A magic merchant infiltrating Fairy Tail

"How can you say such things so easily! Isn't Erza one of our comrades?"

Faced with Natsu's questioning, Kira remained seated without moving: "Of course she was our comrade! But that was eight years ago, and the culprit has already been brought to justice. What's the use of being angry now?"

“This…” Natsu’s anger dissipated instantly. He knew Kira was right. The Magic Order had been wiped out by the Magic Council. After so many years, even if he wanted revenge, he didn’t know who to turn to.

Lucy said, "If the culprits have been brought to justice, then what about this Tower of Paradise? Those people clearly said it was completed in the last eight years."

"Jeral inherited the unfinished Tower of Paradise and attempted to resurrect Zeref."

“It’s Zeref again…” Gray muttered to himself, then his expression changed as if he had just remembered something. “Wait, you mean Geralt? Isn’t that Mystogan’s…”

“That’s right, it’s Mystogan’s ‘isotope’ in this world.”

"By the way, although the magic power within them differs, their talents are roughly the same, just like my magic and Dispel's swordsmanship. Mystogan, who has no magic power within him, can reach the level of an S-class mage with just a few magic wands, while Jellal's magic level is above Mystogan's."

“No wonder Erza acted strangely when she heard that name,” Gray said, scratching his head with some self-reproach. “I should have asked her about it then!”

Kira closed his eyes and shook his head: "Even if you ask, Erza won't tell you. For her, the experience at the Tower of Paradise is a painful memory, and she won't speak of it unless absolutely necessary."

"you know?"

"Of course! That story, from beginning to end, is just a tragedy!"

"Stories? What other stories are there? Tell me quickly..." Dispel was immediately captivated by Kira's story. This guy, who had been engrossed in novels for the past few days, now loved listening to stories the most.

Left with no other choice, Kira could only use the voice he used to tell stories to the children in the orphanage to tell the story of "The Red-Haired Girl's Love Story".

The story begins in a prison, and the main characters are several children who are starving, freezing and suffering. These children, who should be enjoying the vitality of life, have been captured by evil forces and forced to work day and night in this dark and dreary place.

The cruel fate did not break the blue-haired boy; instead, it strengthened his resolve to rebel. His indomitable will was like a light shining into the darkness, bringing hope and warmth to those around him.

In his spare time, he would also use phrases like "Your red hair is very beautiful" to win the hearts of innocent young girls.

"That's amazing! That brat is too good at it!" Dispel exclaimed, slapping the deck. "I've seen this scene in your book! It's how the male protagonist's parents, Minato and Kushina, fell in love! Are all the kids in Aslant this precocious?"

Kira gave the excited Dispel a disdainful look and continued his story.

After a failed escape attempt, the boy takes the punishment in place of the girl. As everyone's emotions are on the verge of collapse, amidst self-blame and cries of despair, the boy's words of encouragement echo in their minds, and the girl rises up in resistance.

She and her companions fought against the people who enslaved them, but due to the disparity in strength, they suffered heavy casualties, and even the old man who cared most about the children died trying to save her.

Overwhelmed with excitement, the girl awakened her magic, successfully turning the tide of battle and securing victory. She guided everyone to board a boat and leave, while she went alone to find the light in her heart.

Unfortunately, after a long period of torture and brainwashing, the boy's personality has changed drastically, and he has decided to take over the construction of the Tower of Paradise.

Perhaps it was his last shred of conscience that kicked in; he drove the girl away from the island, threatened her with the lives of his companions to keep it a secret, and prevented her from getting close.

The boy fabricated a lie that "the girl abandoned everyone" to trick his "companions" into returning to work. Although he provided them with food, clothing, and a place to sleep and learn magic, they still had to work every day. He also instilled wrong ideas in them, and this continued for eight years.

In the end, the girl arrives at the guild where the elder who sacrificed himself for her once stayed, and begins a new life.

Chapter 121 Bring the boat closer!

After saying that, Kira downed his cold drink in one gulp, then slammed the empty glass down hard: "It's simply enviable... no, it's shameful!"

"Even though food and lodging are provided, making a group of children do this kind of work for eight years is outrageous! This kind of heartless boss should be beaten to death!" Dispel said indignantly. "Does this bastard think that not paying wages means he's not employing child labor?!"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Dispel with strange eyes, especially Kira, who felt that Dispel's words seemed to have a hidden meaning. Could it be that he was complaining that he hadn't paid him?

That shouldn't be the case; he asked for no salary himself.

"Where did you learn to talk like that?! Is that even the point?"

Dispel remained unfazed: "I saw it in your book..."

The group looked at Kira with strange expressions.

Kira was instantly speechless: "Nonsense... how dare you slander someone's innocence out of thin air! That's just a novel, something from a novel, it doesn't count as..."

However, Kira's performance was interrupted by Natsu before it was over: "How could he treat his own comrades like that? I won't let that Jellal get away with it!"

"Ahem..." Kira crossed his arms and reminded him, "Don't underestimate him! He's also one of the Ten Wizard Saints!"

Upon hearing about Jellal's strength, Lucy was somewhat surprised: "The Ten Wizard Saints? Is he the same as the Guild Master and Joseph of Phantom Assassin? Is that Jellal really that strong?"

“Of course!” Kira answered confidently. “Zekrein of the Council, who is also Jellal’s thought form, is one of the Ten Wizard Saints.”

"Why do you know so much about Kira? Did Erza tell you?"

Hearing Lucy's question, Natsu and Gray looked at Kira with a hint of jealousy: 'Yeah, why don't we know anything! But you know so much?'

"Who do you think I am?" Kira glanced at the group. "I'm Fairy Tail's intelligence strategist and chief of staff! Of course I know about something this important! Even Erza doesn't know I do."

As they spoke, the Tower of Paradise was already in sight.

Looking around, several figures could be seen moving back and forth. These people were wearing heavy armor and carrying long spears, clearly a patrol team. In addition, at the entrance of the tunnel leading into the depths, there were two burly men stationed every hundred meters.

Given this level of defense, it would be very difficult to sneak in.

Lucy asked hesitantly, "It looks like there are a lot of people guarding it. Are we really going to just charge in like this?"

"Huh?" Kira stood at the bow, putting on his dramatic act. "Who do you take me for? Move the ship closer!"

Unfortunately, the group didn't grasp the meaning behind it; they simply nodded silently, seemingly agreeing with the suggestion.

With Kira present, and Dispel who could defeat Joseph in one strike to help her, plus Natsu, Gray, and Juvia, Lucy had nothing to fear.

As the sailboat swaggered forward, the group's eyes grew increasingly determined. They stepped forward and stood with Kira, ready to rush ashore together, rescue Erza and Happy, and then give Jellal a good beating.

"Who goes there?!"

The patrol quickly spotted Kira's sailboat, which was to be expected, as he made no attempt to conceal it; otherwise, there would have been many ways to enter the Tower of Paradise without alerting the guards.

Whether it's an airship or invisibility magic, they can enter and exit seven times as if they were in an empty place. The only reason for their reckless and direct charge is to let the people inside know their determination!

It's not because some people forgot this method, or because the item can only be used once!

"Say hello first!"

Before the battle, Kira changed his clothes. He transformed into a handsome white cloak, and with his right hand pointing to the center, he elegantly drew a mysterious symbol in front of him. The seemingly random movement of the symbol appeared exceptionally powerful under the golden light emanating from his fingertips. In particular, the magic power that was inadvertently revealed within it made several guards who did not even know magic tremble in fear.

Faced with Kira's actions, Gray complained helplessly, "What are you doing? This isn't the time to show off."

"What are you talking about?" Kira asked without turning his head. "The attack has already begun!"

"what?"

Dispel nudged him with the scabbard of his sword, then gestured upwards: "Look up!"

When they looked up, they discovered that a huge golden magic circle had appeared in the sky above them, with a large circle about ten meters in diameter at its center.

Gray and Natsu, who were familiar with Kira's magic, knew that the large circle that looked like it was integrated with the magic circle was not part of it, but rather a circular cannon muzzle that appeared after the magic was cast.

Such a large cannon muzzle?

"This is?"

Before they could even ask what was going on, Kira launched an attack. A thick magic cannon erupted from its golden muzzle, its momentum like a cascading waterfall, unstoppable; its power like a falling meteor, awe-inspiring.

There's no need to pursue precision, because this attack had no target. The golden beam of light streaked across the sky, making even the midday sun appear somewhat dim in its presence.

boom!!!

The golden magic cannon successfully penetrated the enemy organization's interior. Before the guards could react, a deafening explosion rang out behind them, accompanied by a powerful blast of air.

The wind howled, the tower trembled, the enemy roared, and Kira laughed.

"This kind of magic is even more powerful than the Jupiter Cannon!" Juvia exclaimed. "If you had used magic like this during the battle between Phantom Flame and Fairy Tail..."

“Then Ghost Lotus City is probably going to be reduced to ruins!” Kira interrupted Juvia. “I’m not some kind of villain who takes lives lightly. Even if the two guilds go to war, even if you destroy our guild and attack our comrades, I will not use this magic on you.”

Juvia asked, somewhat puzzled, "Why?"

“I just feel that Phantom’s crimes don’t deserve this! In my belief, magic exists for love, justice and peace,” Kira said with some emotion. “The more powerful the magic, the more it should be used to punish evil and promote good, rather than for personal conflicts.”

Hearing Kira's words, Lucy recalled her deceased mother's words, "The origin of magic is love," as if a new world had opened up for her, and her understanding of magic deepened even further.

The others didn't quite understand Kira's words, especially Natsu and Gray, who valued their comrades more than their own lives. In their view, since they had been identified as enemies, they should fight with all their might. This was not only to prove themselves, but also to give an account to their comrades and to show respect to the enemy. However, they also felt that Kira was right; it was indeed not good to involve innocent people.

Ultimately, although their childhood experiences were very difficult, they were only just coming of age.

Of the people present, only Dispel could somewhat understand this feeling. He was the oldest, his strength was closest to Kira's, and he had eight years of experience traveling alone in Aslant. Therefore, he could best understand the responsibility that comes with great power, as well as the weight of the lives lost after fighting enemies.

"It's hard to believe you could say something so meaningful. Did you read it in a book?"

"What? Dispel, do you have a problem with my principles?"

"No, I just thought you were a crazy guy before, but now it seems you do have the demeanor of an S-class mage."

"Heh," Kira chuckled softly, then waved to the others, "Let's go!"

第122章 7对7的游戏，8对8开局，结果却是4对12的战斗

As soon as the attack horn sounded, Natsu was the first to rush out; he was best suited for leading the charge.

Following behind him was Gray. The two of them were like two invincible beasts, launching merciless attacks on any enemy that stood in their way, one punch after another. No matter how many people there were, they could not stop their advance.

"Get out of here!!"

"Get out of my way!!"

The two vanguards advanced with unstoppable momentum, quickly breaking through the interception of ordinary guards and entering the tower. Kira and the others followed behind, dealing with the remaining stragglers and soldiers who were trying to get up again.

Of course, they only made a few moves, because they were just ordinary people and couldn't take a beating.

"Geralt, come out here!!!"

Natsu ran around aimlessly, shouting at the empty surroundings as he went. Occasionally he would encounter a few guards patrolling inside the tower, but he was defeated one by one.

They put in a lot of effort, but the results were minimal.

Gerald, who controlled the entire tower, had naturally discovered this situation long ago.

At this moment, on the top floor of the Tower of Paradise, he was wearing a black blouse and sitting leisurely in his own chair, laughing loudly: "Hahaha!"

"Lord Gerald?" The speaker was a black-haired man with a hooked nose and long black hair that stretched to the ground.

"Hehehe, as expected, Erza is quite a nice woman. This is so much fun. Will I win in the end, or will Erza win? I really can't wait."

"Life and death... as well as the past and the future, are all intertwined in this paradise's game!"