A magic merchant infiltrating Fairy Tail

The scene before him was terrifying; Kira even felt that the black mist was more frightening than the dagger pressed against his throat.

Once defeated, one must accept it. Azuma is not the kind of person who values ​​loyalty above all else. In his heart, fighting the strong is the most important thing, and it is precisely for this reason that he easily becomes "one of his own" after being defeated.

In the original timeline of the Tenrou Island arc, he destroyed the Tenrou Tree to reduce the magic power of the guild members, but because he had to duel Erza, he did not take her magic power. After his defeat, he kept his promise and returned the magic power to the Fairy Tail guild members, and even told Erza some information about the "Devil's Heart".

Judging from these points, even if his actions weren't entirely upright, they were at least somewhat principled.

"Our goal... is to seize the magic books hidden in the Demisor Magic Academy, which contain the lost magic [Memory Model] and [Thunder God Destroyer]."

Azuma's words startled the other two, besides Kira, and they all turned to look at Konas, their meaning clear: they wanted to know if the academy truly possessed such a thing.

Konas nodded solemnly in response, then frowned and asked, "These two books are in the most secret library in the academy. Apart from the deans of the academy, only students who are allowed to study there could know about them. How do you know that the academy has these two books?"

Azuma shook his head, indicating that he did not know: "I don't know about that. It's the chairman's order. We just follow orders."

After saying that, Azuma completely relaxed, leaned against a big tree, and closed her eyes to rest.

Unlike his defeat at Erza's hands in the original timeline, his battle with Konas was a one-sided affair, so his body didn't overexert itself with magic, thus avoiding the backlash of the Great Tree's Arc and being turned into a tree—a stroke of luck amidst misfortune. But now, severely injured and captured, he'll likely spend his future days in the Council's prison.

Hyberion cautioned, "Even I'm not entirely familiar with the magical texts in the academy's library. It seems the guild master of [Demon's Heart] is no ordinary person!"

Konas understood and nodded, saying, "I understand what you mean. I'll investigate all the possible candidates when I get back."

The "Heart of the Devil" has existed for a long time. Before the formation of the Balam Alliance this year, they were the biggest scourge in the magical world. But now it has been discovered that the owner of this scourge may come from Demisor, the most respected magic academy in the Kingdom of Fiore. Konas felt a pang of frustration. If this were to become known to the magical world and spread, the academy's reputation, built up over hundreds of years, would be completely destroyed.

Of everyone present, only Kira's mind was elsewhere.

Kira knew about Hades: he started as a treasure hunter, and in his twenties, on Tenrou Island, he met Mavis with Yuri, Warlord, and others. Together they fought against the magic guild Twilight Demon, learned magic from Zeref, founded Fairy Tail, and became a mage.

In X736, Hades left the guild in pursuit of the essence of magic. He was approximately seventy years old at the time. During this process, he fell into darkness, establishing the Devil's Heart to search for and attempt to "awaken" Zeref. He never attended Demitholl Academy, nor could he have been its headmaster.

Kira speculated that he had been invited here as a guest, just like himself, which is why he knew about the lost magic here, and that he even "obtained" the lost magic he taught the Seven Kin of Purgatory from here.

In fact, he was just bored and looking for something to think about to pass the time; there was no harm in not being able to come up with anything.

Kira couldn't possibly say to Konas and the others, "Their guild leader is Prehito, the second guild leader of our guild. You can check if there are any records of him visiting the academy," because the new council president, Grandoma, was watching right there! So they could only wait and see if she could actually find out something on her own.

……

Dusk had fallen, and the setting sun cast a blood-red glow across the sky.

Kira, Konas, Hyberion, and Grandoma stood high in the valley, looking down at the crowd rushing towards them from afar. Each small figure cast a long shadow, which became shorter as they drew closer.

“Judging from the number of people, there are only about 20, less than half,” Kira said, pressing down on his magic hat which was being blown up by the evening breeze. He turned to ask Konas, “There’s less than an hour until sunset. If we don’t have enough people in the end, will we be able to bring it up to 50?”

Konas answered decisively, without the slightest hesitation: "No!"

"I think so..." Kira smiled awkwardly, belatedly realizing that this was the academy's entrance examination, not an internal competition of the Fairy Tail guild. There was no reason to use extras to make up for the lack of participants.

Running in the lead was the boy who called Konas "Auntie" yesterday. I don't know how many times his thieving magic succeeded in the latter half of the journey. Judging from the number of people chasing after him, it was probably quite a few, and he was also discovered quite inadvertently.

Kira glanced at Konas beside him out of the corner of his eye and saw a gloating sneer on her face.

Noticing Kira's gaze, Konas immediately stopped smiling, her expression returning to normal, and commented, "These kids did a good job!"

'Are you referring to how well you did in the match, or how well you did chasing after that boy...?'

Kira silently complained, but dared not say it aloud. He now knew this woman's personality. She seemed gentle and kind on the surface, but in reality, she held grudges and was very concerned about her age. Azuma's broken leg was bloody evidence of this.

Looking further back, among the people behind the thief boy were several familiar faces: Ika, Akas, Sanmaru, and Rufus were all present, as was Sheria, the little girl sent by Grandoma. Apart from them, there were some familiar extras whom they had observed before, whose strength was slightly weaker than the previous group.

The first 20 people were the first wave. Kira looked at them one by one and saw that each candidate had a special skill and a promising future. About 300 meters away from them were the second wave of candidates rushing to their destination.

This group of candidates numbered nearly 200 and was currently engaged in a chaotic battle. The battlefield stretched out over a long stretch, almost reaching the valley. If nothing unexpected happened, this should be the last ambush of the competition, so all the candidates who were still able to move were engaged in a final battle here.

Without a doubt, this was the last chance to seize the magic stone in this assessment. All the candidates used all their skills and did not relax for a moment. They would launch a sneak attack whenever they had the chance and run away as soon as they succeeded. It was tense and exciting.

Magic flew everywhere, and elements of water, fire, wind, and earth swirled about, turning the peaceful plain into a chaotic mess. Colorful magic circles bloomed and withered one by one like spring flowers.

Soon, the first batch of candidates entered the valley's passageway. Normally, there were security mechanisms here, but they had been removed today for the entrance exam. The passageway was much narrower than the flat ground outside, only able to accommodate about three or four people side by side. However, for the anxious candidates, two people could only manage to walk at most. Their small bodies ran, navigating through rocks and side paths, finally reaching the finish line in the last 20 minutes.

Kira and his companions had already descended the mountain and were waiting at the finish line for the examinees who were about to pass the test. Upon seeing him, Ika and the others greeted him excitedly, and Kira patted each of them on the head.

Before sunset, a total of 24 candidates arrived at the finish line, handing over magic stones—some black, some white, and some black and white—to the judges, thus securing their places in the university.

Chapter 214 A Detailed Account of Academy Life

When the thieving boy pulled out more than a dozen magic stones from his pocket, the air around him noticeably cooled down. Kira felt that the other examinees were looking at him with a lot more inexplicable expressions. He figured his academy life would be quite interesting in the next few years!

Kira couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement: "Seriously, this brat who stirred up trouble during the entrance exams is just like a protagonist in a novel..."

The attack of [Heart of the Devil] destroyed most of the buildings in Demisor Academy, including the auditorium where the press conference was originally scheduled to be held. This forced Konas to temporarily change the location to a long-unused square near the entrance of the valley.

In the square, a few old streetlights flickered with a dim light, and the ground was still warm. Fortunately, the air in the valley was always clear and clean, and the moonlight was bright, so it did not interfere with the view.

The 24 students about to enroll consciously lined up in a 4x6 matrix. After a day of traveling and fighting, they had gotten to know the people around them and were now whispering among themselves.

As for the topics of conversation, they were nothing more than things like "Why does this college look so dilapidated?", which made Konas, who was standing in front, feel a little awkward.

There was no other way; the academy had just gone through a major battle, and it was already quite an achievement to be able to free up a space in such a short time.

"Ahem... I am Konas, the Dean of Demisor Magic Academy. First of all, congratulations on passing the three exams of this year's admissions assessment..."

As the dean, Cona was naturally the first to step forward. Less than two hours after the battle ended, there was no trace of murderous intent on her. She had regained her original elegant demeanor, and her kind and gentle attitude quickly won the favor of the freshmen. Kira was also amazed that she was an actress who was superior to him.

Konas addressed the new students slowly, her cool voice quickly attracting their attention. Amidst the eager anticipation of these new students, she offered them verbal praise and encouragement.

Kira, along with Hyberion and Grandoma, stood aside and listened silently, growing more and more impressed with them.

It must be said that he is worthy of being a dean for more than ten years. He doesn't need to prepare a draft for his speech on such an important occasion. He speaks fluently and vividly, and his words are very infectious. He is almost on par with Maklov.

"To put your guardians at ease and to allow you to prepare for your enrollment, the academy has decided to postpone the entrance ceremony to seven days later. For everyone's safety, you can rest in the valley tonight. Tomorrow morning, the academy will arrange for a teacher to take you and the other candidates back to Hams City."

The other candidates that Conas mentioned were naturally the students who had failed. After sunset, they had been taken to the valley by the academy's teachers and settled in. They were all children, so it was impossible to let them sleep in the wild.

The next morning, Konas instructed a group of teachers to lead the students back to Hams City, even temporarily suspending the reconstruction of the academy. Kira and two other invited guests were also on the return journey. Since they would be teaching for another month, the three of them did not leave.

If the academy hadn't been damaged, they could have chosen to stay and explore during the seven-day preparation period for enrollment. But now, Dean Konas is busy with the academy's reconstruction every day and can't accompany them. The magic library is also closed to the public, so staying would only make them overseers. It's better to go back to the city.

Back in Hams City, Kira continued to eat, drink, and have fun all day long, enjoying the scenery of other cities, food streets, amusement parks, magic shops... He explored every place, and in addition to the three little ones he brought with him, he also had Rufus by his side.

Although Ika and he still occasionally clashed, their friendship had clearly grown stronger.

Meanwhile, Zancro, Azuma, and Brunot were taken back to the Council's prison by Grandorma and Hyberion. Kira didn't know if Hades would come to their rescue, but he was certain that this unexpected development would have a significant impact on the original storyline.

"Hehehe... I wonder how Ultear is going to explain this to Hades when she gets back. Is she going to say she got lost?" Kira wandered around, thinking about the future of [Devil's Heart]. "Hades is really unlucky. Half of the fighting force he's cultivated over the years is gone."

Aside from Hades himself, the guild's top-level combat force consists of only four people: Ultear, Melty, the Man in the Image, and the Fat Man.

The fat guy is brainless; Melty's magic is not very effective in single combat, it's mostly a one-for-one trade, and she also has serious psychological problems; Ultear is busy finding the truth behind "my mother doesn't love me".

"So, the only one left in the guild that's decently strong is this figurative guy whose name is so forgettable. Poor thing! But to be fair, the Arc of Figuration spell is quite powerful. If we have the chance, we can recruit him to work for us!"

Kira has been eyeing that magic that can create money and metal for a long time!

……

Seven days passed quickly, and nothing happened during this time. On the last day, Hyberion and Grandoma returned from the Council. According to them, the prisoner transport went smoothly, and no one attempted a prison break in the following days. This disappointed Kira somewhat; to be honest, he had wanted to see Hades and the Council clash.

When Kira returned to Demisor Academy with several children to register for enrollment, he was surprised to find that the academy had been almost completely rebuilt.

It's important to know that the entire Demisor Magic Academy, including the valley outside the academy, covers an area larger than Sirius Island! This construction speed is simply incredible.

When I saw Konas again, she had a smile on her face. I asked her what was going on and found out that she could finally legitimately build a brand new dormitory and office building.

Those buildings had a simple yet elegant style and luxurious and expensive decorations, which Kira found extremely enviable.

"Our academy has a history of over 200 years, and countless famous mages have graduated from here..."

On their first day of school, three invited guests, including Konas and Kira, along with 24 new students, toured the renovated college, guided by the college's teachers.

The town boasts an auditorium, teaching buildings, residential areas, a library, office buildings, various scenic spots, a fighting arena, a food street, a sports field, hot springs, a magic shop, and farms and ranches. After this renovation, an amusement park and a movie theater have also been added. Everything Kira could possibly have or couldn't imagine is here. It's practically a self-sufficient town, and even richer than Magnolia.

"As expected of the best magic academy in the Kingdom of Fiore, the funding is amazing! The residents here are even happier than those living in the capital..."

The residents of the academy are mostly teachers and students. The rest are either business owners or people with special talents in fields such as animal husbandry and breeding. There are no ordinary people among them. It can be said that the people living here are the true high-end talents of the Kingdom of Fiore.

Kira exclaimed from the bottom of his heart, "This is simply paradise! I could consider retiring here!"

Heiberion, holding his ever-present wine glass, reminisced, "Life at the academy isn't as good as I imagined. First of all, it's troublesome to even move in, and there are many troublesome rules here. Even if you have the ability to evade detection, you can't just come and go as you please. Once you're discovered, you'll be stripped of your right to reside here."

Gulandoma nodded and continued, "That's right. Even someone like me who does research all year round has times when I want to get out and about. No one can stay in the same place forever."

These two, like Conas, were both from the Academy and could spout off one line after another, but Kira only felt like they were in Versailles.

"Can't come and go as they please?" Kira was overjoyed. "This is practically a paradise for otaku!"

"..."

After the teacher's explanation, Kira finally learned the true appearance of the Demisor Magic Academy and the general living conditions of its inhabitants:

The city within this valley is centered around the academy, where the dean and teachers manage all the city's residents. Students are the primary focus of education, and they can only earn a living by accepting tasks issued by the academy, similar to accepting commissions from the magic guild. For these young mages, their food, clothing, and shelter all come from this.

Kira felt that this lifestyle was more like that of the Naruto series than the Magic Guild.

The city in this valley is Konoha Village, the academy is the Ninja Academy, the headmaster is the Kage, and the students are ninjas.

The biggest difference between Demisor Academy and the Magic Guild is that here, if you don't take on commissions, you'll starve; but outside, you can choose to change careers.

It's worth mentioning that everyone here, from the dean to the freshmen, owns an apartment.

Although all the students were assigned a simple cabin when they first moved in, it was already a lifelong dream for many people outside. Not to mention, there are many successful cases of people who have worked hard for several years to evolve their homes from cabins into elegant residences or even luxurious villas!

Kira thought that Natsu, Lucy, and the others would be devastated if they found out about this.

You should know that Natsu and Happy's place is much more rudimentary than this little cabin!

Chapter 215 "Higher Magic Numbers"

"bell……"

The school bell rang, and Kira walked into the classroom with the textbooks he had prepared in advance.

Demisor College's teaching style is similar to that of a university, but there are still some differences:

Each week, the college's teachers discuss their respective teaching times and create a course schedule. The college has no restrictions on majors, so students can study whatever they want, which is very liberating.

Generally, teachers who teach the same course will stagger their teaching times so that students don't miss out on learning because they want to take multiple courses at the same time. If you really don't have time, then I'm sorry, you'll have to study on your own after class.

There are only a handful of compulsory courses, the two most important of which are "Basic Magic" and "Magical Philosophy". Most of the rest are electives, because each mage has different talents and needs to learn different magic.