Internet Magic in Fairy Tail

Nate decided to change the topic.

While crushing weaker players could be fun, it wasn't interesting if the opponent was too inexperienced.

At the very least, they should come back with six max-level Pokémon to challenge him. Otherwise, they wouldn't even survive a single *Hypnosis from Gengar.

Sigma Male: "By the way, how's your streaming going lately?"

Jenny Realight: "Don't change the subject!"

Jenny Realight: "Come battle me in Pokémon! Rolling_on_the_ground.jpg"

Left with no choice, Nate sent her two screenshots.

Sigma Male: "Lv50 Pikachu.jpg, Lv50 Gengar.jpg"

Sigma Male: "It's not that I don't want to play with you—it's just that the level gap is too big. 🤷‍♂️"

Jenny Realight: "How do you already have two max-level Pokémon when the game just launched?!"

Sigma Male: "Go train properly. Once you have six max-level Pokémon, I'll make you a Gym Leader. 😎"

Having successfully dismissed the receptionist, Nate thought for a moment and then headed to the forum to post a pinned thread.

To boost player enthusiasm, he decided to stir up excitement about the idea of Pokémon tournaments. Whether they'd actually happen would depend on fate.

Moments later, he had written, posted, pinned, and highlighted the thread in one go.

Soon, all 383,000 active Magic Net users saw the new post prominently displayed.

...

[About Celestial Pokémon Tournament Plans]

Hello, everyone! I'm Nate, also known as "Sigma Male" on the Magic Net.

Now that version 0.8.1 has been released, I'm curious—did you manage to pull the Pokémon you wanted?

I believe those of you who've watched the Pokémon anime must have dreamed of something:

To be like Ash, participating in Pokémon tournaments and battling trainers from around the world.

To fulfill that dream, I'm working with various parties to explore the possibility of hosting such tournaments in real life.

Feel free to share your ideas for the tournament in the comments.

Additionally, please report any bugs you encounter in the game.

Lastly, to celebrate the game's successful launch, every user who comments on this thread will have a chance to win a free Gold Gacha Ticket.

That's all for now.

—Nate, the Developer

...

As one of the most famous figures on the Magic Net, Nate's post quickly garnered a flood of comments.

"First row! Sending kisses to Nate-sama~ Thanks for your hard work! 🌹"

"'Exploring possibilities'? I suspect you're just slacking off. 🐶"

"A real-life Pokémon tournament? Awesome! I'll definitely join!"

"Nate-sama, I want to report a user named 'Sigma Male.' He owns a shiny white Gengar! 🥲"

"Whose idea was this cursed gacha pool? Over 60 Pokémon, and all I want is Pikachu!"

The rest of the comments were mostly filled with jokes and nonsense, with a few users boldly professing their love.

Although, Nate suspected some of them might not even be women—online usernames gave no clue about gender.

For a moment, Nate was speechless. Couldn't anyone offer constructive feedback?

'Sigh. Whatever. I'll just leave the thread up.'

Just then, an avatar in the bottom-right corner began flashing. Opening it, he saw a message from the Guild Master.

Fairy Tail's Grandpa: "Looks like you've wrapped up your work, Nate."

Sigma Male: "What's up, Master?"

Fairy Tail's Grandpa: "It's about the S-Class Promotion Exam. The exam is in a few days, and I need you to set up the teleportation circles on Tenrou Island ahead of time."

'Ah, that's what it's about…'

Suddenly, Nate remembered something even more important: Zeref.

He needed to confirm if Zeref was still on the island. At the same time, he'd prepare the teleportation circle for the exam.

With this in mind, Nate quickly replied.

Sigma Male: "Got it. I'll head there now."

Fairy Tail's Grandpa: "Tenrou Island is hard to find. Do you want the First Master to accompany you?"

Sigma Male: "I left a teleportation coordinate there during my last 'secret visit.'"

Fairy Tail's Grandpa: "Thanks for your hard work, Nate. You've just finished the game development, and now I'm piling more tasks on you."

Sigma Male: "Well, I 'am' the Fourth Master. 🤷‍♂️"

Fairy Tail's Grandpa: "I'm glad you understand your responsibilities. 😆"

'Glad? You're celebrating too soon!'

'As soon as you hand over your position, I'll return it to you without hesitation!'

Nate's lips curled into a sly grin, imagining the Guild Master's reaction when that day came.

After ending the conversation, Nate closed the Magic Net and activated his Flying Thunder God magic.

...

Fairy Tail's Sacred Ground, Tenrou Island

Before Mavis's tombstone, a golden light flashed as Nate appeared in an instant.

"I'll set up the random teleportation circle later. First, let's see… is Zeref here?"

Nate slowly ascended into the air, rising over a hundred meters high, stepping on the void beneath his feet.

His Six Eyes scanned the entire island in an instant.

Tenrou Island wasn't particularly large, making the search relatively straightforward.

The island was home to numerous magic creatures, some of which could even speak human languages.

Nate meticulously scanned the area, and soon, near a stream, he spotted a figure.

It was a young man with short black hair.

The man wore a black robe with a high collar, a pendant on his chest, and a white cloth belt tied around his robe. He had black boots on his feet.

Though they hadn't met in person, Nate recognized him immediately.

"Zeref… so he really is wandering around this island."

In an instant, Nate turned into a beam of golden light and approached him.

...

Zeref was crouched by the stream, scooping up the warm water with his hands.

The magic world was always full of wonders.

Though Magnolia had already entered winter, with rivers beginning to freeze over, Tenrou Island remained as warm as spring.

"This is Fairy Tail's Sacred Ground. Strangers without Guild Marks aren't welcome here."

Suddenly, a young man's voice sounded from behind him.

Zeref froze, his entire body tensing. He turned to look over his shoulder.

"Who are you? No—don't come near me. I don't want to hurt you."

Nate observed the legendary mage carefully.

The most violent, powerful, and feared figure in magic history—the Black Wizard of legend.

Zeref. Zeref Dragneel.

The mere mention of his name was almost always associated with negativity.

'Magic power… two stars? Barely two and a half stars at most.'

From Nate's Six Eyes perspective, Zeref's magic power was at this level—comparable to a B-class mage in Fairy Tail, utterly unremarkable.

"I don't want to approach you either," Nate said with a gentle smile. "And I have no intention of harming you. But can I ask you to leave this island?"

Zeref froze for a moment, then slowly stood up.

"And you are?"

"I'm Nate. In any case, can I trouble you to leave?"

'Nate…'

Zeref seemed to recognize the name. He nodded and said, "I understand. I'll leave immediately. I'm sorry—I thought no one would be here."

With that, he turned to walk away.

However, in the next instant, Zeref's expression twisted in pain. He clutched his head and doubled over as a dark aura erupted from his body.

"Go… get away from me!" he cried desperately.

~~~

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