A magic merchant infiltrating Fairy Tail

Silver waved to the group and said, "Hello!"

This scene left Jellal and the others somewhat bewildered: this sunny young man was actually the director of the 'Dragon Slayer Research Institute'?!

"Don't let his plain looks fool you, he's incredibly powerful! Although I haven't fought him myself, I think you probably couldn't beat Gerald!"

Gerald: "..."

Just then, the other researchers walked in and were equally taken aback when they saw Kira's appearance.

'How did this person manage to relax in such a completely unfamiliar place, as if they were in their own bed, in such a short time?'

'Is he referring to Silver? No matter how you look at it, Silver is more than just 'plain-looking,' isn't he?'

The exchange of glances among the group was obvious, and everyone present noticed it. However, Kira acted as if he didn't see it, simply sitting up again and turning to greet them, "You're back too? Sit down! Don't be shy! Make yourself at home!"

Everyone: "..."

'Don't you know whose house this is?'

Just how shameless are these guys?!

When Desizo and the others looked over, they were surprised to find that Gerald and the others were either looking up at the sky or looking down at their chests, glancing left and right, but not at Kira and the others.

……

Thirty minutes later, the two sides, led by Kira and Silver respectively, with a total of 13 people, sat down at the large round table in the room... and ate their meal!

Things took an unexpected turn.

Urudia stared blankly at the delicious food on the table: "I mean... is this really okay for us?"

"It's fine!!"

Kira, chewing on some roasted meat, picked up a piece of monster meat almost as big as her face and put it into the bowl in front of her, saying vaguely, "Silver is a machine race, she can't eat normal food, we can just eat our own!"

In fact, not only Urutia, but the others were also somewhat reserved. After all, it was a bit much to ask to have a meal at the same table with a group of strangers you had only known for thirty minutes.

Not to mention the people at the research institute, they live in this mountainous area year-round, relying entirely on themselves for survival. Although they have been receiving information from the outside world, they haven't seen a living person in who-knows-how-long.

In other words, they're all a bunch of socially anxious people!

Kira's group consists of normal people, none of whom are social butterflies. They were just fighting to the death, and now they're sitting down to have a peaceful banquet. It just doesn't feel natural!

Perhaps it was his foodie instincts at work, or perhaps it was his youthful inexperience, but of everyone, only Nicol, being a Transcendent, could eat as freely as Kira: "That's right! That's right! We're used to it! Don't be shy, eat as much as you want! Macara's cooking is superb!"

It turns out that even though they are socially awkward, they are a group of socially awkward people who are very good at cooking!

Chapter 255 A qualified soldier should learn to move the battlefield to the dinner table.

Even Kira didn't expect that the most important activity for this group of people who stay here all year round and never go out is eating!

He was about to say something more, but after the other person said, "It seems like it's time to eat," they immediately got to work and spent half an hour tinkering and preparing a sumptuous dinner!

Kira was completely stunned!

Are you guys really that big of an eater? Is this enough for 12 people? I'd believe you if you said it was for 24!

Seemingly noticing Kira's gaze, Silver explained, "We researchers use our brains a lot, so it's normal for us to have big appetites!"

"Ah, I see! That makes sense!"

...What the hell!

At the dinner table, Nicole transformed herself into human size, and her cat paws turned into hands.

This is the human form of a Transcendent, a skill that only Transcendents with sufficient magical power can develop. Maintaining this form consumes a great deal of magical power and is generally only used during combat, but not for Nicol! It's usually only used when eating, because that way it can eat more!

Under the shocked gazes of Eric and the others, Nicole opened his mouth as wide as possible, grabbed a piece of meat and bones from the table and stuffed it into his mouth. He chewed it down in a few bites, leaving not even a bone behind!

A small body can contain a lot of energy!

"Is this... really a cat? I must be dreaming!"

Beside it, the three of them, Makara, Nadia, and Dixizu, also lost all their composure. Their previous personas as aloof man, big sister, and scheming woman completely collapsed, leaving them with only the label of "hungry person".

This scene made Eric and the others feel ashamed: "If it had been a eating contest, we definitely wouldn't have won, right?"

Soon, as the atmosphere at the dinner table became more and more lively, the group grew hungrier and hungrier and couldn't help but start eating the food on the table.

Suddenly...

Snapped!Snapped!

Both hands simultaneously focused their gaze on the same dish.

The owner of the large hand looked up and saw Eric and Desizo, who had just been locked in a stalemate.

Stab it--!

Their eyes met, and their sharp gazes sparked intensely in the air.

"I was the one who set my sights on it first!"

"What a pity! It's also my goal!"

Realizing that the other party was unwilling to back down, the joy that had been on their faces from enjoying the food vanished instantly.

"After all that time, haven't you realized the difference between us yet?!"

"I can see that! Overall, you probably can't beat me!"

As they talked, the two stood up, and then released their magic. Magic swirled around them, and their aura surged! Soon, black plague bacteria and dark red toxins appeared and disappeared in the air…

"Wait a minute!"

Seeing that these two highly competitive people were about to fight, the others panicked and quickly got up to hold them down.

"There's nothing you can't talk about at the dinner table, don't resort to violence so easily!"

"Others can hit us, but you guys are hitting us! Are you trying to kill us from eating?!"

"Do you know that if you're not careful, germs and toxins can enter your body through breathing and food?!"

"Pay attention to hygiene! Pay attention to safety! You should know how special your magic is, right?!"

Eric and Desizo were quickly put back in their seats, and the food was split in half. Kira said it symbolized the friendship between them, and that a family should share food!

But the good times don't last long...

Tap! Tap!

Dark Night and Nicole's chopsticks touched, and they looked up in tacit agreement, their eyes sparking an even more intense exchange in the air!

"I saw it first! You shouldn't..."

Snapped!

Before Nicol could finish speaking, Dark Night used magic to break the chopsticks in half, then quickly snatched them away and swallowed them whole.

!!!

"You bastard!!"

Inherited from cat instincts, he immediately climbed onto the dining table to give Dark Night a good pounding.

How can others tolerate this?

He hurriedly grabbed her: "Calm down! Calm down, Nickel!"

"No one can steal food from my mouth like a cat!!" Nicole was still unwilling to give up, her cat-like face full of grievance. "In all my life, when have I ever suffered such humiliation?!"

"It's just a meal! Eating is important!"

"Dark Night, what are you doing arguing with a cat?!"

Dark Night nodded silently and continued to eat intently.

This action left those who knew him bewildered: 'When did Dark Night become like this? He's nothing like him!'

Ultear shook her head inwardly, then moved her hand to the juice beside her, and then... touched Nadia's hand.

"What are you doing? Isn't this my juice?"

"This is mine, yours is over there!"

"..."

Boom!

Gerald and McCara's hands collided in mid-air, and McCara's soup spilled.

!!!

Everyone looked up simultaneously, stopping what they were eating, fearing that the two might start a fight like the others before them. Fortunately, both of them were quite composed and wouldn't take such things too seriously.

Out of gentlemanly courtesy, Gerald immediately spoke up, his face full of apology: "I'm sorry!"

"It's alright! Just be more careful next time!" Maikara replied amiably with a smile, "It's unavoidable when it comes to meals!"

Boom! !

The same sound rang out again, but this time it was Gerald's soup that had spilled.

Macara immediately turned around, his face full of apology: "Oh dear, I'm so sorry!"

The people around stopped eating again, and a dozen pairs of eyes darted over: Was this done on purpose this time? It was definitely on purpose, wasn't it?

Seeing the forced smile on the other person's face, Gerald simply said expressionlessly, "...It's nothing!"

The two continued eating and drinking, and the others breathed a sigh of relief, though they vaguely sensed that the atmosphere around them was starting to become strange.

In the following minutes, various conflicts arose at the dinner table.

Macala and Urutia are fighting over the last remaining pudding...

"As a guest, shouldn't you eat in a more respectable manner?"

"But this is a dinner party you invited us to! How can you not let the invitees enjoy themselves?"

Sawyer stole one of Nicol's few grilled fish...

"Where's my grilled fish? That's my absolute favorite! Nobody can touch it!"

"Sorry, speed is the only thing that matters!"