Fairy Tail: You call this Celestial Magic?!

Chapter 203 The Disappearance of the Boys' Dormitory (Please Subscribe!)

Erza clearly didn't know anything about running a shop, so she didn't argue with Moen about it.

She simply hoped that the shop owner she knew could expand and strengthen the business so that she could continue to order the latest armor from him.

"If he goes out of business, I'll have to find someone else to order from."

Erza grumbled, noting that while Magnolia's customer traffic had increased and all sorts of shops had sprung up like mushrooms after rain, many shops had also closed down and disappeared due to increased competition.

Some old shops that couldn't adapt to these changes now only exist in Erza's memory, which explains why she worries that this old shop might suddenly close down and disappear.

"Probably not, he seems quite good at business."

Moen smiled and said that he had just been observing the clothing store owner. The owner had obviously adapted well to the changes in Magnolia. The service was excellent, and the store did not act arrogantly just because it was an established business. They were also welcoming new customers.

"I don't know if this change is good or bad."

Erza sighed, saying that she would miss the shops she used to frequent, but she also had to admit that Magnolia was more lively and convenient now because all sorts of new shops had appeared.

"For the citizens of Magnolia, this is both an opportunity and a risk. They may gain a better life as a result, or they may be swept away and left to die on the beach. Whether it is good or bad is relative. Even if the general trend is good, not everyone can necessarily benefit."

At first, Moen was also a little unaccustomed to the changes in Magnolia, but he later accepted them because more Magnolia citizens did indeed have a better life as a result.

"That's true. Even without such intense competition, some old shops would still disappear. Those young guys are getting stronger and stronger, and their destructive power is increasing."

Erza nodded and started talking about things in the guild. Naturally, she was referring to Natsu, Gray, Gajeel, and the others. The little guys were fighting in Magnolia, and one wrong move could wipe out a shop. Many long-established businesses had disappeared because of them.

Of course, they also lost a lot of money because of this. They were working hard to complete the tasks, but they still had to worry about money. It can only be said that they have a way of motivating themselves.

"I heard from them that they were so excited yesterday that they smashed up the dorm room again?"

When Erza mentioned a few guys who were particularly good at causing destruction, she thought of the topic they had just been discussing.

"That's right, this is already the umpteenth time."

Moen shook his head helplessly. This wasn't the first time this had happened. He had taught those guys a lesson before when something like this happened, but clearly, they were the kind of people who never learned their lesson.

Natsu and Gray were already quite a handful, but now with the addition of Gajeel, they're even more prone to fighting at the drop of a hat, resulting in the boys' dormitory being vandalized more and more frequently.

Moen and Grandpa Makarov had discussed this matter in detail, and the old man's tolerance for them had almost reached a certain limit.

Erza and Erza chatted about all sorts of interesting things that happened in the guild, and then they returned to the guild. The banquet was almost over.

The two returned just in time. At that moment, Makarov was loudly talking about the boys' dormitory. Because the boys' dormitory had been destroyed, although the banquet had ended, Natsu, Gray, Gajeel, and the other male mages living in the dormitory were still lingering in the guild.

"How many times has this happened already?! Can anyone tell me?!"

Makarov glared angrily at the male mages remaining in the guild, who all lowered their heads guiltily.

The destruction of the boys' dormitory wasn't solely Natsu, Gray, and Gajeel's fault. These energetic single men also bear some responsibility, since they weren't idle after the fight broke out. Instead of stopping them, they joined in and created a chaotic brawl.

"I don't think there's any need for this boys' dormitory anymore. You guys tear it down every now and then anyway. Instead of doing that, it would be better for everyone to move out and save the guild some money."

Seeing the children silent after his scolding, Makarov announced his decision. After learning that the boys' dormitory had been almost completely destroyed once again, he made up his mind that this time he had to solve the problem!

The solution is to simply stop providing male dormitories altogether. Without male dormitories, there will be no need to worry about them being destroyed, thus solving the problem once and for all!
"what?!"

Makarov's words drew gasps from the audience; clearly, no one had expected him to solve the problem in this way.

"No! Chairman Makarov! Don't kick us out!"

Someone started wailing, crying so hard it was like they were about to be expelled from the guild, which made Makarov's lips twitch.

"This is just to make you find your own place to stay. Don't play the victim here. This is punishment for your repeated offenses."

Makarov remained unmoved and stood by his verdict: from this day forward, the boys' dormitory of "Fairy Tail" would become history and would never be rebuilt.

"how so."

Gray's eyes widened. He had lived in the boys' dormitory since he joined the guild, so he knew that the boys' dormitory was often destroyed, but it was always rebuilt, so he had gotten used to it.

So this time, they actually destroyed the boys' dormitory?!
"If you're moving out, do you need to build your own house?"

Natsu was also a bit troubled, but then he thought of Mirajane's family, who had built their own house, and Laxus. He had helped build both houses, so now that he thought about it, maybe he could build his own house too? Natsu looked at Happy, who was still in shock. Happy had lived with him in the dormitory since he was born from the egg, and now that the dormitory was gone, Happy would naturally have to move out with him.

“Then let’s build our own houses. I happen to have the same plan. I think we can plan a community together.”

Seeing that the boys were shocked by the news, Moen smiled and brought up his idea: building his own house was something Moen had thought about before Laxus moved out.

Now, taking advantage of this opportunity, he felt he could put this matter on the agenda, and his ideas could be further expanded.

"Planning a community?"

Moen's words attracted everyone's attention, and the boys all looked at him.

“That’s right. I think we can build all the houses together in one community, so that everyone can live together, take care of each other, and have a sense of security and peace of mind.”

Moen nodded and continued to explain his idea: the boys' dormitory would be abolished, and the boys would have to move out and build their own houses. Wouldn't it be better if everyone's houses were built together?

If you're renting, there's not much to say; just rent in the city. However, rents are probably quite outrageous these days, so renting isn't very cost-effective. It's better to build your own little house with everyone's help, and you can always pay in advance if necessary.

"This seems interesting."

Moen's statement appealed to many people.

Unfortunately, housing prices in Magnolia are really high right now, and rental prices have followed suit. "Living in Magnolia is not easy," and this is no joke. It's actually more cost-effective to live outside the city than to rent in the city.

In fact, Magnolia is now expanding outwards, and the original suburbs are being incorporated into the administrative area. If you want to build a house in the nearby suburbs now, you might have to get approached by the Magnolia municipal government.

"So where should we build the house?"

Gray asked curiously, "Is the guild going to talk to the city government? To get a piece of land in the suburbs for them to build a community?"

“I think the location of Laxus’s house is pretty good. There are large areas of open land and woodland around it that haven’t been included in the management yet, which can save a lot of money.”

Moen spoke, clearly having already planned ahead; at least he had originally intended to build the house next to Laxus's house.

"Huh?! What's going on? Why do they have to build it right next to my house?!"

Laxus, who had been silently observing the situation from the sidelines, was dumbfounded upon hearing this. He had been listening for a while, originally hoping to see a joke, but suddenly the matter became related to him.

“If that doesn’t work, we can build it near Mira’s house. However, Mira’s house is already not far from the outskirts of Magnolia, and the area is about to be transferred to the city government’s jurisdiction. If we build a new house, we should build it in the forest, closer to your house.”

Upon hearing Laxus's protest, Moen explained that it wasn't intentional to build next to his house; it was simply the cheapest and easiest way.

Given the status of their Fairy Tail guild in Magnolia City, they could certainly request a plot of land from the city government to build their own community, even for free. However, this is not their guild's style. If they were to apply, they would definitely have to pay, which would increase their costs.

Instead of doing that, it would be better to move into the forest. Others are afraid of the dangers of the forest, and without the management of the municipal government, ordinary people dare not settle in the forest, but these mages are not afraid. Therefore, they naturally do not need to spend that extra money.

"Even so, building a house still costs a lot of money."

Natsu looked miserable. Mira's family had spent several million J to build their house, and Laxus had spent just as much. And this was all thanks to the guild members who built it at a friendly price.

"Grandpa Makarov, can the guild allocate funds? I think the guild could set up a housing loan to help everyone build their own little houses, and then pay off the loan slowly after the houses are built."

Moen quickly came up with this idea. It's perfectly normal that Natsu and Gray can't come up with a few million J. They can't even make enough to cover their losses. They're already doing a great job of avoiding debt. It's impossible for them to save any money.

"Yes, the guild can help, and there's no interest required. You can just pay it back later."

Upon hearing Moen's words, Makarov spoke without hesitation.

His decision not to rebuild the boys' dormitory was to teach these guys a lesson and help them grow, not because he really wanted them to be homeless and sleep on the streets.

Makarov thought Moen's idea was excellent. It would provide everyone with a place to live, allow them to stay close to each other and maintain their friendship, and most importantly, since they would be living in their own houses with millions of dollars in mortgages, they certainly wouldn't dare to cause any more damage.

"Is it really possible?!"

Natsu's eyes widened; he was absolutely thrilled and had already begun to fantasize about building his own big house.

“No problem. If you want to do things according to Moen’s ideas, the guild can provide you with funding as a backing.”

Makarov nodded and reiterated his assurance.

(End of this chapter)