Chapter 506: Goodman: Is that you, Rhodes? Come in!
Mira looked up at the massive floating island suspended in the sky. "Is that where everyone is?"
Rhodes nodded. "Yeah. We spotted it from a distance earlier."
After trekking for nearly half a day, the group finally arrived at the base of the island, where the enormous magic crystal was located. The surroundings were sparse, save for a few abandoned supply crates and watch posts.
Though this site was supposed to be heavily guarded and responsible for both vigilance and transporting materials, not a single soldier was in sight.
Rhodes gestured toward the grounded supply ship nearby. "Looks like they left in a hurry. Since no one’s using it..."
He turned to the scattered, unconscious guards on the ground. "I’ll take that as permission."
Then he raised his voice: "Everyone, get on board!"
Just as the others began climbing aboard, Natsu raised his hand to object. "No way, I’m not riding any ship! I’ve got Happy!"
Gajeel sneered. "Tch. Figures. Still can’t handle a simple ride, Fire Dragon?"
He muttered under his breath, annoyed that Lily was still refusing to carry him. It would’ve been nice to fly above the chaos for once.
Rhodes looked at Natsu with a slightly tired expression. He considered asking Erza to knock some sense into him, but then remembered Natsu’s magic would be key later.
He waved it off. "Fine. You two can fly alongside us."