Internet Magic in Fairy Tail (Re-upload)

The sales showcase for Dragonite was a resounding success, earning Nate a significant amount of magic power.

For participants in this tournament, Dragonite had quickly become a must-have Pokémon. Not only did they need to summon it, but they also had to train it to the maximum level before the finals.

Of course, some criticized Dragonite's unbalanced strength on the MagicNet Forum, sparking heated debates between supporters and detractors. But no matter the arguments, everyone still wanted one.

…

A Few Days Later

The tournament proceeded as usual. Players balanced their matches with ranked battles online, frantically trying to level up their Dragonites.

In the blink of an eye, it was January 31st.

The preliminary stage concluded, narrowing over a thousand participants down to 102 finalists.

…

Evening: Grand Garden Hotel, Boys' Suite

The girls had joined the boys in the suite's lounge.

Nate addressed the group: "The preliminaries are over, and the main tournament will begin in a week. Do you all want to stay here, or head back to the guild and return in a week?"

Natsu was sprawled out on the couch like a dead fish, unmoving. "I got eliminated…"

"Aye~" Happy waved a paw, mocking him. "Trying to win with just one Pokémon was never going to work!"

Gray smirked triumphantly. "I made it to the finals, though, Natsu."

"What'd you say, ice block idiot?!" Natsu shot upright and headbutted Gray.

"You wanna fight, flame-brain?!"

Just as fists were about to fly, Erza spoke up, hands on her hips. "Knock it off. Teammates should get along."

"Aye~"

In an instant, Natsu and Gray became the picture of camaraderie, throwing their arms around each other's shoulders.

Lucy facepalmed. "These three are hopeless!"

Cana chuckled. "Lucy and I made it to the finals. Natsu's just too stubborn. If he hadn't insisted on using only one Pokémon, he wouldn't be sulking now."

Among Fairy Tail's members, many advanced to the finals. A few days earlier, even the Raijinshū had come to Crocus, with Bickslow easily collecting all eight gym badges.

"Anyway," Mirajane said, looking slightly worried, "since we have a week until the finals, let's head back to the guild. I'm a little concerned about Lisanna handling everything on her own."

Seeing no objections, Nate nodded. "Alright, let's go."

The next moment, Flying Thunder God Magic activated.

…

Magnolia Town: South Gate Park

With a flash of golden light, the group appeared together.

Everyone quickly dispersed. Mirajane waved goodbye and hurried toward the guild, while Ultear left soon after, concerned about Meredy.

Since it was already late, Nate decided not to join the guild's hustle and bustle. Instead, he walked Lucy home.

On the way, Lucy suddenly stopped, grabbing his arm. "Ah, we've been gone so long—the food in the fridge is probably spoiled!"

She smiled sheepishly. "Let's go grocery shopping together?"

"It's already evening," Nate said, puzzled. "Will there even be anything left? Why not order online instead?"

"We'll find something! Come on!"

Lucy laughed, taking his arm and dragging him along.

Nate sighed and followed her to the market, thinking he should've eaten at the hotel before returning.

By the time they finished buying fresh ingredients and returned to Lucy's apartment, it was already 7 PM.

Lucy busied herself in the kitchen, preparing dinner.

Nate went back to his own apartment but immediately sensed a familiar magic presence inside.

It's Natsu and Happy…

Pushing open the door, he saw Natsu sitting cross-legged at the tea table, sipping chamomile tea—one of the items gifted by the former Magic Council Chairman.

"Yo, Nate."

"Good evening, Nate!" Happy chirped, holding a tiny teacup.

Ignoring their casual invasion, Nate asked, "How'd you get in?"

"Through the window," Natsu grinned, then leaned forward eagerly. "Hey, wanna take a job together?"

You broke into my house at night just to ask about work?

Nate couldn't even begin to respond. Did Natsu not know what it meant to truly slack off?

Happy, sipping his tea like an elder in retirement, calmly explained: "Aye, Natsu doesn't need to participate in the finals since he got eliminated."

Natsu leapt to his feet, grinning proudly. Nate could see the little flames flickering in his mouth as he spoke. "Hahaha! Nate, look what I got!"

From his pocket, Natsu pulled out a document. "See? It's a mission about dragons!"

A dragon mission?

Nate leaned in to take a look.

…

Client: Magic Council

Request: Gather sightings and intelligence regarding the black dragon mentioned in The Apocalypse.

Reward: 10 million J!

…

The reward for just sighting information was astonishing.

Happy clarified: "Natsu snagged it from the Master's office. It wasn't on the Online Commission or the Quest Board."

Wait… You're actually thinking of going after the Black Dragon? What, to serve yourself up as a snack?

Nate was speechless.

"The Master must've kept the mission in his office instead of posting it because he didn't want anyone to take it."

As for why the Magic Council suddenly issued such a mission… It likely stemmed from the recent incident where the Black Dragon pursued Irene. The Council must've observed it somehow.

Imagining the Council's perspective, Nate couldn't help but feel their headache. First Zeref, and now a Black Dragon. Truly, misfortunes never came singly.

"Isn't this the same Black Dragon Gildarts encountered during his 100-year mission?" Natsu asked, growing excited.

Gildarts, despite not being a Dragon Slayer, lost an arm and a leg to a casual swipe from the Black Dragon.

Natsu would be obliterated in seconds.

Deciding it was best to intervene, Nate opened his Magic Net and typed:

Sigma Male: Master, Natsu stole the Black Dragon mission document.

Fairy Tail's Grandpa: What?! Stop him immediately, Nate! 😰

Fairy Tail's Grandpa: I'll head to the guild right away. I needed to address this situation with everyone anyway!

Sigma Male: Understood.

Closing the Magic Net, Nate grabbed Natsu by the neck, grinning mischievously. "Come on, buddy, let's go to the guild. Why are you so eager to mess with a Black Dragon?"

Before Natsu could protest, Nate activated Flying Thunder God Magic, instantly teleporting himself, Natsu, and Happy to the guild.

Upon arrival, Natsu cried out in shock: "Nate, I can't believe you tattled on me! You traitor!"

Happy immediately distanced himself from Natsu, fluttering behind Nate. "Aye, I told him not to take it! I'm innocent!"

Nate couldn't help but roll his eyes at these two clowns.

…

Meanwhile, in the skies over Crocus

The Black Dragon circled high above the capital, its piercing gaze scanning the night.

"The scent… it's gone. The scent of Dragon Slayers!"

Memories surged through its mind:

Fire Dragon King, Igneel.

Iron Dragon, Metalicana.

Sky Dragon, Grandeeney.

The Dragon Slayers: Natsu Dragneel, Gajeel Redfox, Wendy Marvell.

The Black Dragon's eyes narrowed, focusing on the southwest—where the Fairy Tail guild was located. With a powerful flap of its massive wings, it soared swiftly in that direction.

Recently, the Black Dragon had encountered Irene but failed to eliminate her. She was rescued by a mysterious man.

Upon investigating further, the Black Dragon learned of the Magic Net and Nate's identity as its creator—The Magic Net's Master.

Obtaining a Magic Net ring, the Black Dragon browsed its forums and stumbled upon a certain post made by the infamous "Voldemort."

The post claimed: "Dragons… hide within the bodies of Dragon Slayers."

In this era, there were only three active Dragon Slayers. And all of them were gathered in Fairy Tail!

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