Fairy Tail Space Mage

Yes, escaping that home and wanting to join that guild no matter what, wasn't it all for these things?

She had already obtained all of these before joining that guild.

In an instant, Lucy was overwhelmed by an unprecedented sense of happiness. She couldn't help but cover her mouth and shed tears.

Regardless of whether she ultimately joins that guild or not, Lucy has absolutely no regrets about running away from home.

She found her first companion in life (Natsu and Happy are tied for first), and that alone is enough for her to happily boast to her mother in her dreams tonight.

It took a firm decision to leave the home I had lived with my mother. I was willing to betray my father and brave the hardships and uncertainties of pursuing my dreams. Now, everything has finally paid off.

Lucy couldn't stop crying. But it wasn't sadness. It was just overwhelming joy and happiness!

……

Lucy had no idea that the joy and happiness she was experiencing were not limited to what she was feeling now. Unimaginable sorrow and trials also awaited her.

To say that everything was arranged by fate would be to underestimate her efforts.

However, on July 7th, 777, a girl's mother opened the gate of the solar eclipse, disrupting time and space. Therefore, it was destined that the girl would become entangled with all the changes that resulted.

……

Late at night, in a hot spring town, in a maple forest hot spring inn.

A man sat casually against the wall in the wooden carved corridor on the water.

He had just come out of the hot spring, and his long, dark hair, which was a bit too long for a man, was still a little damp.

Perhaps because he was wearing a loose yukata, the man looked unusually languid. His slender figure and fair skin only reinforced this impression.

If you didn't look into his eyes, you might think he was the epitome of "casualness" and "laziness." Even just looking at him would make you feel empty, like him, wanting to think about nothing and do nothing. But…

The man was gazing at the shimmering water, and at the stars and fireflies dancing on its surface. His eyes seemed to hold the Milky Way.

"Elder brother."

A girl with her hair tied up and wearing a blue kimono quietly approached the man and gently knelt down.

"Ya'er, please stop calling me that. Also, I don't like this kind of formality."

The man seemed to have just been awakened from a dreamlike state, his casual and lazy demeanor largely gone. He gave the girl before him his usual gentle smile.

That smile, like ripples on water, is gentle yet contains a soothing tenderness. It's a gentle smile that only someone who treats others with such kindness can possess.

When Ya'er looked up and saw her "elder brother's" smile, she felt a sense of familiarity and warmth, but also a sense of strangeness and fear.

If she didn't know what the man before her had done over the past year, she would probably have been immediately captivated by that smile... In fact, even though she held him in awe, Ya'er loved him wholeheartedly. Even though Ya'er knew he only saw her as a younger sister.

"This is the best title I think. It's better than titles like 'King Tang' or 'Black-Clad Sword God.' However, if you're willing to let me call you that, I wouldn't mind."

Ya'er's tone was slightly teasing... she was being coquettish. She wasn't afraid of her "brother." Although she felt awe, it was only towards what he did.

"You can just call me 'Kong'..." The man probably felt that continuing like this wouldn't lead to anything, so he gave up halfway through his sentence.

"Anyway, it's still a bit embarrassing to call someone by their name directly. Besides, there's no other way to observe etiquette... Girls wearing this kind of clothing have no other suitable way to sit on the ground except by kneeling. Brother has been in the eastern part of the continent for so long, he should be used to this kind of etiquette by now."

Ya'er was a little hesitant at first, but then she began to explain with a confident and poised manner. It's unclear how she managed to switch between these two completely opposite attitudes.

"Alright, I won't bring these things up again. Ya'er must have something to say to me at this time." Lately, Sora has felt a little uncomfortable around Ya'er.

It's probably because he's had enough of being harassed by these types of beautiful women lately.

Whether it's the gentle, tender girlishness or the dignified, confident girlishness, Sora has seen far too many of them lately. However, Ya'er embodies both, and the transition is so quick and natural... This surprises Sora quite a bit.

“Yes, brother. I just received a message from a member of ‘Maple’. The girl you’re interested in has successfully joined ‘Fire Dragon’. They’re getting along quite well. I think she should join ‘Fairy Tail’ tomorrow morning.”

Ya'er was very concerned about this matter. The intelligence report said the girl was very pretty and cute, and about the same age as Ya'er. Ya'er hesitated, wondering whether she should continue asking.

"Is that so... That's good. With Fairy Tail joining, I won't have to worry anymore." Sora was very satisfied.

Although he originally planned to go there by himself, Natsu's nose is too sensitive, and he will definitely be discovered in the end.

Since there are excellent people to command, I can slack off a little.

Over the past year, he has almost completely exhausted all his energy. Now, he truly doesn't want to do anything. It's fair to say he's at the laziest point in his life.

"Brother, is there anything special about that girl? Although she's the daughter of the Heartfilia family, that's a nearly bankrupt conglomerate. It's not worth paying attention to, is it? Brother, are you going to support that conglomerate?" Ya'er couldn't help but ask.

"I'm asking on behalf of Sister Mira!"... Ya'er said to herself at the same time.

“That girl is very important. She’s connected to my origins, and many other things… You’ll understand eventually,” Kong explained vaguely. However, the fact that she was “connected to Kong’s origins” still startled Ya’er. She took this matter to heart.

(My computer crashed three times while I was writing this. I felt like dying. Here's a picture to cheer myself up.)

Chapter 092 The King in the Hot Spring Inn

"By the way, has Gerald made any moves lately?" Knowing that the plot had officially begun, Sora couldn't help but pay attention to this matter.

"No. On the surface, he's still operating within the 'Council' under the identity of 'Zekrein,' but behind the scenes, he's contacting the 'Three Crows.' We've contacted the 'Three Crows' as well. Their captain, Ikebab, said he hopes to meet with the leader of 'Red Leaf' to discuss this matter."

Ya'er looked up at Kong again, her expression exactly the same as before. Both of her recent reports had somehow involved beautiful women. The woman behind her had even directly requested to see Kong.

"'Three-winged Crows'... I think I've heard of them. But I don't quite remember. What do they do?" After racking his brains for a while without being able to recall, he couldn't help but ask.

"Brother, don't you know? The 'Three Crows' is a special guerrilla unit of the assassination guild 'Skull and Bones'. They're just nominally affiliated with 'Skull and Bones' and take on missions. They're incredibly strong, especially their captain 'Ikaruga'. Even ordinary S-rank mages are no match for her! She uses a longsword and practices the Iaijutsu style. It's said that her slashes can cut through space. In swordsmanship, she's considered a grandmaster."

The division of mages' strength in the eastern part of the continent of Ishgar differs from that in the west. There, mages are not ranked according to the amount of magical power they possess, but rather based on martial arts skills and raw power.

In the land of martial artists in the eastern part of the continent, a "Grandmaster of Swordsmanship" refers to someone who has reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship. A "Sword Saint" refers to a swordsman whose strength has reached its peak.

However, none of this mattered to Kong. Although he had defeated many "Grandmasters of Swordsmanship" and "Sword Saints," he couldn't perceive any difference in their abilities during the process. Therefore…

"A master-level expert... is she that powerful?... Ya'er, can you defeat her?" Kong looked confused.

Ya'er was speechless. Because the person who asked her these questions was a man who had not appeared in the land of martial artists for more than three hundred years and had earned the title of "Sword God".

That is a title that can only be possessed by those who have reached the limit of both "sword skills" and "swordsman strength" and have reached a higher level! It is the highest title given to mages in the land of warriors!

Six months ago, when a merchant from the land of martial artists came to Hot Spring Town and told them that Sora had obtained the title of "Sword God," everyone in Hot Spring Town, including Ya'er and Kagura, was stunned!

Leaving aside the reasons why the others were stunned, the reason why Ya'er and Kagura were stunned was because they knew the true level of Sora's swordsmanship.

That man, despite possessing first-rate athleticism, reaction speed, spatial awareness, and even exceptional comprehension… perhaps he had all the qualities to master swordsmanship… but in reality… the moment he grasped the sword, it was as if he were holding a red-hot iron; he was so clumsy he couldn't even properly cut down a stationary scarecrow in front of him!

Such a person actually earned the title of "Sword God"!

This person, all by himself, challenged the ten major schools of martial arts in the land of martial arts! And then, defeated a grandmaster! And shattered the plaque!

In the end, he single-handedly razed the headquarters of all ten major sects!

Such a person challenged all ten Sword Saints to a duel at Sword Peak, the sacred land of martial arts.

Moreover, it's not a challenge one by one, but the ten sword saints all at once!

……

No one knows the details of that battle. All that is known is that the majestic sword peak was cleaved in two! The ten divine weapons, the "Holy Swords," which had been passed down for hundreds of years, were all shattered, and the ten sword saints who wielded them were all defeated, bowing their heads in submission to the sky!

Thus, the "Sword God," who had not appeared for three hundred years, was born!

Thus, the era of division and fragmentation that had lasted for over three hundred years in the land of martial artists came to an end! The great nation of "Tang," with the "Sword God" as its king and the ten "Sword Saints" as its subjects, was established!

When Ya'er and the others heard that Sora had not only become the "Sword God" but also established a kingdom, they could hardly believe it!

They all believed it was just another person with the same name. After hearing the shocking "story," they went home, some minding their shops, others soaking in the hot springs. This left the merchant traveler furious, his face turning bright red.

Until the magical image of the "Tang King" ascending the throne spread to Hot Spring Town. Until one day, three female "Sword Saints" appeared in Hot Spring Town and invited "Princess Ya'er" to the new capital of the Tang Kingdom—"An".

Those characters who usually only appear on the stage—the "Sword Saints," equivalent to the "Ten Saints" level mages of the Kingdom of Fiore—not only came in three, but also bowed their heads and respectfully addressed Ya'er as "Princess." The scene was like a dream!

When Ya'er followed them to the land of martial artists and saw Kong with her own eyes, she realized that everything she had heard and seen before was true!

Moreover, half a year has passed. That person's legend has expanded beyond simply becoming the "Sword God" and establishing a new kingdom, "Tang."

He later established "Red Leaf," the world's largest mage guild. A massive mage guild managed by the state, with branches in various towns, and only allowing the issuance of legally authorized commissions!

(Similar to adventurer guilds in light novels)

Then, they integrated and incorporated ten major schools of magic to establish the world's largest magic academy—the "Sword Magic Academy." Furthermore, using this as a pedestal, they established elementary, intermediate, and advanced magic academies in various towns to promote education and select and cultivate talented mages.

These mages only have two paths to take after graduation:

One option is to join "Red Leaf" and become a free and law-abiding mage. Their purpose is to contribute to the development of various towns and the prosperity of their economies.

The second option is to choose to be employed by the state (join the military or participate in politics) to serve in maintaining public order, protecting the country, and safeguarding national interests.

Whichever option you choose, you're serving the Tang Kingdom. That is, serving the empty titles of "King Tang" and "President of the Red Leaf Guild."

Surprisingly, no one objected to this.

Kong's reputation in the land of martial artists is unmatched!

……

Despite only spending a short time in the land of warriors, Ya'er could feel the people's worship, awe, and love for Sora!

That's why Ya'er felt awe towards the person in front of her. That's why she felt he was a bit of a stranger.

Because he was a king! A king who, though seemingly carefree and lazy to the extreme in a certain inn in the hot spring town, could, with a wave of his hand, cause the deaths of tens of thousands of people!

He possesses a vast network of connections, astonishing wealth, and the loyalty of countless people!

……

"Alright, I'll go see that 'Dove'." Ya'er's silence made Sora feel a lot of pressure. Although he really wanted to slack off, it seemed that he would have to handle this matter himself.

“That’s not what Ya’er meant… Alright, let’s leave her to my brother to handle… Regarding Geral, we’ve already contacted Yajima of the Council privately. Because we didn’t want him to suspect us, we only hinted to him that there was something wrong with ‘Zekrein’.”

Ya'er had no choice but to give up on the matter and continue reporting.

"That's enough. Gerald's matter must be handled carefully... I will deal with it personally!" Kong rarely showed such a serious expression when Gerald was mentioned. At this moment, he did indeed seem to possess the air of a king with strategic foresight.

“There’s one more thing… In Gerald’s ‘Paradise,’ someone who looks like Kagura’s brother was found. I’ve been hesitating about whether or not to tell Kagura about this.” Ya’er thought of another thing that was bothering her.

While discovering Kagura's long-sought-after brother is a good thing, it just so happens at such a crucial time... and the other party is on the opposing side.

"No matter how I explain it to her afterward, hiding it will only make her angry... I will tell her, I will tell her myself! Leave this matter to me. I will protect Kagura and her brother!"

Kong's brow furrowed, but quickly relaxed. His tone became confident and unquestionable.

After these two events, the casual, lazy air about him had completely vanished. Now, he was truly a king. A king who listened to reports, assigned tasks, and manipulated the vast machine called "the state"!

Seeing Kong's change, Ya'er felt a little lost for some reason. She seemed to still prefer the previous, casual, lazy, and seemingly more useless older brother.

"So, everything's alright now?" After waiting for a while without hearing any new reports, he sighed.

“Yes.” Ya’er nodded.