Internet Magic in Fairy Tail (Re-upload)

The situation wasn't entirely hopeless.

Makarov would eventually return, and when that day came, Nate could easily appoint him as the Fifth Guild Master. Until then, Nate would serve as the Fourth Guild Master.

But what exactly did a Guild Master do on a day-to-day basis?

Speaking of which, the so-called "classified mission" was probably about tracking Zeref. Were they heading to the Tower of Heaven to investigate?

Nate guessed Zeref was no longer on the island. Even if they went, they'd likely come back empty-handed.

"Fourth Master~ Come on up!" Mavis called out to him.

Amidst the applause, Nate walked onto the stage. Facing the guild members, he suddenly felt unsure of what to say. Dozens of expectant eyes stared at him, clearly waiting for an impressive inaugural speech.

They're not getting that!

Nate grumbled internally. After a moment of thought, he began:

"I'm honored to have been recognized by Master Makarov, and…"

"And by me! I recognize you too!" Mavis interrupted cheerfully.

"Thank you, First Master," Nate said with a chuckle, then continued, "As the Fourth Guild Master of Fairy Tail, I am truly honored. My governing philosophy… ahem, my philosophy is simple: let's enjoy every day to the fullest!"

"And that's it."

His speech was so brief that the crowd immediately began to grumble.

"That was so lazy, Nate."

"Yeah, at least say something inspiring, like a grand vision or lofty ideals."

"Does our guild even have lofty ideals?"

"Probably not…"

"Whatever, let's celebrate Nate becoming the Fourth Master. Time for a feast!"

"Yeah!"

You guys just want an excuse to party, don't you?

Nate rolled his eyes. It didn't matter what the reason was; they'd find any excuse to throw a feast.

Didn't we just have a party yesterday?

Mavis, however, seemed to love the lively atmosphere. Smiling, she said, "Fourth Master~ You're officially the real Guild Master now."

Nate gave her an exaggerated shrug. "So, what does the Guild Master even do? Honestly, I feel like we don't even need one. As long as we have Mira, we're good."

"Now that you mention it, Master Makarov's main job seemed to be writing apology letters."

At this, Mavis's cheerful expression froze, and a shadow of regret crossed her face.

"Speaking of apology letters, I had my fair share of struggles with those back in the day too. I remember stacks upon stacks of them, filling up the guild's storage rooms. There were also bills for damages, repair estimates, compensation claims…"

As she trailed off, Mavis held her head in her hands.

So it's a guild tradition? Fairy Tail has been like this since its inception?

Nate raised a hand to stop her. "Please, don't say another word. I'm already getting a headache."

Mavis sighed. "Well, it's all part of the Guild Master's duties. You've got to work hard, Fourth Master~"

A brilliant idea struck Nate.

"First Master, as the Fourth Guild Master, I hereby appoint you as my assistant, responsible for writing all apology letters. Oh, and while you're at it, could you handle the bills, claims, and estimates too? Thanks!"

Mavis's eyes widened in disbelief. Crossing her arms in defiance, she declared, "I refuse!"

"Refusal denied."

"Boo hoo, you'll regret this!"

"I'm the Guild Master now!"

Nate grinned mischievously. Teasing the First Master was way too much fun.

Mirajane, who had been standing nearby, chuckled. "Why don't we check out the Guild Master's office?"

And so, the two of them, along with the ghostly First Master, headed upstairs to Makarov's office.

The room was cluttered with stacks of documents, enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed.

"Well, guess I'd better get familiar with the job."

Nate sighed as he sat down and began sorting through the mountain of paperwork.

…

An hour passed before Nate realized it.

The work of a guild master was tedious—he'd much rather be coding. Thankfully, Mavis was by his side, keeping him company with light-hearted conversation.

Just then, a knock came at the door.

Without lifting his head, Nate used his Six Eyes to sense the magical energy outside.

"Come in, Mira."

The door creaked open, and Mirajane entered holding a document.

"What's this?" Nate asked curiously.

"A special request just came in," Mira explained. "It wasn't submitted through the [Online Commission] system but delivered via [Magic Net Express Delivery]."

She handed Nate the request, her voice lowering slightly. "It's an S-class request, and you were personally named."

"Huh?"

An S-class request specifically for him? Nate was intrigued.

He picked up the document, glancing at it as he asked, "Who's the client?"

"The Princess of the Kingdom of Fiore."

Nate raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Mira shook her head, signaling she didn't know the details. "The request concerns [Celestial Pokémon]."

Hearing this, Nate focused on the document.

The request was straightforward: The Princess of Fiore sought to discuss [Celestial Pokémon] with Nate, requesting him to visit the royal capital.

The reward? A whopping 5 million J.

And there was an additional, unspecified reward to be negotiated in person.

This felt like free money!

Nate thought back. What was the Princess of Fiore's name again? Hisui E. Fiore. Yes, that was it—a girl with emerald-green hair.

Mavis leaned in, her antenna-like hair swaying as she analyzed the situation.

"A commission about Pokémon… Could the royal family be worried about the spread of Pokémon?"

"Possibly."

Nate nodded. After all, the Magic Council had also sent an agent to investigate.

Currently, 99% of Pokémon players were concentrated in Fiore, so it was only natural for the royal family to have concerns.

"I'll go and take care of it."

Nate pocketed the commission letter, then turned to Mavis with a sly smile.

"While I'm gone, I'll leave the guild matters to you, Assistant Guild Master."

"You just want to slack off!" Mavis glared at him with mock annoyance.

"Goodbye! I'll leave it to you!" Nate laughed heartily.

He walked to the window, opened it, and leapt out.

A burst of golden light streaked through the sky as he vanished.

…

Fiore Kingdom, Royal Capital: Crocus.

Known as the "City of Flowers," Crocus was famous for its blooming flora. However, in winter, the city's flowers withered, and the bustling metropolis of over a million people was now blanketed in snow.

It took Nate less than half an hour to arrive above the capital.

The royal palace, Mercurius, the Light Palace, stood at the city's center.

At that moment, on an open-air terrace of the palace…

The terrace, filled with vibrant flowers, defied the season with the aid of magic, maintaining a warm, spring-like atmosphere.

Princess Hisui held a watering can, carefully tending to the blossoms in her garden.

Suddenly, a beam of golden light descended behind her with a loud thud.

"Who's there?"

Startled, the princess spun around.

When she saw the figure standing before her, she gasped in astonishment.

"The Master of the Magic Net, Nate-san!"

"At your service, Princess."

Nate took out the commission letter and showed it to her.

"This is your request?"

"Yes, it is. I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly!"

Princess Hisui took a deep breath, her demeanor shifting to that of royal etiquette.

"As for the content of the request, I read the post you published on the forum. You intend to host a Pokémon competition, correct?"

"A post?"

The one about making promises he wasn't sure he could keep?

Nate's expression shifted, realizing this wasn't about concerns over Pokémon spreading wildly but rather… a tournament.

The princess offered a gentle smile.

"Our royal family is willing to collaborate with you as the event's primary sponsor. How about calling it… the [Fiore Pokémon Champion Challenge]? What do you think?"