Compared to the two fairies, Natsu is truly slaying a dragon!

[Mavis's voice wasn't loud, but it was still deafening.]

"But...aren't we just going to abandon our master who's venturing into such a dangerous area alone?"

Yuri clenched his fist.

"Who said we don't care?"

[Mavis stares directly at Yuri!]

"We can wait until Magnonia is completely liberated, and take this opportunity to hone our magic. After that, we can go to the Galactic Empire to help our master."

"At that time, when we are even stronger, we will definitely be able to become our master's help!"

【…】

Meanwhile, Henna walked alone through the forest.

Regarding this rash intervention in matters of this era.

Even Henna didn't know what the consequences would be.

But, just as he had anticipated.

Perhaps... it was all destined.

Perhaps, in some mysterious way, he was destined to come to this era.

Do something, then leave quietly.

Henna stopped at the edge of the forest.

Turning around, he gazed into the distance at the town called Magnolia.

"The birth of Fairy Tail shouldn't be too far off, right?"

"It's such a pity I couldn't participate. Otherwise... what would have happened if my photos and such had been passed down until my time?"

[It seems interesting to think about, but it's an unrealistic possibility.]

It's already absurd enough that I dared to interfere in the affairs of this era; it's best to avoid leaving any photos or records.

Moreover, Henaz believed that Mavis was capable of doing it.

[After defeating the Blue Skull, Fairy Tail was eventually created in Magnolia.]

This is what Henaz meant when he said Mavis had to do.

As for myself...

Hennaz pulled his gaze back, resumed his steps, and headed towards some unknown direction.

Destination: The Galactic Empire!

[It is also Erza's birthplace, and... the land where the Dragon Queen exists!]

Chapter 139, page 79? That's a bit expensive, isn't it?

Erza: "The Galactic Empire... Is Hazen finally going to set foot on that land?"

Mirajane: "What was the place like where Erza from the Dark World grew up?"

Lisanna: "Perhaps, Erza can find the mystery of your origins somewhere."

Makarov: "Unlikely, after all, that era is still more than a hundred years ago."

"Over a hundred years! Erza's parents probably weren't even born yet."

Mavis: "Is it possible to encounter Erza's ancestor?"

Lucy: "As for our ancestors... even if we met them, we might not recognize them, right?"

"Just like my ancestor Anna, I didn't even recognize her as my ancestor before I met my mother."

Gray: "That's true, since the similarities aren't that high. But it's good to know about the Galactic Empire. Maybe this Galactic Empire really is the empire that Irene from that world belongs to?"

Brian: "Yeah, yeah, Eileen and Hanets also have a history, I wonder what will happen."

Meanwhile, in the direction of the Alvarez Empire.

Eileen was also frowning at that moment.

Seeing Haku Natsu hurrying along in the scene, I felt extremely nervous.

"What kind of place is the Galactic Empire... exactly?"

The scene continues.

After leaving the area surrounding Magnolia, Henaz first arrived at a town called Maya City for a short rest.

Of course, eating to replenish energy is secondary.

Most importantly, it contains a map to the Galactic Empire.

"Boss, the bill, please."

Black Natsu raised his head in front of the mountain of plates.

[Shout out to the shopkeeper.]

"Hey! They're here!"

The owner rushed over from the bar, his eyes twitching slightly as he looked at the table overflowing with plates.

"Um...sir, your total bill is 790,000 J."

"Seventy-nine? Isn't that a bit expensive?"

Hyunaz frowned slightly.

"Sir, I'm so sorry, you've eaten far too much. You've consumed more than half of our store's inventory in one meal. You know, due to the ongoing war across the continent, the prices of all kinds of raw materials have skyrocketed."

"Therefore, the price will be much higher than before. This is a necessary measure, and we are truly sorry."

As he spoke, the boss bowed slightly.

Their apology was palpable.

"The reason for the war...?"

Henna nodded slightly: "Then I understand, so a higher price is reasonable."

As he spoke, he took out cash from his pocket and placed it on the table.

Although this money was earned from previous S-rank missions, it can still be used here since the currency hasn't been changed.

"Okay, welcome back next time!"

After receiving the cash, the boss bowed again.

"By the way, where can I buy a map around here? I need a map that goes to the Galactic Empire."

"The Galactic Empire?!"

Upon hearing this, the boss immediately became tense.

[Then, with good intentions, she advised, "Judging from your appearance, you must still be a student or something. The Galactic Empire is a place of great trouble these days."]

"There's fighting going on in that area every day. If you go there now, you might get caught in the crossfire."

"If something really happens, it would be best to wait until after the war is over before going."

Henaz smiled and shook his head at his boss's advice: "You don't need to worry about that. Just tell me where to buy it."

The shop owner opened his mouth, but ultimately sighed helplessly.

"Anyway, be careful when you go there. If you really need a map, I can provide it to you."

He added at the end, "Of course, it's free, after all, you've spent so much here."

"That's troublesome."

Since it's available here, there's no need to spend time buying it.

A short while later, the shop owner came over with a rolled-up map.

"This is a map we posted at home, but we can't go there because of the war, and since we don't need it anyway, we're giving it to you."

"Thank you, boss."

[Having taken the map, Henna turned around, preparing to leave.]

【boom……】

A figure crashed straight into him!

It wasn't that Henna hadn't noticed; rather, his attention was entirely focused on the map in his hand, which he was about to open and review as he walked.

Therefore, they did not notice the figure approaching from behind.

The two collided head-on!

My first impression: So fierce!!

Yes, she was really fierce, almost exaggeratedly so!

A soft, yielding sensation pressed against Hyunaz's chest.