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"Why is this place so dilapidated?" Under the guidance of Ed Lucy, Natsu and others entered the Rune City of Edolas. They thought the city would be a scene of luxury and prosperity, but what they saw completely exceeded their expectations.
Looking around, all that comes into view is decay and desolation.
Trash piled up on the ground, exuding a disgusting stench, as if it were a ruin forgotten by time.
The dilapidated houses are crumbling, like candles in the wind, and seem to collapse at any time, giving people an unbearable sense of depression.
The sealed houses and the walls covered with various wanted posters add to the eerie atmosphere. These seals and wanted notices are like scars on the city, silently telling stories of what happened in the past.
"In fact, this city once had a glorious past."
Ed Lucy walked in front, with a hint of emotion in her voice.
Her steps seemed a little heavy, as if she was carrying the history of the entire city.
Her eyes gradually blurred, as if she saw the glory of the past through the present.
The city at that time may have been brightly lit, bustling with people, and full of vitality and vitality.
However, with the passage of time, all this has ceased to exist.
Today, Edolas is nothing but desolation and silence.
Ed Lucy's eyes reveal endless sadness and complex emotions, which are the nostalgia for the lost good times, but also the helplessness and pain of reality.
She knew that the city had lost too much and could never go back to what it was before.
Ever since the royal army began hunting down guild members, this place has become a place filled with fierce battles and arrests. A new round of conflict may break out at any moment, and the tense atmosphere fills the air, making it suffocating.
Ed Lucy clenched her fists, and the back of her originally delicate and white hands turned sickly pale due to excessive exertion, and her eyes were burning with angry flames.
Her voice was filled with sorrow and anger, telling of endless pain: "It is precisely because of these never-ending battles that the once prosperous and vibrant city has turned into such a messy and miserable scene!"
Her words were filled with resentment towards the Royal Army and deep regret for the destruction the city had suffered. Natsu and the others listened quietly, feeling a sense of sadness deep in their hearts, as if they could personally feel the unspeakable despair.
They knew that what Ed Lucy said was true, and what they saw before them was the best proof - the buildings on both sides of the street were dilapidated, and the walls were covered with traces of magic bombing and swords; the streets were filled with rubble and rubble.
The bustling crowds of the past have long disappeared...
Natsu looked around at the ruins with a solemn expression, feeling an indescribable heaviness in his heart. He stood there silently, as if the whole world had frozen. Not long ago, he happened to pass by a guild that was tightly sealed.
Through the broken window next to him, Natsu could clearly see the scene inside: chaos, mess all over the ground, and even shocking stains of blood. It is not difficult to imagine how horrific and cruel a capture operation took place here.
Ed Lucy on the side was silent for a long time, and finally could only shake her head helplessly and let out a deep sigh.
"Originally, I naively thought that they would stop their actions after they completed the arrest of the guild,"
Ed Lucy's voice was full of disappointment and helplessness, "But who would have thought that they would actually order a strict ban on all magic-related transactions.
Act and confiscate all magic props."
Her tone became more and more excited: "What's even more outrageous is that those families who were found to have magic props hidden in their homes were all labeled as members of the dark guild and were ruthlessly taken away..."
Speaking of this, Ed Lucy's eyes flashed with anger and pain.
"As for the ending of the Dark Guild... you all saw it with your own eyes just now." Her voice was low and sad, as if she was trying to control the grief in her heart. Everyone nodded, expressing their shock and indignation at this tragic scene.
Lucy looked at Ed Lucy in astonishment. Her beautiful face was distorted by shock. Her big eyes were round and she asked in disbelief: "You mean... they are all dead." How is this possible?"
Her voice trembled slightly, as fragile as a broken leaf in the wind, as if it could be blown away by a breeze. Obviously, Lucy simply couldn't accept this cruel fact.
Ed Lucy stopped, she stared ahead silently, her eyes filled with endless sadness and helplessness. After a while, she nodded slowly and heavily in affirmation.
At this time, Ed Lucy was recalling her father - the once strong and brave man. Just because he had money, those people arrested him for no reason and charged him with being a member of the Dark Guild.
These people not only took away his precious life, but also confiscated all his property. If her father hadn't tried his best, used all the magic props to cause an explosion, and hid her in the tunnel in advance, Ed Lucy would have died together with her father.
Father... Ed Lucy raised her head and looked up at the flawless white clouds in the sky. Tears fell down her cheeks, blurring her vision.
She seemed to see her father's figure, wearing that familiar gray robe, smiling and nodding towards her.
"So! We are here!" Suddenly, two warm palms fell gently on Ed Lucy's shoulders like a spring breeze, followed by a firm and serious word.
Ed Lucy was stunned for a moment, then slowly turned around, her eyes falling on the owners of those two hands - Natsu and Lucy.
Their eyes were full of determination and perseverance, as if telling her that no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead, they would move forward with her without hesitation.
Wendy, who was standing aside, also stared at her with firm eyes, seeming to be silently supporting her.
Ed Lucy's originally frowning brows unfurled like spring flowers at this moment, and a hearty smile suddenly bloomed on her face, as bright and dazzling as the warm spring sun. That smile contained trust and gratitude to her partners, and also revealed the rekindled fire of hope deep in her heart.
"Hahaha! Yes, you are here! You are finally here! This dark era is about to become a thing of the past."
Ed Lucy wiped the tears of excitement from the corners of her eyes, turned around and pointed to the entrance of a deep tunnel, with unconcealable excitement in her voice.
"We are here. Below this tunnel is the legendary magic black market. We can buy some necessary props here for use on the journey to the kingdom."
"The black market~" Wendy laughed happily, with a hint of relief in her voice. The existence of a black market means that hope is not completely lost. Despite this turbulent era, there are still some brave people who are willing to risk their lives to provide self-protection for civilians.
In this land shrouded in darkness, black market, a word that used to be a bad word in the past, is like a bright light at this moment, bringing a touch of warmth and comfort to people.
"It's a black market~ I'm looking forward to it a little bit!"
In fact, she was still a little envious of Ed Lucy's whip. The whip full of magical power is flexible and powerful, and every time it is waved it seems to trigger wind and thunder.
Lucy couldn't help but imagine what it would be like to have such a whip.
"What are you waiting for? Let's go down quickly!" Natsu's voice interrupted Lucy's thoughts. He looked excited, as if he couldn't wait to explore this mysterious black market.
Ed Lucy led the way, her steps brisk and firm. She knew this place well after having been in the black market for many years.
Lucy held Wendy's little hand and followed Natsu into this black market full of unknowns and dangers.
The real entrance to the black market is hidden deep in a narrow alley at the innermost corner. The surrounding area is dark and silent, with only the occasional footsteps and whispers breaking the tranquility.
Lucy, who was a little excited at first, grabbed Natsu's clothes with some fear, while Wendy on the side also hugged Lucy's hand with some fear.
As they go deeper, the full picture of the black market gradually unfolds before their eyes. It is full of all kinds of strange products and strange atmosphere, as if it is a magical kingdom independent of the real world.
Lucy's eyes couldn't help but light up. She looked at everything around her curiously, as if she wanted to imprint every detail of the world in her heart.
"Wow~ It's so amazing!"
Natsu, on the other hand, was as excited as a child, looking around, exclaiming and cheering from time to time.
Wendy couldn't help but want to rush up and take a look.
Ed Lucy turned around and looked at them with a smile: "Next, let's choose the magic props you want!"
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