Fairy Tail: I'm Not the Most Terrifying Mage

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She explained, "Her deceptive magic can lure people into endless sweet dreams. She also made a contract with a demon named Ata Ata, gaining the magic of wishing. With the two magics combined, all she needs to do is create a realistic dream that the patient believes, and then even a critically ill patient or a disabled person who has lost a hand or foot for many years can receive a perfect cure."

"The church said that she was like an angel descended from heaven, and even if she did not go to the church to practice asceticism, they hoped to give her the title of saint."

“Emily refused, saying she wanted to be like you and focus on just one career.”

"What's your profession?" Yefrit asked.

“Novelist.” Tiffany’s voice came from behind, and then she placed a book on Yefrit’s head.

Yefrit took it and saw the cover, which was a refreshing picture. It featured simple line drawings of Emily, Alice, Ultear, Tiffany, Melty, and Milaret, walking on a grassy field. In the distance, there was an erupting volcano and a black dragon circling above.

The novel is titled "The Adventures of Emily".

“It’s amazing,” Urudia said. “I read the book ‘Emily’s Adventures’ when I was a child.” Her voice was filled with emotion. “In the book, the protagonist, also named Emily, was brave and intelligent, and she experienced all sorts of magical things. I admired and longed for it very much.”

"But I never dared to imagine that I could be like her."

"but."

Ultear smiled. She was at the age when a girl is most mature but not quite an old maid. Her figure was plump, and her facial features were much softer. The last time Yefrit saw her was seven years ago. She still had some unresolved issues in her heart, so her appearance and expression were quite aggressive. But now she was as gentle as water, making people unconsciously want to get close to her—she completely embodied the charm of an older sister.

Urudia said gently, “At an age when I shouldn’t be dreaming, you and your apprentice changed me. You gave me a dream to make up for the regrets in my life. And Emily gave me a dream to make up for the regrets in my childhood.”

Yefried opened the book, and Emily's writing was no longer as immature as it had been seven years ago. As she read through the passages, she found the writing beautiful and engaging.

“Our story over the past few years is all written in here,” Tiffany said, pressing Yefrit’s head. “You have a very outstanding student.”

“Of course.” Yefrit closed the book proudly.

“Master—” In the distance, Emily, who was playing around with Lisanna and the other girls, couldn’t stand the teasing from everyone and ran over with a pitiful look on her face, throwing herself into Yefrit’s arms.

But Yefried pulled her away from her by grabbing the back of her clothes.

"You're seventeen now, you need to be more careful."

Seventeen.

Lucy was at the age when she joined the guild and started dating early.

It wouldn't be appropriate to act like a child and act spoiled anymore.

"Waaah—" Emily burst into tears, but it was just a fake cry.

Seeing that Yefrit remained unmoved, she curled her lip and said, "I was just comparing figures with Lisanna, and she said I wasn't as good as her!"

Yefrit glanced at it.

Emily is pretty, but in a guild full of beautiful women, she doesn't rank very high.

With her long hair, Lisanna already possesses six or seven parts of Mirajane's charm. While not a stunning beauty, she is equally captivating and comparable to Lucy and Erza.

However, Yevlit said with a smile, "Emily is clearly the cutest."

“We’re not comparing who’s cuter!” Emily said angrily.

"Humph!"

Emily snorted: "Master is such a straight man, he's ignoring you!"

After saying that, she ran back to Lisanna and the others, pointed to her face and said, "This is the face of a seventeen-year-old, seventeen years old!"

She emphasizes age.

Lisanna, Lucy, and the others immediately froze.

Meanwhile, Ultear and Alice on the other side pressed their lips tightly together.

Only Tiffany remained calm.

Seven years have passed, and she has not changed at all.

Because she is a long-lived elf, her age is not something to worry about too much.

After the banquet.

Everyone went home.

"It's really not something I'm used to."

"It's just one person walking along the river," Lucy said.

For the past few years, Natsu has been by her side. The two of them eat and live together, and go everywhere together.

Now that I'm back at the guild, Natsu and I will be living separately.

Why do I feel a sense of loss and reluctance?

"But...seven years have passed, and I wonder how my father is doing," Lucy said. "I should go back."

"By the way, is my house still there? The landlady is so kind."

Lucy had just asked, and Emily told her that her house was still there and she could go back.

“You’re back.” The landlord, who looked quite intimidating, stood at the top of the stairs, staring intently at Lucy.

“I’m back.” Lucy was afraid of her.

"Everything's alright, that's good." After saying that, the landlord turned and left.

"Phew—" Lucy breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Thank you for your concern."

The landlord left without stopping.

Lucy went upstairs and opened her bedroom door.

"I am back."

She said it, but knew no one would answer.

"Welcome back!"

But suddenly, two men's voices answered her.

"Hey?"

Lucy looked into the room and saw two people.

A blond middle-aged man stood ramrod straight, his face serious.

A young man with cherry-red hair sat cross-legged, with a cat beside him.

Yes. Lucy's father, Jud, and Natsu and Happy!

Lucy was confused by the situation, but she immediately asked the question she most wanted answered: "Daddy, what are you doing here?!"

"I heard you were back, so I came right away," Jiude said.

"I," Lucy said, looking at her father who had aged considerably, wanted to say something, but her throat tightened with emotion.

Seven years.

Even if there were any lingering resentments, at this moment only intense feelings remained.

"Dad, I miss you so much!"

Lucy rushed over to him, crying.

Jiude put his arm around her shoulder. Although he was still able to keep his expression straight, his eyes were still wet.

"It's so good that you can come back."

"I almost didn't get to see you again."

Lucy didn't understand the hidden meaning in Jude's words; she just hugged her father tightly and cried.

She cried for a long time until her eyes were swollen before she slowly stopped and asked, "So, what happened? Natsu, didn't you go home? Why are you here?"

"After I arrived in Magnolia, I learned that your guild was having a banquet, so I didn't want to disturb you. Instead, I thought I'd come and tidy up your room," Jude said.

In fact, during those seven years, every now and then, Jiude would personally come to clean Lucy's room. He was the one who paid the rent for the house, so Lucy's room was very well preserved, exactly the same as it was seven years ago.

"But then the boy and the cat suddenly climbed in through the window."

He still had a strong impression of Natsu.

Although Lucy has many companions in the guild, her father possesses a special magic that allows him to instantly identify the boy who annoys her the most from a crowd. That boy is most likely a pig trying to steal her cabbage.

Natsu scratched his head, showing no awkwardness in front of his future father-in-law, or even realizing it, and bluntly said, "It's very late today, and the house hasn't been cleaned in years, so I can't sleep here. That's why I'm sleeping at your place, Lucy."

He said it in a very ordinary way.

Lucy listened to it as if it were nothing special.

I'm used to it.

Kejude's expression changed. His Lucy was, after all, a young lady from a wealthy family, and she still valued certain rules!

His gaze sharpened: "You two are together?"

Lucy blushed and was about to say no, but Natsu gave her a thumbs up and laughed heartily, "Yeah!"

This idiot!

Lucy knew Natsu had misunderstood; this one was together, not that one!

Jiude also misunderstood and said in a serious tone, "But you're not married yet, you can't sleep together!"

"Huh?" Natsu was taken aback, then said, "But we didn't sleep together. Happy and I were planning to sleep on the sofa."

Natsu was just as sincere as before.

Jiude looked at Lucy with a scrutinizing gaze.