A magic merchant infiltrating Fairy Tail

Inside the church, everyone attending the wedding was dressed formally, filling the front row seats.

Kira, sitting in the front row, was huddled with several companions, talking incessantly about the past: "What a pity! Father Broc was the most respected person in the Caldia Church. It is said that he even hosted the president's wedding! I never expected that he would retire so soon."

"The president's wedding? That was so many years ago!"

"Who knows, at least fifty or sixty years..."

"By the way, who is the chairman's wife?"

"Isn't that Perusia-senpai? I always thought they were..."

"Don't talk nonsense! They're just good friends! It's just... well... they're just good friends!"

"Hehehe...I think they..."

"Oh my god!! Twilight romance is just too much..."

When the topic turned to gossip about the elderly, the group became animated and shared their opinions. Only after realizing that it might be inappropriate did they gradually change the subject.

"Ahem...Speaking of which, why did Father Brock suddenly resign from his job?"

"They definitely don't want to see us make a mess of the church! I've heard from the old folks that it was because our guild members went too far at a wedding back then, and then..."

"And then what?"

"Sigh~ and then he spent almost half a month in the hospital!"

Upon hearing this, the group suddenly realized, "No wonder!"

"Don't talk nonsense! This is the elderly caring for the younger generation, giving them opportunities to gain experience! This is a noble sentiment! Don't gossip about it!"

Chapter 400 Wedding Gift

Generally, seating at a wedding is divided into two groups based on the relationship with the couple: "relatives" and "friends".

Guild members should have sat in the "Friends" group; however, since Alzac and Bisca had no other family in Magnolia, and the Fairy Tail members were all "family members with blood ties", they were assigned to the "Relatives" group.

Since Fairy Tail members are seated in the "relatives" position, where should the "friends" position be? Logically, it should be Sin of Witchcraft. However, if they were seated like that, there would be a scene in the church with a hundred or so "relatives" surrounding eight "friends".

Fortunately, no one is bound by formalities, and no one cared about seating arrangements, thus avoiding an awkward situation from the start. Moreover, after spending time together, everyone had become quite familiar with each other, especially after Ginana joined Fairy Tail, making Sin of Witches an in-law family, so they could naturally be considered "relatives."

Eric originally wanted to stay with Ginna forever, but due to the special circumstances of 'Sin of the Witch,' he had no choice but to let her join 'Fairy Tail'.

As for why she had to join a guild? Of course, she needed to make a living too! Besides, the guild members all really liked this new waitress—although some of the older men were a little too enthusiastic.

In short, everyone in 'Sin of Witches' got along very well with 'Fairy Tail', so it was only natural that they sat together at the wedding... except for Jellal.

"Geralt, why don't you disguise yourself as Mystogan? That way you'll quickly blend in with everyone!"

"No need! I think it's fine as it is."

Jellal rejected Kira's suggestion without hesitation, then glanced subtly at Erza in the front row. But how could such a small gesture escape Kira's notice?

"Hmph... Don't get your hopes up! Erza is a bridesmaid today, she's not coming here!"

“I didn’t think that way…” Gerald expertly turned his head away.

Saying one thing and meaning another!

Kira ignored the pretentious man and strode over to Alzak and Bisca.

Bisca looked much more beautiful in her wedding dress than usual, but Alzac, standing next to her, still looked rather silly. But that's understandable, given his personality; perhaps his change seven years later in the manga is due to becoming a father?

Being a groomsman or bridesmaid is a first-time experience for everyone, so we don't have much experience. Fortunately, good looks are all we need. Since we're all acquaintances, there's no chance of us overshadowing the main character of the wedding, since everyone knows who the real protagonist is.

"So... is that why you made the dress so gorgeous, Erza?"

Erza answered matter-of-factly, "I don't think the other styles suit my style!"

"But... it makes people think you're the bride..."

"What...what should I say?! A new...bride is too early for me!"

Seeing that the other person was blushing and fuming, and could barely speak, Kira fell silent: "What on earth is going on in this person's head?"

"Perhaps she was thinking about what she would look like on her wedding day?" Mira appeared in full regalia behind Erza, walking gracefully with a faint smile. Beside her followed Cana, who was carrying a bottle of wine.

"I say, isn't it a bit too early for you to drink?"

"Don't worry! I'm feeling really energetic today... *hiccup*"

He looks completely listless! He looks like he's about to pass out drunk! The way he walks is like he's playing a "drunken walk" game!

To avoid clashing with Biska's white wedding dress, the three women wore different colors: light pink, navy blue, and Mickey Mouse pink, respectively. In fact, most of the women in the guild wore similar outfits; none wore white. While some had overly elaborate designs and others were too casual, it was clear that they had put thought into their clothing.

Compared to them, the men's side was much simpler, with almost everyone wearing black tuxedos, even Harpy was wearing a little black dress—of course, some of them lost their clothes and then smoothly started arguing and fighting.

The young man had never seen anything like this before. He turned to run away, but fortunately Makarov came to his senses in time and gave everyone a good scolding, forcing the young man to end the wedding. Otherwise, this important ceremony would have been completely ruined.

Then... it was evening, at the guild tavern.

The noise was louder than usual tonight, with everyone eating, drinking and having fun. Harpy finally got to eat the whole fish feast he had been longing for, and Kana went back to her usual revealing clothes, pulling people around to drink, and even using large buckets of alcohol.

After several rounds of drinks, it was time for the most important part: gift-giving.

With over a hundred people in the guild, there would be over a hundred gifts. Ever since they learned that the two were getting married, everyone in the guild has been preparing. It's been a month now, and they've put a lot of thought into it. They even almost got into a fight because the gifts were the same.

What are the relationships between the guild members? They even opened the wedding gift right away!

However, to maintain the sense of ritual, it couldn't be done by the person in charge, so Kira volunteered to take on the task—for no particular reason, just to enjoy the process of unwrapping the gift.

The eldest, Makarov, was the first to step forward; by this time, he was already quite drunk.

Alzak and Biska weren't the oldest of their generation, but they were the first to get married. For Makarov, the patriarch who had lived here for over eighty years, this represented not only the fulfillment of both the guild and their family, but also the imminent arrival of a new era. Perhaps thinking of this, Makarov was extremely excited today, smiling like a child.

"Have fun!" With a drunken expression, he pulled out the gift he had prepared from his pocket.

Kira took the vouchers and saw that they were for two travel vouchers to the most popular honeymoon destinations in the Kingdom of Fiore. He couldn't help but complain, "Another one of these vouchers? Guild Master, why are your gifts always these kinds of things? Did you buy them wholesale?"

Makarov refused to admit it. He jumped up and down in frustration: "Nonsense! Wasn't the champion of the last guild competition a trophy and money?"

"...Okay! But isn't this blatantly encouraging us to go on a trip? No wonder Gildarts never comes back to the guild!"

"Alright, alright, let's save those kinds of things for later~" Mira smiled and stepped forward, taking out a set of gold jewelry. "This is a gift for Elfman, Lisanna, and me!"

The glittering gold item immediately caught Kira's eye: "Wow!! No wonder she's a hidden rich woman!!! This gift should be the most eye-catching gift here, right?"

"This is my gift!" Kana waved her hand, lifting the cloth covering the gift to reveal a case of expensive wine. "This is my favorite wine!"

Kira glanced at the sign and immediately raised an eyebrow: "Wow! That must be one or two months' salary for you! When did you become so rich? Why don't you pay off your debts first?"

"Stop arguing! Between a gift and a debt, the former is definitely more important!"

That makes sense, Kira continued to accept the gifts.

Next up was Erza, who was quite drunk, but walked up with an inner confidence, pulling a large suitcase: "You will definitely like this gift from me!"

Before Kira could make a move, Erza suddenly opened the box, revealing... a whole series of sexy lingerie, in all styles and colors.

"Oh my god! As expected of Erza! It's such a perfect gift for her!!"

"Wait a minute... is it really okay to bring something like this out so openly?"

"Little girl, close your eyes! Wendy, don't look! This is for adults!"

Screams erupted throughout the tavern. Whether the newlyweds liked it or not was unknown, but the others certainly did, especially a few lecherous older men, who were now blushing and panting, seemingly already imagining what a young girl would look like in it.

Kira patted Alzak, whose face was getting redder and whose mind was wandering, and said, "That's good, now you won't have to worry about what clothes to bring on your honeymoon!"

Erza, her arm around Bisca, whose face was also flushed, said with a hint of alcohol in her voice, "I had it custom-made in Hong Kong according to your figure. The quality is top-notch. As long as you don't lose your figure, Bisca, you'll be able to wear it for a long time!"

Hmm... I think Bisca shouldn't have to worry about this...

"Ahem, let's move on to the next one! Gray and Juvia's gift is... 'an ice sculpture that instantly forms when water is added'? Let's try it out... Oh! The ice sculpture isn't bad!"

"Lucy gave me... a romance novel called 'Gunslinger'? What?! You wrote it based on the two of them? Pfft—! Cough cough... never mind, you misheard!"

"Harpy, you should keep the fishing rod, right? Just leave the fish behind... No, no, the thought is what counts!"

"Wood carving? It's at least better than magic!"

"Iron Bullet...you really are unassuming!"

"Skincare products? When did you start making this? This is either the decline of the demonic path or the distortion of humanity!"

"Huh?! A sketchbook? Oh, it's a sketchbook documenting their journey from meeting to marriage, as well as their secret dates! It's so well drawn! No wonder it's Ridsu! A master artist is truly something else!"

"The essence of speed magic? Hey! This gift is too weird! What are you guys trying to do?! Let me see it too..."

“Ornaments… ornaments… new weapons… ornaments…” Kira helped Alzak and Bisca accept the items one by one, and after counting them, he gave his evaluation, “Honestly, they’re all useless things…”

Someone objected, asking, "Kira, what did you give him?"

"My gift? You'll all be so envious! '1001 sex toys for couples'!! And a discount coupon that's valid indefinitely at 'Hope House'!"

"Props? That sounds interesting! Tell me more?"

It's impossible to explain in detail! How can you put something like this out in the open?

Kira refused righteously, replying that if the other party wanted to know, they could buy it from his store.

After everyone had opened their gifts, Kira finally rested and gave Alzak a teasing smile: "My gadgets, Erza's clothes, and the essence of that speed magic are still the best, right? Jewelry and picture books are second best at best!"

The other person scratched their head awkwardly.

……

Late at night, the guild members dispersed.

Under the moonlight, figures returned home in twos and threes, their steps slow and unsteady, their shadows stretched long and thin.

A brand new era is about to begin!

Chapter 401 Saying Goodbye with Respect

After that grand wedding ceremony, Fairy Tail returned to its previous life.

These lawless guys, aside from their daily bickering and fighting, spend most of their time working to make a living or pay off debts. And thanks to their renewed reputation, the guild is receiving 30% more quests this year than in previous years, almost pushing smaller guilds to the brink of collapse.

As the saying goes, "It is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality."