Chapter 407: Rhodes, the newcomer you want is here
Cana and Loke weren’t the type to rush into battle without thinking. Naturally, the two of them could easily take care of a small dark guild together.
"Lucy really found herself a gem. His magic power is seriously strong," Rhodes commented. Even after a brief exchange, he already had a good sense of Loke’s strength.
"Loke came to the human world on his own power, so his strength is still a bit limited. If Lucy had summoned him directly..." Mira paused, then smiled. "The restrictions might have been even worse."
"That’s a bit harsh on Lucy... although it’s not exactly wrong," Rhodes said, trying to soften the words without disagreeing. Lucy’s current magic reserves really couldn’t keep up with a Zodiac Spirit’s full potential.
They chatted while finishing up some minor guild tasks. Before long, half the day had flown by.
"Didn’t the master come back with you?" Mira asked. "Why hasn’t he come in yet?"
Rhodes frowned. "He was hanging around outside when we returned, but it shouldn’t take this long." Just then, Laki entered from the courtyard. "Hey, Laki, have you seen the master?"
Laki nodded. "He had a few drinks out front and then took off in a hurry. Looked like he suddenly remembered something important."
"Important?" Rhodes raised an eyebrow. "Everything important should be in my notebook."
If it wasn’t in there, then it probably wasn’t urgent. He figured Makarov would tell him later if it really mattered.
As the sun began to set, Levy and Lucy strolled in from the backyard. It looked like they had spent the whole afternoon swimming. The two were laughing like a pair of carefree high schoolers. Their damp hair hung loosely over their shoulders. Even though they had changed out of their swimsuits, they somehow looked even more captivating.