The platinum cloak fluttered in the wind, making a rustling sound.
Kira stared at the cards in the air, unsure whether to be prouder of his magical props or the dramatic name he had bestowed upon them.
The magic power floating in the atmosphere coalesced toward the brilliant white light at the card's center. The energy continued to condense, compressing beyond what the naked eye could see, intensifying to an almost unbearable level.
"What's with this chaotic magic?"
"And the concentration of this magic power... it's incredible!"
"Just one card can produce such immense attack power?"
"Is this the strength of an S-class wizard?"
Gray, Rocky, and Cana were visibly astonished. The villagers, however, were even more awestruck.
"Unbelievable! That magician might actually destroy the moon!"
"We're counting on you to lift the curse on this island!"
Suddenly, the wind stopped. The swirling magic power came to a halt, and the dense energy absorbed into the card ceased compressing.
It was as if the storm had found its eye. Then, with a ferocious roar, the magic energy unleashed itself like a flood bursting through a dam. The accumulated power surged outward in a beam of light, condensing into an intense cannon shot. The light erupted from the card, hurtling toward the purple moon above.
The beam's sheer force seemed as though it could shatter the heavens themselves.
Boom!
The light cannon struck its target with impeccable precision.
Crackling!
The illusionary purple moon above fractured, breaking apart like shattered glass to reveal the real, luminous white moon behind it.
The sky, once shrouded in a haunting hue, was now clear, radiating the gentle brilliance of the unblemished moonlight.
The villagers and Kira's companions stood frozen in shock, their eyes fixed on the now-pristine sky.
"What's going on?" one villager muttered, confusion etched across his face.
Then, like a dam breaking, memories came rushing back to the villagers.
"I remember now! We're... we're demons, aren't we?"
Their initial confusion gave way to relief.
"Hey, that means Bobo isn't dead, either!"
Bobo, the son of the village chief, had been thought dead after being accused of becoming a demon and subsequently "killed." The realization that he was alive brought unrestrained joy.
Amid the chaotic flood of emotions, a singular thought united the villagers: It's great to be back to normal!
Let's celebrate!
The villagers' jubilation erupted into a full-fledged party. For an entire day and two nights, Karna Island reveled in joy. Bobo's return from an outlying island fueled the celebrations further, and the festivities reached their peak.
Kira and his companions joined in, eating and drinking to their hearts' content. For them, it was a well-earned respite after the battles they had endured.
Rocky and Cana had escaped with only minor injuries. Gray, though seriously injured, recovered quickly thanks to his youth and resilience. And Kira, of course, remained completely unscathed.
By the end of the festivities, they were not just rested—they were reinvigorated.
The next morning, after a hearty breakfast, the villagers presented Kira's team with the mission rewards: 7 million J and a rare golden Celestial Spirit Key.
Amid heartfelt laughter and farewells, Kira and his companions set sail from Karna Island.
Onboard the sailboat...
"I never thought they were demons," Gray said thoughtfully, gazing at the retreating island. "But they're good people."
"Yeah," Kira agreed, his hands busy counting their payment. "7 million J, not a penny less, plus the golden Protoss Key. Hospitable folks! If all clients were like them, missions would be perfect."
"Hey," Cana interjected. "That 70,000 J you promised me better be in there."
"Huh? What are you talking about?" Kira feigned ignorance.
"You profiteer! You'd better not be holding out on us!" Cana scowled.
"Gray! Back me up here!"
Gray hesitated. "Actually... about the money..."
"Spit it out!"
"Uh... never mind."
The argument escalated until Kira, grumbling, finally handed over 70,000 J to each of them, including Gray.
As Kira leaned back with a smug grin, he tallied their mission results in his mind:
Mission Reward: 7 million J + Protoss Key—collected.
Moon Drop Resolution: Gray and Leon reconciled—completed.
Fun Game: Deliora illusion prank—successful.
Material Collection: Moon energy and demon factor—secured.
Card Sales: Needs improvement...
"Damn it," Kira muttered. "This mission would've been perfect if only Cana had bought those cards."
As if sensing his frustration, Cana took another sip of her wine and frowned.
Meanwhile, in a bustling tavern within Guilian Castle, Erza Scarlet sat among her cart of luggage, resting after a mission. The noise and chaos of the tavern felt stifling.
Suddenly, a gruff voice cut through the din.
"Where's my wine?!"
Erza turned to see a group of rough-looking men gathered around a table. The speaker, a burly man with three long beards on either side of his face, looked furious.
The bearded man growled at the trembling waiter. "What's taking so long?!"
Another man chuckled, trying to calm him down. "Relax, Hu Zi. No need to blow a fuse."
The bearded man ignored him, lifting his glass just as the wine flew through the air to fill it. The display of magic startled the nearby patrons.
Erza frowned. Magic used to intimidate civilians? Disgraceful.
The bearded man continued his rant, "We've found Lalabai's location, but the seal's a nightmare. How the hell are we supposed to break it?"
"Idiot!" hissed a companion. "Lower your voice!"
Despite the admonition, the bearded man grumbled loudly.
Erza's brow furrowed. Lalabai... Eligore... Why do those names sound familiar?
The men soon left the tavern, their conversation lingering in Erza's mind.
Back at the Fairy Tail guild...
BANG!
The doors flew open as Kira burst in.
"We're back!" he announced.
The lively guild greeted them with excitement.
"Ohhh! They're back!"
"How was the S-rank mission? Tough?"
"Yeah right! They're too strong for that!"
Kira smirked, soaking in the attention.
Gray, Rocky, and Cana exchanged knowing looks, each silently promising to milk the moment for all it was worth.
An S-rank mission? That's nothing to us.
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These people... do they actually have money to drink without working?
Kira pondered this familiar thought every time he stepped into the guild.
Take Wakaba, for example. A middle-aged smoker in his forties who left his wife and children behind daily to drink and brag in the guild. He acted as if he were richer than the guild master himself.
Does the guild have a pension system? Hiss... Wait, has Wakaba ever paid for social security?
When you mention Wakaba, you can't ignore his old drinking buddy, Macao.
"Hey... where's Macao?" Kira inquired, scanning the rowdy guild.
"Oh, he got injured on a mission. He's still recuperating."
What?! These guys actually go on missions?
(Macao, who is still recovering from his injuries: "After all, I have to raise a child...")
On the other side of the guild, Gray and his team were ready to share the highlights of their recent mission when a loud voice interrupted them.
"You bastards are finally back!"
Here he comes.
The unmistakable voice of the guild's loudest and angriest member, Natsu Dragneel, echoed across the room. The fiery Dragon Slayer and protagonist of the original story had made his grand entrance, as boisterous as ever.
Naturally, Happy, his loyal blue cat companion, hovered by his side, grinning mischievously. Following closely behind was Lucy, the wealthy girl who had recently joined the guild while Kira's team was away on their mission.
"Called it," Kira muttered as Natsu stomped toward them.
Gray couldn't help but tease: "Hey, Natsu, you're back already? So, how did it go? Did you find your 'Fire Dragon King'?"
Natsu's face burned as hot as his flames. "How dare you ask me that! You cheated me! Let's settle this now!"
Happy chimed in gleefully: "Natsu got scammed so badly!"
Kana tried to explain: "That's because—"
But Natsu cut her off, fuming. "And what's worse, you all went on an S-rank mission with Kira while I was gone! Damn it, I'm so jealous!" Flames literally sparked from his eyes as he spoke.
Gray smirked, his smugness evident. "Of course, we did! What can you do about it? S-rank missions are different from the ones you've handled. You're not even close to qualifying!"
Natsu flared up, fists ablaze. "What did you say, you droopy-eyed bastard?! Wanna fight?"
Gray immediately stripped off his shirt. "Anytime! I've grown stronger from this mission, so it'll be easy to take you down!"
"Stronger after just one mission? That must mean you were weak before!"
"Then come at me and find out!"
In seconds, the two were engaged in their usual brawl, punches and insults flying.
Kana sighed and shook her head. "They never stop fighting, do they? Is this all men think about?"
Elfman overheard her and joined in, bellowing, "Fool! A real man speaks with his fists!"
Without hesitation, he leapt into the fray.
"Get out of my way!" Gray and Natsu shouted simultaneously.
A chaotic four-way brawl ensued.
Meanwhile, Kira strolled to the bar and greeted Mirajane. "When did Natsu get back?"
Mira smiled warmly. "He came back yesterday. He was furious about being tricked. Oh, and he brought someone new with him."
Kira and Rocky turned their gaze toward Lucy.
"My name's Lucy!" she introduced herself nervously, bowing slightly. It was clear she felt intimidated by Kira's presence.
Ah, Lucy. You've arrived just as expected.
Kira nodded with a kind smile. "Lucy? Nice to meet you. I'm Kira."
At that moment, Kira's appearance was nothing short of dazzling. His short red hair framed sapphire eyes that sparkled with charm. His gentle smile exuded reassurance, and his white-and-gold magic robe radiated elegance and power.
Lucy's thoughts spiraled. "Wow! It's Kira—the 'Sage' who's been hailed as the strongest young wizard in Magic Weekly! He's even more gentle and reliable in person than in the magazines! Truly worthy of the title 'Sage.' His aura is completely different from Natsu's chaotic energy!"
But her admiration was short-lived.
"I never thought innocent Natsu would turn into a bad guy. Now he's even kidnapping girls back to the guild..." Kira quipped, smirking.
Lucy's awe shattered. What's with this tone?! Did I praise him too soon?
Before she could respond, Rocky stepped forward with a suave grin. "It's a shame, truly. These people lack manners. You must've been scared, beautiful lady."
Lucy's heart skipped. "Oh! Rocky—the most eligible bachelor among magicians!"
Rocky took her hand. "Don't worry, my dear. How about a romantic date tonight to make up for their behavior?"
Lucy's fantasy crumbled as quickly as it formed. "No!"
As the chaos continued, Lucy gestured nervously at the fighting wizards. "Um, should we stop them?"
Rocky chuckled. "No need. This is just another normal day at Fairy Tail. You'll get used to it."
Lucy's jaw dropped. "Normal? This happens every day?!"
Mira, collecting her daily stack of damage repair bills, nodded cheerfully. "Yes, but don't worry. I'm used to it."
"Used to it?!"
Amid the chaos, Natsu's fiery fists collided with Gray's icy strikes. Elfman's heavy punches added to the mix, and Kana, clearly in a foul mood, threw in her newly purchased magic cards.
Rocky stroked his ring and grinned. "This is making my blood boil. Count me in!"
With an explosive roar, Natsu shouted, "Let's fight!"
Fire, ice, heavy punches, lightning, and flashes of magic erupted simultaneously, filling the guild with dazzling chaos.
The room was instantly transformed into a battlefield, complete with overturned tables, flying chairs, and cheering guild members.
And just like that, Fairy Tail returned to its everyday, wonderfully chaotic self.
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