Fairy Tail Space Mage

Then, after learning that the president had run out to fight Joseph while still injured, and that he wasn't planning to go back and was dragging his injuries through the ruins while working with everyone... Sora went straight to Erza and asked her to carry the president on her shoulder and take her back to Polyusica.

The poor guild master struggled and screamed on Elsa's shoulder, only to be met with gloating laughter from everyone. No one listened to him or came to stop Elsa.

Sora, finding him rather noisy, used Teleport to take him, Elsa, and Poryusica back to the guild's infirmary. Here, protected by Uru's Ice Modeling Magic, they had survived Joseph's Ghost Soldier attack.

……

The last things Sora said to Gajeel seem hard to understand.

Gajeel, however, did not find it strange.

He seemed to understand what Kong was trying to say. After Kong left, he didn't say anything more and silently turned and left.

Although Fairy Tail's behavior earlier still made him feel that the guild was somewhat frivolous, casual, and outrageous, Gajeel's opinion of Fairy Tail had changed slightly.

……

The war between the two guilds has come to an end.

The remaining turmoil, however, will not pass so easily.

That evening, the council's armed forces—the Ancient Knights—surrounded Fairy Tail and Magnolia Hospital.

All the mages involved in this war, including Sora, have been brought under control.

Then, the Ancient Knights' investigators began collecting evidence and conducting their investigation... This went on for a whole week before the Ancient Knights finally left.

The guild's reconstruction was thus delayed for a full week.

Fortunately, Sora had already informed Aya. A week later, the Ancient Knights of the Council had just left when Aya arrived.

"You don't need to come in person." Kong felt a little helpless seeing Ya'er leading the team herself.

"I've wanted to see my brother's guild for a long time... This is where my brother grew up."

There weren't many buildings left, but Ya'er still looked around with great interest.

Kuroba, who was with her, also showed a slight look of curiosity. At the same time, she cautiously observed everyone in the guild, seemingly sensing that there were quite a few strong individuals within the guild.

"Speaking of which, what style does Brother want to build the guild in? How about an Eastern style—green tiles and red walls, pavilions and towers, gardens and rockeries?" Ya'er looked around and suddenly turned around to ask Kong.

"Hmm... Forget it, it's better to continue with the original architectural style. Also, I hope it can be built in a more rugged and sturdy way. Delicate and fragile buildings here generally don't last more than a day."

Kong rejected Ya'er's slightly tempting suggestion. After all, this wasn't just his guild.

"Heh! It's good that it's delicate and fragile! If Brother's guild's houses are damaged every day, wouldn't we always have business to do? Hmm, I didn't expect the job Brother introduced to Ya'er to be so lucrative... Good! We must empty Brother's wallet!"

Ya'er looked like a little money-grubber, making Sora want to smack her on the head. Of course, Sora wouldn't do that.

Ya'er usually only shows this mischievous and adorable side when she's alone with Sora. Ya'er seems to be in a very good mood today.

The reserved, calm, and gentle temperament of the Eastern girl was truly striking in Fairy Tail, a guild where women were more assertive than men.

What's more, Ya'er looked exceptionally beautiful today. Everyone in the guild was staring at Ya'er, whispering amongst themselves.

Many men looked very interested; if it weren't for Kong being right next to them, they might have already gone up to chat her up.

Mira looked at Ya'er and Sora in the distance and couldn't help but show a worried expression.

"What's wrong, Mira? Did you run into a love rival?" Carrying a jar of wine, Kana put her arm around Mira's shoulder.

“No, that’s not true…” Mira immediately denied.

"Really?" Kana gently shook the wine jar in Ya'er's direction.

"That's just Sora's sister."

"Sister? I've never heard of her... Oh, I see. She's not your biological sister, right?" Kana was incredibly clever; she guessed Ya'er's identity and the dynamics of the three of them in just a few words.

"Don't worry, Mira. A female mage from Fairy Tail won't lose even in love! Besides, you and Sora have been through so much..."

Unlike many others, Kana didn't tease Mira; instead, she reassured her. After all, having been by their side and watched them come this far, Kana genuinely hoped that Sora and Mira would have a smooth journey together.

……

The guild's reconstruction efforts are still ongoing.

Two minor incidents also occurred within the guild during this period.

First, the guild leader summoned back Warren Rako, who had been training outside and was capable of using telepathic magic. The guild leader seemed to sense the impending storm, so he brought back this "little trump card" that could greatly enhance the guild's collective combat capabilities.

Secondly, Lucy suddenly asked for leave, saying she needed to go home.

This made Natsu and the others, who were in the same squad, a little nervous. Sora also glanced at Lucy with some concern.

Aside from these two minor incidents, the guild's reconstruction proceeded without any further setbacks. However, due to Makarov's demands and Xun'er's meddling, the completion date of the guild's reconstruction might be much later than expected.

Chapter 208 Lucy and the Letter

"Kong, should we add the [Purgatory Shatter] magic circle to the guild's defense system?" She suggested to Kong, somewhat obsessively, as it involved Xun'er's expertise.

“Great! Now we won’t be afraid of any guild attacks!” Natsu immediately raised both hands in agreement. The little pink creature on his head also chirped excitedly.

"You think you can just blow Magnolia City to smithereens?!"

Then Natsu was slapped to the ground by the chairman. Because the chairman slapped Natsu on the back, Pinkie Pie was unharmed and flew to Sora's head.

"The area covered by [Purgatory Shatter] is difficult to control, and the maintenance requirements are too high. Most importantly, Ya'er, that's magic that the council forbids its use!" Sora needed to bring the somewhat delusional Ya'er back to her senses.

"Oh, I see..." Xun'er seemed quite disappointed.

Finally, after discussing it, the guild members decided to set up only one large defensive magic circle, and then set up a [Array - Nine-Linked - Space Lockdown] magic circle.

As for the final [Teleportation] magic circle and the large communication magic circle, they can be used again after a simple repair.

For some reason, after a secret discussion with the guild leader and Xun'er, Sora quietly reserved an empty space in the guild to house [Jupiter]. Sora also found the remaining three elemental crystal balls in Ghost Castle and secretly preserved them.

What will happen in the future is always difficult to predict.

Kong hopes that the guild can also gain the power to protect itself when needed.

Fortunately, the president wasn't a rigid person. In the end, he agreed to Kong's arrangements.

……

That evening, in Lucy's rented room, a heavy-hearted Lucy couldn't help but hunch over her desk and write a letter to her mother.

Of course, in the end, these letters could never be mailed to her mother.

Because there is no heaven in this world. Even if there were, there would be no postman who could travel to heaven.

The letter was painstakingly written, and even the stamp was neatly affixed to the envelope. In the end, Lucy could only sigh, open the drawer, and carefully place it inside.

Seeing that her desk drawer was already full of letters she planned to write to her mother, Lucy felt a pang of bitterness.

"I really am still so immature... When will I stop behaving like this?" Lucy hugged her shoulders, feeling incredibly powerless.

Tomorrow, she will have to go back to face that person.

I don't know why, but even though I've made up my mind, I'm still a little scared.

That was her father, but she hadn't seen him smile in so many years.

In my memory, my impression of him seems to consist only of roaring, scolding, and smashed plates.

That man was like a wild beast that was always angry. He was terrifying and suffocating!

Lucy really didn't want to go back there, back to that castle that seemed to be made of ice, a place that was as cold as a prison all year round!

"I've never understood why that person hates me so much, even though I'm that person's daughter!"

"Could it be that I'm not actually his daughter?"

Lucy slammed her fist on her head in frustration at her own wild idea. She didn't stop until she cried out in pain. No matter what, her mother was the most perfect and important person in Lucy's heart.

"Sigh... Natsu, Gray, Sora, Mira... There must be many others. They must have all experienced things a hundred times more painful than I have. Yet, they still forge ahead, fearlessly charging forward no matter what difficulties they face, no matter how strong the enemy is... Why are they so strong, while I am so weak?"

Lucy bit her lip, gazing at the night lights outside the window, her eyes somewhat unfocused.

"I wonder if there's another world, a world where Lucy is braver, more fearless, more lively, more fiery, and unafraid of anyone! Unlike her..." Lucy thought for a moment, then quickly shook her head. Before she knew it, her writer's obsession had returned.

Lucy thought for a moment, then went to the bath and filled it with water.

She wasn't doing this to take a bath, of course; rather, she used the key to release a Protoss.

"Summoning me again in this cramped place, you unrepentant little brat." Aquarius's tone was much gentler than usual. Celestial Spirits always keep an eye on their Celestial Spirit Mages. Aquarius knew Lucy's current situation.

“Aquaria… I’m so scared. Father’s going to take me back. After I go back, will I ever be able to come back? Natsu, Happy, Gray, Erza, Levy… there are so many people here, and I love them all so much. If I can’t see them again, I…”

Lucy may have a few friends she can confide in, but these are the things she can only say to Aquarius.

Aquarius is the person closest to her.

"You stupid girl! Didn't you just tell me with such a smug look on your face that you were highly anticipated and considered one of the four most promising people in the guild? Now, you're so scared over such a small thing. I think either you were lying before, or the person who had expectations of you is blind!"

"Don't say that!"

"Heh! You were quite the braggart when you talked back to me, weren't you? What, you think your father is stronger than me! Believe me or not, I'll climb out of your fountain tomorrow and send your father and your castle flying!"

Aquaria wasn't joking. As Lucy's strongest Celestial at the moment, Aquaria could sweep away behemoths like ships with a flood, let alone a small castle.

“You’re right…Aquaria is far more terrifying than Father!”

"what?!"

"Hehe! Thank you, Aquarius! Thanks to you, I don't feel so scared anymore." Lucy's face suddenly broke into a smile.

Aquarius was taken aback, feeling that Lucy's smile was the same as when she was a child.

Of course, Lucy is no longer the little girl she used to be. Her smile now is even more captivating than her stunning beauty. Aquarius felt a mix of displeasure, disappointment, and joy.

“You’re right, Aquarius. I’m highly anticipated in Fairy Tail! This is where I belong! After going through so much, I’ve definitely become stronger! I love it here, I love it so much, and I don’t want to leave no matter what! In that case, there’s only one thing I need to do! I need to become stronger, both as a mage and as a daughter! I need to protect Fairy Tail! Like protecting my own home, I will do everything in my power to protect it!”

Lucy suddenly felt a surge of fighting spirit, thinking of Fairy Tail, everyone, and all her recent experiences. Lucy suddenly felt a surge of power within her!

The cold castle that had seemed to engulf her entire world before now looked so fragile and vulnerable.

Yes, Lucy isn't alone. Just like that day when everyone in the guild chose to believe her and stand by her side. She has companions, she has the guild…

"So, nothing happened at all, and you called me out of this cramped place just to arrogantly say a few words to me?! Lucy, I think you've got some kind of loose bone!"

"No, my bones aren't loose at all, I don't need a massage at all! Goodnight, Aquaria!" Seeing Aquaria's somewhat dangerous smile, Lucy panicked and even used [Force Close the Door].

"Tch... what a troublesome brat." On the other side, Aquaria, back in the Celestial Spirit Realm, surprisingly didn't seem angry at all.

Chapter 209 The Eldest Daughter of the Hatfilia Family

The third day since the guild reconstruction began.