Chapter 229: President, We’re in Trouble
Rhodes gently grabbed Mira's hand, reassuring her, "I had a small accident, but I'm almost healed. It's nothing serious."
Mira quickly pulled her hand back, slightly flustered. This was one of those curious gaps in Rhodes' understanding; they had hugged numerous times and even walked arm in arm, yet holding hands still seemed off-limits. It confused him, but he figured it would all come naturally with time.
Noticing her own reaction, Mira softened her tone, "I'll check your wounds later, okay?"
"Yeah, it's probably time to change the bandages anyway," Rhodes smiled warmly.
"Shouldn't we discuss the mission?" Mira suggested, regaining composure.
"We should get the master involved too. It's a bit complicated," Rhodes replied, noticing Erza had finished managing the guild chaos, perfect timing for a quick meeting.
"Is it that serious?" Mira's concern deepened, evident in her eyes.
Rhodes gave her a helpless look, knowing things had escalated far beyond their initial expectations. Their presence might have hastened the demon's release due to prematurely using exorcism, healing, and detoxification magic on Liz. Yet, doing nothing would've led to even greater catastrophe.
Mira, anxious to understand the situation, swiftly climbed to the second floor to wake Master Makarov, who was still napping.
Erza and Natsu were already at the counter, Erza looking stern, Natsu impatient but subdued.
Meanwhile, Happy and Warm sat nearby, busily dividing fish in their own secretive discussion.