togophonebook Chapter 552 Michelle Roberts
Chapter 552 Michelle Roberts
Chapter 552 Michelle Roberts
"We've been watching you from the shadows ever since we appeared in the front yard."
Chess briefly explained the situation, then looked up at Jiude and smiled, "Brother Jiude, aren't you going to introduce us?"
Jude picked up his teacup, took a sip, suppressed his surprise and confusion at Bahamut's Claw, and waved to the girl who stood up from the ruins.
"Michelle, come over here. Haven't you always wanted to acknowledge Lucy as your wife?"
Reunited with Wada?
Lucy frowned slightly, looking at the girl in the pink dress with long, wavy brown hair with surprise.
The other person looked to be around the same age as me, with a delicate and lovely face and fair skin. Although I was startled by Bahamut who had "grinded" the pillar, I still exuded a dignified and composed demeanor, unlike a servant of the castle.
Lucy was quite certain she had never seen this girl before, but for some reason, a strange sense of familiarity and closeness welled up inside her.
As he pondered, Michelle walked gracefully towards him under everyone's gaze.
The girl's hands rested nervously on her skirt, her fingertips turning white from the pressure. Her gaze towards Lucy was filled with barely concealed excitement and joy, and her voice trembled with sobs: "Sister Lucy, finally, finally you're back!"
"Huh? Um, do we know each other?"
Lucy instinctively voiced her confusion, then realized, "Wait, you called me—sister?!"
It would be funny if Lucy went back this time and suddenly had a little sister or brother.
Yesterday's teasing echoed in her ears. Combined with her father's attitude just now and the inexplicable closeness she felt towards Michelle, Lucy's eyes widened suddenly. She turned her head and stared at Jude with a look full of disdain and disgust.
Could it be that Chesgo and the others were right? Did Old Deng have another child while I was gone?!
"Wow, you've managed to have such a big second daughter all by yourself." Chase walked over with a smile and patted Jiude on the shoulder with satisfaction.
When his palm landed on Jiude's shoulder, he could even feel the tycoon's tense muscles trembling slightly.
"puff!!"
At first, Jiude didn't understand why Lucy would suddenly cast such a strange light, but upon hearing this, he couldn't help but spit out all the red tea in his mouth.
"What are you thinking? I would never betray Leila, and it doesn't look like that kind of relationship at all!" he shouted, his face flushed.
The composed image that elite tycoons should have was ruined in an instant.
"Oh my, Chase was right, Lucy got a little sister as soon as she got home~" Mira said gleefully.
"No, in less than three years, he's grown from a baby to this size. He truly is a child from a wealthy family!" Erza exclaimed in amazement.
Well, if it were anyone else, they would definitely be joking, but Erza might actually be thinking that way.
A serious misunderstanding can be more damaging than any joke!
Makarov sighed, rubbing his forehead, while Jud completely broke down: "I told you it wasn't what you think!"
"Michelle, quickly explain this to them!"
This time it was his father's turn, and he resembled Lucy when she was complaining—waving his hands, veins bulging, and even raising his voice by two octaves.
Upon hearing this, Michelle was taken aback at first, and then tears welled up in her eyes and gushed out dramatically in streams to both sides.
"Waaaaah, Lucy, you really don't remember me! I'm your sister, Gonzalez!"
Lucy was completely bewildered by the first half of the sentence, but the second half made her freeze in place, her expression blank.
It was as if someone had pressed the pause button; all her expressions froze on her face, and even her breathing slowed down.
The name "González" unlocked memories that had been sealed away for many years.
I remember when she was very, very young, her parents gave her a really cute plush toy as a birthday present.
That day, Leila tied a ribbon into a bow by hand, and Jiude, unusually, put aside his work to help her unwrap the gift.
The little girl adored her dolls, holding them tightly in her arms whether eating or sleeping, just like an older sister would treat her younger sister.
She would share half of her cookies with Gonzalez, tell him bedtime stories, and hug him even tighter when she was awakened by nightmares.
However, Leila later died in an accident, and she was plunged into endless pain. Out of self-protection, she subconsciously wanted to avoid anything that reminded her of Leila.
Over time, the "little sister" doll was abandoned in a forgotten corner, and it remains so to this day.
And the name Lucy gave that doll was "Gonzalez"!
"González, you, you're González?!"
The doll that was once a doll now appears before her eyes in the form of a real human being. Even though she has seen all sorts of things, Lucy still finds it hard to believe.
She took a half step back, her calf bumping into the armrest of the sofa, but she didn't even notice.
At the same time, there was also deep self-blame and regret—I had actually forgotten this important "younger sister"!
Seemingly noticing Michel's (Gonzalez's) unusual behavior, Makarov asked in a deep voice, "Mr. Jude, what exactly is going on?"
Although Chase didn't speak, his slightly perked-up ears betrayed his curiosity:
It is indeed strange that Michelle appeared at this time, and judging from Jude's attitude, she did not just appear recently!
"It's a long story, please sit down."
Jiude sighed softly and sat down first. Suddenly remembering something, he solemnly instructed Bahamut, "Blue cats can sharpen their claws, but please, my friend, restrain yourself a little."
It's not that I'm heartbroken over the expensive stone pillars, but if the other side keeps grinding away, the entire castle will collapse!
Jiude glanced at the tiny crack that stretched from the stone pillar to the ceiling and thought to himself that he would have to call the construction workers for a full inspection tomorrow.
As he slowly began to speak, the whole story came to light.
In X785, a year after Chess and his companions disappeared, the Archbishop's Assistant of the largest church in the Kingdom of Fiore set his sights on the ancient super-magical device, the "Infinite Clock."
By gathering all the components of the Infinite Clock, one can activate a "real nightmare" that can affect the time of the entire world, creating nothingness and chaos.
In short, it's similar to the Infinite Tsukuyomi next door.
Similar to the original storyline, in order to achieve his goal of destroying the world, the Archbishop's assistant secretly infiltrated the Council, intending to release Oración Seis to act as his henchmen. Unfortunately, Oración Seis had already been recruited by Ultear and became a member of the "Dark Purification Force".
Left with no other choice, the Archbishop's assistant had to select Joseph, the Ghost Lord, who was also permanently imprisoned, and Gerald, the Saberbite Lord.
Driven by darkness and resentment, the three hit it off and, without the knowledge of the Church Army, began secretly collecting parts for the Infinite Clock.
Unfortunately, they didn't encounter the subpar council from the original story, but rather the newly formed Holy Ten Council!
Speaker Hyberion immediately dispatched a Dark Purge force led by Gerald to investigate and thwart their plot.
Because the Jude family kept the most crucial pointer of the Infinity Clock, the Heartfilia Foundation inevitably came into contact with Gerald and others.
During this process, Markbeth, also known as Dark Night, discovers that the abandoned doll in the corner has a strong obsession. So, just like in the original story, he gives it personality and consciousness, making it the middleman for the Heartfilia Foundation to help stop the Infinite Clock Project.
After all, it was the Oración Seis led by Geralt, so the incident naturally ended with the Archbishop's assistant, Joseph, and Gerald being annihilated on the spot.
The Dark Purge Force gained recognition because of this incident, and was no longer rejected or targeted by the old and conservative faction.
Gonzalez, on the other hand, retained her human form and stayed by Judd's side as her distant cousin Michelle Roberts, silently watching over and waiting for her sister Lucy to return safely.
Lucy was already in tears after hearing the whole story.
Tears silently slid down her cheeks, gathering at her chin before falling onto the back of her hand with a soft patter.
"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, Gonzalez. We promised to be together forever. Oh, Dassie is such a bad sister—" She rushed over and hugged Michelle tightly.
Michelle also burst into tears: "No, no! Being able to see Lucy again is the greatest blessing I can have!"
Before anyone knew it, Natsu, Grevinty, and the others, who had been running around having fun, had returned here.
Seeing the sisters reunited, the friends all wore relaxed smiles.
"Hey Lucy's little sister, let me tell you a secret."
Seeing that the time was almost right, Happy flew down from the sky, his eyes gleaming with mischief, and complained to Michelle, "Lucy showed a lot of hostility when she heard about her sister yesterday~"
"González is completely different from everyone else!"
Lucy quickly retorted, while hugging Michelle even tighter and glaring warily at Happy, the dead cat.
"Hey, Lucy."
Natsu suddenly walked around to the back and asked in a cheeky tone, "When you're hungry, does your voice sound like thunder?"
"Huh? Lucy didn't make a sound when she was hungry as a child?"
Michelle was somewhat taken aback, tilting her head to look at Natsu, tears still clinging to her eyelashes, her expression turning into a puzzled little question mark.
"Don't make spreading rumors and slander sound so natural!!" Lucy turned her head, looking like a devil.
The conversation started, and her friends immediately surrounded her, bombarding Michelle with all sorts of random questions.
These people are Lucy's guildmates, right?
Michelle felt the overwhelming sincerity and enthusiasm, and chatted with everyone with a smile, answering every question.
Her smile gradually changed from reserved to natural, like a flower slowly blooming in the sunlight.
"Hey, you little pink-haired brat over there, come here for a second." Judo straightened his suit collar and waved to Natsu.
"Huh? Yes!" Natsu suddenly stopped teasing Lucy, ran over at lightning speed, and stood still, a rare look of tension on his face.
As for why he was nervous in front of Jiude, to be honest, even he himself didn't understand.
"That's strange. Didn't this guy seem to be having a lot of fun when he came last time?"
Chess was a little puzzled, looking at Natsu's stiff back, his brows furrowing slightly.
"It's probably a change in mindset. Last time it was to support Lucy, but this time..."
Mira drew her conclusion in a second, lowering her voice and laughing as she said, "You've already started treating Lucy's dad like a future father-in-law?"
Chess glanced at Natsu, who was stammering as he answered Jud's question, and couldn't help but nod: "You know what, it's actually quite possible."
After all, Natsu is far more sensitive and straightforward than the wooden-headed Lucy when it comes to following his own feelings. Lucy is still unaware of Natsu's special attitude towards her, while Natsu has already become prepared to face his future father-in-law.
Just then, Chess suddenly noticed that Erza beside him was acting strangely: "Erza, what's wrong?"
"No, it's nothing!" Erza shook her head repeatedly, a complex look flashing deep in her eyes.
Although she had long regarded the corps commander as a parent figure, the words "future father-in-law" still reminded her of her own background.
According to the old man who adopted her, she was abandoned at the door by someone.
Who are my biological parents?
Are they still alive?
Why do such a cruel thing?
The straightforward fairy queen has never been good at hiding her emotions, and her fleeting mood changes naturally did not escape Chase's notice.
Only then did he belatedly realize a crucial but rather unfortunate piece of information: Irene Belserion, the renowned Twin Pillars of the Alvarez Empire, the Mother of Dragon Slayer Mages—
She's my mother-in-law in name only!
Thinking that they would definitely meet again in the future, Chase did not reveal Erin's existence to Erza. Instead, he took her and Mira for a stroll around the huge mansion to relax.
Michel was pulled around by his companions to tour the place, and even Jude left at Makarov's suggestion, presumably to discuss deeper cooperation matters.
The joyful and lively time passed in the blink of an eye, and soon it was dusk when the sun set in the west.
In the backyard of Hatfieldia's mansion, Lucy and Michelle stood side by side in front of a tombstone surrounded by flowers.
"That's right, Mom. You don't need to worry at all in heaven. Wadashi is a super powerful Celestial Spirit Mage now!"
With a faint smile on her face, Lucy recounted to Leila the various wonderful adventures she had encountered during this time.
"By the way, I'm sure you've seen it too, right? Everyone in the guild is truly a wonderful group of friends!"
A refreshing breeze swept by, causing the surrounding flowers to sway gently, like Leila's silent response.
Boom!!
Suddenly, a loud bang came from the castle.
Lucy looked over at the sound, her lips twitched violently, and she involuntarily clenched her fists.
The top of the castle vanished into thin air, and rubble and stones scattered everywhere.
From within the billowing smoke, Natsu's flames, Gray's ice, Gajeel's iron pillar, and—
The Dead Card Player's Card Magic Circle!
"Can you please stop causing trouble when Watashi is praising you guys!"
"And also, don't wreck Wadashi's house completely!!!"