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

"This...is this Fairy Tail??"

Lucy's eyes were full of anticipation.

Finally, finally, I've arrived at the place I've always dreamed of.

[We've arrived at a place I used to only know about through magazines: Fairy Tail!]

[You might even become one of them soon.]

This made Lucy extremely excited.

"Welcome to Fairy Tail!" Happy greeted excitedly.

"Stop dawdling, hurry up and go in."

[Henazu spoke, then stepped forward and pushed open the tightly closed door.]

In an instant, a cacophony of sounds erupted from within, like waves crashing on the shore.

The true nature of Fairy Tail was also revealed to Lucy.

The lively crowd sat in twos and threes on the chairs, drinking and chatting.

[A beautiful woman is singing passionately on stage, while people come and go.]

[Lucy even spotted many famous people at a glance.]

The joy I felt was amplified to its peak at that moment.

"Everyone, we're back!!"

[Happy jumped up and down, shouting loudly.]

This also naturally drew everyone's attention to the main entrance.

The noisy crowd fell silent instantly, all eyes turning to Black Natsu.

[Shock, surprise, and delight constantly flashed in the eyes of this group of people.]

"Oh my god!! It's Natsu and Happy!!"

"Haha, they're finally back!"

"It's been a year since you left, hasn't it? I really miss you!"

After a moment of hesitation, a burst of laughter and murmurs erupted.

[Their enthusiasm even surprised Lucy, who looked at Henna with some surprise.]

"Is this guy... that popular in Fairy Tail?"

"Welcome back, Natsu and Happy."

At the bar, the girl with short white hair smiled excitedly and said softly.

"Lisanna! We're back."

Happy excitedly pounced on her, circling Lisanna a few times before landing on her shoulder and saying with a grin.

"You've gotten quite a bit fatter, haven't seen you in a while, Happy."

Lisanna affectionately stroked Happy's head with her palm.

After all, Lisanna had actually helped hatch Harpy herself, so she felt an instinctive maternal love for her.

"Natsu!! Long time no see! I've gotten a lot stronger this past year. Want to give it a try?"

Gray, shirtless, also appeared, his eyes filled with eager anticipation as he looked at Black Natsu.

"Hey, Gray, long time no see. But you should get dressed before you come over."

Henna greeted Gray.

"Clothes?" Gray floated down, looking at his naked upper body.

[I was immediately startled!]

"Huh? When?!"

Realizing what had happened, Gray immediately ran off to find his clothes.

"Is this person a psychopath?"

Lucy whispered cautiously in Hello's ear.

Outside the sky.

The words "heartbreaking" pierced Gray's heart like arrows.

His face turned noticeably paler.

"Even... does Lucy from the underworld think so...?"

Happy responded kindly, "That's what everyone thinks."

"Whoa~" Another arrow pierced Gray's heart.

His whole body turned a bit ashen.

[In the scene depicted on the celestial backdrop.]

"You're finally back! But... who is this...?"

[Among the crowd, Mirajane, with her long, pure white hair tied in a ponytail, wearing a leather jacket, leather pants, and high-top boots, and sporting smoky eye makeup, also joined the group.]

However, the excitement I felt just moments before vanished the moment I saw Lucy next to Honez.

The illusion vanished instantly, replaced by a hint of suspicion.

[And...be wary?]

Lucy herself didn't know if her feelings were right.

However, she did sense a hint of wariness emanating from this seemingly fierce yet beautiful woman...

"Lucy? She's a Celestial Spirit Mage who wanted to join our guild, so I brought her back."

At this point, Black Natsu paused, the scene of Lucy summoning Aquarius flashing through his mind.

[This brings to mind the image of disappointment after the failed attempt to show off his suit.]

I've decided to help Lucy out.

Since she's so eager to amaze people, then let's grant her wish.

Then, nonchalantly, he said, "They're pretty strong."

To everyone's surprise, the previously noisy guild fell silent instantly upon hearing this.

All eyes were fixed on Lucy.

[And began to scan continuously.]

Even Mirajane was like that.

[Pretty strong?]

[Did Hinazu say it himself?]

Everyone present understood perfectly well what this meant.

Even Black Natsu praised him as strong, so that must be...

[This unassuming Lucy... is actually a hidden master?!]

Mirajane narrowed her eyes slightly.

The gaze fixed on Lucy made her feel uncomfortable.

Suddenly! Mirajane's lips curled into a smile!

[A smile of interest spread across her face: "Lucy? My name is Mirajane. You're quite good, very much to my liking! How about... we have a spar?"]

"A friendly spar?!"

Lucy's eyes widened in shock.

Mirajane!

[The person in front of me is Mirajane!!]

As a frequent feature in weekly magical magazines, Lucy had read many reports about Mirajane.

[They were all the same type of damage; some had destroyed half a town, while others had destroyed a mountain peak.]

[This terrifying combat power, capable of causing disaster with a single move... actually wants to spar with me??]

[I'm afraid I'll burst into tears in no time, won't I?]

Lucy was in a difficult position and was about to cast a pleading look at Henna.

The next moment, another voice rang out, saving him.

"Mira, these guys just joined the guild. How can they challenge others right after joining?"

"Shouldn't we at least give people some time to adjust?"

Mirajane, seemingly recognizing who it was, curled her lip in disdain.