Fairy Tail: Capturing the Demon Mirajane at the Start

The included magic books are: "Advanced Magic and Magic Particle Refining Method" and "Elementary Magic and Magic Particle Refining Method".

"Boom!!"

The moment Igor replaced the "Elementary Refining Method" with the "Advanced Refining Method," his brain seemed to explode, and the magical particles and magical barrier particles around him gathered towards him like bees smelling flowers.

The time it would normally take to level up magic power and 'magic barrier particles'—which would normally require a year of idle time, or twelve months—was shortened to just three months, increasing his cultivation speed by more than four times.

"exaggerate."

In response, Igor gave an objective evaluation of the "Classic of Magic," which was successfully compiled by combining the power of four "Heavenly King" level mages: Warlord, Hyberion, Ulfheim, and Precht.

“Little Igor, with the combined strength of us old guys, we’ve already reached the limit in enriching your ‘Method of Extracting Magic and Magic Barrier Particles’ to this extent.”

Warlord paused slightly at this point, then chuckled and said, "The rest of the journey is up to you."

“I understand. Thank you for your help, Senior Warlord. I am deeply grateful.”

As he said this, Igor handed the book "Advanced Refining Method" to Mirajane, who was standing next to him.

"Hehe, no need to thank me."

Warrod waved slightly at Igor.

"Ah, I don't understand it at all."

Mirajane was completely stunned when she opened the book. If Igor's "Elementary Extraction Method" was equivalent to "Elementary Basic Arithmetic" (1+1=2), then "Complete Collection of Extraction Methods," compiled by Warrod et al. based on Igor's "Elementary Extraction Method," was at the level of "Advanced Mathematics."

Mirajane opened the book and found that she recognized every single word, but when they were put together, she didn't recognize any of them.

"It doesn't matter if you don't understand, there's still plenty of time. You guys can keep this old man company for the rest of the time."

Warlord smiled; he planned to open a class for Igor, Mirajane, Elfman, and Lisanna.

"Please."

Igor bowed slightly to Warold as a sign of respect.

"Then I'll leave it to you!"

Mirajane, Elfman, and Lisanna followed Igor's example and bowed to Warlord.

"It's alright, it's alright."

"I enjoy talking to young people like you the most."

Warrod smiled and waved his hand. It had been a long time since any young people had visited his place. When he occasionally encountered a few like-minded young people, he naturally intended to offer them some pointers.

"Then sit down. If you want to learn this 'Magic Refining Method,' we'll start by teaching you some basic knowledge of magic..."

Warlord smiled and prepared to begin the lesson.

“Senior Warlord, I have actually learned all the contents of this book, so you don’t need to worry about me anymore.”

Before class started, Igor stood up from his seat and said somewhat shyly.

"Igor, lying isn't something a good child does~"

Warrod frowned, looking at Igor with some dissatisfaction. In his eyes, Igor shouldn't be the kind of bad kid who likes to talk big.

"You can test me..."

Igor was also somewhat embarrassed.

The system was far too authoritative. The moment he opened the book "Advanced Refining Methods," also known as "The Complete Book of Refining Methods," knowledge began to flood his mind.

"Then tell me, how many magical sources does the human body actually have?"

Warlord's brow did not unfurrow at Igor's words. After a moment of contemplation, he prepared to give Igor a good test.

"According to the research of the senior Prechter, the human body has two magical sources. The first magical source is the magical source that everyone can awaken innately. As for the second magical source, it varies from person to person. However, generally, the 'Saint Ten' level powerhouses will automatically activate it, but some people just don't know it."

Igor explained.

In fact, Igor knew that the human body had a third source of magic, which could borrow magic from the future to fight.

However, this knowledge is far too advanced; even its creator, Urtia, has not yet discovered it.

"Okay, so how do we speed up the magic power?"

Warrod continued to ask.

"There are many ways to accelerate magic power generation, but the mainstream view in the modern magic world is that the speed of magic power generation is related to a person's mental strength, that is, their belief."

Igor continued to answer.

"That..."

Next, Warrod asked Igor dozens more questions, but Igor gave perfect answers to each one as if they were second nature.

At this moment, Warrod finally believed that Igor had mastered all the contents of the book "Advanced Refining Method".

"Is this what genius is?"

Warlord's eye twitched slightly. He looked at Igor with shock in his eyes and thought to himself, "Are all young people these days monsters? To be able to master so much knowledge at such a young age, Igor's background must be quite extraordinary."

"Igor is indeed a genius."

Lisanna and Elfman looked at Igor with adoration.

"It seems I need to work twice as hard; I absolutely cannot let Ig fall too far behind."

Mirajane looked at the gleaming Igor, gritted her teeth, and decided that she must memorize the entire contents of this book, "Advanced Refining Method," and successfully learn it.

“Igor, you have proven yourself. You really don’t need to study any basic knowledge.”

Warlord sighed, his gaze toward Ig filled with a kind of benevolence, as if he were looking at the future of the magical world of the continent of Ishgar.

"However, I still have some things that I need your help with, Senior Warlord."

Igor looked at Warold with humility and respect.

He knows his own situation best. It's one thing for others to misunderstand, but he won't and can't attribute the system's success to his own efforts.

"What is it?"

Warrod was curious; he didn't know what else he could do to help Igor.

"Do you know where there are any monsters around here? I need to do some combat training."

Igor replied.

"A monster?"

Warlord was stumped and said helplessly, "Ever since I moved here, all the beast kings within a hundred miles have moved away."

That's a real shame.

Igor had a smile on his face.

As expected, the intimidating power of a 'Heavenly King' level mage is still too strong.

Even the arrogant Beast King knew to seek refuge.

"However, I can make a few training puppets for you."

As Warlord finished speaking, a green magic circle lit up around him, and instantly five treant puppets of various shapes appeared in the swirling blood.

“These are…”

Igor looked at the puppet in front of him, and his eye twitched slightly.

Because he realized that even the puppets that Warlord created at will possessed more magic than him.

"Sorry, Igor~"

"I'm not really good at fighting."

"Therefore, the highest level of puppets made in haste is only the Beast King level."

"If you need a more powerful sparring partner, you'll have to give me some time to prepare."

Warrod looked at Igor with a smile and said.

"It's enough, it's really enough."

Igor waved his hand repeatedly, fearing that Volod would create some more powerful puppets for him to train.

At that point, it won't be special training anymore; it will be a one-sided beating by the tree puppet.

Chapter 23: Igor and Mirajane Graduate~

"Enough is enough~"

"After all, I'm really not good at fighting~"

Warrod looked at Igor with a smile and stated the facts.

"hehe."

Igor wore a polite smile.

Warlord is indeed not very good at fighting...

Even so, Warlord is still the mage least skilled in combat among the 'Ultraman' level mages.

If placed in the tier below the 'Heavenly King', it would still be at a crushing level.

In fact, in Igor's opinion, the true strength of the holders of the title of 'Ten Wizards' is far too questionable.

If one had to divide all the mages on the continent of Ishgard who hold the title of "Ten Wizard Saints" and their equals into several levels, Ig would roughly divide them into five levels.

The first level is those who are ranked ninth or tenth in the 'Ten Holy Spirits', and those who are at the very bottom of the 'Ten Holy Spirits'.

Mages at this level are not actually that much different from the 'S-class' mages of some top-tier guilds.

Its representative figure is Jorah Regis, who was ambushed and instantly killed by Angel in "Oracles of the Demonic Clan".

And Erza, who was designated as a 'Wizard of Ten' level sacrifice by Geralt in the Paradise arc, and who was crowned the last of the 'Wizard of Ten' after her death in Natsu's dream.

Mages at this level can only be said to have taken their first steps into the realm of the 'Ten Wizard Saints,' but have not progressed very far beyond that level.

They often find themselves in tough battles when they encounter senior 'S-class' mages from various mage guilds.

The second tier consists of mages ranked sixth, seventh, and eighth among the "Ten Wizard Saints," placing them in the middle tier of the "Ten Wizard Saints."

Its representative figures include Ur, who mastered 'Absolute Freeze' in Gray's memories during the "Galna Island Arc", Joseph Porra, the boss of the "Phantom Flame" arc, Gerald, the boss of the "Paradise Arc", Laxus (the version of the "Civil War Arc"), and Mu, the boss of the "Oraclese Arc", etc.

Mages at this level are significantly different from ordinary 'S-class' mages, and all of them possess a 'super magic' capable of instantly killing lower-level mages. (Note: This is important, so I'm saying it twice!)

The third level is the fifth of the 'Ten Holy Ones', also known as the 'Human Limit'.

Why is it called the 'human limit'?

It's because if he takes another step forward, he will reach the 'non-human realm,' and those stronger than him will no longer be human.

Notable characters include Makarov at the beginning, Bruno Sturgess in "Devil Hearts" (a saga), Gildarts who was slapped into a 2.5-inch half-crippled state by the "strongest ever" Black, and Jorah Regis seven years later in "Grand Magic Games" (another saga).

If they fight with all their might, they can barely exchange two blows with the Four Heavenly Kings of Ishgar.

The fourth level is the level at which the Four Heavenly Kings of Ishgar are located.

The fourth-ranked 'Ten', Volod, the third-ranked Ulfheim, the second-ranked Hyberion, and the first-ranked 'God' Serena are now also in this tier.

If converted to the 'Western Continent', it would be roughly the level of 'weak shield' to 'normal shield'.

Then there's the fifth level, which consists of "Goddess" Serena, "War Queen" Demaria, and Gildarts, who have recovered from their injuries and reached the officially designated "Strong Shield" level after studying in the "Western Continent." They are strong enough to tie the last nine of the "Ten Wizard Saints" together and spin them like tops.

"Ugh……"

As Ig thought about this, his eyes flickered. It was clearly too early for him to fight these powerful figures.

"call."

Then, Igor let out a long breath. What he needed to do now was to adjust his mindset and work hard to become stronger.

"call."

Nearby, Mirajane also sighed deeply, just like Igor. Her only goal now was to study knowledge like crazy.

And so, Igor and Mirajane continued their efforts on different tracks.

Time flies, and a month and a half later.

"Boom!"