A magic merchant infiltrating Fairy Tail

"But...but...Kira, you're a man..."

Kira's face immediately darkened: "What's wrong with being a man?! Are you discriminating against me? Erin-san has been a woman for over four hundred years, what's wrong with being a man for a few decades?"

"Um... this isn't a matter of discrimination, is it? I've already said that additional personalities require compatibility! Compatibility!! If you're going to find someone, shouldn't you find a woman?"

"Didn't I already say? My body is top-notch! My compatibility is naturally maxed out!!"

Kira became more and more excited as he spoke, "Look, this way, Erza will have a male mother, so she'll have both a mother and a father!"

"Most importantly, this person will be just as handsome and powerful as me in the future! Such a perfect image, yet possessing the gentleness and sensitivity of a woman... Can you imagine someone like that?"

We can't even imagine it!! Get out of here!! Get out of our minds!!!

"Ah~ When he turns twenty, he'll surely be just like me, captivating countless girls, right? No, he might not even have to wait until he's twenty. After all, I was only sixteen when I swept through the Kingdom of Fiore and won the hearts of countless girls..."

Kira was lost in his vision of the future, even ruthlessly dragging the others into it, "When we go out together, strangers might think he's my son! Isn't that fun? Right? You all agree, don't you? Hahaha..."

"So, Erza? What do you think of my idea?"

No, I don't want that kind of thing!!!

Erza roared furiously, her face covered in cold sweat: "Um... I think it would be better to find a woman!"

"Uh...no way?! That's my face! My face!!"

It's precisely because it's your face that I have to refuse!

Seeing that Erza was determined to go her own way, and that he couldn't persuade her otherwise, Kira could only ask for her opinion: "Eileen-san doesn't think so too, does she?"

"Of course! I still prefer a woman's body!"

Even Irene felt embarrassed by Kira's behavior, because she felt that Kira's eyes were incredibly sincere, and he was so serious even when he was immersed in that outrageous fantasy of the future.

He was even more focused than when he fought last night!

This kid is absolutely terrifying!

"Oh, what a pity," Kira sighed, sitting back down in his seat with a regretful expression.

What's with that disappointed look on your face?!

"But where am I supposed to find a girl who's similar to you...?"

Kira shrugged helplessly, then showered her with praise as if it were free: "A human woman as powerful, knowledgeable, talented, gentle, kind, beautiful, and elegant as you, you simply can't find another one like you in the entire Asland!"

Everyone stared at Kira in astonishment, as if they were meeting him for the first time.

Men present: Wow!! This is the first time I've ever heard Kira praise someone like that!

Male #2 present: Although she is indeed very strong, she is gentle and kind... I didn't see that at all...

Women present: Huh? Can't find a second one?

Woman #2 present: This guy has never praised me like this before!!

Woman #3 present: Oh my god?! Kira likes this type of woman?! No way?!

Eileen straightened her back proudly, the two magical artifacts in front of her trembling: Heh... this kid's quite the talker... although what he said isn't wrong...

"Save those words for girls your age later. Now focus on finding a clone partner!"

Then you should really put away that smug look on your face! Your lips are practically pointing to the sky!

"I'm sorry, I mean it, there are no other suitable candidates!!"

Eileen's beautiful eyes flickered as she looked at the person sitting to the side: "I see it right here."

Kira was shocked: "Erza is your daughter!! Do you want her to call someone with the exact same face as her 'Mom' in the future?"

"You know I'm not talking about Erza!" Irene sneered, pointing at the well-behaved Wendy. "She's both a Dragon Slayer and an Enchanter; that little girl is the best candidate!"

"Huh?! Me?!" Wendy was stunned, not expecting to be called out, and stared blankly at Eileen.

However, to everyone's surprise, after hearing Irene's words, Kira suddenly changed from his previous absurdity and became serious: "You better say clone!"

Eileen remained silent, only displaying a mysterious yet unsettlingly dangerous smile that sent chills down Wendy's spine.

Chapter 537 This kid, could he like Erza?

Anyone with a little common sense knows that what is cloned using biotechnology is a completely new body that has never used magic, so there is no need to consider the issues of Dragon Slayer Mages and Enchanters.

Therefore, Eileen's meaning is very clear: what she wants is not a body that may or may not be cloned, but Wendy's own body, which is right in front of her!

"Eileen, stop! These are all our people!"

Kira couldn't sit still any longer when he sensed that Eileen's gaze was still fixed on Wendy: "You absolutely mustn't do anything rash. Wendy is already fourteen years old this year. You know what that means, right?"

“…Huh??” Eileen paused for a moment, then looked away, staring at Kira with a puzzled expression.

She didn't understand Kira's meaning.

Kira crossed his arms in front of him, a slight smile playing on his lips, radiating an inexplicable confidence: "This just shows that body is hard to unfold! Are you really willing to give up your current perfect physique?!"

Eileen: "..."

Wendy: I ​​feel offended!!

I thought you were a veteran member of Fairy Tail, and that you, coming to the Alvarez Empire and facing two different mages, would surely have some profound insights. I never expected you to utter such vulgar words! A lecherous scoundrel, how dare you bark and howl in front of me, Irene! I have never seen such a shameless person!

Although Erin couldn't say it aloud, that's what Kira read in her eyes.

"I think they're quite cute when they're small~"

Kira glanced at Wendy, whose face instantly turned red with embarrassment, and sighed inwardly: "The rich are dying of thirst while the poor are drowning in water! Why don't you two switch bodies every now and then? Maybe that will help Wendy improve her magic."

"As fellow enchanters, if you imbue Wendy with your personality, she can do the same to you. Moreover, your body has higher magical power, so if she wants to come back, you can't stop her!"

What?! What a pity!!

Eileen gritted her teeth in resentment, and her gaze toward Wendy turned to surprise. She hadn't expected that Wendy, at such a young age, had already learned such a difficult enchantment spell as 'personality enhancement'.

If this is true, then she really won't be able to fulfill her idea.

"Hmph! I understand... I promise I won't lay a hand on you!"

Left with no other choice, Eileen weighed the pros and cons and finally agreed. Wendy could only tearfully lose the 'Snow Peak Temporary Experience Card' and the 'Eileen Guidance Cheat'.

This kind of magic that attaches a personality to another human can be viewed from the perspective of fantasy novels as possession or parasitizing a host to make them a dual-soul entity. However, it is more appropriate to see it as an old man who is always by your side.

Judging from the conversation between Ailu and Wendy, she can find a new body to transfer to at any time, making her a master of the "cheat codes" of those 'protagonists'.

Anyway, when Kira saw Irene revive from Wendy, he seriously suspected that the painter had read "Battle Through the Heavens".

However, this kind of addition cannot perfectly resurrect a person. It is still the simplest principle that how much power the added personality can exert depends on the magical talent of the body that was added.

When Eileen was attached to Wendy, she could only unleash the limits of Wendy's physical strength. It was like the software was incredibly powerful, but the hardware couldn't keep up.

In the afternoon, Erin went out. Kira knew that she had gone to visit the president of the Gourmet Guild to confirm Kira's statement. When she returned, Kira could clearly feel that her mood had become much more cheerful, and even her steps were much lighter. As she walked, the two magical items in front of her bounced and hopped, which was quite eye-catching.

Then she found Kira.

"I always feel like everything you do is an attempt to repair my relationship with Erza. Why do you do this?"

"You should know that I have no feelings for her, and she feels the same way about me. Our experiences have determined that we have different pursuits."

“My goal is to restore normal human bodies; Erza’s goal is to protect your guild. She’s just like me; she’s willing to do anything for what she believes in, and you should be able to see that.”

"So is it meaningful to do all this?"

Kira didn't expect Erin to come to him and say these words, but he inexplicably felt that Erin's tone and emotions were obviously different from before when she said these words.

After a moment of contemplation, Kira countered, "Wouldn't it be better to restore the mother-daughter relationship?"

"Blood ties can't be severed, right? You attacked Erza because you were afraid you wouldn't be able to control your desire for a human body, right? That proves you actually love her!"

"Even though you're acquainted now, this maternal love is twenty years late, but it's not too late. With a little effort, you can become a mother and daughter like most people, how wonderful! Some people's maternal love was more than 80 years late, and they are still very happy with their sons. What do you have to back down for?"

After hearing Kira's words, Irene's expression suddenly turned strange: "Over 80 years... Ah, you mean August? I've already heard Brandish and Timaria mention him. I never imagined he would be His Majesty's child! No wonder I always felt their scents were somewhat similar..."

Hey, hey, hey... I know you Dragon Slayer Mages have a keen sense of smell, but you're supposed to be a stunning beauty who still has her charm, one of the most beautiful women in this world, yet you so casually comment on the smell of two stinky men... That's just too weird!

“I’m not backing down, I just feel it’s pointless.” Eileen puffed out her chest proudly.

Kira muttered dismissively, "Stubborn as a mule! You want me to give you a way out, huh?"

Eileen pretended not to hear and waited for Kira to continue.

Left with no other choice, Kira could only bite the bullet and, after thirty seconds of deliberation, hand in his answer: "But if we recognize each other, there will be a sense of peace! It's like a warm current flowing into my heart, and I feel like my whole body is filled with infinite power, and at the same time, I will no longer be afraid of any difficulties."

"The thought that there is another true relative in this world, sharing the same blood, makes me realize that no enemy can defeat me. That's different from the so-called friendship and bond I feel from my companions!"

"If you hadn't abandoned Erza back then, she could have been a ray of light to illuminate your dark life! Although you would still suffer from the torment of dragonification, your love for your daughter could have filled the void in your heart and given you the courage to face all the hardships in your life."

Eileen neither directly refuted Kira's words nor agreed with his opinion. Instead, she stood lost in thought in the wind for a moment before asking, "How do you know? You haven't experienced it... Um, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean any harm!"

Kira: "..."

Hey hey hey! This really hurts!! I went to great lengths to help you two have a happy ending, a real H... no, a happy ending, and this is what you say to me?

"I am a renowned 'sage' in the Kingdom of Fiore! A sage, after all... certainly has more insights and understanding than an ordinary person!"

As for where the insights come from? They're nothing more than what I've read in books, what I've learned from Makarov, a little bit of personal experience from a past life, and scripts from movies and novels. With enough exposure, isn't it easy to casually utter a few lines?

"Sage...you?"

Seemingly because Kira shared the same title as Belserion, who gave him the surname, Irene, using the nickname "Sage," made an undisguised sarcastic remark: "Ishgar these days, even a brat like you can call yourself a 'Sage'? How decadent!"

Can't we just have a proper conversation today?!

Kira sighed and said, "I probably won't have the chance to experience this kind of 'reuniting with parents' scenario, which is why I don't want Erza to miss this opportunity."

Irene stared at Kira strangely, scrutinizing him from head to toe for a long time before slowly asking, "You don't actually like Erza, do you?"

They haven't even officially acknowledged their daughter yet, and they're already gossiping?

"no!"

"That's a real shame! I had high hopes for you..."

"Then you'd better get started already!"

"What's the meaning?!"

"I'm talking about repairing our relationship with Erza! Let's get started!"