A magic merchant infiltrating Fairy Tail

At this moment, Erza's eyes were shining, her cheeks were flushed, and her whole body exuded a wonderful aura of "satisfaction".

"It's so delicious!!"

Because Erza has always maintained a composed and mature image in the guild, many people have forgotten that she has not actually received much education and is not much more educated than Natsu. Naturally, she can't say anything nice and can only give a thumbs-up to the boss's cooking skills.

Praise may be simple, but often, such a sentence is enough for a chef!

"As long as the customer is satisfied!"

The bald owner of the Starburst Restaurant smiled gently. Although he had shown the same expression to dozens of customers today, and although he had shown the same expression to his customers every day for the past few years, the diners still felt that his smile was very sincere.

"Satisfied! Of course I'm satisfied!"

Lucy took a bite of ice cream, a happy smile spreading across her face. After a moment, she asked curiously, "Uncle, is your business this good every day?"

"Of course! My Starburst is very popular!!"

Whenever he talks about his business, no matter how tired he is, the bald boss can immediately perk up and become more than ten years younger, his eyes shining as he speaks. "My biggest dream in this life is to save enough money and then open the best Starry Dessert Shop in Ishgar."

Upon hearing that the other person planned to go to Ishgar, Erza immediately became excited, her eyes practically sparkling: "Oh my god!! What a wonderful dream!! I support you!!"

"Hahaha... then thank you very much!"

Everyone feels joy when they dream of receiving support and affirmation from others.

Looking at Erza in front of him, the bald boss thought that this girl was not only beautiful, but also had a wonderful personality. He wished that every customer could be as satisfied as her after eating his Starburst.

Erza was completely unaware of the bald boss's true feelings; at that moment, she was already plotting to lure him to Magnolia.

If this uncle opened Starry Dessert Shop in Magnolia, wouldn't she be able to eat there more often?

The thought of being able to enjoy such delicious desserts anytime in the future instantly made Erza feel wonderful, and a beautiful smile once again appeared on her pretty face.

"What's so great about Ishgar?"

The one speaking was Brandish. She and Timalia were in front of Erza and the others when they were queuing, so they hadn't finished eating yet.

Erza had overheard the entire conversation between Erza and the bald boss. Normally, given her aversion to trouble, she would have ignored it completely. However, when the boss mentioned his plan to save money to go to Ishgar, Brandish couldn't sit still any longer and immediately launched a full-blown attack.

"Boss, why don't you come to the Alvarez Empire? I can invest!"

"Moreover, the laws of the Alvarez Empire are strict. You certainly won't be extorted by thugs when doing business there!"

Within the Alvarez Empire, both the Light Guild and the Dark Guild have been incorporated into the army, so most of the petty thugs who can cause trouble are just ordinary people who can't stir up much trouble. Moreover, with Brandish's 'Twelve Shields' prestige, no one would dare to run wild in the area under her protection.

So what Brandish said wasn't actually wrong, but it didn't sound quite right to others.

After she finished speaking, Erza and the other two's faces immediately fell: What does this woman mean? Is Ishgar a dangerous place? Have you ever been there? What kind of sweeping generalization is this?

Actually, the security in Ishgar, especially in the Kingdom of Fiore, is quite good. It's just that places frequented by Fairy Tail mages are more dangerous.

Erza was unhappy for two reasons: one was the other person's inappropriate words, and the other was, of course, the Starry Dessert Shop.

I'm still right here, and you dare to blatantly steal from me... disrupting someone else's dreams? Do you think you're so powerful that you can act with such impunity?

"Humph!"

Thinking of this, Erza snorted coldly, then winked at the bald boss, subtly revealing her curvaceous figure, "Boss, you're going to Ishgar, right?"

Bald Boss: !!

Encouraged, the bald boss was like a man possessed, his spirits soaring, his face flushed, hot breath billowing from his nostrils, and even his voice rising several octaves: "Need I say more?! That's my dream!!"

Lucy was internally screaming: Your dream is going astray, you idiot!!!

Chapter 492 Brandish: What's so special about this guild?

Brandish squinted, bewildered: How strange... why does this boss suddenly seem so agitated?

But when she came to her senses and realized what the bald boss had said, she was immediately horrified and burst into tears: "But... but if you go to Ishgar, won't I never be able to eat Starlight Ice Cream again?"

The bald shop owner looked at Brandish, who was shedding tears, and sighed with difficulty, "There's nothing we can do about it. Opening a shop in a place like this is just too dangerous... In the end, people still want to choose a more comfortable place to live!"

While Ishgar may not be as safe as the Alvarez Empire, its atmosphere is definitely more relaxed and pleasant.

"Speaking of which, the three of you should be from Ishgar, right?"

After a pause, the bald boss suddenly turned to Erza and the other two and asked, "Do you have any recommendations for cities suitable for me to open a shop in?"

"Hmm...why don't you come to our town, Magnolia!"

Erza seized the opportunity and decisively extended an invitation to the bald boss, "The people there are simple and honest, the citizens are kind and warm, it's a coastal town with a developed economy, convenient transportation, and many tourists. Most importantly, there are many people who like sweets. It's definitely the best place for you, boss!"

"Oh? That sounds great! Then I'll..."

Just as the bald boss was nodding repeatedly and about to make a decision, a cold voice suddenly rang out.

"No! Vistarion, the capital of the Alvarez Empire, is the best place for you!!"

Timalia?!

Brandish looked at her best friend with some surprise, wondering why her friend was suddenly being so assertive. Although she was disappointed by her boss moving out, she wasn't angry...

It's that woman again!!

Erza turned her head slightly, her gaze returning to Timaria, only to find that the other was also watching her, and with that look in her eyes…

Something's not right!

Stab it--!

Their eyes met, and sparks seemed to fly in the air, as if they were about to explode at any moment!

Faced with Timalia's sudden and forceful words, Erza frowned, her dissatisfaction evident.

That woman's eyes are really unsettling!

Seemingly sensing Erza's anger, Timaria became even more excited, her eyes displaying an even more obvious provocation, as if saying, "Come and hit me! Come and hit me!..."

The surrounding air temperature dropped several degrees, and the bald boss couldn't help but shiver. His whole body trembled, and the starlight he was making in his hands immediately went wrong.

But he knew now was not the time to assess the situation, because in that instant, decades of life experience had taught him that if he didn't stop these two terrifying women, his little shop might not survive until tomorrow.

"Well...we're all here to enjoy the food, why make things so awkward for you two? How about this, I'll give you your meal for free, consider it making friends, and you can come anytime you want to eat here..."

The bald boss's voice grew softer and softer as he realized the two men in front of him were becoming increasingly menacing.

I can't breathe! Women are so scary!! What a terrible day!! Who can save me??

At this moment, the bald boss's face was filled with weakness, pitifulness, and helplessness. He could only look at Lucy, Wendy, and Brandish, who had not participated in this bizarre war.

In fact, the three of them were also completely baffled by this unexpected confrontation over the "dessert shop location," and they secretly wondered: Erza (Timalia) is not usually such an impulsive person... Could this dessert shop really have gotten her so into it?!

"You're not some kind of merchant guild, are you? I suddenly remember, that's the emblem of the magic guild 'Fairy Tail'!"

"You two aren't ordinary soldiers, are you? If I'm not mistaken, you should be two of the 'Twelve Shields of the Holy See'!"

Brandish: ! !

Bald boss: ?!

Lucy, Wendy: ...

Galakron Island serves as a stopover between Ishgar and Arakitasia, attracting many tourists from both regions. As a result, the locals have a certain level of knowledge about both the 'Twelve Shields' and 'Fairy Tail'.

When those two names were revealed, the bald boss instantly broke out in a cold sweat, his hands and feet went icy cold, and his mind went completely blank.

The Twelve Shields?! Could they be the legendary twelve shields that protected the emperor of the Alvarez Empire?! I've heard that each of these twelve mages possesses the power to destroy a nation on their own!!

And there's Fairy Tail! I remember it was the strongest magic guild in Ishgar, it existed for almost a hundred years, and the mages in it were incredibly powerful!!

Why would such characters appear on Galakrond Island at the same time...?

Oh right! They're here to eat my starlight!!

The bald man suddenly realized what was happening, feeling both proud and regretful. He was proud that someone had traveled all that way to consume his starlight for such a mission; he regretted that his starlight's fame wasn't necessarily a good thing.

"Are you mages from Fairy Tail?"

Brandish frowned; she remembered that this guild seemed to be Emperor Superrigan's (Zeref's) target.

Moreover, a few years ago, the ambitious Inbell, along with the war-loving Agil, Wahl, and several other members of the 'Twelve Shields', attempted to launch a war. Although it failed because it was stopped by His Majesty the Emperor, she clearly remembered that the target of that war was the Kingdom of Fiore, where 'Fairy Tail' was located.

The reason she remembers it so clearly is mainly because at that time, Timalia was also one of the people who supported starting the war.

Based on Brandish's understanding of those individuals over the years, it's clear that their reasons for launching the war were not the same: Imber was driven by loyalty to Zeref; Agil wanted to conquer Ishgar and expand the Empire's territory; Val enjoyed displaying his weapons in war; and Timaria was simply warmongering…

She could understand all of that, but what she couldn't understand was Superigan, who was the emperor.

With his abilities, unification could be achieved with ease, so why hesitate? If he doesn't intend to conquer another continent, why is he so concerned about a magic guild in a small country? What's so special about this guild?

A series of questions flooded Brandtish's mind.

Although she didn't particularly care about the answers to these questions, that didn't mean she wasn't curious!

Now that three living Fairy Tail mages were standing right in front of him, how could Brandish not take a second look?

Brandish first focused her gaze on Erza, who was locked in a tense standoff with Timaria. After scanning her up and down, she silently assessed her: 'Powerful magic, sharp eyes, imposing presence, and an air of undisguised brilliance—truly a master. Within the Empire, aside from the Emperor and the Twelve Shields, she should have no equal!'

'Wait! Upon closer inspection, she seems to share some similar aura with Timalia. No wonder they don't get along...'

A moment later, she turned her gaze to Lucy and Wendy behind Erza.

'This little girl's magic is rather special; it seems quite similar to the magic used by Lady Irene? The amount of magic she possesses is also considerable; her talent might even surpass mine! No wonder His Majesty the Emperor is so concerned; truly worthy of being a mage from 'Fairy Tail'!'

'As for that last woman… wait! That’s her!!'

Brandish's eyes widened suddenly, his previous curiosity and casualness vanished, replaced by disbelief.

next moment……

boom!!!

A magical power comparable to that of Guild Master Makarov suddenly erupted from Brandish, an invisible pressure that shook the heavens and the earth, instantly forming a terrifying hurricane that, accompanied by a muffled gust of wind, relentlessly surged in all directions!

The cold gaze and the face radiating a faint murderous intent startled Lucy, causing her to take a step back, her heart filled with both shock and suspicion.

'Wha...what's going on? What's wrong with this person? Why is he suddenly so hostile towards me?'

Chapter 493 Battle Erupts