A magic merchant infiltrating Fairy Tail

Chapter 643 Mavis and Zeref have a showdown!

“Mavis…why you…”

Why did you survive?

And you didn't even tell me?

Jelf was completely stunned, staring blankly at the girl's figure that occasionally appeared in his dreams. At this moment, the figure was no longer an illusion, not a thought, not a ghost, but a living human body.

“Jereff…why are you here?”

Mebius also looked at the man who had influenced her life, her bright eyes revealing three parts shock, three parts panic, three parts bewilderment and one part longing.

"I... um?"

Just as Jelf was about to answer, he suddenly noticed someone standing next to Mavis, someone who shouldn't be there, and immediately stopped himself from saying what he was about to say.

"Auguste?! What are you doing here?"

August fell silent: "..."

So you only just noticed me now? Your mind was completely elsewhere, your reaction is way too slow! Oh well, Father must have been too surprised to see Mother resurrected, that's why he ignored me and acted so strangely, it's not his fault!

As his son, I have to understand him!

His furrowed brows betrayed the dissatisfaction in Jelf's heart.

Although the Alvarez Empire has a regent, shouldn't you be managing the empire in my absence?! What's with you showing up here now? And what's worse, you're with Mebis, standing so close to her…

Since Mebbes' death, his heart, which had remained undisturbed for decades, was stirred once again.

Seeing Augustus remain silent, Jel's mood worsened: "Answer me, Augustus! Why are you, the 'Head of the Twelve Shields,' appearing on the land of Ishgar?!"

Of course, it's to see my mother!

Augustus did not answer, his aged face instantly softening. He tightened his grip on his magic wand with his right hand and explained, "Your Majesty, I am here because..."

"Let me explain this, Zeref!"

Mavis suddenly stepped forward, shielding Augustus, her cold voice carrying a resolute determination, "If you want to know the answer, come with me, and I will tell you the whole truth!!"

After saying that, the girl turned around and left without looking back.

To prevent Zeref from harming Magnolia by using magic indiscriminately as he does now, Mavis decided to take him away. Her destination was under a large tree on the grassland outside the town.

Jelf stared blankly at Mavis as she walked away, utterly bewildered, his mind filled with endless questions: You've come to tell me the truth? You still have secrets I don't know?!

Although that's what he was thinking, he ultimately held his temper and didn't ask directly. Since Mavis said she would tell him, of course he should listen!

In addition, he is not the kind of person with an assertive personality, especially when facing Mavis, he will speak and act more gently than usual.

So Zeref abandoned Kira and August and followed Mavis in their direction.

The two did not walk side by side, but were a few body lengths apart, yet their pace was equally unhurried, maintaining a certain distance, showing perfect tacit understanding.

So only August and Kira, the old man and the young man, were left, standing silently on the main street of Magnolia, enjoying the cool breeze.

call out--!

A gust of wind blew by, and in the silent scene, a string of black dots seemed to float above the heads of the two people.

"That guy is completely smitten."

"Huh? Kirasan, what did you just say??"

"He couldn't resist his wife, ignoring the suspicious behavior of his subordinates and the enemy he was fighting. He abandoned all his work for a girl's words. In history, this would be considered the act of a tyrant!"

"Uh... His Majesty just doesn't care about these trivial matters..."

Augustus weakly defended Jelf, saying that although the man did not handle the affairs of the empire, but instead traveled the world all day, did not recognize his own son, and was not good to his subordinates, he was a good emperor!

"A small matter? How can this be a small matter?"

Kira's voice unconsciously rose several decibels. He didn't quite agree with August's statement. "Your right-hand man, the second most powerful man in the Empire, just swaggering into the headquarters of what could be an enemy force in broad daylight. If this is a small matter, what is a big matter?"

"Is falling in love the most important thing in the world?"

Upon hearing this, August glanced sideways, his previously dignified demeanor now replaced by embarrassment, and he guiltily avoided Kira's gleaming gaze.

"Ahem... Of course it's a big deal! They are my parents!"

How can the love story of parents not be a big deal?

For August, now that he has a mother and they've gotten along very well for the past six months, all he's missing is a father! If he doesn't seize this opportunity to bring him back, when will he ever get another chance?

"I understand, I understand..."

Kira knew exactly what August was thinking, and couldn't help but find the old man's little scheme amusing, but he could also understand it.

After working hard for most of my life, can't I even enjoy some family time?

It's rare to see a couple enjoying each other's company and the joy of each other's company!

"Sir, would you like to come and sit in my shop for a while?"

Kira looked up at the sky, estimating that Mavis and Zeref, the old lovers, would need some more time to talk and interact. Kira didn't want to wait idly on the street, much less go to the guild to clean up the mess, so he turned and headed towards his own Hope Hut.

August was taken aback at first, somewhat surprised by Kira's invitation, but he quickly composed himself, nodded, and followed him inside.

"Alright."

On the hillside, under the big tree.

With her back to Jelf, Mavis and Jelf looked like a young couple who had just had a fight in the throes of new love. One wanted to be coaxed, while the other didn't know how, so they could only stand there quietly, letting the spring breeze caress their faces, the shadows of the trees sway, and time pass by.

As the warm spring breeze blew, the shadows of the trees fell on the black and white clothes, like countless tentacles, constantly plucking at their heartstrings.

Although Mavis is known as the 'Fairy Strategist' and has few rivals in calculation ability on the battlefield, emotions cannot be properly handled through calculation, because human emotions can never be calculated.

So whether it was then or now, when facing Zeref, Mavis's behavior is actually no different from that of an ordinary teenage girl, or even more naive.

She didn't know what expression, mindset, or words she should use to face her former lover, this great demon king who might want to destroy the world in the future.

So Mebius chose to start with a royal flush!

“August is our child.”

"Huh?!"

Jelf froze, his breath caught in his throat, his eyes widened suddenly, his pupils contracted, and he stared in disbelief at Mavis's back in front of him, cold sweat pouring uncontrollably from his forehead.

What...did you just say?

“I said, August is our child!”

Mavis repeated herself, her voice filled with desolation, "When I died, he was already in my womb. The child survived only because of his powerful magic. Later, Precito brought him to this world, but because of the special nature of his magic, he had no choice but to abandon him."

"Because he was born with extraordinary magical power, that child always knew about it!"

"How could this be... such a thing..."

Jelf couldn't quite describe how he felt.

Guilt? Regret? Heartache?

The turbulent emotions affected the curse upon him.

His head started to hurt!

"Why...why didn't he tell me all these years?"

Jelf forced down his headache and endured the impact of his intense emotions, managing to ask with difficulty, "Are you blaming me?"

Mavis turned around and shook her head: "That child is kind, so he won't blame us, his heartless parents, but that doesn't mean we're without fault!"

"I only found out about it half a year ago. Because of this, I made a trip to the Western Continent and brought him here."

Having said that, Jelf naturally had no objection to Mavis bringing August to Magnolia.

"No wonder I felt that the child looked a lot like you when I first met him. I thought it was just a coincidence at the time. Is that why?"

"So...he was our child..."

"He was right next to me, but I had no idea..."

"I...I'm such a bad father!"

Chapter 644 A family of three preparing to settle in Magnolia

In the azure sky, the orange-red sun began to move overhead, and as the clock struck nine, Magnolia officially began its workday.

Inside Hope Cottage, vibrant purple and red flowers, adorned with green leaves and grass, exude vitality. The moist soil and the faint fragrance of flowers and grass add a touch of natural freshness to this bright and gorgeous magic shop.

Kira flipped the sign hanging at the door so that the 'Open for Business' side faced outwards, and opened the window for ventilation, causing the wind chimes hanging on the windowsill to tinkle in the breeze. The lavender sachet hanging below was carried through the room by the crosswind, and a light sniff made one feel completely refreshed.

In recent months, Kira has renovated Hope House, changing everything from the decorations such as flowers, wind chimes, and crystal curtains to the placement of books, props, and weapons.

A new layout naturally brings a fresh look. Only by keeping the shop constantly innovative can customers feel a sense of novelty every time they come in.

In a world where magic can replace money and manpower for renovations, Kira's trick will undoubtedly make his little shop more popular.

Hope Cottage is only 4 years old, which is relatively young. However, because it is Kira's shop, it has the buff of 'celebrity endorsement'. In addition, the things he sells are very interesting, so it is very popular among the residents of Magnolia and is one of the top shops.

Kira was fully confident that even if he stopped taking on quests in the guild and lived a life of leisure, he could still live a peaceful and stable life without worrying about food or clothing—provided, of course, that he didn't come into contact with certain people or things that would spend money recklessly.

For example, if he marries a wife who spends a lot of money, his current savings may not be enough to support him; or if he takes the wrong path or invests in the wrong assets, he may face bankruptcy.

It's important to understand that even a powerful conglomerate like the Heartfilia Corporation is now a thing of the past. Kira wouldn't allow himself to suffer the same fate. Therefore, he wouldn't invest in things like railroads and oil—things that would eventually become obsolete with the development of silver magic technology. Instead…

"So, Mr. August."

"Would you be interested in settling down in Magnolia and becoming the headmaster of my private magic academy?"

Kira and O'Guard sat at the reception table, leisurely sipping tea, trying to relieve the lingering effects of last night's hangover, while also chatting about their future plans.

"A private magic academy?"

Augustus raised an eyelid and glanced at Kira, quite surprised by his decision. "You're so young and you want to open an academy?"

"Look at what you're saying. If you don't open it when you're young, are you going to wait until you're old? By then, where will you find the energy to handle the affairs of the academy?"

Kira said calmly, his answer was impeccable, yet it felt like he hadn't said anything at all.