Глава 10. Определение дальнейшего пути.

*One week later. Polyushka's House.*

- I'm ready, - Eros stood in the center of a magic circle in the form of a star, in the corners of which many symbols were drawn, in his hands was lacrima.

- Okay, now direct your magical power into the lacrima, - Polyushka's voice sounded from the side.

Having done what she said, the lacrima in Eros's hand glowed brightly, and behind her the magic circle began to emit a bright rainbow glow, it began to surround the titan, penetrating into his body.

- Do not resist, the spell will not harm you, it only counts your magic and determines the attribute.

After a minute, the light began to dim and split into three parts. The first part was pure white transparent color, the second was dark scarlet and emitting a dark oppressive feeling that it could swallow anything, and the last one was black, it was impossible to see through it, it gave off chaos, disorder and it felt like it is impossible to control.

The next moment, the lacrima in Eros's hand burst into many fragments, and the magic circle was completely extinguished. An oppressive silence descended into the clearing.

Polyushka, who followed the ritual from the beginning to the very end, for the first time in her life experienced such shock and horror in relation to the child, and more specifically, to what is hidden in him.

- Well, what do you say? - the boy's voice managed to get her out of her stupor, and she quickly pulled herself together and returned her impassive expression.

Eros himself understood that what he was shown to be called "good", his language simply would not turn, because each of the forces carries only one ... This is destruction and chaos.

Seeing the worried face of Eros, Polyushka put her hand on the top of his head.

- Don't think about it, - she said with an unusual soft tone for her. "It's not magic that determines which person, but how you use it.

- How do I use ... yes? Polyushka just nodded.

- Yes, there is no dark and light magic, there is only a magician who uses it and it is up to him to decide whether it will be light or dark.

- Thank you, - smiling brightly, he looked at the old woman, who smiled slightly and stroked the boy's head, - Aunt, I have a question.

- How many times to tell you, do not call me "aunt"! - instantly, the old woman's gaze filled with steel, and a broom appeared in her hand.

- SORRY! - after a moment he disappeared.

The remaining days, Eros continued to study the books that were in Polyushka's house, as well as train in the use of magic. The most interesting thing is, when she saw his Bullet of Destruction, she said that this power was similar to the power of one of the members of the Fairy Tail guild, as Polyushka explained, our forces are similar, so if I ever meet him, I can do a lot with learn it. And the man's name is Gildarts, an S-rank mage and strongest in the guild. And right now he is in the guild, so Eros needs to heal as soon as possible and dump ... that is, leave Polyushka's house and find him.

As for the last two attributes, the last one is the darkest, the titan already knew what it was, but about the red color, no matter how much Eros tried to use it, he did not succeed, no matter what he did. Therefore, he decided not to pay attention to her for now, but to come to grips with the Power of Destruction. Which he did the last few days, periodically studying literature in Polyushka's house.

And on the last day, with the words that he had fully recovered and had already spent too long with her, as well as having received a magic pendal and a map, Eros flew out of the house. But the titan was not offended, nevertheless, over these days, he was able to get to know Polyushka well and understand that she is very kind and always ready to help ... But she really doesn't like people, this is a fact.

- Thank you auntie! - shouted Eros, bowing his head.

- WHO YOU CALLED THIS AUNT ?! - An angry voice sounded from the house.

- Sorry! - shouted Eros, smiling and looking at the house for the last time, - I'm leaving.

- FOR A LONG TIME ALREADY! NERVE ME FROM THE MORNING! - if someone from Fairy Tail, at the moment would see Polyushka's face, they would definitely experience a heart attack, because Polyushka had a smile on her face ... A good-natured smile ... - Take care of yourself ...

***

- So, - Eros thoughtfully looked at the map, - So, if I'm here, then Magnolia is five o'clock in the north, well, let's go!

Halfway to Magnolia, he saw two familiar faces, and with them an old man. From him, he did not feel a single drop of magical power, but the experience that Eros earned in his previous life clearly told him to be very careful with him.

- Eros ?! - Excitedly exclaimed the shocked Rick, seeing the titan walking in their direction, followed by Roni's exclamation.

- Hello, - Eros waved back.

- Sorry for not visiting you, this old woman, - Roni exclaimed angrily, but the next moment he received a slap on the head from the titan, - For what ?! - he exclaimed resentfully.

- Don't call my savior that.

- But ... - but seeing the frown of Eros, he fell silent, - I understand, I'm sorry.

- You, too, forgive me for making me worry, - the titan said softeningly, realizing that these fools were worried about him all this time.

- Are you really feeling well? - Rick asked with concern, because he personally saw all the wounds of Eros and knew them severity.

- Yes, in full.

- This is good, - Rick said with relief and turned sharply, - Exactly, Eros, meet this Fairy Tail Master, Makarov Dreyar.

- Yo! - the old man smiled, waving his hand.

Eros knew that it was the Fairy Tail master who saved him, but then he was in a terrible state, so he did not remember his appearance, only from Polyushka he learned more about him, especially one phrase he remembered well: "Soft-hearted to nausea." From this, the titan has already compiled a supposed psychological portrait and, having seen it with his own eyes, realized that he was not mistaken a bit. His appearance seemed to say "I am the most ordinary old man", but the appearance is always deceiving.

- Hello, - Eros replied, shaking his hand, - I am grateful to you for saving ...

- Forget.

- Whatever you say, but if you ever need my help or I think that you or your guild will be in danger, I will help.

- Oh, he made me laugh, - the guild master smiled, - Let's go to my guild, I liked you!

Eros looked at this straightforward old man in shock.

- I'm happy, of course, but forgive me, - the titan said apologetically, - I cannot join your guild.

After the words of Eros, an oppressive silence hung over the clearing. Makarov, who had smiled before, became serious, his frown looked at the smiling figure of the titan. Rick and Roni were shaking with fear and prayed to all the gods to stay alive today, but at the same time stood next to Eros.

- Do you refuse, yes? - the serious voice of Makarov, made both flinch, and only Eros, in this whole situation, kept calm and looked at the old man with a slight smile, - If so, then ... Okay.

- BUT? - both magicians froze and looked at the grinning faces of Makarov and Eros.

- Old man, you wouldn't scare them like that, otherwise they almost put them in their pants.

- You can't even joke, - Makarov said resentfully.

Rick and Roni stared at the backs of the two jokers who were walking in front and talking about something.

- Jokes aside, but maybe you will still think about joining the guild? - Asked in a more serious tone Makarov, - In our time, without a guild is quite difficult ...

- I understand this, but I decided from the very beginning that I was not going to join anywhere.

- Then what are you going to do next?

- Travel, - said Eros with a slight smile, - I want to see the world ...

- And then?

- Create my own guild!

- You must understand that the guild is not a toy, - Makarov was not surprised, because he already knew about it, having accidentally heard the conversation between Roni and Rick.

- I know this, - said Eros in a more serious tone, - that's why I'm leaving to travel in order to gain experience and strength, as well as find the best place to create it.

- Ho ... You have great prospects, - Makarov said with a smile, - How about a bet?

- Bet?

- Yes, seven years. You will have exactly seven years to become an S-rank mage.

- Interesting, - Eros extended with interest, - And what will I get in case of victory?

- I see you are very confident in yourself, and what do you want? - the titan pointed his finger at Makarov, - Me? The old man asked in surprise.

- I'm not that cruel, I just need one favor from you.

- Hoh, I agree, but if I win, then the four of you will join my guild, - at that moment a grin appeared on Makarov's face, - But for what you argued with your master, you will have to be punished.

Eros looked at Makarov in surprise.

- Four?

- Yes, you, these are both and the girl.

- That's how it is, - Eros looked at the two behind, - With you Roni is understandable, but from the two of you, I did not expect this, why did not you join Fairy Tail?

Slightly embarrassed, Rick lowered his head.

- Eros, we want to follow you.

- If this is due to a feeling of guilt or gratitude, then forget, - the titan waved his hand, - I told you, I will repeat this to you earlier, all this was just my decision ...

"I know, but will you really forbid us from joining your guild?"

- And what about the children?

- You don't have to worry about them, - Makarov entered the conversation, - These two persuaded them to join my guild, - the old man grinned disgustingly, - And they can come and visit the children at any time.

- That's how it is, - Eros nodded thoughtfully, - You have conspired for a long time, yes, - the titan did not ask, but approved.

- Well, so what do you say? You have the last word.

Seeing Rick's begging look, Eros had nothing left but how to agree, and travel companions would not interfere, otherwise one would be very bored.

- Thank you! The boy exclaimed happily, embracing the titan.

- Let go, you will strangle!

- S-sorry ...

- Eh ... Youth ... - drawled Makarov, looking at the sky.