38 Chapter 38: Sub-Zero Emperor (3)
Chapter 38: Sub-Zero Emperor (3)
~Silva POV~
Taking the quest way with Erza using the Magic Car again rushing it as Mavis pouted at me for leaving her behind only to come back around chasing after me as Erza rode the car heading towards Hargeon Town to get a ride to Galuna Island.
To be honest I'm kind of flattered that I was brought along while others are annoyed that I was dragged here by Erza.
While having the chance I began to talk to Erza about the kinds of punishment she would do to them for breaking the rules for curiosity's sake, "So… what kind of punishment are you talking about when you reach them? I've been hearing you muttering what you will do to them when you get your hands on them?"
She took her eyes on the road but nonetheless replied to me with a stern tone in her voice, "It's better you don't know. My way is simply laying the smack down to them with an inch of their life. While Master would provide the punishment…"
*Shiver*
I saw her shiver at the idea making me raise an eyebrow that even made the great Erza Scarlet shiver in fear responding, "It's best you never get to know. For your sanity's sake…"
You know what?
I think I'll take her word for it.
But since it will be a long while before we catch up to them, I began to simply talk to her to get her mind off of getting the group for the time being, "Since we have the time and the group aren't going anywhere, I think it's about time to cash in that favor."
Erza listened but nonetheless nodded but also an edge in her voice of what she thought I wanted her to do, "Very well Silva. But if you expect me to shield the four –"
Before she could continue, I interrupted her by stating it wasn't defending those 4 since they will either get off lucky by Phantom Lord or by the Changeling.
No, that wasn't the reason as I began to talk more about what I wanted more is a bit more practical from her as I shook my head, "No. It's ultimately up to the Guild Master to decide. No, my favor is a bit more straightforward than you would think. I was hoping you would teach me how to fight taught by one of the best I know of."
At this, Erza smiled from the compliment immediately agreeing to the favor seeing this would be simpler for her to accomplish as well as better situate myself on how to handle S-Class level threats like her in the future.
Experience and practice make up for a long way for me to grow stronger.
Likewise, Erza agreed as she replied to me about the favor I wanted after the mission of collecting the Natsu team is over, "Very well. It sounds like a simple manner to train a fellow family member. But be warned though I'm strict in my teachings and I won't go easy on you."
Noted.
*Thud*
Stopping we finally managed to make our stop as Erza informed me getting off the Magic Car of the location, "We're here. Hargeon Port. I'll procure us the means to travel to the Cursed Island as for you Silva follow my lead. My negotiation skills might be something worth learning from."
Negotiation skills?
I merely shrugged at her words as I got a good view of Hargeon Port with a bemused smile written all over my face.
<Observe>.
[Hargeon Port
Description: Hargeon is one of Fiore's ports and also one of its most beautiful old towns. The town is more prosperous and renowned for fishing rather than Magic because only 10% of the people in the town have the ability to use Magic. Like any port city, it has its own large marina, located in the southern part of town though it was destroyed by Natsu Dragneel during his fight with Bora. In the town, there is also a train station and a public park.]
This place sure looks beautiful feeling the fresh sea air brushing past my hair and face as well as close by too. Hargeon is located in the southern part of the Kingdom of Fiore, near Magnolia Town. Hargeon is a large port town located in Fiore.
Like that, I see Erza found her targets a group of pirates as I sweat drop of what's about to become next while clasping my hands together, "Oh, you poor fools I pity the into the next plane."
Mavis merely looked at me with a raised eyebrow before replying to me in a knowing tone, "You my entertainment are weird."
I merely grew a tick mark as she giggled pushing my buttons. I'm not weird I'm perfectly normal thank you very much.
"AH! MERCRY!!"
Gazing my eyes at the ongoing fight occurring Mavis merely smiled seeing Erza in action with an amused tone, "I like her. She gets straight to the point."
Yeah…
The point of using brute force perhaps.
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"Aye! Yes, scary lady!"
"Good."
*Thud*
My eye twitched seeing Erza negotiate with a group of pirates as she demanded from them to take us to Galuna Island they disagreed in an argument, but she provided her own counter to their argument…
Violence.
Mavis for her part looks at what transpired with a happy grin on her face nodding at Erza's method of negotiation, "Hmm… seems very practical. Silva, you could learn a thing or two about this way of negotiation. You could go a long way."
The long way to the slammer maybe.
But in an anime-based world perhaps violence is the way.
Got it.
More violence.
That solves almost all problems in the world if it doesn't work.
Then you know you ain't using enough.
But digressing that point though the pirates got to work providing us the means to travel us to Galuna Island as Erza returns puffing her armor out, "See? That's how you get things done negotiating Silva."
I…
Taking a deep breath and exhaling I decided to be upfront with her about one of her weaknesses with a curious gaze directed at her, "You don't talk much in socially with others, don't you?"
She blinked at that before replying back sheepishly showing trying to regain her composure with a stern tone, "W-what exactly do you mean by that?"
There it is again.
She's acting more or less awkward right there.
Seeing the issue I decided to be more direct with her about the number of people she talks to regularly in the Guild in a curious, "See right there? You stuttered showing you don't talk much to others. Actually, now that I think about it have the other members of the guild bothered talking to you normally like a person? Other than the Master of course."
At this, she tried to speak about that but only a small few came out even then, I pointed out that Natsu and Gray both fear her naturally because of the beatdowns along with the guild saying you're too strict.
She seemed for the first time to be shocked as I couldn't help but mutter in surprise that she just now realized that fact, "Wait… you mean to tell me you just got that? The signs are obvious~"
Much to her effort, she had managed to blush embarrassed red like a tomato muttering out lots of excuses of people wanting to talk to her normally in ramblings, "Well… it's not like those guys come and ask to talk to me. I mean most that do would flirt or ask my hand in marriage yuck… Ichiya at age 15 asked me. But there were others talking to me only stuttering – oh my god they were actually afraid of me weren't they I mean I'm not that scary. But then why –"
Ok…
I think I broke her.
Imagine that.
Mavis looked at the coherent mess I made Erza somehow realizing her social issues then back to me blinking before speaking impressed, "Huh? Never thought I see the day when an S-Class would die of the embarrassment of social interactions. Nice going Silva you somehow broke an S-Class Wizard with words alone and no Magic. Real talent right there."
More like the power of common sense or possibly gaslighting.
Before we could continue more of the conversation the captain of the Pirate Ship yelled at us to join with a fearful expression on his face, "Yarg! We are all set to sail crazy strong my lady and plus one! B-But do we have to do this??"
Erza returned her hardened glare as the early mess of a girl washed away as we both walked the bridge of the pirate ship as started to set off to sail.
As we continue to reach our destination and the pirates try to attack us for going to the island but only to be deterred by Erza beating the living crap out of them as the Pirate Captain was begging to turn around, "Why do you want to go to that island anyway?!"
Being determined she replied in a harsh tone to the pirate, "Never mind!!! Just steer!"
The poor Pirate captain merely flinched in fear after having Erza beat him up as he tries to persuade her to turn around back, "Ahh!! Don't make me do this…. Galuna Island is cursed!! The rumors say it turns men into demons….!!"
However her glare never faltered as she looked at the distance ahead of us with clear signs of anger and determination in her voice, "It doesn't matter. Those who break the rules must be punished!!! That's all there is to it!!!"
The Pirates all flinched at that as I couldn't help but sigh mentally at the scene but then again these are pirates so… there free game.
Although the Pirate Captain was being difficult despite Erza threatening the man I rolled my eyes as I decided to go ahead and take the steer, "Fine… just let me sail the damn ship. It would probably be faster that way anyway. Just tell me the direction of the island."
The Captain nodded his head as I took control of the steering wheel as fled while I have Rongo Rongo out for direction as I took command easily of the ship with my <Riding> skill kicking in allowing me to easily ride the ship like I knew this at the back of my hand.
*Sssssst*
[<Riding> LEVEL UP!]
Taking the wheel and turning around the ship like I have done so for years thanks to my skill I pulled it around towards the direction of Galuna Island as Erza looked surprised that I could steer a ship, "Silva… I didn't expect you to be skilled in sailing a ship. Were you a sailor prior to joining the guild? And it seems like you know the location by chance were you going regardless of what the master said?"
I shook my head as I began taking control of the ship I replied to her honestly with a shrug, "Nope. I didn't intend to but if it took months then I was willing to take my chances. Besides, with my Magic Tool Rongo Rongo, it will be easy to locate the island. But it can't be that hard stirring the ship also can you help maintain the sails."
Erza gave me a questioning look but did as she was told following my words with pure belief and faith in them.
This is going to be a very long trip collecting those 4. Hopefully, my <Riding> Skill would be enough to get us there faster with Rongo Rongo.
