Fairy Tail Space Mage

"Kong! Why were you so hesitant just now! Even in a casual sparring match, you need to be serious!!"

Erza reprimanded Natsu and Sora separately! Neither of them dared to argue with Erza at this moment, and they both obediently shut their mouths.

……

"Elsa, do you also have arcane magic?" After a while, once Elsa had finished scolding him, Sora asked with a frown.

"No... You know, my skills lie entirely in my armor. Unless I abandon most of them and focus on developing a specific set of armor, I have no way of developing arcane magic."

Erza shook her head. She felt that during her previous fight with Natsu, Sora had overreacted to "secret magic."

They clearly pulled off an attack that looked exactly like "super magic" back on Sirius Island!

Why bother with a lower level of "ultimate magic"?

"Huh? Even Erza doesn't know arcane magic? Great! I've finally surpassed you all and become the strongest arcane mage in the guild! Ahahaha!"

Natsu seemed to have recovered quite well. He flipped over and jumped up from the ground. Then, he spun around in circles, jumping, laughing, and shouting with glee! Happy seemed to find it amusing too, so he joined in... What a simple and carefree pair of cat and human!

"Idiot... I don't know how you learned arcane magic, but with your meager magical power, you can't possibly control that spell!" Gray seemed quite unhappy about being surpassed by his hated rival, looking extremely displeased!

"What did you say? I think you're just jealous! If you're so capable, why don't you create some kind of arcane magic yourself!" Natsu hadn't even recovered his magic power yet, and he was already in his daily bickering phase with Gray!

Seeing this daily routine of wind and rain that remained unchanged, Kong shook his head, temporarily suppressing the panic and unease in his heart.

Since he's unfamiliar with the plot, why worry too much about the "butterfly effect"? After all, he can't go back to Earth and relive the story. As long as he becomes stronger, he'll find a way to overcome future difficulties.

……

After learning new magic and finding a use for his fighting talent, Kong's life remained unchanged.

After all, when fighting demons and powerful magical beasts, "singularity" magic is safer and more effective.

Because the autumn foliage season was approaching, which she had promised Mira, Sora wrote a letter to Ya'er, telling her that she would be traveling to the hot spring town with Mira.

There was no other way; rather than suddenly appearing before her with Mila and making her feel even more upset, disappointed, and at a loss, it was better to let her prepare herself mentally in advance.

The reason Mira forgave Sora so quickly because of one sentence was probably because she understood what Sora meant—don't worry, I will take you to that person and make her give up completely.

In fact, Ya'er was indeed shocked when she received Sora's letter and read its contents.

But in the end, she still decided to prepare herself and give Sora and Mira a proper welcome.

"Let me, as your younger sister, see if I can entrust my elder brother to you with peace of mind! If I can, then that's fine. If not... as your younger sister, perhaps I still have a chance..."

After Ya'er said this to herself, she felt much better without realizing it.

……

"Kong, are you really going? Is it really just the two of us?" Two days before Kong invited Mira, Mira suddenly seemed scared and started to back out.

"Don't worry. I won't take advantage of this to do anything to you," Sora replied.

"What did you say... Even if that's what you mean, don't be so direct... It's too embarrassing! Sora is always like this... I feel like if I go down with Sora, I'll definitely die in the end, die of embarrassment!" Mira panicked, not knowing how to react.

With the addition of the element of "romance," the current Mira is completely different from the Mira in the original story. At the very least, she's not easily embarrassed; I didn't get that impression just from reading the comics.

"Kong. I was planning to seize the time for intensive training to catch up with you as soon as possible. Now that you've suddenly given me this kind of temptation..." Mira, after being extremely shy, actually calmed down a bit. She's truly a strange creature. Do women really calm down when they're extremely shy?

“Even in cultivation, it’s important to balance work and rest. I’ve seen all your efforts over the past six months. So, it’s okay to take a break for now. Don’t worry about Lisanna and Elfman. One of them is very smart, and the other is very honest and obedient. They’re both good kids. Even though they’re the older sister, don’t worry about them too much.”

This was probably the only time that Sora spoke so much in a calm state of mind. It was probably just her nagging to her family, which is why she could say so much.

"Well, alright then. But I'm actually a little nervous about meeting Miss Ya'er..." Mira said, her eyes fixed on Sora's.

“Ya’er is like a younger sister to me. If she called me ‘brother,’ it probably wouldn’t be strange.” Sora didn’t avoid Mira’s eyes. It seemed that if the eyes were the windows to the soul, Sora was willing to open them completely so that Mira could see clearly.

"Yes. If she's Sora's sister, then she's my sister too. I'll get along well with her." Mira was satisfied with Sora's performance. Her answer implied that she wouldn't cause trouble for the girl.

Unbeknownst to them, the two had come to know each other quite well. Therefore, they were able to have this conversation that only they could understand.

What could be the reason for this? Was it because of the empty promise made during the last S-level exam? Or is it the tacit understanding developed over three years of living together?

Perhaps, both are true.

Chapter 056 Meeting

As a high-level magical world, Fairy Tail's plants do not follow the natural cycle of spring growth and autumn decay.

Even in the coldest caves and the hottest lava fields, plants still exist. They don't obtain energy through photosynthesis, but rather grow by purely absorbing magical energy.

But biological evolution takes a long time, and the red maples of Hot Spring Town, at least, have not yet adapted to the climate change in this region. Every year at this time, they turn a deep red.

"These are tree species we brought from the east of the continent, so it's not surprising that they're not adapted to the climate here..." That's how Ya'er explained it to Kong.

.......

When Sora and Mira arrived in the hot spring town, it was already packed with people.

A trip to the hot spring town to enjoy the autumn foliage seems to be on many people's travel plans. Like Kong, they probably want to reward themselves for working hard for more than half a year.

Sora saw many familiar faces here, such as Jura from "Snake Scale" and Pakas from "Four-Headed Dog"... These people all had Eastern faces, and I wonder what their relationship was with the residents of Hot Spring Town.

However, thanks to them, despite the large number of tourists in the town, no major conflicts have occurred.

Those are two S-rank mages, after all. Even if they were just slightly willing to help, they could easily swat away those troublesome mercenaries like flies.

What made Sora a little uncomfortable was that "Azure Pegasus" had also brought his disciples on a trip that night. Even so, the number of S-rank mages in Hot Spring Town had reached three. The possibility of the mercenaries causing trouble had decreased again.

But Sora really didn't want to run into the "Blue Pegasus" group. Whether it was the strangely handsome Ichiyo or his group of handsome disciples who immediately struck up conversations with any young woman they saw, Sora didn't want to see Mira being approached in front of him.

Fortunately, the inn where Sora and Mira stayed was different from those of the other mages. It was a hidden inn in a dense forest, accessible only through a special path, and it was also the inn where Sora and Aya stayed while practicing "Enchanting Magic".

There was no one else here except Ya'er and the owner. Sora and Mira had practically booked the whole place!

Mira didn't dress up specially, partly because she was confident in her looks, and partly because she didn't want to attract too much attention and cause trouble for Kong. Nevertheless, her beauty still stunned Ya'er for a few seconds.

At 16, Mila's figure wasn't at its most attractive yet, but it was the perfect match for her face.

She wore a light red dress and smiled gently and shyly, like an angel descended from heaven. No matter how many beautiful words I could muster in my mind, in the end, I could only describe her as "adorable."

Mira was also somewhat amazed by Ya'er, who was wearing a crimson yukata. This girl was indeed as Xun'er had said, possessing both temperament and charisma, and was not just a pretty face.

Her gentle and elegant beauty, unique to Eastern women, was a type that Mira had never seen before. Moreover, when she stood next to Kong, there was an eerie sense of harmony between them, as if they were long-lost siblings... Mira felt a slight sense of threat.

"Brother, and your friends, Ya'er has been waiting for you for a long time." Ya'er, dressed in a yukata, knelt down and bowed.

At this moment, Ya'er was more gentle and obedient than usual, giving people an indescribable feeling of affection.

Her long, glossy black hair, cascading down like a waterfall, was somehow perfectly suited to this etiquette, showcasing Ya'er's charm to the fullest.

If this is a "show of force," then without a doubt, it is an absolutely flawless and perfect "show of force"!

Mira immediately sensed that the initial, rice-grain-sized threat was now rapidly increasing...

At this moment, Kong was completely oblivious to the smug feeling that Ya'er would suddenly call him "elder brother." Seeing this, he quickly pulled Mira to kneel and return the greeting. What followed was the time for the three of them to introduce themselves…

……

After introductions, Ya'er served tea and refreshments. During this break, Kong had the opportunity to carefully observe the changes inside the room.

The calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall remain unchanged; the fragrance of ink fills the air with a sense of nostalgia. The flower arrangement on the table is exquisite; a small cluster seems to brighten up the whole world.

Although Kong Dui didn't understand flower arranging, he still felt that Ya'er's flower arrangement was extraordinary. And the tea brewed by Ya'er that he tasted afterwards was also unforgettable.

Mira was unaware of Sora's deep love for tea, but even with her best efforts, she probably couldn't possibly surpass the girl before her in the art of tea. After all, the girl was born in the birthplace of tea ceremony.

"Should I learn something other than magic?" Seeing the girl's outstanding performance, Mira couldn't help but wonder if she, as a woman, had gone down the wrong path.

"What's wrong, Mira? Are you feeling a little uncomfortable?" Sora asked, noticing Mira's somewhat unnatural expression.

"No. I just didn't expect Ya'er to be so talented." Mira was indeed not used to it, especially the kneeling etiquette.

"Don't force yourself. Talents aren't for showing off; they're best as interests that bring you joy. If they help cultivate your mind and improve your character, that's even better... Ya'er's talent can actually be used in her martial arts. Having sparred with her a few times, I know this very well."

Sora rarely spoke so much at once, and Ya'er and Mira stared at him with wide eyes.

"What's wrong?" Kong asked.

"No, it's nothing!" Both of them shook their heads.

"I feel so good today..." both girls thought to themselves.

Seemingly unwilling to disturb Kong's good mood, the two girls remained very restrained during the subsequent conversation, refraining from verbal attacks and probing each other.

But this situation didn't last. When the topic of space inevitably came up, their conversation turned tense.

The girls spoke candidly about the wonderful times they spent with Sora. But some happiness cannot be shared with a third party. Therefore, jealousy, envy, and competition inevitably arose…

Ya'er completely forgot her initial plan to merely safeguard her brother. Mira also forgot her promise not to cause Ya'er any trouble. The war between women may sometimes be expressed only in words, but its ferocity is no less terrifying than a fight with swords drawn!

With nowhere to escape, I had no choice but to listen for a while, and my hand trembled as I picked up the teacup!

Perhaps after their verbal sparring, the two young women developed a sense of kinship. After their conversation ended, they forged a friendship between rivals and truly began to call each other sisters.

Both women felt great! This verbal battle seemed to have allowed them to vent all the unpleasantness they had felt over the past six months! Of course, it also included the bittersweet unpleasant feeling that the young man in front of them had brought to them, a feeling unique to women their age.

They were very satisfied. They said goodbye to Kong for the time being and went to the hot springs together to wash away the sweat from the battle.

Only one person remained, seemingly devastated. He stood frozen in place, a gray expanse.

"Never mind... I'll go soak in the hot springs and heal myself." After a while, Sora revived and, dragging her weak body, headed towards the hot springs.

(Feeling that the quality of my novels is getting worse and worse, I took a break yesterday and caught up on my MP.)

Chapter 057 Appreciating the Maple Leaves

Don't get me wrong. Even if the ending of the last chapter hinted at a "lucky pervert" plot from a romantic comedy, that kind of thing won't actually happen.

Sora clearly confirmed that the bath was marked "Men's Bath" and did not go to the wrong bath due to her poor mental state. The girls' group, of course, did not do the same... In short, they were all just ordinary boys and girls bathing in their own separate baths.

The men's and women's hot springs are located at separate spring sources, on the east and west sides of the inn respectively, and each is protected by soundproofing and magic-repelling barriers. Therefore, it is completely impossible to accidentally overhear what is happening on the other side.

It's not fair to blame the hot spring inn for its tight security. After all, this is a world of magic. In a magical world where invisibility, eavesdropping, and even X-ray vision exist, it's only natural that a hot spring inn would have such security measures.

So, if they've already separated, will they really just stay in the hot springs like this?

"As expected of Sister Mira, you're so well-developed! As your younger sister, Ya'er can't help but want to push her down... I wonder why Brother hasn't devoured you yet!"

Ya'er looked at Mira's alluring figure with envy, and at the same time said fiercely.

"Ya'er, you look so much more beautiful with your hair up like this! By the way, I think Kong has seen you like this before... Honestly, it's amazing that you two could spend a week alone together and nothing happened!"

Mira showed no intention of backing down, staring intently at Ya'er's fair and slender neck as she retorted.

Perhaps because of the soundproof barrier, the two girls became very bold. They commented on each other's figures while discussing topics that were rather embarrassing.

After talking for a while, the two suddenly felt very empty, so they both lost their strength and obediently lay down in the hot spring to soak.