Chapter 362: Unintentional display of wealth is the most deadly
Lucy didn't rush back to find her companions right away. Instead, she changed into her usual clothes.
She picked a bouquet of flowers and made her way to her mother's grave, softly whispering all the things she wanted to say.
The Heartfilia family cemetery was as grand as one would expect. There were dedicated caretakers who tended it daily.
Even from outside the gates, you could see the intricately carved statues standing on the hillside, and Lucy standing in front of one, holding the bouquet and speaking gently.
Rhodes held Happy by the tail with one hand and had his other arm hooked around Natsu's neck to keep the two from barging in recklessly.
Only when Lucy bent down to place the bouquet at the statue's base did Rhodes release the two eager troublemakers.
"Lucy!"
"Lucy!"
Just as Lucy turned around, Happy flung himself into her arms, and Natsu ran up right behind him.
"You guys have no sense of place," Rhodes muttered as he climbed the steps. He looked at the name on the tombstone and bowed respectfully.
Layla Heartfilia, X748–X777. Died at age 29.