Fairy Tail: Magic is not such an inconvenient thing.

Chapter 94 Fairy Tail's Ambition

Because Mistgang didn't want too many people to know about his affairs, he asked that his story not be told.

The president readily agreed, and Abbot had no objection to achieving his goal, while Laxus was completely uninterested.

After leaving Abbott a contact number, Mister Gang left.

Abbo released the guild members from his "subdimensional space." After reaching level 4 in spatial magic, his personal space had been upgraded to a small subdimensional space, roughly the size of the entire Magnolia.

Although it's currently empty with nothing inside except for some miscellaneous items that were previously left in the personal space, the nature of this sub-plane is completely different from that of the personal space.

Living things can enter and exit without any problem, or rather, once they enter his alternate dimension, they are basically at Aibo's mercy, because the entire subdimensional space is under Aibo's control, and they can't even move without Aibo's permission.

People with lower magic power than Abbot can easily be stuffed into another dimension by Abbot, and they have almost no power to fight back against him.

"In the guild right now, only Laxus can probably hold his own against me," Ebo thought smugly.

Then Abbo shook the sleeping sisters awake, feeling that these idiots who only trained their muscles had a bit too low mental resistance.

Mystergan's hypnotic magic is also recorded in ancient texts and belongs to the category of mental magic, while Abbot's mental magic level is... LV1.

However, mental magic, soul magic, and memory magic all belong to the same category of magic. Abbot's soul magic level is LV3, so his mental resistance is quite high.

Although the Magic Council explicitly forbids mages from researching mind control magic, true enemies don't care about such things. This encounter has put Ebo on guard.

He decided to take some time to research some magical devices that could enhance mental resistance, so that his sisters could use them for self-defense. The mages in this world were still too lax!

When the guild members woke up, they were speechless to learn that it was Mystogan who had hypnotized them. However, considering that they were all comrades and it seemed that they couldn't defeat him, they complained a bit and then let it go.

Then the president stepped forward and announced that he would make his own decision about the other world, and asked everyone not to spread the word. There were no strict prohibitions, after all, if you don't have enough status or evidence, no one will believe you if you say it.

To celebrate Ebony's return, Fairy Tail hosted a large banquet, with the guild master paying the bill.

Since the guild got rich, Makarov has become increasingly arrogant. He used to retaliate when the council criticized him and issued a ticket, but now he just ignores it all.

As for the damage caused by guild members while performing their commissions? We've already paid compensation!

It was precisely because he had tasted the sweetness of wealth that Makarov was tempted by Ebo's proposal and chose to "collude" with him. Perhaps he could even help Fairy Tail rise to the position of the strongest mage guild on the entire continent before Ebo retired!

Makarov is ambitious too!

Seeing his guild leader's smug little expression, Aibo secretly shook his head. The guild leader's appetite was still too small. How could he be so easily satisfied with just being the strongest on the continent?

But it doesn't matter, he'll take action!

As the man behind the guild leader, Aibo will definitely lift Fairy Tail into the world's number one and strongest guild. At that time, his power will be known throughout the land and his influence will shake the world. It wouldn't be impossible for him to be crowned emperor.

This is the blessing you deserve for taking in a time traveler!

Fairy Tail's journey across the stars begins with the formation of my new company.

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A few days later, in the Fairy Tail guild master's office, Ebo was trying to sell Makarov his "PPT" presentation...

"Fairy Tail Industrial Group Corporation Business Plan? Fairy Tail Media Company? Fairy Tail Communications Company? Fairy Tail Terminal Company? Fairy Tail Magic Device Manufacturing Plant? What... what are all these things?"

Makarov looked at the several plans in front of him, a rare look of bewilderment on his face. He recognized each word individually, but when put together, he couldn't quite understand them. What was his little genius thinking all day long?

Abbot floated in the air, circling the president as he spoke eloquently:

"Guild Master, have you ever thought about this question: what is the true nature of our Fairy Tail... no, I should say, the Mage Guild?"

"Ahem... Well, the Mage Guild is a big family where a group of like-minded partners come together to work, live, and face difficulties together."

"No, no, no, President, your statement is mixed with too much personal emotion, which is wrong!"

The guild alliance contract clearly states that the so-called mage guild is an organization that provides job placement and activity bases for mages.

To put it bluntly, the guild is essentially a job market, a place that introduces mages to jobs. Guild Master, you don't deny that, do you?"

"Well... okay, you're right."

"So here's the question: since we're here to introduce jobs, why do we have to wait for jobs to come to us instead of creating more 'job opportunities' ourselves?"

Aibo pointed to several proposals on the table, tilted his head back, and said:

"We're rich now! Very rich! In fact, even if everyone stopped taking on commissions, the guild could support them for more than half a year. The reason we can do this is because we have our first successful case."

—We built a ninja amusement park, we provided jobs for our retired veterans, and the amusement park's profits are all included in the guild's profits. Our coffers are full now!

This money wasn't paid by one or two clients, but rather accumulated little by little by thousands of tourists who spend money on our guild's properties. Guild Master, do you find this kind of money enjoyable or not?

"This...it feels really good, but..."

"But! We're still not rich enough! We have too few ways to make money, we haven't created enough jobs, and our young people are still using the least efficient methods to earn unstable income! This is wrong, Chairman!"

"But this is how our Mage Guild has been operating for nearly a hundred years..."

"Just because it's always been this way, does that mean it's right?!"

Abbot slammed his fist on the table in anger, stating his position with absolute certainty:

"We are Fiore's premier mage guild, and we have the best mages in the entire country, yet we do the same work as those third-rate guilds and dark guilds! This is unreasonable!"

My family members deserve a better life, with a stable and substantial income every month. They should live in peace and contentment, with harmonious families, and be the envy of everyone in other guilds! This is the treatment and status that members of our number one guild should have!

“Hiss... Abbo, you’re not wrong. I also hope the children can have a better life, but how is that possible?”

Abbott then patted several project proposals on the table:

"I've written down all the solutions here. We're going to evolve Fairy Tail from an ordinary talent agency into a conglomerate. We're going to create jobs exclusively for mages, positions that only mages can fill. We're going to work together to make lots and lots of money!"

"Of course, I know it won't be easy, but now that we've taken the first step, it will only get easier as we go on. Next, we can start with the easiest thing: a media company. We can start by creating a magazine that belongs to Fairy Tail and is dedicated to publishing literary works from the Edolas world."

"Huh? Where did we come from...?"

"I've already entrusted this matter to Lisanna. She will bring back all the best works from the world of Edolas. That's the foundation of an entire world. I've also investigated it before. That world, which is lacking in magic, has a much more advanced literary development than ours. There will definitely be no problem!"

"this..."

Makarov's expression was somewhat complicated:

"Did you plan this all along, Abbott?"

"Huh? You mean Lisanna? How could that be? I originally planned to come back to sell my magical communication terminal, but there are still some technical problems to overcome before I can mass-produce it. I might need to build a factory later, so I can't start so quickly for the time being."

Since Lisanna didn't want to come back, how could we let this opportunity pass us by? Transferring knowledge is a risk-free, highly profitable business! In short, our guild can handle the magazine itself. We couldn't before because we didn't have the money, but now we have plenty of start-up capital!

That's right, Abbo is a good kid, how could he abandon his companion for personal gain? Makarov felt quite guilty for his own foolishness.

After thinking it over, Makarov couldn't think of any downsides. At most, it would just mean competing with other magazines for market share. Did Fairy Tail have to be afraid of that?

Then let's do it!

"Okay! Abbott, I'll fully support you in this. Thank you for your help..."

"Wait, wait, wait, I'm only responsible for proposing plans. I have a lot of other things to do, I don't have time for this kind of work."

Abbot quickly drifted away, standing idly by:

"Our guild is full of talented people, there's no need for me to do everything, right? I think it would be great to let Levy take charge of this from now on, since she doesn't like going out and fighting anyway. What do you think, Guild Master?"

"Alright! Let Levy do it then!"

At that moment, Makarov, in his eighties, seemed to have his youthful passion rekindled; he was still at the age to strive! He was fired up!

Chapter 95: Abbott's Two Major Experiments

After promising the chairman a rosy picture, Aibo disappeared without a trace.

Possessing Fairy Tail's only usable brain, Ebo felt a great responsibility. Those on the front lines who carried out the plan only needed to charge into battle, while he, as the strategist behind the scenes, had many more things to consider.

From the moment he awakened his memories and joined Fairy Tail, Aibo believed that the work of a mage was... outdated.

The Fairy Tail community is insecure, unstable, has few benefits and no security. It's only because the members of Fairy Tail are honest and sincere that I would want to move to another place to live.

The guild merely provides a platform for commissions. Mages are like mercenaries. Since most commissions are quite simple for mages, their work is relatively easy, which is why the guild is always so lively.

Most people don't have any goals. When they have money, they drink and waste their days. When they don't have money, they take on odd jobs, work one job and then rest for a few days. This is the kind of guy who works hard for three days and rests for two.

However, we can't blame them for this; it's a limitation of the times, or rather, a historical legacy of this world.

Over a hundred years ago, there were no mage guilds in this world. In most regions, magic was regarded as an evil force, and there were even witch hunts. The status of mages has gradually improved over the past hundred years.

For most older mages, this era in which mages can be respected is already a wonderful thing. Perhaps it is because of this mentality that the Magic Council has not chosen to ride roughshod over the kingdom.

But Abbot doesn't care about all that. He has a vision and knowledge that transcends time, so he is naturally not satisfied with his current life. When he had no power, he was like a beast of burden, but now that he has power, he doesn't want to eat beef.

Although Abbott felt that his moral bottom line was flexible, he also knew how to repay kindness. Gildarts saved his life, and Fairy Tail took him in when he was young. These were huge favors that he had to repay.

Aibo had been planning how to improve the lives and treatment of the guild members for a long time. He had only suggested building an amusement park, something that was more in line with the image of children, because he was too young and weak to make a significant impact.

But now Abbott is the top graduate of the magic academy. He has proven to the president with his actions that he possesses genius-level intelligence, which gives him the confidence to persuade the president to carry out his plan.

Aibo's initial goal is to solidify his base, cultivate some land, and develop his territory.

He plans to develop Magnolia from a small town into a metropolis. He wants to build several large enterprises, preferably with industrial factories, to provide more opportunities and jobs for guild members and city residents, stimulate the economy, boost consumption, and truly "come alive" this land.

This world has a high level of productivity; they even have magical trains. Inventing a generator would be incredibly easy. Magic crystals, capable of storing magic power, would be the perfect energy source.

When the time comes, just a few clicks on the tech tree and a garment factory can be set up. Once the industrial age takes its first step, it won't stop. The working people will find the direction for the times to move forward on their own.

Ebodo has no need to get involved in matters of public welfare; as a mage, he is more concerned about the future of mages.

Controlling his own voice and starting a magazine was just the first step. Next, Abbott planned to use the power of magicians to skip the industrial age and enter the information age.

The magic communication terminal is the perfect card to play. Mobile phones aren't just for mages; the market is practically limitless. Being the first to enter the market will definitely make you rich.

Although the initial version of the communication terminal currently only has simple functions such as making calls, recording, taking photos and videos, these are only temporary. Once Aibo is able to separate some of the authority of the ancient documents, he may be able to create an independent "private server" and directly lead the world of Esland into the Internet age.

However, this matter cannot be accomplished in a short time. Even with the experience gained from merging card magic, Abbot's magical artifact crafting skill is currently only at LV2.

Fortunately, Abbott caught up with a master craftsman at least level 3 in magical artifact making—Old Mistgan. With Mistgan's help, it shouldn't be long before they can develop a method to mass-produce communication terminals.

All that is said is just to illustrate one point: Abbot has delegated all the farming work to others; he has his own things to do.

After graduating from the magic academy, Abbott's thought form had more time for research.

He's gotten used to multitasking these days, and it doesn't bother him that his physical body and his mental body are both busy with their own things.

However, Abbott had too many research projects, and even splitting them in half didn't feel enough to handle. So it wasn't that he was lazy and unwilling to help the chairman, but rather that he simply didn't have the time.

So what is Aibo busy with?

Of course, the goal is to research magic to gain experience points and increase strength. After all, everything else is secondary; only strength is the foundation that guarantees everything.

Aibo's physical body is reconstructing information magic and light magic, while his thought entity is delving into text magic and the creation of celestial magical artifacts—no, it should be called an experiment in creating magical life.

Both experiments are very important and crucial to improving his strength, so Abbot is simply too busy to handle them all.

Let's start with the main body.

Because of his earlier inspiration to shock Lisanna through the screen, Abbott realized he had overlooked the potential of information magic.

This magic that has accompanied me from the very beginning of my growth is not just about eavesdropping on other people's thoughts.

Abbott was now certain that the so-called inner voice he heard was actually tiny electromagnetic signals emitted by the human brain, deciphered by magic—that is, brainwaves.

Ancient texts and magic are the same; the so-called compression of information, transmission of information, and injection of information into the human brain are all applications of electromagnetic waves.

Therefore, it is entirely possible to emit electromagnetic waves using information magic, which means that Abbott might be able to develop superhuman heat ray magic!

Hehehe! The reason why his light magic lacks offensive power is because the spectrum emitted by light magic is very stable, and Abbot cannot significantly adjust the wavelength and frequency of these lights.

Now, this deficiency may very well be made up for by information magic. If the research on [heat ray magic] is successful, then Abbot will be one step closer to becoming Happy Superman!

Unfortunately, this research is not going well so far. Combining the two types of magic is still quite difficult. Do we have to upgrade the light magic to LV4 first?

However, every cloud has a silver lining. While research on the main body hasn't progressed much, the magical life experiments on the thought entity have made a new breakthrough...

Chapter 96 Gugugaga!

A few days ago, at Albert's Lab 1.

Loki slumped helplessly in the lab chair, feeling as if he were about to return to the Protoss realm.

He had no idea that Abbott's experiments would be life-threatening before he came here. Now that he had been refused entry by the Protoss, if he died, he would really be dead. But Abbott never hesitated to kill him.

Loki felt a little wronged and wanted to cry, but the pride of the Lion King wouldn't allow him to shed tears.

Throughout the entire experiment, only Abbott's excited voice echoed: