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

[Within the town of Harujion.]

Natsu, having taken two train rides, was listlessly complaining to Happy.

[Harpy was also quite helpless about this.]

There's simply no way to fix Natsu's motion sickness when it comes to vehicles.

Moreover, at this point, the most crucial issue is still food.

The belly's resistance caused both the human and the cat to exchange a glance.

"How about... we go get something to eat first?"

[Natsu makes the suggestion.]

[Habi's eyes lit up! He immediately agreed.]

However, after the person and the cat turned the backpack, luggage, and pockets inside out...

Staring at the single 10J coin, the man and the cat fell silent.

This amount of money... isn't even enough to buy a steamed bun, is it?

Just as the person and the cat were worrying about this one coin...

The cheers from ahead startled the two.

The object of their cheers was a guy named Fire Dragon.

Natsu, who had come to this city with the fire dragon in his sights, immediately assumed that the dragon was Igneel, whom he had been searching for all along.

The person and the cat immediately became excited and rushed forward.

But reality disappointed them once again; it was just a guy named Fire Dragon.

Natsu and Happy had absolutely no interest in strangers.

[This attitude of turning around and leaving completely enraged the brainwashed fans of the person named Fire Dragon.]

[So, a group of girls rushed up in no time and gave Natsu a thorough beating.]

Furthermore, the dragon even signed an autograph for the person and the cat, demonstrating its magnanimity.

Afterwards, the fire dragon invited the fans present to a cruise ship party at the port in the evening. Then, using magic, it left the spot amidst the frenzied gazes of the girls.

Feeling bewildered, Natsu and Happy didn't pay much attention to this ordeal.

However, the appearance of a blonde girl caught the human and cat somewhat off guard.

The blonde girl's name is Lucy, Lucy Heartfilia.

According to her, she came to thank Natsu and Happy.

[Because the two of them inadvertently stumbled upon the scene, they saved Lucy's life.]

The reason I say this is because the man called Fire Dragon just now used a spell called Charm.

This magic is strictly forbidden; it subtly and powerfully attracts people's hearts, generating emotions such as love and worship.

[Just now, Lucy was one of the people surrounding the fire dragon.]

Similarly, they were also seduced without even realizing it.

Fortunately, Natsu and Happy's intrusion woke Lucy up.

Therefore, to thank the person and the cat, Lucy decided to treat them to a meal.

Although Natsu and Happy didn't understand everything Lucy said, they definitely took in the last three words: "I'll treat you to dinner."

[Natsu and Happy, who were already starving, suddenly had excited glints in their eyes!]

Eager to get started, Lucy, accompanied by her cat, headed towards the restaurant.

When it was time to eat, Lucy realized just how wrong it had been to invite these two starving ghosts to their next meal.

[The way they ate so heartily, splattering oil and fish bones everywhere, made Lucy a little embarrassed.]

However, since she had already treated everyone, Lucy naturally didn't care about such things.

During the meal, Lucy, the girl who loves to complain, still couldn't resist complaining about the fire dragon she had encountered earlier.

[Although Natsu and Happy, engrossed in their meal, didn't seem to care at all.]

After all, Lucy's complaints veered off-topic.

Basically, Lucy greatly admires a certain guild and wants to join it.

Afterwards, Lucy politely inquired about the purpose of Natsu and Happy's visit to town.

Natsu truthfully replied that they had come to this city to search for the fire dragon that had appeared there.

Lucy was still somewhat curious about the fire dragon that Natsu and the others had mentioned.

However, after getting to know them better, Lucy realized with a start that these two might be insane.

[A fire dragon? A real dragon? ?]

[That legendary creature?]

[How could something like that possibly appear in a town?!]

Upon hearing Lucy's horrified exclamation, Natsu and Happy gaped in astonishment, as if only now realizing the problem.

Lucy felt ashamed and ultimately shook her head.

[They paid and were about to leave.]

However, at this very moment, an even more embarrassing scene unfolded!

[Natsu and Happy, those two clowns, actually knelt down before Lucy in public to thank her for her hospitality.]

Under the watchful eyes of countless people in the restaurant, Lucy was utterly exasperated.

Even the audience outside the canopy couldn't hold back anymore.

These two guys are really... way too stupid.

It's hard to associate it with Honez.

All I can say is... the difference between two people from different worlds is truly vast...

【Night falls.】

Natsu and Happy, having eaten and drunk their fill, leaned against the railing by the sea, enjoying the evening breeze.

Looking out to sea, you can clearly see cruise ships flashing neon lights.

That's where that guy named Fire Dragon held his party during the day.

The person and cat, who had initially paid no attention, keenly overheard the whispers of passersby.

The fire dragon on that ship...

[They're actually members of Fairy Tail, the most famous mage guild in the entire Fiore Kingdom!]

Fairy Tail!

The name successfully attracted the attention of both the person and the cat.

Looking at the ship again, Natsu's expression gradually turned serious.

"Hey, Happy, does our guild still have that guy from before?"

[Natsu asked in a deep voice.]

"No, I absolutely do not recall that person existing!"

[Harpy's resolute response.]

"So... does that mean that guy was impersonating a member of our guild?"

Natsu narrowed his eyes.

His fist clenched tightly: "Unforgivable!!"

The ship in the distance rocked slightly due to the waves.

Suddenly, Natsu, who had just been full of ambition, puffed out his cheeks.

Her face turned deathly pale.

"Ugh...so disgusting..."

A huge bead of sweat appeared on Happy's forehead.

[“Just looking at it…would cause this reaction??”]

Chapter 173 Lucy's Fantastic Adventure

【at the same time.】

The interior of the ship, shimmering with neon lights, was not as glamorous as its exterior.

This place is filled with tears!

Lucy's tears.