfully, "You two have been in cahoots for a long time now, haven't you," the titan affirmed rather than asked.
- So, what do you say? You have the last word.
Seeing Rick's pleading look, Eros had nothing left but to agree, and companions in the journey will not hurt, or it will be very boring alone.
- Thank you! - The boy exclaimed happily, hugging the titan.
- Let go, you'll strangle me!
- I'm sorry.
- Eh... Youth... - Makarov stretched out, looking up into the sky.