The magic merchant who mingled with Fairy Tail

This summer, Kurokas is more than ten times more lively than in previous years.

"Is it because of Da Mo Dou's martial arts performance?"

"Before this, a lot of people have gathered here because of the 'Big Secret Treasure Performance'."

On the flat and wide streets, Kira and his party walked among the crowds, feeling the prosperity of the capital of the Kingdom of Fiore and the bustle that was now far beyond other seasons.

In the next few days, that is, in the first few days of July, the 'Great Magic Battle Performance' will be held here. Since magic is a profession that is valued more than treasure hunters, the number of people participating in this competition will be greater than that of the 'Great Magic Battle Performance'. 'Much more.

"I heard that more than 60 magic guilds have signed up!"

As the president of the guild and the team leader of this competition, Makarov knew the relevant information about this competition very well, which Kira, who stayed at home, could not match.

His news shocked several of the magicians who followed him.

"Nani?! There are 60 magic guilds?!"

"Nani?! There are only 60 magic guilds?!"

"??"

Natsu and Kira looked at each other and saw the strange look in each other's eyes: What's wrong with you?

"What are you thinking, Natsu? This is a competition involving the entire kingdom of Fiore. 60 magic guilds are already considered a small number, okay?"

Habi waved his white wings and followed Natsu, nodding in agreement: "That's right..."

"Eh?! Is that so?"

In the original comics, there were more than 110 magic guilds in the Great Demon Fight in X791, but now there are only 60, which is really a small number.

Although the original game had the influence of the rule of 'a maximum of two teams from one guild can participate in the registration', in fact, there are very few magic guilds that can form two powerful teams, and most guilds still only send We are a team, so the number 110 should not be very watery.

But after carefully recalling it, Kira suddenly thought of another thing. The Pumpkin King in the original work said that the number of teams performing martial arts in the Great Demon Fight was increasing year by year. This shows that there were not many magic guilds participating in martial arts performances at the beginning. Later, because of It is becoming more and more popular, and the number of registrations every year is increasing.

Nowadays, there are probably less than a hundred magic guilds in the Kingdom of Fiore. With Fairy Tail at its peak and its reputation far and wide, most magic guilds realize that there is no hope of winning the championship, so they have not participated in the registration. There can be more than six There are already a lot of guilds participating in the competition.

So Natsu's exclamation was actually correct.

"Forget it, instead of being shocked by the number of magic guilds, let's think about how to win the first place!"

Kira ignored the embarrassment just now and turned to another topic, "Do you think that guild will be our strong enemy?"

The people around her were indeed attracted by this topic. After pondering for a few seconds, Erza was the first to express her opinion, "Cyan Pegasus and Snake Princess Scales, right?"

There was a night in the 'Blue Pegasus', and there was Jura in the 'Snake Scale'. These two were the most powerful magicians in their respective guilds. In the past, they were equivalent to Gildarts' status in 'Fairy Tail'. They are all characters that Erza finds difficult.

"There is also the 'Four-Headed Hounds'. They are also an established guild. They should also have the strength to become our strong rivals, right?"

Mira smiled and brought this guild that had a better relationship with Fairy Tail, although Kira felt that she didn't take the other party seriously at all.

But yes, the strongest mage in the "Four-Headed Hounds" is Pacas. Seven years later, he is at the same level as Elfman. The overall strength of the guild is much worse than the other two. .

"Don't worry! I'm not bragging..."

Several people heard the sound and looked at Kira, knowing that he was going to start bragging next.

"Three of their guilds combined are not enough for us to fight!"

Sure enough...oh, this is not bragging.

Laxus nodded quietly, acquiescing to Kira's statement.

"By the way, how can we compare with more than 60 guilds?" Erza, who always worked seriously, was the first to ask.

"Who knows?"

Makarov frowned and shook his head. He did not receive any relevant news, but he only learned that on the day of the competition, the competition organizers would use a special method to select the team.

"There's no such thing as a qualifier?"

"I haven't heard of it!"

Kira was confused, but according to the original work, the format of the competition is different every year, so it is not impossible that there is no preliminaries.

While talking, several people came to the hotel where they were staying.

The rest of the guild had already arrived here first. They had just gone to the competition venue to register, and by the way, they were familiar with the environment of Kurokas, and... they were looking on the streets to see if there were anyone who was capable online.

The hotel is connected to the tavern, which is a type of reception on the first floor and accommodation on the second floor and above, so as soon as the few people returned to the hotel, Kana, who was already drunk, joined them directly.

"How's it going? Have you met anyone who looks strong?"

This guy... really drinks wherever he goes...

"Absolutely not!"

"I didn't see anyone who could hit me!"

"They all look so weak..."

Kira, Laxus and Natsu answered at the same time, boredom revealed in their three pairs of eyes.

"Don't take it lightly!"

Makarov smiled and took a glass of ale from the waitress who was walking by. He turned his head and his face became serious: "This world is bigger than you can imagine. There are many powerful magicians. It's just that You just haven’t encountered it!..."

"Hey... what a nagging..."

"Really? I'm on fire!!"

"Strong? Haha...how strong is it?"

This statement is actually correct, but Kira and the other three said they are not panicking. They have even met magicians of Ogast's level. How strong can the magicians outside be?

Kira is the least panicked. At this time, due to changes in the plot, most of the people in the 'Sword-biting Tiger' have dispersed, and the 'Mermaid Heel' has not yet grown up, minus the cyan Pegasus just mentioned. , Serpentine's Scale, Four-Headed Hound, there are only a few guilds in the entire Kingdom of Fiore that can defeat them.

The other one is Laxus. He has been practicing with great concentration in the past six months, and with Serena's guidance from time to time, his strength has already improved by leaps and bounds.

In comparison, Natsu, Erza, Mira and Kana have improved more slowly, but in a competition where their overall strength can be seen at a glance, winning the championship together is more than enough.

"Hey!! Please be more serious, you little brats!!"

Makarov shook his beard, pointed at the careless Kira trio and shouted, "The winner of the competition is worth 30 million J. If you miss it because you underestimate the enemy...you know the seriousness, right?"

"30 million?? Do we have a share if we get it?"

Kira's soul struck him, causing Makarov to choke when he asked: "This... this... Dang... Dang... of course!"

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the remaining five people all lit up: "Really?"

Makarov frowned again, feeling that the wine in his hand was no longer fragrant: "It's... it really is!"

"How many?" Kira raised her eyebrows, put her face directly in front of Makarov, and asked relentlessly.

"Ahem... Why are you asking so many questions?! Kira, how many times have I told you that young people should focus on practicing magic and improving their own strength. Don't care too much about money. They are all external things! Don't always think about it. Whatever you get from the guild, you should think more about what you bring to the guild..."

Kira was speechless and interrupted Makarov's chicken soup: "President, have you read the "Magic Guild Master's Training Manual"? That book was written by me!"

Nani? ! Is there such a thing? !

Makarov froze instantly, his old face turned red: "Isn't your pen name 'Light of Hope'? When did it become 'Money First'?"

"Look at what you're asking... As a novel author, it's normal to use two more vests, right?"

"So...30 million, how many can we have?"

This time it was Laxus who asked, and his look of kindness and filial piety was touching.

Makarov's old face couldn't stand it anymore, and his old hands were shaking as if he had Parkinson's disease. He rolled his eyes, and after thinking for two seconds, he said: "Don't worry, I will reward your opponent according to his strength!"

"How to say?"

"The stronger the opponent, the harder you fight, and the more money you can get! If you want to get more money, you have to fight for it yourself!!"

Hiss...the old guy is quite scheming!

Not to mention Kira, even the three Erza girls who had been just observing from the beginning were shocked. After all, they were saying a minute ago that not many people could compete in this competition.

It’s not up to us to fight for it, it’s up to our opponents to fight for it! !

"Where's the guarantee?"

"There is no guarantee! I will not give in on this!"

Makarov straightened his back proudly.