Fairy Tail: Magic is not such an inconvenient thing.

"Huh!? Now that you mention it, I realize that your hair is the same as mine, Abbot!"

"..."

Abo didn't really want to be buddies with the clueless and grumpy Natsu, who was actually a smart and cheerful superhero.

"Well, let's think of a way to hatch the eggs..."

Lisanna volunteered and raised her hand:

"I'll help too! I read in a book that to hatch an egg, you need to keep it warm, so—ah!! Natsu, what are you doing?!!"

Before Lisanna could finish speaking, she saw Natsu breathe fire onto the egg in his hand.

"Huh? Didn't you want warmth? That's my specialty!"

"Idiot! Do you want to bake the egg?!"

"..."

Natsu's recklessness almost gave Ebo high blood pressure. I wonder if this egg has been roasted stupid? No, I absolutely cannot let Natsu get near my egg.

"Ahem, the warmth Lisanna mentioned is actually close to human body temperature. The temperature can't be too high or too low. In addition, incubating eggs requires maintaining a certain level of humidity, providing moisture, ensuring ventilation on the eggshell surface, and occasionally turning the eggs to prevent them from sticking together..."

Lisanna's eyes grew brighter and brighter as she listened, sparkling with adoration.

"Abbot is really amazing! He knows so much."

"Well, I learned all of this from books..."

Natsu scratched his head in frustration:

"Hey, does it have to be this complicated? Abbott, you must have a way, right? Help me!"

"..."

Abbot really couldn't handle Natsu's straightforward, naturally idiotic personality. He sighed.

"Alright, all of you, follow me..."

So a large group of kids ran out of the guild, all wanting to join in the fun.

"This generation of kids has such a great relationship!"

"Yes, yes, I really envy young people~"

"Laxus, aren't you going to come along and take a look?"

"roll."

On the other side, Abbo led a group of people to his neighborhood, chose a good location, and began construction.

First, a small mound was built using clay to increase its height. Then, a structure resembling a bird's nest was woven from wood.

Abbot pointed to the haystack in front of him and said:

"Put the eggs here, and I will carve a magic circle on the outside to control the temperature and humidity. After that, you only need to come and check the eggs occasionally, and there should be no problem."

"Abbot is amazing!" "As expected of Abbot!" "With Abbot around, nothing is too difficult for him."

Children's compliments are always genuine, and Aibo accepts them without hesitation.

Natsu, however, was immediately impressed when he saw Ebo's move for the first time:

"Abbot! Your magic seems pretty powerful, how about a contest!"

"No, no, I'm not good at fighting. You should go find Greg."

Abbott was sweating profusely and shaking his head frantically.

This was the last thing he wanted to see. If he got entangled with Natsu, that stubborn battle maniac, his good days would be over.

"Was it really that simple? I was hoping to use my newly learned magic to help hatch the eggs!"

"Lisanna's magic?"

"Hmm! I'll fully embrace the animal spirit!"

Then Abbot saw Lisanna transform into a large bird, something like a Flame-Crowned Pheasant? A large bird that tastes a lot like chicken. Lisanna actually went to collect small animals? That's too evil.

"This is my friend Basha. She was hit by the magic train and was seriously injured beyond repair. I hope I can carry on her legacy..."

Oh, how could I possibly doubt such a beautiful and kind little girl?

Despite the pangs of conscience, Abbott offered reasonable advice:

"Actually, Lisanna, you can also hold the egg while it hatches. The temperature controlled by magic is ultimately not as good as the body temperature of a living organism, so it might speed up the hatching process."

"Really? Then I'll come help when I have time!"

Natsu was deeply moved:

"Thanks everyone for your help! I'll definitely hatch it! Oh, and Gray, you ice block jerk, don't come any closer! You'll freeze the egg!"

"Huh? You idiot! I would never use magic recklessly!"

"Do you want to fight?!"

Come on!

Erza: "Huh?!"

Natsu & Gray: "Haha~ We're really close~"

Lisanna, now a giant bird, pecked at Abbot's arm:

"Abbot, where's your egg? Aren't you going to bring it over to hatch with us?"

"Ah, no, no need. I can take care of the egg myself. I've already set up a magic circle at home."

Abbot wouldn't let Natsu, that dangerous person, get close to his egg.

On the other side, watching his younger sister who was now fully embracing the newfound power, Elfman lowered his head in disappointment. He then glanced at Abbott, who was being adored by everyone, and secretly clenched his fist, making a decision…

Chapter 48 The Troubles of Teenagers

While everyone's attention was drawn to the "dragon egg," a few people secretly approached Aibo.

The first one is Elfman, Mira's younger brother. Elfman is a strong and honest little brother with the gentlest personality of the two sisters. Mira and Lisanna are both a little bit cunning, but this younger brother is a pure and kind person.

At this moment, Elfman stood timidly in front of Abbot. Although he was two heads taller than Abbot, he was completely suppressed in terms of aura.

"Brother Elfman? What do you need me for?"

Aibo spoke casually. He had been practicing pretending to be a child for two and a half years, and he had long since lost all sense of shame. He could casually mention "older brother" and "older sister" without any psychological burden. He was full of mischievous fun in teasing children.

"Ai, Abbott, um... I need your help..."

Elfman stammered:

"You know, my sister and I learned the same receiving magic, but I don't seem to have any talent for it. I can only partially receive magic, just like my sister used to, transforming one arm into a beast..."

I'm really troubled, but I'm too embarrassed to tell my sister. I know you're knowledgeable and resourceful, Abbot, could you help me figure out what the problem is?

"That's easy, show me how you do it."

"Okay! Receive—Animal Souls!"

Elfman received a bear, which Natsu helped him catch in the forest, but as he said, he could only transform into one arm and could not take the whole body.

Abbott grabbed his arm and examined it, probing it with his magic. He had also learned receiving magic, but the monsters he had received before had spat it out; he didn't need weak receivers.

"Ah, I see. Your soul can perfectly suppress animal souls, so there's no possibility of failure in receiving them. As for why you can't receive them completely..."

Abbot withdrew his hand and looked Elfman up and down:

“You lack confidence, Elf. Hesitant people often find it difficult to make any progress. What you need to do now is choose to believe in yourself.”

"Huh? But... but I just can't use it..."

Early death of parents, a domineering older sister, a childhood shunned by the villagers, coupled with a kind and honest nature... all these factors have shaped Elfman's current self-conscious and timid personality, which cannot be corrected overnight.

"That's because you haven't found your strengths, Elf. Where do you think your strengths lie? What can you do better than others?"

"this..."

Elfman's eyes lost their luster:

"Okay, I don't think so. I'm weaker than Natsu and the others, not as smart as you, Ebo, and my magical talent can't compare to Lisanna's. Even my older sister is better at cooking... I don't have any strengths..."

"..."

"That poor kid, why don't you go cook with Nazbi?" Abbot shook his head and sighed.

"How about this, you set a small goal for yourself, like becoming the strongest person in the guild? I think you have the talent for it, and I can help you."

"The strongest?"

Elfman thought for a moment, his eyes brightening slightly:

"I think I can do that. I've always wanted to become a real man."

"Yes, I recently researched a body-strengthening magic that allows you to become stronger while lying down. When the time comes, have your sister bring you to my lab, and I'll tailor a magic formula to help you."

"Okay! Thank you, Abbot!"

In theory, body-strengthening magic has a strong fitness effect, but Abbott doesn't want to become a muscular brute. To prevent over-training, he needs a male model for reference, and Elfman is a good fit, which is perfect for both of them.

Elfman had just left when Abbot was cornered by Kana.

Kana cornered Abbot against the wall with a quick wall slam, her eyes narrowing into slits:

"Abbott, your magic experiment is over, right? Now you finally have time to spend with me, right?"

"Ah... the experiment was only a preliminary success, it can only be considered a conclusion, and further improvements are still needed..."

Upon hearing this, Kana lowered her head, her shoulders trembling, looking as if she was about to cry.

"I understand now. Sister misunderstood. I thought Abbot was also looking forward to going with you to capture the monsters, but it turns out it was all wishful thinking on my part..."

"Stop, stop, stop! I didn't say I wasn't going!"

Kana abruptly raised her head, her eyes filled with smugness rather than sadness. She reached out and pinched Abbot's cheeks, beginning to threaten an 8-year-old child:

"Hmph~ You're not allowed to stand me up this time! Otherwise, I won't let you off easily!"

"Okay... Once my egg hatches, I'll go with you to catch monsters."

"It's a promise!"

I had promised Kana that I would go with her to catch monsters and make cards, but because I learned the Enchanting Magic, I was so eager to study Body Tempering Magic that the matter was delayed, and I felt a little embarrassed.

Now that he has time to go out, and having learned body-strengthening magic, he's also eager to get moving and wants to go out for a stroll.

Kana got a reply, humming a tune as she left. Just as Abo was about to catch his breath, Levy blocked the door again.

"Levy? You're here too..."

Did these people plan this all in advance to take turns blocking me?

"Abbot, I need to talk to you about something."

"Um, you said..."

Abbot accidentally overheard Levy's inner thoughts again, and he had a bad feeling...

"There's an event at the Ninja Theme Park next month, will you come with me?"

Levy handed him two tickets, and Abbott took them and looked at the promotional slogan:

The first-ever Spring Cherry Blossom Shuriken Throwing Contest is about to begin! Participation is open to two people. There are generous prizes, and the first-place winner will receive a surprise mystery grand prize! Ninja Amusement Park awaits your arrival!

Aibo: ? ? ?

There are so many flaws that even Aibo doesn't know where to begin.

"What... what kind of event is this?"

"Huh? Abbott, you didn't know?"

"Should I... should I know? I've never paid attention to the operation of amusement parks..."

"It's a cosplay event featuring Sakura! Participants will cosplay as Sakura and Sasuke and compete in a shuriken-throwing contest. I heard the first place winner will receive a commemorative figure with the author's autograph! I really want that!"

"Huh? I didn't know I had to sign autographs..."

“Um…no, it was Lidasco who signed it,”