Internet Magic in Fairy Tail (Re-upload)

Irene had been in an excellent mood recently.

In the farm map, she not only regained a sense of human taste but could also finally sleep peacefully.

During her leisure time, she tended to the fields and cared for the flowers and plants. The seeds she planted one day would bloom by the next, and she could taste the fruits and vegetables she had grown with her own hands, even turning them into delicious meals.

Since her transformation into a dragon, these days had been the happiest of her life.

She never felt lonely either, thanks to the companionship of some adorable Pokémon.

This was a life she could continue until the end of her days.

But today, Nate shattered that tranquility with one sentence:

"I have good news for you. I'm heading to 400 years ago."

Irene's body trembled slightly, and the hand holding the watering can shook.

She straightened up and turned to look at Nate.

"Kami-sama... you've arrived."

Nate nodded and took a moment to survey the farm map.

The place was unrecognizable compared to before. The once-barren area was now brimming with intricate details. Even the house by the field had been completely redesigned, inside and out, by Irene.

The place exuded an idyllic peace, a paradise removed from the world. Nate found himself quite satisfied with her work.

The sheer amount of effort here... If it were me, I'd never have the patience for it, he thought.

"Before I go, I need to confirm a few things with you," Nate said, retracting his gaze.

"You were the queen of a kingdom called Nof back then, right?"

"Dragnof Kingdom," Irene corrected.

"When exactly did you ascend to the throne?"

Irene paused to recall. "When I was 18. My father died in a war against a neighboring country, and I inherited the throne, becoming queen of the kingdom."

"And where was this kingdom located?" Nate nodded and continued his questions. "At what age did you begin learning and creating Dragon Slayer magic?"

Suppressing her excitement, Irene replied honestly, "It was located in Ishgar. Back then, several kingdoms coexisted peacefully with dragons."

…

400 Years Ago

In that era, dragons were the supreme rulers of the world, not humans.

The dragons' attitudes toward humans varied greatly.

Most dragons in Ishgar were friendly with humans, while the dragons in the western continent viewed humans as prey and hunted them.

A war eventually broke out between the two groups. Western dragons invaded the eastern continent, and some of Ishgar's dragons betrayed their kind to join the western side.

The east suffered loss after loss.

"It was then, when I was 20, that I asked Belserion to imbue me with the power of dragons. That was when Dragon Slayer magic was created," Irene explained.

"With the birth of Dragon Slayers, the tide of battle began to shift. But there were too many dragons—ten thousand, maybe tens of thousands. No one knows the exact number.

"Humans didn't win the war, and Belserion perished in battle.

"The true victor was..." Irene's eyes darkened as she recalled the hateful black dragon.

"Acnologia."

With his overwhelming strength, Acnologia single-handedly slaughtered nearly every dragon, earning the title of Dragon King. He became known as the "End of All Wings," the "Origin of Evil," and the "Demon Dragon."

Humanity recorded his existence in the Book of Revelation, marking him as a harbinger of apocalyptic eras.

"In every era where he appeared, his presence signaled its imminent end.

"Kami-sama, do you have any other questions?"

"That's enough," Nate said with a knowing smile. "Soon, you'll be freed from your dragon form. No need to be so tense."

With that, he prepared to leave.

But Irene suddenly knelt and bowed deeply.

"Kami-sama, I can never repay your kindness. I am willing to devote everything to serve you."

Nate shook his head. "Stand up. I've already said I'm doing this for your daughter's sake. When you regain your humanity, make sure to get along with her."

Irene raised her head, her eyes full of curiosity.

"My daughter..."

"About 20 years ago, I abandoned her as a newborn in Rosemary Village. I haven't seen her since."

At that time, Irene had just been restored to human form with Zeref's help but had lost her sense of taste and the ability to sleep. Tormented and mentally unstable, she had once considered transplanting her consciousness into her daughter's body to regain humanity.

But in the end, her maternal instincts overcame her desperation.

"So, Kami-sama, what is your relationship with my daughter?"

"She's one of my girlfriends," Nate said frankly. "I care for her deeply. After you're reborn, make up for what you owe her."

With that, Nate vanished from the map.

Irene remained kneeling, her expression a mix of surprise and thoughtfulness.

It was unexpected but... not entirely.

After pondering for a moment, Irene opened her Magic Net browser and navigated to the Magic Arena leaderboard.

She stared at the username Knight.

Knight, aka Erza Scarlet, an S-class mage from Fairy Tail with the title of "Fairy Queen."

A month ago, Irene had already confirmed that Knight was her daughter.

But she hadn't dared to send her a friend request.

…

Apartment

Nate's consciousness returned to reality.

When traveling through time to alter history, the most crucial point to keep in mind is to avoid disrupting the major trajectory of events.

Any significant deviation could create a parallel timeline.

Take, for example, the Grand Magic Games seven years in the future. Whether or not the Eclipse Gate was activated resulted in the creation of three distinct futures.

Here's another example: if his actions in the past led to Dragon Slayer magic never being invented, it would likely result in a "world without Dragon Slayer magic."

In such a future, even the existence of Fairy Tail itself would be in question.

Thus, in order to change Irene's tragic fate, he would need to disturb the timeline as little as possible.

His presence must leave minimal impact.

Nate thought to himself, Sneak into the village quietly—don't fire a single shot.

"Space-Time Magic: Flying Thunder God... Activate."

Nate spread his hands, and a complex, radiant golden magic circle appeared in his palms.

The magic absorbed a tremendous amount of magic power, and golden light filled the entire room.

The intense glow lasted for several seconds before gradually fading.

…

Over 400 Years Ago

Somewhere on the Ishgar Continent.

On a mountain peak, a small golden light appeared mid-air and quickly unfolded into a massive magic circle.

From within the circle descended a tall, upright figure.

Nate stood suspended in the air, his gaze immediately falling upon a group of dragons.

The sky was filled with dragons divided into two factions, at least a hundred of them, fighting fiercely against each other.

The thunderous roars echoed endlessly, and beams of various-colored dragon breaths streaked across the heavens.

The magic in this era is so dense, Nate thought to himself. Am I on some kind of dragon battlefield?

As he pondered, he suddenly looked up.

A jade-green dragon with long whiskers was flying toward him.

"A human?" The green dragon's lips curled into a sinister grin, its tone distinctly malicious. "My name is Zirconis. Human, you smell delicious."

It sniffed audibly as it spoke.

A dragon from the Western Continent? Nate wondered. Or perhaps a traitor from the Eastern Continent. Either way, it's clear this dragon is hostile toward humans.

Nate had no interest in meddling with the dragons' war. Still holding the hem of his coat, he smiled politely and said:

"Zirconis, your name sounds familiar... Is your magic the one that instantly strips humans of their clothes?"

"Oh? You've heard of me?"

The green dragon's whiskers twitched as it sized Nate up.

"My magic exists to destroy human dignity. Would you like to try it out? Hahaha, humans are best eaten completely naked. Clothes taste terrible."

As it spoke, it unleashed a dragon breath attack.

Nate transformed into a streak of golden light, deftly dodging the breath while tracing a graceful arc in the air.

In an instant, he appeared above Zirconis's head.

Clenching his right fist, Nate struck downward at the dragon's massive skull.

"Super Magic: Tremor!"

One punch.

Boom!!

The atmosphere cracked, with fine spiderweb-like fissures spreading outward.

Zirconis felt as though his brain had been scrambled, his massive dragon eyes bulging out in shock.

The next moment, the colossal dragon plummeted toward the mountain below.

Crash!

The impact triggered another resounding explosion, with the tremors rapidly spreading. In an instant, the entire mountain was shattered and collapsed.

Hovering in the air, Nate looked down at the dragon and chuckled lightly:

"Your attitude was a bit too lofty, Green Dragon. For now, you can serve as my mount."