A magic merchant infiltrating Fairy Tail

Chapter 501 He is marriageable and can be taken along

Erin Belserion, the most powerful human woman in the entire Fairy Tail series.

In this world, she left behind many legends: as the queen who created Dragon Slayer Magic and led humanity to resist the invasion of dragons, she was known as the "Mother of Dragon Slayer Mages"; as one of the "Twin Pillars of the Empire" for serving as the "Shield of the Holy War" of the Alvarez Empire; and as the "Scarlet Despair" for her terrifying strength.

Step...step...

The entire town seemed to stop what they were doing. Men, women, and children alike flocked to the central street to welcome Eileen's arrival. They were enthusiastic, their shouts were deafening, and their faces were filled with envy and admiration.

Kira had only ever seen such an exaggerated scene in books. Even when he accompanied the Emerald Princess on her mission to the Kingdom of Bosk, he had never witnessed such a lively atmosphere.

In comparison, the residents of Magnolia were treated far worse when they met him or Gildas!

"Are the people of the Western Continent really this enthusiastic?!"

Kira followed the crowd and soon saw his target, Eileen.

Eileen did not take a carriage; she walked back, followed by two young women who looked to be around 20 years old and exuded youthful energy. They were her two subordinates, belonging to the Imperial Army's Eileen Squad.

The one in the black bodysuit is Heine Lunashi, who uses ribbon magic; the one in the white dress is Juliet San, who uses slime magic. Both of them are creations of Eileen using [Personality Enhancement] on her sword.

Eileen wore a strangely shaped black velvet hat that was larger than a person, held a nearly two-meter-long, brownish-yellow antler-shaped magic wand with black spots, her long, cascading crimson hair was tied into four thick braids hanging down in front of her, and she wore a black cloak that was exclusive to big shots.

The first impression she gives is that she is "big," but as to what makes her big is a matter of opinion.

Perhaps influenced by the culture of the Western Continent, Erin's attire was also very passionate and unrestrained: she wore only a very revealing and sexy black bra on her upper body, her full breasts half-exposed. At that moment, Kira felt extremely humiliated!

Eileen wore black gloves on both hands and black over-the-knee high-heeled boots on her feet. The boots made a crisp and clear sound rhythmically with her unhurried steps. A black cloth with a white imperial emblem was hung around her waist, which was rhythmically pushed up by her plump thighs.

From a distance, Irene's face is very similar to Erza's, but in terms of temperament, she has more of a gentle and mature quality that comes from seeing through the ways of the world and experiencing the vicissitudes of life. She can be considered a pro version of Erza.

Her skin was so fair and firm that it seemed inhuman. She wore a faint smile on her face, which was absolutely captivating and mesmerizing. Every gesture she made exuded endless charm.

Such a stunningly beautiful woman with a fantastic figure, scantily clad body, and amazing charisma—if Kira had to describe her in one sentence, it would be… she's gorgeous!

Eileen is indeed very beautiful. It's hard to imagine that she is over 400 years old and has given birth.

Regarding the question of whether Dragon Slayer Mages stop growing after transforming into dragons, Kira felt there was no need to question it; judging from Irene's figure, it was clear she was still developing.

But that's what's surprising, because even if you take away the time it took to transform into a dragon, her biological age should be 40 years old—after all, Erza is already 20—but she still looks like a young woman.

Or rather, she possesses the youthful appearance of an 18-year-old, the mature wisdom of a 28-year-old, the world-class vision of a 38-year-old, and the profound wisdom of a 418-year-old. Every gesture she makes exudes elegance, inspiring admiration in all who behold her.

"He is worthy of marriage and can be taken with you!"

Kira was stunned by Erin's appearance, because she was practically a carbon copy of Erza. If the two of them walked down the street together, probably no one would doubt that they were mother and daughter.

If so, then they must be sisters!

After her appearance, what shocked Kira once again was the immense magical power he sensed from Irene.

"Hiss!! This magic power is terrifyingly powerful!!"

This was the first time Kira had ever seen a human with such immense magical power. Even Zeref was slightly inferior to her—after all, Zeref's strength lay in his knowledge, and his combat prowess was not at its peak.

Kira had thought that after so many years of slacking off, his magic power should have risen to the level of the Twin Walls, but he was surprised to find that he was still far from it, which made him feel a little disappointed.

However, he quickly came to terms with it. After all, she was a magical genius who had lived for 400 years, so it was reasonable for her to have more magic power than him. He just wondered how that old man Auguste would compare to her...

Just as Kira was staring intently at Eileen, she suddenly turned her gaze toward him, her beautiful eyes widening slightly, her eyelashes fluttering, and her expression seemingly surprised.

She saw me?!

Kira felt a little panicked; he realized he might have been exposed.

Generally speaking, powerful mages will unconsciously restrain their magic power; otherwise, they could scare ordinary mages to death just by walking down the street.

To give an analogy, consider the Grim Reaper next door. Captain-level Grim Reapers would shrink their Zanpakuto to a normal size to avoid carrying an oversized Zanpakuto around the streets.

However, this method of concealing magical power is completely useless against mages who are good at sensing.

Just as he could sense the immense magical power emanating from Irene, Irene could also easily see through Kira's disguise.

"When did this town get such a mage? So young, yet his magical power is almost on par with mine... Even in the entire empire, he's probably only second to me and August!"

What initially attracted Irene wasn't Kira's magic, but his distinctive and striking red hair.

"Lady Eileen, what did you say?"

The one speaking was Juliet, the little girl in the white dress next to Eileen.

She tilted her head, her long blonde hair, tied in pigtails, falling to one side. "Something's not right, huh?"

Eileen paused for two seconds, shook her head, and continued walking: "No, it's nothing! Let's go!"

As Eileen left, the crowd that had been gathered there gradually dispersed, but Kira was not about to let go of such a good opportunity to do business. He immediately used his nimble footwork to weave through the crowd of citizens and vigorously promoted his products.

"Hey bro, want a figurine of Lady Eileen?"

Kira always believed that a qualified businessman should sell the right thing at the right time, rather than selling useless things at the wrong time or place and then calling it "skill".

Does selling shampoo and combs to Jura make someone a competent merchant? That's ridiculous!

The buzz surrounding 'Eileen's return' is still lingering in the hearts of those around us, making it the perfect time to sell 'Eileen merchandise.' Kira has been preparing for this big sale for a long time, making many little items.

"Don't miss out! This is all Eileen-sama merchandise! Besides figurines and paintings, I also have postcards, umbrellas, fans, handbags, clothes, mugs, instant noodles..."

"This is amazing! It's the same style of magic wand as Lady Eileen's! The size can be customized!"

"Haha... How could it compare to the one Lady Eileen has? It's only similar in appearance! But mine is a magical artifact, containing several kinds of magic, which even ordinary people can cast."

"How about that? Pretty cool, right? It lets you cast spells with a wave of your wand, just like Lady Irene!"

"What?! You want to wait... and you still won't shut up! This is blasphemy against Lady Eileen! I'm a respectable person, I don't sell this kind of thing!"

After most of the day had passed, Kira packed up his stall with satisfaction: "I never expected business to be so good! It seems Eileen is quite popular among these citizens..."

"I originally thought she had the kind of personality that was inclined to destroy the world, but now it seems that there is room for negotiation in her subsequent actions."

Kira counted his day's haul as he muttered to himself, preparing to return to the hotel.

Halfway there, Eileen blocked their way.

"Business is doing pretty well, kid!"

Chapter 502 If Lady Irene does not abandon you, Kira is willing to become her godmother.

Is this what they mean by "disaster will strike halfway through the journey"?

Kira stared at the slender figure blocking his way, thinking to himself: No way, is it time for me to leave?

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!! I'm the protagonist... No, let's start over.

I am a mage from Fairy Tail!!!

"Thanks to you, Lady Eileen!"

Kira lowered his head respectfully and continued to play the role of an ordinary traveling merchant.

As a mage with flexible bottom lines, it's not a big problem to be spineless... no, I mean, to be nice to someone who is stronger than you and whose allegiance is unclear.

Moreover, the woman in front of him is Erza's mother, and he and Erza are as close as siblings, so she can be considered his half-mother. What's wrong with a son bowing his head to his mother?

Even disregarding Erza's familial relationship, she is still his elder and senior, and Kira's reputation for respecting the elderly and caring for the young is well-known in Magnolia!

Besides, this is someone else's territory. I'm doing business on her turf by relying on her reputation. I haven't paid any taxes or fees to the person in charge. I'm just offering a small gift, which is already very generous.

Make money, not shabby.

Kira could assure Irene that his bow was solely to avoid taxes and related fees, and certainly not out of fear of being beaten!

I've never seen you here before. Where are you from?

Eileen's voice was clear and crisp, carrying a subtle air of elegance. Her gaze toward Kira was scrutinizing, and possessed an unassailable majesty that almost made him lose control of his secret.

"Lady Irene, I am a traveling merchant from Ishgar!"

Kira guessed that the other person's temperament was a result of a combination of 'former queen experience' and 'current identity as a shield'.

"Ishgar is here..."

Eileen's bright eyes sparkled as she stared at Kira with interest, letting out a soft chuckle, clearly not believing his clumsy lie: "A traveling merchant could have such powerful magic?"

Who are you looking down on?! Are you looking down on traveling merchants or something? This is blatant occupational discrimination!

Is this something someone of your status should say? You are one of the Empire's two pillars, a representative of female mages, and a public figure! This attitude and these remarks are unacceptable!

Don't say anything that could negatively impact the empire again! I only heard this much; if even a single word gets out, your image will be completely ruined!

Kira was internally ranting, but his face remained impassive as he calmly argued, "As a traveling merchant, it's perfectly reasonable for me to learn some magic and perform acrobatics, isn't it?"

"..."

Eileen was surprised that even though she had already exposed the other party's suspicious identity, the other party still insisted on pretending. She couldn't help but admire him: High talent, thick skin, this kid is a real talent!

You brat, you want to act, huh? Fine, I'll play along!

"So what kind of magic do you know?"

If you mention this, I'm no longer sleepy!

Kira's face lit up with joy, his excited expression making him look just like a traveling merchant who had learned some magic and had been noticed by a big shot in the magical world.

"There are so many! I can control snakes by playing the flute, perform fire juggling, make watermelons grow on trellises, scatter beans to create soldiers, command household spirits, and restore the life of flowers..."

What Kira was talking about were tricks that traveling merchants had grown tired of playing countless years ago, but Erin listened very attentively and, with an extraordinary speed of familiarity, came up with the best magic to carry out these methods.

Beast magic, sound magic, fire magic, spatial magic, illusion magic, summoning magic, plant magic...

Eileen, of course, wouldn't be so naive as to assume that Kira would actually possess these magical abilities; she simply wanted to use this to deduce what kind of magic Kira was using.

From the very beginning, she felt that this red-haired brat's magic was very special.

Kira talked on and on, going on for a full five minutes without repeating himself. Even Eileen, with her vast knowledge, mastery of tens of thousands of spells, and proficiency in high-level enchantments, couldn't help but be a little stunned at this moment.

This was the first time she had ever met a mage who was so eloquent. Was he a comedian? Or had he actually been a traveling merchant?

"Enough! Kid, what's your name?"

"My name is Kira! Kira Hopelight!"

Eileen nodded and said softly, "Kira, would you like to work for me?"