Fairy Tail: I'm Not the Most Terrifying Mage

Yefrit turned his head and glanced at Mirajana's snow-white neck, which was exposed because it was not covered by a scarf. He took out a card, which turned into a scarf, and said, "Unfortunately, this scarf of mine does not match your style, but it will have to do for now."

“Hmm.” Mirajane smiled.

She thought Yefrit would quiet down, but then she noticed that Yefrit would keep glancing at her lips—she was wearing makeup and lipstick today.

Mirajane couldn't suppress her smile any longer. To be honest, this was the first time Yefrit had paid so much attention to her. It seemed that she had really hit Yefrit's sweet spot today.

"Mira."

Mirajane closed her eyes as soon as Yefrit called out her name.

Unable to resist, Yevlit impulsively stepped forward to align the grain.

Another place.

Natsu walked alone, even Happy had parted ways with him—because Happy planned to be the first to find the treasure, and then use the generous reward to buy a gift for Charlene.

Suddenly, Natsu sniffed and said, "Lucy's scent!"

He immediately sprang into action, heading in a certain direction.

Not long after, they found Lucy crouching behind a bush.

Chapter 263, Closing the Gap

“Lucy?” Natsu called out.

"Huh?" Lucy turned around, holding her makeup supplies in her hand.

"What are you eating?" Natsu asked.

Lucy: “.”

“Turn around and wait for me quietly!” Lucy said bluntly.

Tell her what she's eating.

What an idiot!

She rarely puts on makeup, but who was it for? It was for this idiot, and yet he thinks she's cheating on him!

"Huh?" Natsu was a little confused, but he obediently turned around.

Lucy sped up her makeup routine and finished quickly, her anger subsiding.

He put away all the tools, stood up, and patted Natsu on the shoulder.

Natsu turned around, and Lucy, hands on her hips, looked on with a smug expression, waiting for praise, and said, "How was it?"

Natsu wrinkled his nose and said, "Lucy...tastes different."

“Because I wear perfume,” Lucy said. “It’s a high-end product that I saved up for a while to buy.”

As Lucy was speaking, she saw Natsu approaching, which made her blush instantly, thinking: Could this idiot be thinking of...?

"Achoo!" Natsu, who had just gotten close and taken a good sneeze, suddenly turned his head and let out a big sneeze.

"Ugh—" Natsu covered his nose and took two steps back, his face full of disgust.

Hard!

Lucy's fist hardened!

But then Natsu said, "The perfume smells pungent, not as nice as Lucy's."

Dragon Slayers have a sense of smell far beyond that of ordinary people, and Lucy's expensive perfume was actually disliked by Natsu.

This really left Lucy unsure whether to be angry or happy.

Saying he's angry is actually a compliment, isn't it?

The perfume she painstakingly saved up to buy was actually a side effect for Natsu.

In the end, Lucy, still emboldened by her favored status, said, "Endure it!"

Natsu nodded reluctantly.

Lucy asked again, "How is it?"

Lucy looked around. These were her new clothes, a new style in the store, and they were expensive. She felt bad about it for a while.

Natsu looked him over and said with a nonchalant expression, "I don't see any injuries."

Lucy gritted her teeth, she was furious.

She vowed that this was the last time she would swallow this insult.

Lucy said, "I'm asking you, do you think this outfit looks good?"

Natsu suddenly realized what was going on, covered his nose, and leaned closer to take a closer look, his eyes scanning Lucy's hair tie, the necklace around her neck, and then her clothes and skirt.

She was scrutinizing him so closely that she could even feel Natsu's gaze sweeping over her dough. The tingling sensation almost made her put on a defensive stance, crossing her arms over her chest.

"How is it?" Lucy asked.

Natsu gave a thumbs up and smiled, "Great!"

"Anything else?" Lucy pressed.

Naz was immediately stumped.

*Slap!* Lucy slapped her forehead: Never mind, never mind, let's just leave it at that.

Sometimes, you shouldn't force things you're not born with.

For example, Yefrit doesn't have any luck in fishing, so don't call on him in crucial moments.

Natsu decided to let it go. Even if he was angry, Natsu would probably think that he was putting Natsu in a difficult position.

Natsu looked at Lucy, who seemed a little down, with a puzzled expression. His IQ started to rise, but then it took a turn at some point, and then wandered around and into some unknown place.

"Sigh—" Lucy looked at the stunned Natsu and sighed, feeling helpless. She even doubted whether Natsu would understand the matter of having children if she were to be with him.

But at this moment——

Natsu's brain suddenly connected to a certain memory.

It was a peaceful afternoon.

He, Yevlit, and Gray were watching a movie.

There's a scene in the movie where the female lead is throwing a tantrum, and then the male lead kisses her, and then they make up.

Natsu wondered, "Why did they make up? They clearly didn't resolve their conflict."

Yeffert said, "Sometimes the contradiction itself isn't that important."

Natsu suddenly widened his eyes, revealing a strong sense of confidence, and then leaned closer to Lucy, who was somewhat distracted.

Lucy was completely stunned.

After a long while, Natsu took a step back, licked his lips, and said, "Lucy, don't be angry anymore."

"Who taught you to apologize like that?!" Lucy was a mix of shame, joy, and anger. In the end, all her intense emotions condensed into her fist, and she punched Natsu.

'boom'

Natsu was sent flying several meters away by the hammer.

He was fine, of course. After getting up, he noticed that Lucy's expression was mostly smiling.

Natsu relaxed, scratched the back of his head, and praised with a smile, "Lucy's punches are really powerful!"

Hearing such praise, Lucy really didn't know how to react.

But ultimately—I'm happy.

She walked over, reached out her hand, and Natsu grabbed it, pulling her up forcefully. Then Lucy said directly, "From now on, you have to ask me first about things like this!"

"Is it not allowed?" Natsu tilted his head.

"It's not that it's impossible," Lucy thought. It was just that Natsu always surprised her unexpectedly, which made her heart race.

“That’s possible!” Natsu said confidently. “That’s what Yefrit said.”

"..." Lucy said speechlessly, "I advise you and Gray not to trust that Yefrit guy too much."

“He’s very smart,” Natsu said.

“No, he’s an idiot sometimes, and—” Lucy looked earnestly into Natsu’s eyes and said, “Although we’re both comrades, Natsu, you should know that you and Yefrit are different to me, right?”

“I understand.” Natsu nodded.

"That's good." Lucy nodded with a smile.

"Juvia?"

Gray looked at Juvia, who was walking out from behind a big tree, with a mixture of confusion and amazement.

It's clear that Juvia has dressed up carefully.

Compared to her usual girlish style, she now exudes a mature and sophisticated aura.

Her long hair was tied up and adorned with exquisite hairpins.

She's wearing makeup. The girls in the guild don't usually wear makeup, since they're all pretty. But now that she's wearing makeup, her charm level has really skyrocketed.

Even Gray was very tempted.

But then, with a touch of arrogance, it turned its head to one side.

"Lord Grey." Juvia was delighted to see Grey's proud yet shy demeanor. She hopped over to him, but before she could speak, she twisted her ankle. Grey reacted quickly and reached out to grab her, pulling Juvia into his arms.

"Lord Grey." Looking into Juvia's eyes, there was no hint of rejection, only full of anticipation.

Gray took action.

After a long time.

Gray straightened Juvia's body and said, "Why are you dressed like this when you're supposed to be doing a task assigned by the chairman?"

In fact, Gray already knew that the girls must have a joint plan, and Juvia must be in it.

But he didn't expose them, since they wouldn't harm him. He just pretended not to know anything and waited to see what they were up to.

Juvia, still savoring the moment, clutched the hem of her skirt and blushed as she said, "I just wanted to change my style occasionally, Lord Gray. Don't you look good in Juvia now?"