Fairy Tail: You call this Celestial Magic?!

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"Ahem, there is a slight resemblance, it's a pity. She's already passed away, that's why I was stunned. But upon closer inspection, they're not actually that similar, just their hair color is somewhat alike."

Moen was speechless, but Rocky didn't give up. He put on a sad expression and slowly began to explain.

Rocky is undoubtedly a handsome man, with excellent looks, temperament, and physique. He tells stories with a touch of sadness on his face, giving him the air of a "melancholy prince," which is quite overpowering!
This scene gave Moen goosebumps. He opened his mouth, but forcibly held back, not wanting to embarrass Rocky.

That's a real shame.

However, Bisca was not moved by the "melancholy prince's" nonsense. She replied somewhat awkwardly and then fell silent.

Alzak, on the other hand, was looking at Loki with increasingly sharp eyes, almost spitting fire, making Loki feel the temperature around him rise.

Rocky also felt very innocent; he really didn't mean anything by it!

He wanted to get along well with this future neighbor, so being antagonized by this kind of thing was really a bit inexplicable.

What is the current relationship between this Alzak and this Bisca?
Rocky looked suspicious; at least the two of them didn't look like a couple at all.

Alzak was too shy to even look at Biska, but both of them had a distinct Western Continent style in their clothing.

What was it called again? Cowboy style? I think I've seen quite a few of those in the Kingdom of Fiore.

This is not surprising, as the peninsula where the Kingdom of Fiore is located is separated from the Western Continent by sea, and many immigrants from the Western Continent have landed here.

Because of the Kingdom of Fiore's inefficient local management and the indifference of its nobles, the Kingdom of Fiore's government basically did not react to "immigrants" at all. They neither stopped them nor absorbed them, and no one specifically managed them.

However, there are many restrictions on immigrants from the Western Continent. Most of these immigrants came to the continent of Ishgar because they could not survive on the Western Continent.

They generally have little capital, are unfamiliar with the place, are not trusted by the locals, and find it difficult to find reliable work. As a result, many immigrants end up on the path of "illegal and criminal activities," which damages their reputation and makes them universally condemned.

The more immigrants who commit "illegal and criminal" acts, the harder it becomes for later immigrants to gain the trust of locals and find reliable jobs. Without jobs, there is no source of income, forcing immigrants to take risks.

Thus, a vicious cycle was born, making it even more difficult for these immigrants from the western continent to survive in the Kingdom of Fiore.

When Moen encountered Bisca and Alzak, neither of them had done anything good either, engaging in petty theft and other misdeeds. Moen caught them and gave them a good scolding, then brought them back to Fairy Tail.

Along with the two, there were also many immigrants from the Western Continent. They had all crossed the sea together, but many of them had become separated along the way. The remaining ones were lucky enough to meet the great philanthropist Moen, which is why they were able to settle down in Magnolia.

The mortality rate for "migrants" was very high, after all, the sea voyage alone took more than ten days, and that was under the condition that the journey was smooth sailing and without any difficulties or other factors.

The two continents were completely isolated from each other, with virtually no communication. For the immigrants, even if they set foot on the continent of Ishgar, they were completely in the dark and knew nothing about it. It was quite normal for them to not be able to find proper work after arriving.

Moen asked Bisca and Alzak why they chose to "immigrate," and their answers were consistent: they "couldn't survive" and had to leave their homes. Most immigrants did so for the same reason.

From this perspective, although the western continent of Arakidasia is different from Ishgar, which was divided into several kingdoms, and has been unified by the Alvarez Empire, the same problems are still unavoidable.

Furthermore, due to its larger land area and greater difficulty in information flow, the methods used for management must be more rudimentary.

The survival problems of the lower classes in the Alvarez Empire are no less severe than those in the countries of Ishgar, so it's not surprising that there are immigrants. Both sides have a very human-like population of predators.

It's easy to see that unless someone is truly desperate, no one would risk crossing the ocean for more than ten days to make a living in a completely unfamiliar new continent.

Bisca and Alzak are both quite skilled. One uses the magic "Bullets" and the other uses the magic "Transformation Gunner". Both of them are sharpshooters, and if you have to say, they are actually quite good.

The magic "Gunner" is a type of gun-changing magic that allows you to quickly switch weapons while fighting. Its main feature is "quick draw," meaning you can switch to any gun you want.

The magic "bullets" are magic that can quickly load guns with magical bullets, allowing them to launch attacks with specific attributes depending on the type of bullet. They are a perfect match for the "Dress Up Gunner" skill mentioned above.

Both of them were armed with guns, so they could easily subdue ordinary people and mages.

Although they were both penniless and had very little equipment, which meant they couldn't actually unleash their full magical potential, it shouldn't be too difficult for them to find work in a mage guild in the Western Continent.

However, they still couldn't survive in the Western Continent and fled to Ishgar, which was naturally influenced by other factors as well.

For example, they didn't want to be "magical minions" who obeyed the orders of the Alvarez Empire.

Unlike the continent of Ishgar, the Alvarez Empire, which unified the western continent, naturally incorporated all the mage guilds of the entire continent. Six or seven years ago, the Alvarez Empire launched an attack on Ishgar, and the scale of the attack was quite massive.

If it weren't for the Magic Council's ultimate weapon, which successfully deterred the Alvarez Empire, the war six or seven years ago would likely have broken out in full force, and the entire world situation would have changed.

Alzak and Bisca are only fourteen years old. They were still young when the Alvarez Empire mobilized its entire nation last time, but they already understood the fate of becoming mages: they were destined to go to the front lines to fight, and no one was exempt.

In recent years, the Alvarez Empire has continued to prepare for war, constantly building various magical ships in preparation for the next attack on Ishgar.

'As expected, their desire for invasion remains undiminished.'
Moen was not surprised at all by this news; the Alvarez Empire would definitely be a problem in the future.

Moen took in these immigrants from the Western Continent for two reasons: first, to prevent them from causing trouble, and second, to obtain more information about the Alvarez Empire. This was essential; they couldn't just ignore the fact that the empire didn't exist.

As it turned out, this was a very wise decision. Although these immigrants from the Western Continent were generally not of high social standing, the information they brought still gave Moen a better understanding of the Western Continent.

"The Western Continent, under that emperor's rule, has been completely transformed into a war machine. He doesn't care about the lives of the common people at all; he only cares about his own ambitions and his own goals." This is an assessment of the Western Continent emperor by a Western Continent immigrant. It's very subjective, but it resonated with many immigrants, even though they had never seen the emperor and were just ordinary people whom no one cared about.

In the distant western continent, the Alvarez Empire appears to be a picture of peace and prosperity, as if this incredibly powerful empire is absolutely fine in every other aspect as well.

No, even if someone discovers the problem, they won't speak up, and they don't think they can change anything.

The entire Alvarez Empire was shrouded in the shadow of His Majesty the Emperor's might.

If you want to avoid being constantly under the emperor's thumb, there's only one thing you can do: "emigrate".

To put it nicely, it's really just "smuggling," secretly fleeing the territory of the Alvarez Empire. His Majesty the Emperor wouldn't care about such a trivial matter, nor would he see these commoners fleeing.

There are quite a few mages like Bisca and Alzak.

They either went into hiding, living a life of peace and quiet, or joined major guilds and became officially recognized mages, which was at least more comfortable than living in the Alvarez Empire.

After a brief incident, the housewarming party soon began. Rocky clearly didn't have the ability to get Mirajane to cook a special meal for everyone at his house, so the food was specially prepared by someone else.

"It's a pity you didn't get to taste Mira's cooking."

Moen simply felt sorry for Bisca, Alzac, and Rocky.

If they dared to bring it up or invite her, Mira might very well accept. She's recently taken to cooking for everyone because she can instantly turn everyone into a "praise monster," and even Erza has to admit defeat.

However, Rocky and Alzak, who were hosting a housewarming party, did not extend an invitation, and Mira couldn't very well overstep her bounds. So, she regretfully missed the opportunity. Mira still had some newly developed dishes waiting to be tasted, so it's fair to say that everyone was disappointed.

"Mira's cooking skills are amazing!"

Bisca was quite surprised and looked at Mirajane to the side. It was normal for her to react this way, after all, Mirajane's usual behavior did not seem like that of a virtuous wife and loving mother, nor did she seem like a "goddess of cooking".

"It seems I have to cook a dish for you to try."

Seeing that Bisca, Alzak, and Rocky were all looking at her with surprise, Mirajane immediately made a decision: she would dispel their doubts and respond to their questions on the spot.

"No problem, we have plenty of ingredients."

As the host, Rocky immediately agreed.

"I'm already looking forward to seeing what it will taste like."

Moen also expressed his anticipation for the dish, and everyone else did too, slowing down their eating pace.

Although the chef Rocky hired wasn't bad, he was nowhere near as good as Mira.

To everyone's anticipation, Mila quickly brought out a steaming bowl of soup, her latest and most unique recipe, a truly novel experience that was absolutely delicious.

Moen glanced at it. Although it looked ordinary, like a pot of soup made from a mixture of vegetables and meat, and even a bit green, the aroma that wafted over was undeniable, making one's appetite soar.

Mirajane served everyone a bowl, which was just enough to finish a whole pot of soup. She truly deserves the title of "God of Cookery"—her portion control was perfect.

Everyone picked up their spoons and began to taste it. After one bite, many strange sounds of "Mmm! Wow!" immediately rang out. These were the sounds of people being amazed by the deliciousness of the soup, which can only be described as quite exaggerated.

"tasty."

Moen's comment was simple, only slightly better than "delicious," but he really didn't know how to describe the soup. Its unique flavor was worth savoring quietly and repeatedly, but unfortunately, there was only such a small bowl of it.

Mirajane was very satisfied with everyone's reaction to her new dishes. She felt very fulfilled and began to seriously consider whether to take over from Elaine after she "retired." It was a very tempting option.

If everyone knew about Mirajane's idea, they would definitely give it their full support.

Actually, Sister Ai Luo isn't a full-time chef. Besides her, there's a dedicated catering service team to help out. After all, she's also responsible for registering various information and entertaining guests. Sometimes she might not even be able to go into the kitchen once a day.

In this situation, a professional team is naturally needed to provide catering services, and the person will only cook personally when they have time.

Mirajane didn't say much about it. She planned to quietly go to Sister Airo and ask her for advice so that if she really had to take over in the future, she wouldn't be caught off guard and cause all sorts of problems.

Of course, for Mirajane, the most important thing right now is still to advance to S-class. She failed this time, but she must succeed next year. She cannot allow herself to fail again. Losing to Erza is one thing, but losing to someone else is unacceptable to her.

The lively housewarming party ended quickly, and everyone went their separate ways to go home. Bisca did not stay outside but chose to stay in the girls' dormitory, which was quite normal, since although she came with a group of immigrants, none of her relatives were there.

Since I'm all alone, there's no need for me to move out. The atmosphere in the girls' dormitory is great, and I can quickly integrate into the community. Although the dorm supervisor, Grandma Hilda, looks fierce, she takes good care of everyone.

Since being saved by Moen when she was on the verge of death, Grandma Hilda hasn't traveled far much. The old lady focuses on being the dormitory supervisor, praying for the children who go out on missions every day, hoping that every girl will have a successful mission and return safely.

Compared to the boys' dormitories, which have been destroyed and become a memory of the times, the girls' dormitories are far too normal.

It's so normal that even the landlord, Mr. Lazio, sometimes finds it strange that his house has never been damaged.
(End of this chapter)