Internet Magic in Fairy Tail (Re-upload)

"Nate, I'm Zeref?"

Ur, sitting beside him, naturally noticed the friend request.

"Fake. People online just love pulling pranks," Nate said as he clicked "decline."

Zeref, however, didn't give up and sent another request.

Ur couldn't help but laugh. "Trying to fool the master, huh? Naughty! Add him and see what he says!"

Reluctantly, Nate accepted.

Almost instantly, Zeref sent a message.

I Want to Live and Die Naturally: "Nate, are you a god?"

"He says you're a god!" Ur teased mischievously.

I Want to Live and Die Naturally: "Can you kill me?"

"What does that mean?" Ur frowned. "Is this a challenge?"

Just moments ago, they had been in the meeting room discussing how to defeat Zeref. Seeing this now, Ur's first thought was that he was provoking them.

"It's not a challenge. He genuinely wants to die."

Nate shook his head.

"You seem to know him pretty well," Ur squinted at him suspiciously. "He's been around for over 400 years. Are you that old too?"

"I'm not! I'm 20 years old," Nate rolled his eyes.

Meanwhile, Zeref kept sending messages. The man was surprisingly chatty.

I Want to Live and Die Naturally: "Your Internet Magic is amazing! I'm cursed by Ankhseram's curse, so I can't be near others."

I Want to Live and Die Naturally: "Your magic is like an antidote to my curse. Online, I don't have to worry about accidentally killing people."

I Want to Live and Die Naturally: "Thank you for the ring you gave me. It means a lot to me."

I Want to Live and Die Naturally: "I just added you as a friend to thank you again."

What a chatterbox, Nate thought. He hadn't even replied yet, and Zeref had already typed out an essay.

Ur's expression was strange. "It sounds like you two are quite close..."

"I've only met him once. I just gave him a ring as a courtesy," Nate sighed and finally replied.

Sigma Male: "You're welcome. Just don't come near Tenrou Island, stay away from anyone in Fairy Tail, and whatever you do, steer clear of Magnolia."

I Want to Live and Die Naturally: "Understood. I'll abide by our agreement."

The conversation ended there.

Nate closed the chat and resumed working on his code. The map bug Irene had discovered wasn't difficult to fix, and he resolved it quickly.

Nate glanced at the clock on the wall—only half an hour had passed.

"Ur, I'm heading back. You stay here. Let me know if anything happens."

With that, Nate activated Flying Thunder God and returned to the guild.

…

Magnolia, South Gate Park

Nate had practically turned this park into his personal teleportation hub.

City workers, hired by the municipal office, were busy clearing snow. Seeing Nate suddenly appear out of thin air, one of them jumped in surprise.

"Good morning, Nate-san."

"Morning," Nate replied with a smile. "Hard work, especially on such a cold day."

"You're telling me," the worker grumbled. "Other people get to enjoy building snowmen. Me? I just clean up the mess."

Speaking of snowmen, Nate noticed one under a tree. Judging by its abstract and lopsided features, it was likely the work of a child. Despite its odd appearance, it had all the proper accessories: a carrot for a nose, a scarf, a hat, and even gloves on its twig hands.

Nate felt a mischievous urge well up inside him. He quickly justified it with a thin excuse:

"This is just creating more work for people, isn't it?"

Raising a hand, he cast a fire spell. The snowman melted instantly.

Much better.

With a satisfied smirk, Nate moved on to his next plans.

…

Over the course of the day, Nate met with Lucy and Cana, helping both of them unlock their second magic source.

As far as Zeref's issue was concerned, Nate couldn't be bothered to involve himself. But when it came to helping his girlfriends grow stronger, that was something he had to prioritize.

Morning: At her apartment, Nate helped Lucy unlock her Second Origin Magic, raising her magic level to four stars. Finally, Lucy could perform "dual celestial gate openings" in real life, a feat similar to what Angel from the Oración Seis was capable of.

Afternoon: In a small inn, Cana eagerly met with Nate. After some intense effort, Nate successfully boosted her magic level to four stars and beyond—slightly higher than Lucy's but not quite reaching four-and-a-half stars.

Lying together in the warm bed afterward, Cana sprawled half on top of Nate, her long leg draped over his waist. Her mischievous eyes sparkled as she teased:

"Thanks, Daddy~ You're the best~"

Nate chuckled, his hand lazily tracing the curve of her back. "From here on out, you'll have to push yourself. Work hard, and next year, you'll pass the S-Class exam."

Cana giggled and kissed his cheek. "Mwah~ I'll do my best, Daddy. But right now… I want more~"

"No, you don't."

"What's wrong? You can't handle it?" she teased, biting her lip and shooting him a smoldering look.

Challenge accepted.

Nate flipped her onto her stomach, pinning her hands down. Before long, Cana was begging for mercy.

"Daddy, I was wrong~!"

"No, you weren't."

"Aah, I really was~!"

…

That evening, Nate returned to the guild after spending the afternoon with Cana. The sky was dark by then.

"Good evening, Nate," Mirajane greeted him as he entered.

The guild was quiet, with only a few people scattered around. Nate made his way to the bar and sat down, noticing Mirajane's slightly melancholic expression.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

Mirajane sighed, resting her head on her hand. "I built a snowman in the park this morning while running errands. But when I went back, some meanie had melted it."

Nate froze.

That abstract snowman was yours?!

Whoops. My bad.

Clearing his throat, he offered: "It's just a snowman. Next time it snows, I'll help you build a new one."

Mirajane's face lit up with a radiant smile. "Really? You promise?"

Leaning in, she added mischievously: "By the way, weren't you at the Ten Wizard Saints meeting with the master? You're back already?"

"Nothing major, not worth my involvement," Nate replied casually.

Mirajane giggled. "Oh, right! The New Year is coming soon. Nate, what would you like as a New Year's gift?"

New Year... New Year's gifts... New Year's Eve?

Nate's heart sank.

Why did New Year's have to exist?!

It wasn't the holiday itself—it was the logistics.

Ultear, Juvia, Erza, Ur, Lucy, Cana... Six girlfriends. Who should he spend New Year's Eve with?

As if reading his mind, Mirajane leaned close to his ear, her voice soft and teasing:

"How about... me? I'll be your gift~ Do you like that?"

Nate's pulse quickened. Memories of their first meeting and all their moments together over the past six months flooded his mind.

"Really?" His gaze bore into her, eyes ablaze.

Mirajane blushed under his intense stare, giving him a playful shove. "New Year's! Not before then!"

How many days until New Year's?

Not fast enough. Hurry up, time!