Fairy Tail: All Magic Converges in One Body

"I have no memory of anything before I first woke up in the guild."

“If I hadn’t received Thor’s secret letter, I wouldn’t even have known I was a Phantom spy.”

Seeing Hope's serious attitude, Erza finally felt relieved. She was genuinely afraid that Hope's behavior during this period was all an act.

That would be a huge blow to both Mirajane and her...

Makarov noticed Erza's relieved expression, gave her a meaningful look, and then looked at Hope, "In that case, if Lucy agrees tomorrow, let's try out the Spectre as you planned."

Over the years, Makarov has actually been quite irritable.

If it weren't for the council's regulations, and the fact that the Phantom Lords almost never leave any visible evidence after causing trouble, he would have already demolished the Phantom Lord headquarters.

"But what about this guy?"

Hope and Erza followed Makarov's gaze and looked at Gajeel.

"If you ask me, it would be best to cut it down."

Seeing Erza draw her longsword, Gajeel gritted his teeth and said with a look of grim determination, "Hmph, bring it on! If I snort, I'm not a real man."

Hope quickly stepped forward and grabbed Erza's hand. "The world is so beautiful, don't be so irritable. Since this guy is so tough, I think we should just throw him in the latrine."

What's so good about it...?

Erza's hand trembled; she suddenly felt that Hope was being a bit too extreme.

Gajeel's previously defiant expression instantly turned ugly because of Hope's suggestion; throwing him into a cesspool would be a hundred times worse than killing him.

Although unfamiliar with him, Gajeel's intuition told him that Hope would definitely use these underhanded tactics on him.

Damn it, am I supposed to beg for mercy?

But doing that would be too shameful.

"Alright, I know how to deal with Gajeel, you don't need to worry about it."

Makarov coughed lightly and looked at Hope. "Erza has already told me about your experiences in Duskwood. You must keep her background a secret, and don't even tell your guildmates."

So that's why she came to Makarov tonight to confess. Hope nodded, "Don't worry, President, I promised Senior Kenryu that I would protect Erza."

Hope understands why Makarov had to hide Erza's true parentage; her mother, Queen Irene, could very well be alive from over 400 years ago.

Since ancient times, longevity has been something pursued by those in power.

Once this news gets out, those in power, unable to find Irene, will definitely focus their attention on Erza.

Although Fairy Tail has never been afraid of trouble or causing trouble.

But as the saying goes, it's easy to dodge a spear but hard to guard against a hidden arrow. Fairy Tail is, after all, just a magic guild, and Erza is a living, breathing person. There will always be times when she makes a mistake.

"By the way, President, there's something else I need to tell you." Hope rubbed his hands together, a smile spreading across his face.

Makarov picked up a cup of hot water and joked, "Is it going to be some shady business like espionage again?"

"AUV~"

Hope gave a thumbs up, "As expected of the president, you guessed it right away."

Upon hearing this, Makarov, who was drinking water, immediately spat it out, spraying Gajeel's face. Erza also looked at Hope with a headache, waiting for him to reveal his identity further.

Hope's expression was complicated, and he said with a wry smile, "Chairman, actually I'm a member of the council. I was originally sent by Doranbalt to the Phantom Lord..."

A few minutes later, after Hope revealed his identity, he saw three bewildered faces.

Makarov touched the bald patch on his head, feeling that a few more strands of hair had fallen out...

Erza rubbed her temples: "Let me sort this out. You mean, the council's Doranbalt sent you to infiltrate the Phantom Lords?"

"Before you even infiltrated the Phantom Lords, you were spotted by Thor, one of the Phantom Lords, and sent to Fairy Tail as a spy."

"But during your mission with Thor, you unexpectedly lost your memory and were unwittingly brought into Fairy Tail by Mirajane."

"Then, at the regular meeting in Clover City, you met Doranbalt, who made you realize that your true identity was actually an agent of the Magic Council."

"Finally, Doranbalt wants you to continue working undercover in Fairy Tail to secretly investigate what the guild master is planning."

Hope nodded. That's right.

So what is this all about?! Erza was getting a little frustrated, but what frustrated her even more was Makarov's next sentence.

"that......"

Makarov spoke with a strange expression, "Actually, Doranbalt was the person I sent to the council. He is a mage in our guild."

The old man's words were like a bolt from the blue, leaving the three young people in the room completely stunned.

Hope slumped on the sofa, staring blankly at the yellowish ceiling, with only one thought in her mind.

What did I come here for? Is this still Fairy Tail?

Why are they even doing Mission Impossible II...?

Chapter 65: My Undercover Boss Forgot He Was an Undercover Agent

Doran Bart.

Her real name is Mester, a Fairy Tail mage.

They possess 'teleportation' magic, which can transport people to any nearby location, and 'memory' magic, which can affect their own or others' memories.

In order to investigate a certain matter, Makarov, with Mester's consent, sent him to infiltrate the Magic Council.

To prevent his identity from being exposed during the council's internal review, Mester, who used the alias "Doranbalt," used a "memory" spell on himself to seal away his memories of being a member of Fairy Tail.

The memory seal will only be automatically released at the specific time agreed upon with Makarov for the report.

Makarov sighed, his expression complicated. "The last time I arranged to meet with Mester, we couldn't make it due to the council's unexpected actions. Later, he had more commitments, so we had even less chance to meet."

After learning about the 'Memory' magic, Hope understood why "Doranbart" had asked him to secretly investigate Makarov.

Having had his true identity's memories sealed for a long time, and occasionally being pulled aside by Makarov to inquire about information, it was perfectly normal for "Doranbart" to suspect this old man of "unfounded motives."

There's a saying that goes, "A great spy is one who can fool everyone." And Mester certainly fooled everyone, except perhaps himself.

Not to mention Makarov, even Hope is now unsure how to react.

The undercover agent, after a while, started to believe he was actually in the game...

What kind of situation is this...?

In short, upon learning that her boss was also a member of Fairy Tail, Hope's remaining psychological pressure vanished instantly.

Fortunately, it was a misunderstanding, otherwise he would have really had to find a way to get rid of Doran Bart.

"President, how about I find an opportunity to lure Doranbart... to meet Mester alone, and you can find a way to break his spell?"

Hope wanted Mester to regain her memories as soon as possible, so that the guy wouldn't continue to be suspicious of Fairy Tail, and she could also use him to fleece the council.

Makarov tacitly accepted Hope's proposal.

He knew Mester's capabilities all too well. If that kid suspected the guild, he might just use magic to weave a memory into the minds of a guild member the next day, thus disguising himself as a spies and returning.

The guild members have already had their memories of "Mester" erased by him, so we can't let him do it again.

After chatting with the old man for a while, Hope and Erza left as night fell.

Soon only Makarov and Gajeel remained in the room.

Seeing Gajeel remain silent, Makarov thought for a moment, then went back to his bedroom drawer, took out a communication magic crystal, and contacted someone in front of Gajeel.

"Hello, is this Representative Belluno? This is Makarov. I'm sorry to bother you with this call so late at night."

“…”

“I’ve caught a little devil here who’s causing trouble. I’ve heard Ajma mention that you’ve repeatedly advised this little devil to leave Joseph and the Ghost Lord, and you even wanted to adopt him.”

"..."

“That’s right, his name is Gajeel. This kid has been corrupted by Joseph, but fortunately his heart isn’t completely evil and he can still straighten things out.”

"If it's convenient, I'd like to entrust him to your care."

"..."

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Late at night, young men and women stroll along the quiet streets.

Since it was on the way, Hope offered to take Erza back to the girls' dormitory.

Fairy Tail actually provides accommodation for its members, and the rent is cheaper than other channels.

Ironically, because the boys were always fighting and had torn the dorms down countless times, the landlady was no longer willing to rent to the guild.

In a fit of anger, Makarov simply canceled the boys' dormitory, leaving these violent demolition enthusiasts to find their own place to live.

Surprisingly, this move turned out to be a lucky accident.

Since the boys were separated and lived separately, fights were rare, and it was even less likely that the houses would be damaged due to fights.

The phrase "When they're together, they're a gang; when they're apart, they're all good people" perfectly describes them.

Looking at the sparse stars in the sky, Erza suddenly said, "Hope, do you still have a secret to tell me?"

"Well, everyone has their own secrets."

Hope's expression remained unchanged, and he spoke casually, but inwardly, a storm was brewing. His remaining secrets were the transmigrator and the system. Had Erza discovered something...?

Erza nodded slightly. "If, and I mean if, there's a secret that's been causing you a lot of pain and distress, would you tell that secret to a trusted friend?"

Hope raised an eyebrow.

If nothing unexpected happens, Erza was referring to herself.

While relieved that it was a false alarm, Hope also suspected that the secret Erza mentioned might be related to her original, damaged eye.

After thinking for a moment, Hope said, "If a person carries psychological pressure for a long time and has nowhere to confide in, his spirit will eventually break down."

"So if there is a companion with whom you can confide your true feelings, then I think it's okay to open your heart to them."

Open your heart...

Erza looked at Hope, her lips parted slightly, but she lowered her head and said nothing.

Let her bear that secret herself.