"Master Caesar, I came here today to confirm one thing."
After Caesar confirmed Mirajane's condition, Anna looked at him seriously.
"It concerns Acnologia."
"Acnologia is dead."
Caesar spoke with absolute certainty.
"There will never be a black dragon again."
Anna looked at Igneel and the others.
They nodded in agreement.
During their time with Lance, Igneel and the others had already confirmed something important.
Lance was extremely well behaved whenever Betty was around.
Even when his violent side surfaced, it disappeared the moment Betty pouted.
He would immediately calm down and return to normal.
As long as Betty was present, Lance would never return to what he once was.
In Caesar's words, he was a complete siscon.
Anna finally let out a long breath.
She had abandoned everything from four hundred years ago.
She came to an unfamiliar future for a single purpose.
To defeat Acnologia.
Now that Acnologia was truly gone, her mission was complete.
"Dad, there is one more thing."
Natsu looked at Igneel.
"Who is she."
"She looks just like Lucy."
"I will explain."
Anna smiled gently at everyone.
"I am Anna Heartfilia."
"I come from four hundred years ago."
"I am also Lucy's ancestor."
"Layla opened the Eclipse Gate."
"It connected two eras and brought us here."
"Us."
Wendy paused.
She looked at Grandeeney.
"Didn't you say we were also from four hundred years ago."
"That is correct."
Anna nodded.
"I brought all of you with me."
"Something went wrong during the passage through the Eclipse Gate."
"We were separated."
"Because of the Gate, you lost part of your memories."
"You forgot your origin."
"I searched for you afterward."
"When I saw you each had a place to belong, I felt relieved."
"So I continued my journey alone to find a way to defeat Acnologia."
Grandeeney gently stroked Wendy's head.
"Anna was also your teacher."
"She taught you many things."
"Natsu, that scarf you wear was knitted by Anna."
The memories slowly surfaced.
Understanding dawned on everyone.
"So that is why."
Natsu scratched his head.
"I liked Ms. Anna the most back then."
"That is why I felt safe with Lucy."
Lucy stood up suddenly.
"Then my mother."
"Layla was a good mother."
Anna's eyes softened.
"Opening the Eclipse Gate was a duty passed down through the Heartfilia family."
"Layla did not want to burden you."
"So she chose to bear it alone."
"I am sorry."
Lucy smiled weakly.
She already knew part of the truth.
But she still missed her mother deeply.
Caesar watched quietly.
Then he shook his head lightly.
He would give Lucy a surprise later.
For now, there were more important matters.
"Anna."
"What do you plan to do next."
"I think I will stay."
Anna laughed softly.
"No one has opened the Eclipse Gate since."
"I was prepared for this outcome long ago."
Caesar nodded.
"Then I would like to hire you."
"Hire me."
Anna smiled helplessly.
"I have no combat strength."
"I am not suited for a Mage Guild."
"That is not the role."
Caesar shook his head.
"I want you as an unofficial staff member."
"Like Porlyusica."
"But I have no special talent."
Anna hesitated.
"You do."
Caesar looked at her seriously.
"I will fund a small school."
"You will be the teacher."
"You will guide the children."
"A school."
Anna was stunned.
"You would really build one."
"Of course."
Caesar nodded.
"I have many problem children here."
"They lack common sense."
"Levy helps when she can."
"But she has her own duties."
"We need a proper teacher."
"That is amazing."
Natsu jumped up.
"Sister Anna can stay."
"We can see her every day."
"Natsu."
Caesar glanced at him.
"You are included."
"Start by mastering basic math."
Natsu froze.
Gajeel stiffened.
"Wendy."
"You too."
Wendy blinked.
"I am actually good at math."
Caesar continued.
"Igneel."
"Grandeeney."
"Metalicana."
The three dragons fell silent.
"Athena."
"Selene."
"You will attend as well."
Caesar looked at them.
"Yes, Master Caesar."
Both answered immediately.
Athena wanted new experiences.
Selene simply found it amusing.
She knew Igneel and the others well.
Even if she was younger, talking with them would be interesting.
Caesar had deeper thoughts.
He would never allow his child to grow up unchecked.
Letting Fairy Tail teach a child freely was dangerous.
Anna was patient.
She was gentle.
She was reliable.
Caesar felt reassured.
As for building the school.
Gold was not a problem.
He had more than enough.