Fairy Tail Space Mage

But once he got there... he discovered that his old client refused to let him use "teleportation" to take him there directly. Only then did Sora realize that his old client had become a "dishonest client".

Just as some mages are evasive about their commissions, some commissioners deliberately conceal important information in order to save costs and reduce their responsibilities.

Such "clients" are incredibly audacious, seemingly unconcerned about potential retaliation from the mages. In reality, however, very few clients dare to do this. Kong never imagined that even his honest, long-time client would stoop to such a level.

Honestly, I wanted to block him right then and there and never ask about any of his requests again.

But given the circumstances, he still had to complete the commission he had already accepted.

So, Sora followed the large, seemingly deliberately drawn-to-the-client crowd of ordinary people and began their slow journey toward a certain destination.

Despite his fear, the regular customer insisted on using himself as bait, as if he had received word that these "assassins" were far too terrifying, and that he would surely die if he didn't defeat them completely.

Of course, this might offend a powerful mage like "Dark Star." But afterwards, he would be willing to pay ten times the amount in compensation. Even if it still didn't appease the other party, and might even sever all ties, it was still better than dying at the hands of an "assassin."

Even those in high positions, as "ordinary people," need to be shrewd and calculating to survive. This old customer understood this principle well. Therefore, he was able to successfully scheme and escape unscathed.

His only miscalculation was that the so-called terrifying "assassin" wasn't that scary to Sora at all. If he had simply issued a request for "protection" or "defeat the assassin," Sora might have accepted it out of consideration for his old client.

But now, he's destined to waste even more money and end up getting angry for nothing.

Kong was in a bad mood at the time, and he also wanted to show some strength to intimidate his dishonest old customers.

Therefore, upon discovering the three mages surrounding him from three sides, Sora showed no mercy, instantly knocking down the enemies on both sides with a barrage of "Sky Spheres"!

Then, Sora "moved" to the last mage blocking her way, intending to grab her and force her to reveal who had hired them.

However, the female swordswoman wielding the Iaijutsu style was exceptionally skilled. She actually broke through the seemingly mythical "Circle of the Sky"—a technique believed to possess incredible physical defense!

She didn't cut through the "Circle of Emptiness," but rather let her slash enter the Circle of Emptiness, bypassing Emptiness's defensive magic and directly damaging Emptiness herself!

Of course, it didn't succeed in the end. Because the shattering magic on the "Sky Robe" shattered those slashes.

Even so, the female swordsman's swordsmanship really startled Kong!

If the "Sky Robe" hadn't been out of control, and if the result of that out-of-control state hadn't been the wanton release of "Crushing" magic, Sky would definitely have been injured, and might even have been defeated by the opponent!

More importantly, the magic used by the female swordsman, like Kong's, is also spatial magic!

Sora discovered for the first time that the combination of spatial magic and melee sword techniques could be a terrifying one!

With a single slash, space itself was cleaved open... What a breathtaking and domineering attack!

Kong immediately became interested. He began to toy with her, constantly teasing the female swordsman before him, enduring her attacks, and learning her swordsmanship!

Until the female swordsman ran out of magic and refused to be defeated.

That was a small matter.

Afterwards, Kong did indeed draw inspiration from the female swordsman's swordsmanship and created an amazing sword technique that could cut through space!

However, there is only one move.

Moreover, the cost is high.

This success was solely due to Kong's profound understanding of spatial magic. It had absolutely nothing to do with any so-called "swordsmanship"!

Sora finally recognized his talent in swordsmanship. From then on, he no longer devoted time to it.

Therefore, he forgot all about his encounter with the female swordsman. After all, he hadn't asked her name. And after defeating her, he simply let her go, finding it too troublesome.

Chapter 097 A Glimpse into the Future and a Gift

"I will always remember Lord Sora. I remember how you barged into Ikaruga's life with such force. You ignored Ikaruga's countless slashes, came to Ikaruga's side, and gently stroked the beloved sword in Ikaruga's hand. That feeling was like stroking Ikaruga, making one feel extremely ashamed, yet powerless to resist..." Ikaruga raised his head, his eyes glazed over, as if he had been poisoned by a spring slumber.

Despite knowing that the other person was an assassin and might have a somewhat twisted personality, Sora's infatuation, like that of an insect craving fire, was still unbearable.

Kagura, standing next to Sora, looked at him with the same disdain one might give a "bug"...

Yes, she was looking at the sky. It seems she has a deep misunderstanding about the sky.

It's all because Sora is always getting entangled with girls. Even though she already has "Master Ya'er," whom she's always admired.

"Don't say such confusing things. I was handling a knife, but I never touched you." Kong shook his head. His tone was only somewhat helpless, not angry.

"The knife is 'Turtledove'!" Turtledove immediately followed with delight.

"Is that so... Well then, I'm quite interested in 'Izakura'. I don't know if you've heard, but I've cut more swords than people. Shall we let her have a close encounter with my 'Nameless'?" Sora's tone remained unchanged, but his attitude suddenly shifted dramatically.

"I'm so sorry... Lord Sora! Please forgive me... Ikaruga was just too excited to see Lord Sora, so... that's why I lost my composure." Ikaruga was startled and quickly knelt down on the ground in fear and trepidation.

Sora's words may not have sounded harsh, but to a swordsman whose life revolves around swords, they meant severing all ties with the other party. It was the most serious threat! Of course, Ikaruga would be terrified.

"Get up... I was just joking. What I cut down were only the swords with their blades facing me." Sora casually waved his hand, making Ikaruga raise his head.

Although he had done many terrible things and accumulated a great deal of fear that year, none of his actions were actually of his own volition. It was all just going with the flow and a series of coincidences.

Although his strength had increased dramatically, and his status, wealth, and fame had reached unbelievable levels, none of this meant anything to Kong.

If the female swordsman before him weren't so twisted, Kong would be willing to talk to her as an equal. But it seems he can't do that.

He already has too many female swordsmen pursuing him. He doesn't want another one.

"I dare not." The turtledove remained lying on the ground. It was unclear whether she meant she dared not raise her head or dared not point the blade of her longsword at the sky.

"Sit still!" Kong didn't have that kind of patience.

"Yes, Lord Kong!" Izayoi immediately raised her head and sat up straight.

"...Geralt, it seems you intend to order you around?" Sora nodded in satisfaction. After a slight pause, he asked.

“Yes. Gerald… he showed us strength. And foresight. His foresight shines like the sun for those of us who can only hide in the darkness.”

Ikaruga didn't know whether Jellal was friend or foe to Sora. Therefore, she could only answer truthfully, based on her own assumptions. At least, she wouldn't anger the man before her by lying.

"His vision...is it to resurrect Zeref and establish a world entirely dominated by mages?...Unfortunately, he's destined to waste his time. Someone who's always been isolated, never seen the vast world, and never done anything for it, suddenly wants to rewrite it?" Sora's tone was dismissive. But the other two present didn't sense anything amiss.

Because the man in front of him certainly had the right to look down on Gerald.

Because he was a monster who ran to the other side of the continent, quelled the chaos, and established a dynasty.

He may not have rewritten the world, but he has at least rewritten a part of it. And the new systems he has implemented may very well rewrite the world in the end.

This is the contempt of those who are already on the road for those who are still dreaming.

The dove did not speak.

Every time she heard about Sora's actions in the land of warriors, she felt suffocated.

She often felt fortunate to have escaped that time. The man before her hadn't pulled out a knife. Otherwise, she and her companions would probably be rotting away somewhere by now.

Just how strong was this person? That time, her companions were defeated inexplicably. Although she faced him head-on, a quick recollection revealed that he never made a move, nor even retaliated. Even so, she still lost.

As a female swordsman, to have her attacks completely ineffective, and even to be surrounded and manipulated by her opponent, who would freely wield their longsword—that must have been the greatest humiliation in the world.

But neither then nor now, she dares not resist.

Faced with overwhelming power, she and her longsword were destined to become playthings for their opponent.

However, even if she were just a plaything, becoming a plaything of a swordsman of the pinnacle, like the "Sword God," would be an immense happiness for a woman who only wielded her sword for herself, whose hands were stained with blood, and who was utterly insignificant.

The dove knew that from the moment she decided to come here, she had already made her decision. She would die for which lord she would serve.

Therefore, no matter how much the person in front of her looked down on the person before her, she would not utter a sound.

……

"Forget it... What he wants to do is none of my business. As long as he doesn't harm my 'family,' I can't be bothered... Ikaruga, you'd better obediently accept Gerald's orders. However, remember two things. First, you can't kill for him. Second, report his actions to me at any time. Kagura will arrange the second point for you."

Sora gestured towards Kagura beside her. The two women's eyes met; as top-tier female swordsmen, a spark ignited between them.

"Furthermore, after this matter is resolved, the 'Three Crows' will be disbanded. Whether you wish to join the 'Red Leaf' branch here, go to 'Tang' and join the 'Red Leaf' headquarters, or even join the army or serve in the court... If you are truly tired of wielding your swords against others, the 'Sword Magic Academy' will welcome new teachers... Your swordsmanship is something I acknowledge. So, it's fine for you to teach anywhere. But the other two can only serve as assistants... I cannot help you rewrite the world, but I can send you to a better environment. However, whether you can seize the opportunity and completely change yourselves depends on yourselves."

I said a lot in one go, but all of it was necessary. In fact, saying it all at once is more energy-efficient than asking and answering questions one by one.

"Thank you... Lord Kong! Izayoi will serve you with all my heart and soul, even unto death!" Izayoi knelt for the second time. This time, it was out of deep gratitude.

She never expected Kong to treat them this way.

They are an assassin organization, living by taking lives, and lurking in the darkest corners of the world.

But none of the three actually liked these jobs, which is why they did them.

To be able to escape the darkness and regain the chance to be "human" again—this was a blessing they could never have imagined before!

"No need for any 'die-hard' talk. I'm just giving you jobs. If you don't work hard, I'll still fire you... Now you can leave."

Sora originally had something to say, something he wanted to tell Ikaruga that he was neither a savior nor a "master." So, stop looking at him with that grateful, fanatical, and willing-to-die look.

Knowing what kind of situation he would encounter next, Kong was too lazy to waste any more words.

Chapter 098 Sunrise and Return

The people shaped by the land of warriors and its culture seem to have a very strong dependence on others. They are very likely to entrust their entire loyalty and lives to one person, and they are also very likely to follow the crowd in creating a "savior" figure, and then follow him unconditionally.

Kong is in this state because he has been "persecuted" by this culture.

He only took a slightly impulsive action to fulfill a girl's wish.

But why did he later become a sensation, stirring up waves and becoming a hero of the martial arts community?

Kong's current situation, like his current hairstyle, has deviated far from his original path.

"Should we switch it back?"

With two days left before returning to Fairy Tail, Sora hesitated about whether to change back to her original short hair.

"Forget it, I'll keep it. I already have the short black hair Gray. I need to have some personality too. I'm too inconspicuous in the guild."

Sora finally decided to grow her hair long.

At least until the "Sky Garment" returns to normal and can no longer fight humans, keep your hair long.

"Then, sir, I will take my leave as well."

Kagura, who was standing nearby, asked Sora for instructions. Only then did Sora notice that Kagura had been there the whole time.

"Go ahead. Discuss contacting your brother with Ikaruga." Sora waved his hand again.

Kagura always acts like a black cat (or tiger) that wants to bite, and Sora is not good at dealing with her.

"Yes. Thank you, sir..." Kagura said the last sentence in a very soft voice.

Although Kong heard it, he pretended not to hear it.

After Kagura left, Sora used "Teleport" to return to her bedroom. Then, she immediately lay down and went to sleep.

Before returning, Kong had already arranged everything. All that was left was to get plenty of rest.