Fairy Tail: All Magic Converges in One Body

Gildarts didn't really care what others thought of him, but he simply couldn't ignore Makarov's murderous gaze.

Gildarts was immediately drenched in sweat.

Although he chose to accept the century-long mission to challenge himself, he did indeed have the intention of not wanting to become the chairman at the time.

"Um... let me explain."

Gildarts wiped the sweat from his brow. "My client told me that there are five incredibly powerful dragons in the Northern Continent, each possessing power no less than that of the Black Dragon."

"So I thought I'd test how strong the black dragon was first, so I stayed in Ishgar to search for its tracks. In the end, I lost an arm and a leg in the Spirit Peak Mountains, and the mission failed."

The moment Hope heard the drunkard's rant, a GIF of Cao Cao eating rice in the new Three Kingdoms series automatically played in her mind.

You're telling me there are five dragons as powerful as Acnologia in the North Continent?

Is the person who posted the century-long mission really not joking...?

Hope thought that Acnologia, who had been living like a shut-in in Ishgar, probably didn't know that there was such a boastful person in the north, otherwise he probably would have already gone there and wiped out both the man and the dragon.

Regardless, it's certain that dragons exist on the northern continent of Kirtina, and there's even a suspected five-headed dragon. Just considering it as a visit to see rare animals, a boat ticket is worth it.

But ultimately, this commission belongs to Hope, and the decision of whether to form a team and who to bring is in his hands.

Seeing the eager gazes around her, Hope smiled slightly and immediately spotted the evasive guy. "Lucy, let's go on an adventure together!"

"Eh?"

"No......"

Although Lucy experienced the Tenrou Island incident and even fought against the demon executives of Tartaros, ultimately defeating them alongside Cana, she was still quite timid.

Upon hearing that she was to be sent to fight an entity whose strength was "supposedly" comparable to the legendary Black Dragon, her legs went weak.

To be singled out by Hope like this again...

Seeing Lucy almost in tears, Erza pinched Hope hard on the waist. "Stop making fun of Lucy and get down to business."

Hope sighed and rubbed her lower back. "Actually, I don't want to team up."

Everyone looked disappointed.

"Teaming up is so boring, so I'm planning to form a group."

Hope pulled out a small flag from somewhere and waved it in his hand. "The Giltina sightseeing tour is now officially open for registration!"

Chapter 268 The Councilors of the Northern Continent

The council's exclusive port.

A huge ship was replenishing its supplies for the return journey, its sails bearing the insignia of the Council of Giltina swaying gently in the light sea breeze.

Before boarding, a bald, middle-aged man with a serious expression and wearing a monocle stood by the gangway. His name was Lano, a member of the Giltina Magic Council.

For such a significant matter as requesting aid from Ishgar, the Giltina Council would naturally send someone of sufficient stature to ensure that the council here would take it seriously.

A month ago, Mirano came to Ishgar. Mirano didn't have much hope for this request for help, because even if the Ishgar Council wanted to help, the powerful mages might not be willing.

After all, what they have to deal with is a dragon whose physique and magical power are naturally superior to humans. No mage would be foolish enough to leave their homeland and go to another continent to die.

But he still held onto a small hope that perhaps some powerful mages in Ishgar, with noble character, would be willing to lend a helping hand.

As the deadline for his return trip drew closer, Lano's spirits sank lower and lower as he received no reply.

But just as he was having his subordinates pack up to return to Giltina, the Council of Ishgar sent him some good news.

One of the Ten Wizard Saints accepted their commission.

The only request from that "Holy Ten" was that he needed to bring some companions with him to Giltina.

Lano agreed without hesitation, but why didn't his colleagues in Ishgard tell him that this "Ten Wizard Saints" would be bringing so many people...?

......

On the dock, Lano adjusted his monocle and glanced at the lively group in front of him, a group of young and beautiful men and women, or perhaps a gang would be a more apt description.

A boy with cherry blossom hair and a blue kitten tried to start a fire at the dock, but were held back by a blonde girl.

For some reason, another boy suddenly took off his shirt in front of the blue-haired girl next to him in the dead of winter. It was clearly the act of a handsome rogue, but the girl showed a lovestruck expression.

A young-looking, dark-haired girl was chugging a barrel of liquor that was half her height...

There were a few others who looked somewhat normal surrounding the black-haired youth holding a flag and a megaphone, who was the key figure in this mission—Hope, one of the Ten Wizard Saints.

Hope was carrying a Fairy Tail banner and holding a megaphone, explaining like a tour guide, "Ladies and gentlemen, the ship of the Giltina Council that we are seeing now is a ship full of Northern Continent style. Its most distinctive feature is... uh... that... it can sail on the sea."

Kana scratched her head in confusion, "But isn't the purpose of a boat to be a means of water transportation?"

"Even that idiot Natsu knows this kind of common sense."

Charlotte looked at the embarrassed Hope with an arrogant expression, wanting to continue her吐槽 (tu cao, a Chinese internet slang term for sarcastic or sarcastic remarks), but Wendy covered her mouth, "Sorry, Hope-ge, Charlotte didn't mean to say you're as stupid as Natsu-ge..."

Hope: ...Not before, but now it is.

Erza, who had already changed into a light travel outfit, rolled her eyes at Hope. "A tour guide must be able to give a good explanation. Someone like you, acting like a tour guide, should at least prepare some materials in advance. Or maybe Levy should be the one to do it."

Riki glanced at Levy, who was snuggling up to Gajeel not far away, and said with a serious expression, "Sorry, Levy is currently dating Gajeel, so it's best not to disturb them for the time being."

Speaking of dating...

Mirajane slightly raised her chin, her gaze sweeping over Hope. "Elsa, and Cana, has Hope never done anything a boyfriend should do?"

Erza thought about it and said, "It seems that's true."

"Damn it!" Kana realized, "We were fooled by a mere ring. That guy got off too easy."

Feeling the three men's gazes fixed on him, Hope immediately broke out in a cold sweat. What could he do? The Hell Commander hadn't taught him how to date.

Lano, witnessing this scene, suddenly felt a pang of sadness.

Why is it that this guy, who's just average-looking, has three beautiful women by his side? While I'm so handsome, I not only have no luck with women, but I've even lost my hair.

The world is so unfair...

Lano took a deep breath and stepped forward. "Excuse me, are you Mr. Hope?"

“That’s right! It’s me.” Hope turned around, her smile almost blindingly bright. “You must be Councilor Lano. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

After greeting them, he pointed to the group of people beside him, "They are all from our tour group... oops, we are elite mages from Fairy Tail. We guarantee we can take care of your troubles perfectly."

He just mentioned a tour group, didn't he?

You definitely told me!

Lano's eye twitched slightly. Suddenly, he felt that this ridiculously young Ten Wizard Saints seemed a bit unreliable...

"Elite... Good, very good. Thank you all for your help. Your rooms on the ship have been arranged. Please board."

Lano looked at the impressive group of 12 people and 3 cats. Fortunately, his ship was big enough that he didn't have to worry about supplies. Otherwise, it would have been a bit crowded with so many people and his entourage.

Makarov had previously rejected Hope's suggestion to send a group to Kirtina. Before confirming the extent of the danger, the protective old man was unwilling to let his immature children venture into the North Continent.

However, Hope, citing the reason of broadening his horizons, brought along all the Dragon Slayer Mages from the guild, except for Laxus, who was out on a mission.

Incidentally, Mirajane, Gray, Levy, and others were also invited to join them, along with the three cats, so before we knew it, there were more than a dozen people heading to Giltina.

As everyone boarded the ship in an orderly fashion, Natsu suddenly darted in front of Lano and asked, "When will we see dragons? Can they breathe fire? Let's see who has the stronger flames!"

"Enough already..."

Erza grabbed Natsu by the collar and dragged him onto the deck, leaving Natsu, who had instantly become docile, behind. She nodded apologetically to Lano, "I'm sorry, Mr. Councilor, Natsu's adoptive father is a dragon, so he got a little agitated."

"I understand... I understand."

Lano wiped the sweat from his brow, but his heart was in turmoil, and the way he looked at Natsu changed.

adoptive father and adopted son...

So this is how close humans and dragons can be?

But when he thought of the dragons on their northern continent... Lano sighed silently and said, "Please board the ship first. We plan to set sail this evening and it will take about a week to reach Giltina. I will give you a detailed introduction during that time."

Chapter 269 Dragon Slayer Mage Lineage

On the ship bound for Kirtina.

In the elegant lounge area, Hope took a sip of her coffee, then looked at the middle-aged senator opposite her with a scrutinizing gaze. He gave off an air of being old and unassuming, which was not at all like someone in their 20s.

Erza sat next to him, equally silent, simply watching Hope show off.

To be honest, as long as he doesn't act like a jerk or go crazy, this guy is actually quite decent.

She truly deserves the person I've chosen.

Seeing that both men remained silent, Representative Lano reluctantly spoke first, breaking the silence, "Mr. Hope, perhaps I'm being rude, but you and your companion seem quite young..."

Not only are they young, but the oldest member of this mission is Hope, and no one else is over 20 years old, not to mention Wendy, who is only 13 years old this year.

With the endorsement of the Ishgar Council, Lano might not doubt Hope's strength, but it's normal for him to have some concerns about the level of the others.

"Don't worry, Fairy Tail is not just famous for nothing." Hope was well aware of Lano's concerns and turned to introduce Erza.

"This fairy queen is one of the strongest female mages in Ishgar right now. You've already met the other one, 'Demon Mira.'"

“Natsu, Gajeel, and Wendy are all Dragon Slayer Mages. By the way, Erza and I also know Dragon Slayer Magic.”

"Next, please allow me to introduce her to you with great respect: Lucy Heartfilia, who possesses ten golden Celestial Keys and is the strongest Celestial Mage in the world today."

"..."

Watching Lano being half-jokingly fooled by Hope, Erza couldn't help but facepalm and look at her companions who were resting on the other side. Poor Lucy had no idea that Hope was praising her to the skies.

Now, when you're out and about, you don't even have an identity that you give yourself anymore...

But Lano was, after all, a council member, and he certainly had some knowledge. He quickly recovered from Hope's exaggerated introduction. "Mr. Hope, the enemy we need to fight is a dragon... and more than one."

Hearing Lano's veiled reminder, Hope couldn't help but make another joke, "Don't worry, my companions are actually just tourists in the Northern Continent, they might not necessarily run into dragons."

Lano: ? ? ? ?

Is this human talk?

Erza gently kicked Hope's leg, signaling to him with her eyes that the pranks were over. Hope sighed and turned to look at Lano's bewildered expression.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."