Chapter 233: Bandages and Banquets
The Council had been surprisingly generous this time. The six million Jewels were paid on the spot. Splitting the amount among four people and two cats was straightforward. Makarov didn't take a share, but Rhodes joked he'd buy the master a drink, assuming Mira didn't stop him.
Carla insisted she hadn't contributed and didn't need a share.
But Erza and Natsu both reminded her that Fairy Tail always divided its rewards equally. That was just their way.
After dividing the reward, everyone said their goodbyes. Rhodes summoned a two-headed murk wolf to escort Wendy and Carla. It was hard to find a carriage near the Council grounds, so they could transfer to another ride along the way. With Rhodes' current magic reserves, there was no concern about travel distance.
Makarov looked like he wanted to say something to Wendy, but ultimately stayed silent.
Once Wendy and Carla left, the rest of the group returned to Magnolia riding on the scuttle crab.
Technically, a carriage would've been more comfortable, but Natsu protested so strongly that everyone just let him have his way.
...
"I'm ba—whoa!"
Before Natsu could kick open the guild doors, Makarov smacked him down with a swift flick.
"Don't wreck the guild the moment we get back!"