Edolas Lucy exchanged glances with the mature-looking Wendy beside her, then asked.
"Who were the past Guild Masters of Fairy Tail?"
Makarov's eyes lit up as he stepped forward eagerly, reciting the history like a treasured list.
"Fairy Strategist Mavis, followed by the second generation Precht, and then me, Makarov, as the third generation."
Upon hearing this, Lucy scratched her head and said hesitantly.
"Actually... it is Fairy General Mavis, followed by Grandma Precht. I have never heard of Makarov... but currently, I am the acting Guild Master."
Makarov stood frozen on the spot.
Mavis as a charge-into-battle general?
Precht as a kindly old grandmother?
Makarov's massive brain simply could not visualize this scene...
Ankh spread his hands and explained, "As you can see by looking at us, many aspects are completely reversed between our two worlds. The key information being correct is what matters."
Lucy was already mostly convinced internally, but whether out of curiosity or something else, she continued questioning.
"Then... who is Cana's father?"
Ankh answered instantly, pointing to the man behind him. "Gildarts."
Edolas Cana's eyes reddened upon seeing Gildarts.
She rushed over and hugged him while crying, "Father! I thought you died long ago..."
Gildarts scratched his cheek awkwardly. "Well... you see... I'm not..."
Earthland Cana watched her alternate self, feeling an inexplicable sense of weirdness, almost like she was being replaced.
Watching her companion reunite with a father who had died years ago, Edolas Lucy could not help but be affected by the emotional atmosphere.
Even though Edolas Lucy remembered that Cana's father was supposed to be a neat, polite, and easygoing gentleman—nothing like the slovenly, imposing man before her...
But then Edolas Lucy spotted another familiar face among the opposing group and asked with a trembling voice.
"Who is Mirajane and Elfman's sister?"
Ankh took a step back as the group silently parted to reveal a confused Lisanna.
"Lisanna!"
"Little sister!"
Two figures came rushing forward—one was the still-gentle Mirajane, and the other was a somewhat timid, studious version of Elfman.
The two siblings hugged Lisanna, crying and shouting, "Lisanna... it is so wonderful to see you again!"
Although Lisanna did not fully understand at first, seeing this world's Mira and Elfman crying their hearts out made her suddenly comprehend the situation.
She gently embraced them in return.
The Earthland Mirajane and Elfman exchanged glances, understanding exactly what had happened.
The Lisanna of this world had likely died unexpectedly due to some tragic reason...
The atmosphere grew sorrowful on both sides.
Seeing that everyone believed him, Ankh took the opportunity to lighten the mood by pointing at the opposite Gray and asking.
"Who is Gray pursuing?"
Edolas Lucy, who had just been looking grief-stricken, answered almost reflexively, "Juvia."
"Aww—"
Earthland Gray looked speechless, while Earthland Juvia suddenly fell to her knees.
She wailed with an inhumanly mournful cry, then stared fixedly at the opposite Juvia with eyes full of dark, seething jealousy.
The pursued Edolas Juvia felt chills run down her spine and quietly asked, "What is wrong with her?"
Ankh replied calmly, "In our world, Juvia is the one pursuing Gray."
Edolas Gray sighed enviously. "That sounds really nice..."
'So everything really is the opposite...' Edolas Lucy thought deeply, now completely convinced by Ankh's story.
But... she wanted to satisfy her curiosity just a little bit more...
"Then... who does Natsu like?"
The great smooth-talker Ankh finally hesitated.
After pausing for two seconds, he tentatively answered, "Lucy."
Snap!
Edolas Lucy immediately grabbed Ankh's hand, shaking it up and down.
Her eyes showed unprecedented determination and sincerity as she seriously declared.
"Without a doubt, you are definitely one of us!"
Ankh: Am I just part of your play too?
'Wait... if it's the opposite...'
Suddenly realizing the implication, the bullied Earthland Lucy immediately jumped out.
Shame and anger mingling on her face, she sharply retorted, "What can this kind of question possibly prove, you idiot?!"
Natsu did not react to the insult at all.
He just quietly leaned close to Laxus's ear and asked, "Why did Lucy suddenly get angry?"
Laxus tilted his head, gazing at Natsu like he was looking at a complete idiot.
Anyway, after a series of back-and-forth questions, this historic double-Fairy Tail meeting officially entered a stage of great harmony.
The Edolas Fairies welcomed the Earthland Fairies into their guild hall.
Then, they enthusiastically brought out their already scarce food supplies to entertain their far-traveled... counterparts.
Seeing the somewhat strained circumstances of the Edolas Fairies, Makarov naturally did not want to eat their food for free.
With a wave of his hand, he immediately had his children bring out the food and fine wine stored in their own guild's magical warehouse.
Since the Earthland Fairies had just finished a period of low mission activity, they naturally had ample delicious food and drinks saved up.
After bringing out a massive spread of dishes, the meeting quickly evolved into a massive banquet.
On this day, the Edolas Fairies seemed to forget about the kingdom's oppression and pursuit, completely immersing themselves in the present joy.
The ladylike Edolas Cana tearfully clung to Gildarts, while Earthland Cana sat cross-legged with displeasure.
Gildarts, caught between the two of them, felt both extremely happy and incredibly awkward.
Earthland Jet and Droy, with tears in their eyes, were receiving harsh scoldings from their "Strongest Candidate" versions.
Because they had just heard that the strongest candidates in this world were practically the weakest candidates back home...
Earthland Levy watched curiously as Edolas Levy repaired a machine.
After figuring out the whole story, Edolas Levy also became quite interested and began asking about the other's world.
Later, no one knew what exactly was asked, but Earthland Levy's face turned extremely red, and steam began rising from her head once again.
Edolas Gray was currently seeking advice from Half-Naked Gray on how to make the girl he likes pursue him instead.
Earthland Juvia was taking notes from Edolas Juvia on how to make the boy she likes chase after her.
Lisanna was staying with double the number of her brothers and sisters, being pampered like a little princess—she did not even have to lift a finger to get her meals...
"They really are so similar, even though their personalities are quite different."
At this moment, among the group of important figures discussing matters at the main table, Edolas Lucy was staring curiously at Natsu, feeling quite emotional.
Earthland Lucy laughed. "I never expected that in this world, Natsu would become stronger when riding vehicles—it is completely the opposite here."
Edolas Lucy nodded deeply in agreement.
If Edolas Natsu could show the same courage outside of vehicles as Earthland Natsu did, their children would probably be old enough to run errands by now.
Maybe next time, she should try it in a vehicle...
Just as Edolas Lucy's thoughts were gradually drifting into risqué territory, Ankh curiously interrupted.
"Speaking of which, Lucy, have you met anyone in this world who resembles me?"
Nearby, Laxus pricked up his ears.
Gajeel and Makarov—who had not encountered their other selves either—also curiously gathered around.
Lucy stared intently at Ankh for a long time before suddenly clapping her hands in realization.
She exclaimed in surprise.
"I remember now! You look just like the god worshipped by the kingdom!"
"Huh?"
Ankh nearly spat out the wine in his mouth.
Lucy recalled seriously, "Before Queen Shagotte of the Exceeds demonstrated divine miracles and was revered as a god, the people of the Edolas Kingdom actually worshipped the legendary God of Life and Emotion—Ankh."
Ankh frowned.
Only Ankh?
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