A magic merchant infiltrating Fairy Tail

Eileen gave Kira a haughty look: "It doesn't matter. If your companions arrive in time, you can choose to come at me together!"

Is there such a good thing?

"You said it yourself!" Kira shouted shamelessly. "Don't blame us for ganging up on you later!"

A group fight? Hah... Even if you all gang up on me, what can you do to me?

In an instant, Eileen felt a surge of pride, and her long-dormant chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur) resurfaced.

Just then, a circular passage suddenly appeared between the two of them, and then a woman dressed in a kimono, wearing wooden clogs, and holding a round palm-leaf fan, who looked elegant and noble, slowly walked out from it.

The woman appeared to have just emerged from a bath, hence her rosy complexion. Coupled with her alluring almond-shaped eyes, voluptuous figure, and full bust, her graceful steps made her look like a professionally trained noblewoman.

But the unique and immense magical power emanating from her body revealed her extraordinary nature.

"Selene?!"

"dragon?"

Chapter 526 Erza, I'm your uncle Kira!

The sudden appearance of the figure caught both Kira and Irene off guard.

Eileen was surprised by the dragon aura emanating from Selene, while Kira...

"So you finally decided to come? Where have you been all this time? Didn't you say you were going to keep her occupied? It's been a whole month and you're only showing up now!!"

The moment Kira saw Selene, he was instantly furious and launched into a tirade: "What happened to your best friend diplomacy? What happened to taking her shopping, indulging in clothes, bags, and cosmetics? You look like you've been soaking in hot springs for a month!"

"You mean this? I did soak in the hot springs for a month!" Selene showed no shame whatsoever, but rather pride, even puffing out her chest and showing off her smooth, fair neck.

Since discovering what appeared to be Acnologia's trail in her hometown and immediately returning to Asland, Selene has never gone back.

Until she arrived in the Alvarez Empire and found herself penniless, she had no choice but to return to her home base, Elentina. To her surprise, she found that nothing had happened to her home, so she sent her men to repair it and then enjoy herself to the fullest.

Of course, she did come back during that time, but only to eat.

Since going to Ishgar, Selene has found herself increasingly fond of human food. So after enjoying a hot spring bath, she ran back to Aslant and won a 'big eater' competition in a nearby town. She also inadvertently made it into the food section of the Imperial newspaper.

Then... Selene went back to taking a bath, drinking, and admiring the moon.

This state continued until a few days ago, when Selene, after a hearty meal, suddenly remembered Irene and leisurely returned. On the way, she encountered Erza and the others, and learned that they were looking for Kira's whereabouts. She kindly gave them directions.

With several people going to support Kira, Selene was completely relieved. She ran back to Elentina for the third time, took a bath, admired the moon, and drank wine, making herself feel comfortable and refreshed before returning to the group.

After hearing about Selene's experiences over the past few months, Kira was at a loss for words. Just a month ago, they were a team, promising to do something big and make a fortune together, but this month he was the only one 'working hard' to earn money and infiltrate the operation to carry out the plan.

In contrast, Ultear spends money like water, constantly shopping and taking care of her skin, like a repulsive spendthrift; Selene soaks in hot springs whenever she has free time, just like Shizuka who takes a bath all the time. The worst part is that they don't even take you with them when they're enjoying themselves!

"You're really living the good life..." Kira gritted his teeth in anger.

"Alright, alright... We haven't even started fighting yet, it's not too late to start executing the plan now!"

Ignoring Kira's accusations, she merely glanced at him casually before turning to look at Eileen on the other side. A gentle, elegant smile slowly curved her lips as she said, "Would you like to be my friend?"

"..."×2

Eileen: This woman... no, is this female dragon not quite right in the head?

Kira: Yes!

Perhaps because he had lived in seclusion for many years and lacked interaction with normal people, Selene sometimes appeared naive and clueless when interacting with others.

Fortunately, Kira didn't interact with her much, which prevented her from getting infected. In fact, Selene rarely interacted with anyone, not even her own son, Kurnuki.

Drinking wine under the moon, soaking in hot springs, eating, sleeping, and having fun—that's pretty much her entire life. Even the 'Dragon Extermination Plan' she often mentions to kill the Five Divine Dragons isn't something she's particularly interested in.

For centuries, the dragons, including her, who migrated to Giltina, have been constantly fighting and killing each other for many years, with deep-seated hatred growing between them.

Selene, a peace-loving and tranquil dragon, detested the world where humans and dragons fought and slaughtered each other for past hatred and the pleasure of harming lives. She also hated the five dragon gods who caused the war, which is why she had a plan to destroy the dragon gods and moved to Elentina.

Because there are white mages there who can remove magic, and there is also a training system called 'spiritual magic' that is completely different from magic.

Eileen choked upon hearing Selene's words.

Who would ask someone a question like, "Want to be friends?"? If you want to make friends, shouldn't you say something like, "Can we be friends?" Could it be that the four hundred years I spent as a dragon have completely out of touch with the times? No, wait! I've already made up for twenty years!

Eileen shook her head, clearing her mind of the jumbled thoughts: "Sorry! I have no interest in making friends!"

“Is that so? What a pity!” Selene nodded, looked away, and didn’t press the matter further. “Since you’re unwilling, then forget it. I won’t force you.”

Then she looked at Kira and said, "Alright, now that the 'bestie diplomacy' has failed, you can continue your attack. Do you need me to find you another location?"

How about we change venues? Are you suggesting we have a candid showdown at your hot springs? I wouldn't mind if that were the case.

Interrupted by Selene, Eileen and Kira lost their will to continue fighting, but more so because by this time, some unimportant people had already begun to rush over.

It was only early evening, and the town's nightlife was just beginning.

Because the excitement surrounding today's 'food competition' hasn't faded yet, there are still many people from nearby towns and residents out strolling around and having late-night snacks on the streets. In addition, Eileen caused a minor earthquake earlier, so many people ran out of their houses to avoid being injured by the next aftershock.

Accompanied by the sound of hurried footsteps, several noisy voices grew closer.

"The commotion just now seemed to have come from ahead! Let's go check it out!!"

"Maybe we shouldn't go? That area feels too dangerous..."

"I'll go by myself. You go home first. I'll go investigate."

"What are you investigating?"

"I think I just saw two suspicious men in black heading that way. They might be related to the tremor."

Similar voices are becoming more and more common, and they sound like a group of adventurers or detectives who lack real skills but love to court death.

Men in black...where are the men in black?

Kira frowned, looking completely bewildered. He wondered if he'd wandered into the wrong movie set again. Wasn't that supposed to be a scene from Detective Conan? There was no one in black here...

Suddenly, his gaze fell on his and Eileen's clothes.

hiss--!!

Were they talking about me and Eileen? These gorgeous, elegant clothes are being called 'Men in Black'?! (Even though they are indeed black) Are those people blind, or are they out of their minds?!

The thought that I'm still considered Eileen's subordinate... makes me...

"Oh no, I've turned into vodka!"

Just as Kira was lost in thought, several familiar magical forces gradually approached.

"Is it Erza and the others?"

"Kira—!!"

Happy, the cat, led the way, descending from the sky, followed by the others who ran over. "What happened?"

When the group got closer, they found the place in complete disarray. The most striking feature was the ground, which was already in terrible condition. Scattered stones of all sizes were everywhere. Then there was the black soil, clearly left behind by a powerful fire, which still smelled faintly of burnt earth. Not far away, several roadside trees were about to be cut in half and were lying in disarray.

Two dense magical auras filled the air; even if they were just remnants of magic, their quantity was astonishing.

Then, everyone's gazes fell on Eileen at the same time, and they were stunned.

"Huh?!"

"This person..."

"She looks just like Erza!"

"The taste is also very similar..."

Hey, hey, hey... I want to smell it too!

For the first time, Kira realized that having such a keen sense of smell as a Dragon Slayer Mage had its advantages.

"Erza, who is...?"

"I don't recognize him! I've never seen him before!"

Compared to the tension and curiosity displayed by the others, Erza appeared much calmer, although her inner state was not as peaceful as her face suggested.

Could this person be...?

Just then, Kira suddenly walked up to Erza, patted her on the shoulder, and then pointed at Irene, saying, "Look! That's your mom!"

Erza frowned upon hearing this: "Mom? ? Hmph! The only person I can call my parents is the Guild Master!"

"And then, Erza..."

Kira suddenly changed his tone, looking at Erza's feigned calm face, and said seriously, "Actually, I'm your mother's brother, which means I'm your uncle!"

“…Huh?” Erza was stunned.

Chapter 527 Kira's Big Story: Erza's Background

Erza's mind was blank at that moment.

In fact, over the past few days, she had inquired about a lot of information about Eileen in several nearby towns, including when she appeared, her status and image in the hearts of the residents, and she had a vague guess in her heart ever since she first saw Eileen's photo.

This person may have an unusual relationship with me.

Then she remembered some things Kira had said to her: "If you could meet your parents, what would you say to them? If your family came to your door in the future, would you acknowledge them?" and so on.

Erza knew Kira's personality well, and when Kira asked her if he knew anything, she asked him directly, but he always brushed her off.

In the past few days, as she got closer to her destination, and given that Brandish and Timalia had casually mentioned that she resembled Erin, Erza's doubts deepened.

This doubt has persisted until now and has finally been confirmed.

Perhaps it was the power of family ties that made Erza know from the first moment she saw Irene that she was indeed her birth mother; the feeling that seemed to strike her very soul was undeniable.

At this point, all doubts and speculations become clear!

Erza finally felt relieved. So what if she finally saw her mother? She could accept it! What was the big deal? Nobody is born from a rock; isn't it normal to have a mother?

With that in mind, Erza quickly accepted the fact.

But why?! Can anyone tell her?! There's an extra Kira in here?!

“Uncle…” Erza stared at Kira speechlessly, her eyes twitching wildly, clearly not believing his words.