Alan straightened his expression, turning to Master Bob with a serious look. "Master Bob, I was wondering if you might have any information regarding the Dark Magic Cult and a Dark Guild called the Serpent's Nest? To be frank, Laxus and I are currently tracking both."
Upon hearing Alan's inquiry, the gentle smile that usually lingered on Master Bob's face froze for a fraction of a second before returning to normal. Pondering for a moment, Bob replied at a leisurely pace, "Ever since Makarov told me about the Dark Magic Cult, I immediately had my people start gathering every shred of clue we could find on them. Time has been tight, but thanks to everyone's tireless efforts, we finally have something to show for it. That said, based on what we know so far, this Dark Magic Cult is no ordinary organization. They worship Zeref and possess the means to summon demons—there's no doubt they're dangerous. But since Makarov allowed you two to investigate, I assume you have your own plans and confidence. As for the Serpent's Nest Dark Guild you mentioned, I'll actually need to ask our members to find out."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than Master Bob straightened up abruptly, threw his head back toward a certain direction, and bellowed at the top of his lungs, "Ichiya! Ichiya! Where on earth are you hiding? Get your ass over here right now!"
Chapter 29