Chapter 167: Cana & Rhodes Vs Laxus
The shimmering, water-like portal behind them was likely created by an illusion-type magic circle. Rhodes guessed it was probably Mystogan's work.
But when he got a good look at the figure standing before them, it wasn't Mystogan at all—it was a tall man with short blond hair and a heavy coat draped over his shoulders.
Cana's eyes widened. "Laxus!"
At least this time, the coat he wore actually suited the cold season.
"It's you two." Laxus scratched his head, looking completely uninterested. "You sure took your sweet time getting here, Cana. And, who's this guy?"
Cana bristled. "Laxus! Don't be a jerk!"
"Huh? What did I say?" Laxus raised an eyebrow, playing innocent. "There are so many freeloaders in the guild. You expect me to remember every one of them?"
Rhodes chuckled under his breath.
'Wow. This guy could give Natsu a run for his money in the art of pissing people off.'
He was that kind of guy, the textbook arrogant, edgy type. Rhodes knew the best way to deal with someone like this wasn't to get mad, but to play it cool.
He remembered what he'd told Cana days ago: "S-Class wizards are hard to beat in power, so we should look for flaws in their personalities. Erza's too earnest, Mystogan hates revealing his identity, and Laxus... well, he's ridiculously arrogant."