Chapter 66: Side Quest – Homme Fatale
~Silva POV~
*Shiii*
Quickly teleporting out before the whole team could join Lucy looked a bit surprised seeing we had arrived at Crocus, "Whoa!! We actually teleported away from the Guild? Guess that must be your Magic Tool that you used against Phantom Lord, right?"
Giving a curt nod we both looked for the client as the person Rosalie requested the mages to come to her flower store that Mira put us through would be there instantly.
But since we're at the Flower City of the Capital it isn't so bad to sightsee before meeting the client since I had a few of my clone's places markers all around Fiore of villages or towns for me to visit available on the map thanks to Rongo Rongo.
Lucy on the other hand looks around excited as I look at the job request while viewing my active real quest in the process.
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Request: Rescue
Provider: Rosalie
Rank: A
Description: Have you heard? Someone's been going around the capital scamming nice young ladies. I've heard that the man behind this it is able to get the girls to do what they say because he's such a looker. Terrible, isn't it? Would you be a dear and catch him for me?
Rewards: 150,000J
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That's what the initial report for the request says…
But here's what my own quest looked like in the active process when I took the job.
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Side Quest: Homme Fatale
Description: This is a request from the client Rosalie who wants to capture the perverted looker. Capture the looker to the Rune Knights because of his false appearance and use of <Charm> Magic.
Objective: Capture the looker.
Rewards: Rare Suit, Shroud of Shadows, and 200 EXP.
Failure: Shame.
[Status: Active]
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Only a few items this time around but considering it could be good or bad on a situation I'll take what I can get.
No such thing as a bad item.
While moving our way around the local areas searching for the flower shop as requested in Crocus, we finally found our way. I introduced ourselves showing off our guild emblem, "Yes hello? Are you perhaps Miss Rosalie from the request of the Fairy Tail guild?"
Her eyes widened and accepted with a smile allowing us to talk out in the open thanking us for the request we took, "Oh! Thank you both for coming on short notice. I just received word from the person who notified me."
For that, we got into the business of how the person tried swindling some girls in the process causing Lucy to snort with me raising an eyebrow.
Why would she – Oh!
Right…
Didn't something like this happen at the beginning of the story?
After listening to Roselia's story I swear I saw Lucy's eyes ablaze as she clenched her fist out of determination, "You have no worries miss. This creep won't get away from this!! No one should get tricked like that!! Especially to young pretty girls!!"
I get a distinct feeling of personal bias of that but if we get to use violence fuck it I'm in.
Agreeing with that it was best to go in disguised.
Taking out from my <Lost Realm> my newest weapon in my arsenal Lucy looked at me with a raised eyebrow with a slight snicker, "Silva… I didn't realize you carry makeup on you. I don't think the amount of makeup would help change you completely, especially to a girl you know… hehe…"
Grinning at that with a confident smirk I opened up my Gaea Foundation to reveal my cosmetics makeup I replied, "Oh really? In that case, be prepared to eat your own words Lucy."
*Poof*
Taking one swirl around with the intent of looking like someone else I changed into Erza with her armor and everything Lucy was shocked as I spoke like Erza as well with a stern glare, "In that case Lucy do you want to see what happens when you really get me angry!!"
"Eeeeh!"
Lucy stepped back by instinct before her mind got back to her senses as she looks around me carefully with some amazement in her voice, "Holy crap!! You sound and look like Erza? Wait was that cosmetic suitcase actually a Magic Tool?!"
I merely expressed a smug grin as Erza replied to Lucy getting her to understand in a proud tone getting into character, "Why of course. This here is Gaea Foundation basically allows the user to shapeshift into what the user desires with the change of clothing as well. You could also say it grants the user transformation magic even."
Lucy was in awe of the ability with a clenched fist in understanding that I was using this as a disguise since the looker wouldn't go after me as Silva Knight or a dude.
But as Erza Scarlet on the other hand with multiple suiters after her, it would be pretty easy to spot with my <Observe> skill to do it.
She even told me as such on one of our dates to prove that fact.
I could've tried Mirajane but I'm pretty sure she wouldn't be pleased if I transformed into her and counterproductive because of her status drawing in too many people.
Now it was time to find our man!
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We've been searching for about a few hours as we looked around Crocus with me using <Observe> to locate our target Lucy sighs tired, "Sigh… man looking for this creep is taking a while. I just want to get this creep and get this over with! I won't let him get away with toying a Maiden's heart and life!!"
Sensing some hostility more so than normal I couldn't help but respond if out of concern or curiosity sake, "Really? You seem a bit more heated about this subject. By chance did something like this occur to you, Lucy?"
She blinks a bit before calming down apologizing as she explains her reasoning for her current mood on the job, "Sigh… sorry Si—Ahem! I mean Erza it's just something like this happened to me before. Trusted the wrong guy proclaiming to be Salamander and the next thing before I knew it I was almost sold off as a sex slave… Ewww…"
Lucy shivered at the thought as I didn't recall that part in the main story.
She explained to me in more detail about how she was tricked by Bora if it wasn't for Natsu she would've been branded with a burning hot brand with his guys doing as they pleased. Those words certainly didn't paint a pretty picture of what was going to happen next.
That certainly threw me over for a loop as I was merely shocked that something like that would happen.
It made me express disgust for the man as well as other evil wizards and that made me think something like this was a normal occurrence which disturbed me greatly.
That's just fucked up no matter what I think.
The show always focuses a bit more on kids and the audience through color-tinted views but here in real life those things can and will occur to others that are unfortunate enough to happen at the wrong place and time.
It made me sick in the stomach to consider those ideas and possibilities.
Shaking my head reassuring to Lucy with a new lit of anger rushing through me as I replied determined, "In that case will hurry our search along to capture this creep!! Now I'm feeling powered up!!"
Lucy gave me a deadpan stare at my remark at the end in a dry tone, "Really? Powered up? Are you trying to steal Natsu's slogan of 'I'm Fired Up' now?"
I couldn't help but sheepishly blush at that embarrassment as I commented on attempting the idea out, "Ahem… I'm still working on the testing phases of better slogans that work well for me… god I feel like cringe and embarrassed now…"
Lucy merely laughs at my dorky attempt –
Hmm?
<Observe>.
[Lucas Subway Lv.? Slave Trader]
[Ding!]
[The use of <Charm> has been afflicted!]
[<Indomitable Spirit> has rebounded <Charm>!]
Shaking my head and returning to my senses again I looked over to Lucy as she went gaga over the man that cast the Magic spell, "Ah! He looks so dreamy come on we – ow!"
Giving her a pinch to the ass Lucy blushed lashing out at me giving her the gift of pain for doing that cried out, "Ouch! My rear!!! What the heck was –"
*WOOSH*
Rushing ahead after the man seeing his magic didn't work eyes widening with worry and making a run for it Lucy noticed immediately what just occurred as she glared at the looker with disgust filling her tone, "Did I just got – oh hell no!! I won't let you get out of this alive!! Open the gate of Maiden, Virgo!!"
*Ding*
*Dong*
Listening to the sounds of bells Virgo was summoned as I changed back into my normal form using <Sprint> after the man called out his name, "Lucas Subway!!! Stop immediately and pay for your crimes of capturing young woman!!"
His eyes widened in shock as he turned around with a Magic Circle appearing on his side, "Wha?! How the hell – Ahhhhh! My chodes!!!!"
*BAM*
Not too long Virgo emerged from under the man giving him an upper cut with her <Diver> Magic as I used my <Glyphs> to keep him here as hit in the balls as I flinched at that.
I felt a tap on my shoulder at Lucy giving me a neutral stare of my earlier act, "Just know this Silva next time you try to wake a girl up… don't just go for my rear to wake me up…"
I raised my hands in self-defense as I responded to her to make Lucy understand why I couldn't have while the guy was around, "Well in my defense if I acted out of the norm of trying to wake you up from the front position the guy will be alerted. I had to do it from behind to which I'll apologize by giving you the rest as I'm fine with the 70,000J for the month."
That seems to have calmed Lucy down with a grin on her face fist bumping into the air, "Alright you have yourself a deal! No takebacks!"
Rolling my eyes, I couldn't help but mentally laugh at her antics shrugging my head.
Like that retrieving the guy and news spreading the Rune Knights are seen at a distance coming over we both waited before explaining to them the situation.
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After the commotion was dealt with we went back to Roselia to explain the news handing us 150,000J for a job well done with a genuine tone, "Thank you both for taking care of that looker. To think he was a slave trader wouldn't bode well with his <Charm> magic. Thank heavens you both managed to stop him. Here's the reward for the job."
Handing us our reward and with me taking the 70,000J as agreed I couldn't help but smile happily at the job well done.
That takes care of one scum down.
[Ding!]
[Side Quest <Homme Fatale> Completed!]
[70,000 Jewels added to your <Lost Realm>!]
[Rare Suit added to your <Lost Realm>!]
[Shroud of Shadows added to your <Lost Realm>!]
[You gained 200 EXP!]
[LEVEL UP!]
Status.
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Name: Silva Knight
Class: The Gamer
Race: Human
Title: Fairy Tail Wizard
Level: 27 Exp: 0/200%
HP: 2600/2700
MP: 2600/2700
STR: 58+1= 59 (+45)
AGI: 58+1= 59 (+30)
VIT: 58+1= 59 (+45)
INT: 50+1= 51 (+15)
SEN: 58+1= 59
LUCK: 50 (+15)
Stat Points: 14
Cash: 310,000J
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Smirking at this I felt a tug around my arm as Lucy dragged me around taking the time to enjoy the view of Crocus, "Come on Silva since we have the time how about we take a look around the place a bit more? It's not every day, that I get to enjoy the Capital City of flowers! Please….?"
Ugh!
She had to show off her body as I blushed embarrassed not getting used to this kind of teasing before.
Damn it!
Why are all the girls in our guild fucking hoties?!!
I couldn't help but smirk as I responded walking side by side and let her lead the way, "Very well. Let's hang around a bit more but know this I'm a very cheap kind of guy. Don't expect any special treatment because you're a beautiful gal."
She gave me a mischievous smirk trying to goat me flaunting her body making me blush, "Ah… are you sure you won't make an exception for little old me?"
I returned with a deadpan expression at her with a shit-eating grin causing her to cease her actions, "Nope. I yearn for true gender equality… and unless you feel like being stranded here paying the Train and no free travel back – "
She held up her arms admitting surrender with a nervous smile on her face with a small bead of sweat drops, "Now we wouldn't do anything rash right Silva? It was just a joke, right? Right?"
I couldn't help but laugh lightly accepting her surrender and simply enjoying our time before returning back to Magnolia Town to call it a day.
Chapter 67: Awareness…
~Silva POV~
[August 21, X784]
Whew…
Finishing up my workouts for the day completing my usual daily mission to earn +3 stats as per usual on the screen I took a glance over the new items I got from my previous mission with Lucy.
The Rare Suit is a skintight armor with a gem in the middle along with a mole-like look and a dark-colored cloth whose gradient would range from black to light grey- depending on the lightning just about as large as a poncho.
But they are extremely useful depending on the situation at hand.
<Observe>.
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Item: Rare Suit
Rarity Item: A
Type: Armor
Description: Rare Suit is a Shingu that was created four hundred years ago by the Emperor of that time in an attempt to create weapons that could surpass the Teigu. It takes the form of a suit of armor that makes diving into the Earth comparable to <Diver> Magic.
-Soil Extraction: The Rare Suit's ability is soil manipulation. It is unable to create soil out of nothing but can manipulate the preexisting soil around it. Its biggest advantage is burrowing underground, which can be used to surprise attack foes unaware; however, using it puts a great strain on the user's body unless they are at peak human level.
Item: Shroud of Shadows
Rarity Item: A
Type: Magic Cloth
Description: The Shen Gong Wu are powerful magical artifacts created 1500 years ago by the Xiaolin Grand Master Dashi as a means to combat the powerful dark magic of the evil Witch but are lost to time in their disclosed locations. To activate the Shen Gong Wu magical properties the user must call or think of the name of the artifact they possess.
-Invisibility: When activated, it allows the user to make themself or any objects invisible, to a degree. If the thing was too large, the Shroud would only cover what it could.
-Expanding: The shroud has the capacity to expand to a degree. If the user is attacked while using the Shroud the effects will make the user visible.
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Feeling happy obtaining the items I kept the Shroud around my body acting like a cape as it expanded to how I wanted it enough to create a small hood in the process.
*Wisssh*
Twirling it around I couldn't help but smile at the job well done looking at the new look to help my image better.
Neat.
*Woosh*
That was when Mavis entered through as usual with a light blush on her face I raised an eyebrow at her as she explained, "Let me tell you this Silva… that Lucy girl has some interesting taste in underwear. I felt like going through her clothing to see how she works but…"
Then she shakes her head drawing her attention directed towards me about the progress of my own Magic progress, "Speaking of which… how goes your channeling the spirit of your body into the flow of nature going?"
Blinking a bit I checked my skill progress of using my <Courage>, <Mana Expel>, and <Mana Manipulation> going so far.
Skill List.
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<Mana Manipulation> (Active) Lv.60/100 Exp: 0.0%
MP Cost: Varies
Description: Magical entities can control mana. They can harness this type of energy from not only their own selves but also the ambiance, since everything that exists possesses vitality, as aforesaid. Rare users can create new mana from nothing. Allowing the user to manipulate their own mana, lets the user gain better control of their mana, allowing them to use it for whatever purpose they need, once skilled enough to manipulate.
<Expel Mana> (Active) Lv.40/100 Exp: 0.4%
MP Cost: Any/Min.
Description: A training exercise used by Mages/Wizards that allows them to expel Mana into the air to know how much Mana is needed to activate their Magic Power to activate their spells or Holder Magic Tools.
-Every level of 25, 50, 75, and 99 reduce MP Costs by 5% each.
<Courage> (Active/Passive) Lv.38/100 Exp: 0.0%
MP Cost: Varies
Description: The Manifestation of the Mana within a skill that is an extremely rare internal type of <Mana Burst>. When Active it acts to internally store Mana within the Gate improving the user control by connecting one with the flow of nature. When passive the user will experience an increase of stats performance.
-Passively increases STR, AGI, VIT, INT, and SEN by 9.5%. Increases by 0.25% per LV.
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Seeing my progress, I blinked surprised at my control level as Mavis gave me a look over moving around me as I began to use <Courage> and <Mana Manipulation> with a grin on her face.
*Shiii*
Focusing more on my Magic Power connecting through the flow of nature the connection this time feels more…
Content and clean…
Snapping my thoughts was Mavis as she grinned happily clasping her hands together as she talked to me happily, "Good! Very good! It's brief but I felt the connection… the connection of the physical spirit of your life force. The flow of nature just briefly connected… You need to focus a bit more. I don't know by how much maybe next month or a few weeks, but I can tell you getting there."
My eyes widen at Mavis's claims asking in a bit of a hopeful tone grasping at straws, "Wait really? No kidding around?"
She smiled with a definite nod followed by a set of instructions as she instructed me what to do next pointing her finger at her head, "Yes. According to my own research growth of observing given enough time you'll be able to convert your Ethernano into Magic Power. Hopefully by next month or two will see the results."
Nodding happily at that I can't wait!
Like Mavis-sensei said only a few weeks or a month or two before I can use Magic.
I can't wait.
But since I'm nearing the appointed time, I think it's about time I got started on creating some projectile-based skills.
I mean my weapons have been great hell even I rely on them a lot during big fights like my Ricochet Shield and Mastema to handle threats.
Holding onto Hrunting though I can always rely on my weapons to pull me out of close-range battle but long-range?
I grimaced recalling the fight against that French guy Earth Caster that while Mastema was useful in long-range confrontation it wastes my Stamina using it rather than Magic.
One thing that my Teigu's benefit is that I don't rely on my MP bar but on stamina which I can use a lot of thanks to my <Peak VIT> skill. But that won't always be the go-to with these Teigus unlike Hrunting, Shroud of Shadows, and Lostvayne.
Then it's time for the age-old classic training montage to begin!
It's about time I got to work around creating some skills.
Standing up and readying myself to grind Mavis stared at me with a knowing look on her face responding to me in a curious tone, "I know that look on your face, Silva. You are planning on training again I see. Do you plan to train near Magnolia Town to continue your focus or Mt. Hakobe?"
This time I shook my head as I replied getting Mavis curious about my next destination I would head towards next, "No. I prefer the usual training spot like last time you are tutoring me on how to use my Magic Power. And who knows when my spirit finally connects, I'll be able to finally form my innate Magic. Hopefully…"
Her eyes wandered in amusement as she seemed to enjoy my next adventure of furthering my growth, "Oh? Sounds like fun to me! And I won't miss out on anything this time around!! That Galuna Island was a bust, and I missed the Guild War too. This time your trusty guide and sensei will be around!"
She beamed with starry figures around her with a smug smile on her face as I couldn't help but chuckle lightly about her mood.
Packing my things into my <Lost Realm> it was time for another trip of the grind and another series of fun to venture through the world.
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*Shiii*
Ahh…
The fresh smell of the East Forest flowers and the wind brushed my face as I saw the area of the clearing around me being so clear, "Ahh… the fresh open air is certainly great. Touch the grass and whatnot."
Stretching my limbs as I activate Lostvayne to create 6 clones as we all know what to do with Mavis taking focus on our interactions, "Alright boys you know what to do. One pair would do our usual Magic control, another pair would expel ethernano for grasping, one would do meditation, and the last clone would be busy with swordsmanship!"
We all did our salutes one pair began to control their mana control, while another was expelling mana and the last one was focusing on meditation while using <Courage> to better connect our spirit to the flow of nature.
This is one of the training practices I do when I need to grind out my skills.
And I'll be the one focusing on my skills as I begin to get used to the hang of my blades while keeping watch as Mavis comes towards me as my clones are busy, "Whoa… this will certainly take some time getting used to. And when were you going to tell me about this Silva? I feel shocked and betrayed!"
I merely rolled my eyes at being overdramatic as one of my clones began to talk to Mavis explaining the abilities of Lostvayne while I had Hrunting by my side just in case something happened.
I mean training Magic is good and all but most importantly I need skills that will surpass against my enemies soon.
Hmm…
I just need to focus on what I can do at hand before assuming things…
Just focus on all I can do and hone it to perfection.
And I have been ignoring my training for a while now concentrating on my Mana since I obtained it never really put any training into it unlike my <Cyrokinesis>.
I think it's time to change that little fact.
Focusing on meditation I try to picture myself trying to obtain my Magic again.
Whew…
Here I go.
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~Mavis POV~
[August 26, X784]
5 days have come and gone with Silva's training progressing with each step of the way. He has been someone who works hard to achieve the kind of level he wants to grasp.
It's inspiring in a way.
The more he focuses on other subjects the more he will be distracted. In honestly, I say he should focus on one thing at a time but with his Magic Sword creating weaker versions holding a fraction of his power I held my ghostly tongue.
The growth rate from all of them is staggering yet unbelievable at the same time. Each clone of his is growing more and more each time doing one task even with breaks as to not overly exhaust his mind it's scary even.
His natural talent for growing is unfadable which makes me stump at how fast his progressing in his skills. For example, his swordsmanship with the Mugetsu-Style after viewing it a few times is astounding as is scary.
*Brrr*
To be able to produce fire from his swings alone gesturing from my estimates of previous users could only be able to reach this feat around the prime of their lifetime being 40 or 35 years of age unless highly talented.
He beat that record in a mere few months. His talent and growth are unlike anything I have ever seen before, and it doesn't help that God helped him be limitless.
It does beg the question did this godly figure predict his growth to be out of this world blessing him with limitless potential that remains untapped?
He doesn't have big Magic Power compared to most mages out there, but his growth is what makes up for it being stronger.
Although despite his clones properly controlling his Magic Power, I can certainly see Silva is up to something with the complicated expression shown on his face.
Sensing his inner magic within as a spirit I closed my eyes to see what's the issue. Frowning observing his actions within the flow of nature as he feels lost.
His close I'm sure but he needs a guiding hand. No, a push more like it.
I might help but it's frowned upon to do that method. I'll consider it if his having trouble finding the way.
But it seems like his concentrating hard for now.
Hopefully, it doesn't come down to forcibly awakening his Magic Power since that cost more lives to know in history learning the hard way only 10% are capable of magic while trial and error the 90% have their spirit destroyed in the process.
Well either way this training for him seems to be going swimmingly wheel along with his Magic Power Control being able to multitask like that.
How curious his future going to be hmm…
But…
…
I get the distinct feeling that despite trying to unlock his spirit I get the sense his own mental barriers are what's causing him to not access his full potential.
Magic needs to relate to the flow of nature which is essential but also another factor equally important to finding a connection...
Faith.
Having faith in one's own ability.
If one doesn't have faith in their own ability won't have faith in their Magic Power to be unlocked and remain locked for that's what he believes it to be.
He might need to change his way of thinking first but I need to examine Silva more to find out if that's what's causing him to fail.
I can't imagine someone like him not having faith in himself despite how far he would go for his own guildmates…
There must be something I'm missing I haven't accounted for…
I need to observe and examine him more to confirm my suspicions that his mental thoughts are blocking his faith but I won't know till I observe him some more just to be certain.
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