Fairy Tail: You call this Celestial Magic?!

Chapter 311 Arriving on the Island (Please Subscribe!)
An hour later, at the east gate of "Magnolia".

Moen, dressed casually and carrying a light bag, watched his companions rushing over.

Gray's expression remained somewhat somber; clearly, the news of his senior brother Leon and the demon Deliora weighed heavily on his mind.

Natsu, on the other hand, was completely excited, like a wound-up toy, constantly shouting "S-rank mission! S-rank mission!" Happy flapped his wings and flew around him, excitedly shouting "Love~".

Lucy carried a bulging backpack, her face showing a mixture of anticipation for the golden key and nervousness about the unknown mission. After all, this was her first "S-class mission".

"Are you all ready?"

Moen confirmed that he had summoned the crows.

"no problem!"

Natsu answered quickly, and then immediately boarded the flying crow. He was so full of confidence at that moment, but he would feel terrible once he took to the air.

"We're ready to go anytime, Master!"

Lucy clenched her fist in a crisp response, full of motivation, after all, it was a "golden key".

Happy had already boarded the flying crow with Natsu, who was trying to hypnotize himself and convince himself that the "flying crow" wasn't a means of transportation, so that he wouldn't get dizzy like he was being carried by Happy. But this was obviously in vain.

When Moen asked him a question, Gray simply hummed in response and then boarded the flying crow as well.

"Alright, destination Harujion, let's go."

Moen didn't hold back on his magic, and the crows immediately sped up, flapping their wings and flying towards the port city of Harugeon not far away.

Before long, the salty sea breeze and the unique hustle and bustle of the harbor hit them, and the crow landed directly on the dock.

Ships of all sizes were moored at the dock, seagulls circled and cried among the masts, dockworkers shouted, and sailors were busy tidying up the mooring lines. The dock of "Harujon" was also a scene of bustling activity.

As the port city closest to Magnolia, Harugion has undoubtedly benefited from Magnolia's development, with more cargo ships and more tourists directly benefiting Harugion itself.

Therefore, the city is very friendly to Fairy Tail and is not afraid of some unpleasant rumors.

However, when Moen took the mission assignment and led his team to inquire about "Galna Island" from the sailors and captains at the dock, the originally lively and relaxed atmosphere instantly changed.

"Galna Island?"

When the sailors and captains heard the name, their faces looked as if they had seen a ghost. When asked if they would like to be guides, they all waved their hands and refused.

"No way! No way! I wouldn't go for any amount of money! That's a cursed island! Why are you even asking about that horrible place? I heard that anyone who gets close to it turns into a monster! And at night you can hear terrifying howls coming from the island... It's a curse, it's definitely a curse!"

The group was cursing and swearing, clearly showing that they shared the same attitude towards "Galna Island"—a deep-seated fear of getting close to it.

The reactions of these people infuriated Natsu so much that his hair practically stood on end. He had finally managed to participate in an "S-rank mission," only to be stuck at the very first step, unable to even find a guide to "Galna Island." This wasn't just a failed attempt; he hadn't even left the island! He was being blocked right at his own doorstep.

"Hey! You cowards! It's just an island! What's there to be afraid of! We're mages from Fairy Tail!"

Natsu jumped up and cursed, using provocation on these people while emphasizing their identity as "Fairy Tail" mages.

This statement made many people hesitate. The provocation tactic was not very effective, but "Fairy Tail" was still very convincing.

Moen removed his mask, revealing his true face. To prevent any unforeseen events, such as causing a major riot, he had always done this in cities other than Magnolia.

This is the trouble of being famous, especially for Moen, who has too many fans and a diverse range of ages, so he has to be careful about his image.

"Lord Morn?!"

Upon seeing Moen's true appearance, the docks became lively again, and many people began to reconsider the danger of this mission.

With Moen here, even the most dangerous situations are greatly reduced in danger, and everyone has faith in Grand Duke Moen's strength.

"I'll take you there."

While others were still hesitating, a middle-aged man stepped forward, spoke decisively, and seized the opportunity.

The middle-aged man leaned against a dilapidated wooden crate. He looked to be around fifty years old. His skin, eroded by the sea breeze and sun, resembled rough tree bark. Deep and shallow wrinkles were etched on his face, especially around his eyes and mouth, revealing the vicissitudes of years of hard work. He gave off a feeling of a very hard life.

His gaze toward Moen and the others was complex, containing inquiry, hesitation, and a hint of barely perceptible pain hidden deep within. One might mistake his eyes for a palette of colors.

“Tell me your story.”

Moen spoke calmly. The situation was completely reversed from before. Just a moment ago, everyone was avoiding them like the plague, but now they were lining up for them, and many people wanted to follow Moen.

“I come from the island of Karna, and I am a witness to all of this.”

The middle-aged man nodded and spoke decisively, his words almost instantly killing the game.

Indeed, no one knows more about "Kalna Island" than him. It has been a long time since the "Kalna Islanders" have come out, which is one of the origins of the legend of the "Kalna Island Curse".

What exactly is on the island? Is the curse real?

Upon hearing that the man was the person involved, Gray couldn't hold back any longer. He asked anxiously, eager to know the answer.

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Upon hearing Gray's words, the middle-aged man's eyes became somewhat dazed, as if he were lost in some terrible memory.

"You're the one. Let's go immediately."

Moen interrupted the middle-aged man's painful memories by speaking directly to him, which caused a chorus of sighs and lamentations from those around him.

Looking at the "middle-aged man" in front of him, Mo En looked somewhat suspicious, feeling that something was not right. Was this guy assessing their strength by not coming out earlier?

"Okay! I'll take you there right away!"

The middle-aged man snapped out of his daze, nodded seriously, and gestured for Moen and the others to board the ship. He was about to set off.

Moen was right. The reason why the "middle-aged man" didn't step forward immediately was because he was assessing their strength and determination. It was Moen's appearance that made him make up his mind.

"Get aboard."

Moen was the first to board. Gray, though he still wanted to ask, had no choice but to obediently get on the ship first. Natsu, Happy, and Lucy followed suit. The middle-aged man deftly untied the mooring ropes and raised the sails. His ship wasn't large, and it was just enough to accommodate Natsu and the others.

The ship began to drift, and Moen changed into the [Crazy Silver Cloth]. He waved his hand gently, and the small boat immediately glided smoothly away from the dock of "Harugeon" like an arrow, heading towards the vast sea.

"Now you can start talking."

Sitting on the boat, Moen gestured for the middle-aged man to tell him about "Galna Island". They could have reached their destination much faster, but Moen still chose to take the boat, naturally wanting to hear the person involved's opinion on what happened on "Galna Island". This man should be the "guide NPC" that was supposed to be there.

"Galna Island is cursed, cursed by the moon."

The middle-aged man spoke with a heavy expression. He lifted his robe, revealing an arm that looked like a withered twig.

"It looks familiar."

Moen's lips twitched, because he thought of Mira when he first arrived, who also had a demonic arm back then.

Of course, the demon arm of this middle-aged man in front of her is no match for Mira's demon arm; they are not even in the same league. It's more like he has undergone some kind of mutation rather than "receiving magic." The two are not the same concept.

“Every night, under the purple moonlight, the people on the island turn into monsters and don’t turn back until dawn. But not everyone can turn back. Some are unharmed, some have some physical mutations, and some may even completely lose their minds and become monsters.”

The middle-aged man continued, and his words left everyone looking at each other in bewilderment. Clearly, the problem lay with that "purple moon."

"The Moon Drop Ritual"

Moen frowned and said the name of the ritual. Before coming, he had done a detailed investigation, mainly by asking the old man and the learned Levy, and learned about the function of the "Moon Drop Ritual" from them.

"This is a moon magic that can dispel all magic. By collecting purple moonlight through a special ritual magic circle and shining it on a designated target, the magic applied to that target can be dispelled."

Moen spoke, which made Gray immediately understand that the target of this "Moon Drop Ritual" was obviously the demon "Deliora".

"No wonder. No wonder!"

Gray was somewhat excited. "Absolute Freeze" was not something that anyone could break, in fact, it could be said that no one could break it. He had been wondering how Leon was going to revive Deliora, but it turned out that this guy had come up with the magic of "Lunar Drop Ritual".

If an individual's power is insufficient to break the "Absolute Freeze," then use a magic circle—a magic circle that directly nullifies all magic!

"Therefore, as long as this magic circle is destroyed, the curse will be lifted."

Moen nodded and summarized the mission objectives, which gave everyone a clear understanding and a well-defined goal.

Of course, they all understood that things wouldn't be that simple. There must be someone guarding the magic circle; it wasn't just Gray's senior brother, Leon, alone. Everyone was prepared for battle.

The entire voyage took much longer than expected because Karna Island is actually located further south than the Tower of Paradise, deeper into the sea, and quite far from Harugeon.

Natsu, who was lively and energetic before boarding the ship, predictably became listless very quickly. He slumped over the ship's railing, his face pale and green, vomiting violently, and weakly groaning, "I hate transportation."

"Coming."

Seeing Natsu's state, the middle-aged man was somewhat uneasy, but with Moen present, he had no doubt about their strength. He guided them along the way, and they were finally close to their destination.

"It's getting foggy."

Gray frowned. The closer the ship got to its destination, the thicker the fog seemed to grow. It was already night, and the starlight and moonlight were blocked. The color of the seawater became darker and deeper, as if it held an ominous meaning.

An invisible sense of oppression began to envelop everyone's hearts. Even Natsu, who was exhausted from vomiting, sensed something was wrong and struggled to sit up, looking ahead warily.

"So that's the purple moon?!"

Lucy opened her eyes wide and looked up at the sky. Not far away, on the small island that was already visible, a purple moon hung high, exuding an extremely eerie magical aura.

"Very good, it seems the intelligence was correct."

Moen nodded, then looked at the middle-aged man, only to be surprised to find that the man who had just been on the boat had disappeared.

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Lucy, Gray, Natsu, and Happy obviously noticed this as well. They looked horrified and began searching around the ship, thinking that the guy had fallen into the sea from the ship.

Everyone's attention was drawn to the purple moon, and they didn't notice the guy at all; he just vanished into thin air.

"What...what on earth is going on?!"

Lucy's expression was somewhat frightened. She wouldn't be afraid of a direct confrontation, but this was a curse, and she could disappear into thin air. It was really challenging Lucy's courage.

"Never mind, let's get to the island first."

Without any hesitation, Moen chose to charge forward. Although it felt a bit like a ghost movie, even if there were ghosts, he would first have to see if his fists were strong enough.

The ship sailed for a while with the help of the water flow, and the gray fog gradually thinned out, revealing the outline of an island that was faintly visible in the fog, and finally appeared clearly before their eyes.

We've finally arrived at Karna Island.

The four people and one cat abandoned the boat and went ashore. The island's coastline was full of jagged black reefs, giving it a cold and hard feel. The terrain was rugged, and there were strangely shaped trees everywhere, with twisted branches and dull leaves.

"Let's see if anyone's there."

Moen said that it was necessary because they always had to find the client first.

"This island is indeed quite strange."

Lucy followed closely behind Moen, feeling incredibly safe with her master by her side; no one, no matter what, could get close.

“There are obvious signs of human habitation here.”

After traveling some distance and venturing deeper into the island, the four quickly discovered signs of human life and soon found a village, which made Moen breathe a sigh of relief.

Moen wasn't relieved out of fear; he was relieved that there were still survivors on the island, at least they hadn't arrived too late.

"Let's go take a look. It should be these people who posted the commission."

Moen took the lead and approached the walled village.

(End of this chapter)