Fairy Tail: My Magic is Yugi Muto's Deck

Chapter 595 Erza's Unknown Cute Side

Chapter 595 Erza's Unknown Adorable Side

Erza's favorite magical weapon shop is located in a town in the east of Magnolia. Although it is not as large or big as Magnolia, a town that focuses on commerce, it is still quite prosperous and the magic industry is very developed.

On the town's main street, Chess held Erza's hand as they walked on the neatly paved stone slabs, surrounded by pedestrians and mages.

Although she verbally argued with Mira that she was there to forge the Phoenix Armor, Erza was actually very happy to be alone with Chase.

Therefore, on her way here, she made a point of putting on light makeup and also changed out of her stiff armor and casual clothes into a lighter, more flattering light blue dress that accentuated her figure.

Her long, crimson hair cascaded naturally down her back, radiating exquisite beauty under the afternoon sun, guaranteeing she would turn heads.

"Quick, look! There's a beautiful woman!" A lecherous mage passing by stopped and secretly nudged his teammate.

"No way, stop looking around. It's more important to finish the B-level commission the employer assigned." The teammate stared at the street ahead, his eyes pure and determined.

"Dude, why are you suddenly so laid-back? She's an absolute stunner!"

"Shut up, you bastard. If you want to die, don't drag me down with you."

Upon hearing this, the teammate quickly quickened their pace and whispered a reminder, "Even if you don't know the Fairy Queen Erza, you should have heard of the fearsome reputation of the woman next to you, right?"

"Cheese, the S-class mage from Fairy Tail, is said to have once gotten into an argument with someone on the continent of Giltina, and in a fit of rage, he completely shredded the entire town!"

"Huh? Tsk tsk tsk?!!" The teammate was immediately shocked and made a meme-worthy expression.

Since the news of the return of the main Fairy Tail members appeared in the newspapers, Chase's past scandals have been constantly dug up because his public announcement of dating Mira and Erza has aroused public anger.

Some of the stories are true, some are false. Coupled with Fairy Tail's "good" reputation in the magical world, the rumors spread and the story naturally evolved into a brutal and terrifying image.

Of course, Chase didn't care at all: a bad reputation is still a reputation, and sometimes it can even save a lot of trouble.

If you really encounter someone who deliberately smears you, it's not too late to give them a good beating.

However, his indifference to such discussions does not mean that Erza shares the same attitude.

"Hey! You two!"

Erza frowned, loosened her grip on Chess's hand, turned around, and called out to the two passing mages.

"Huh? Yes!" The two mages were immediately startled, stood up straight with their hands at their sides, and stood at attention.

Chase turned around and his gaze fell on the exposed right arm of one of the men.

There, black lines outline the guild emblem of a rooster standing on one leg.

Is it the Black Pheasant's Kick again?

What a twist of fate! How come I always run into that little black-haired guild's mage!

"Listen carefully, Chess doesn't do pointless destruction. He's demolishing the town to better protect the residents from dragon attacks, not because he's getting into a fight!" Erza said, hands on her hips, her expression extremely serious.

"Y-yes, I understand, Erza-nii!" x2

The two mages shouted in unison, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

"Judging by the crest, you're from the Black Pheasant Foot, aren't you? How are Ina and the others doing now?" Chase asked.

After all, they had fought pirates together before, and he still had a deep impression of the three mages from Black Pheasant Legs who dared to stand up and protect the crew in times of crisis.

"You actually know Senior Ina?"

Hearing the name of a senior member of their guild from such a prominent figure as Chess, the mage, clearly a newcomer to Black Pheasant Legs, immediately became excited. "She's a strong contender in our guild's S-rank mage assessment this year."

"Oh, I see. Looks like you're doing pretty well." Chase remarked with a smile.

An S-rank guild member from an ordinary guild certainly can't compare to Fairy Tail, but since they've qualified for the S-rank assessment, they're probably much stronger than they were three years ago.

Seeing his gentle demeanor, the fear of the violent monster in the other person's heart lessened somewhat.

This person doesn't seem as vicious as the rumors say!

"Um, I wonder what the relationship is between Mr. Chess and Senior Ina?" one of them couldn't help but ask curiously.

"There's nothing special about us, we just happened to run into each other during a certain commission."

Chess waved his hand dismissively. "By the way, are you guys getting ready to do some commission?"

"Yes, Mr. Chess, we need to go to the forest on the northern outskirts of the city to hunt down the rampant monsters."

"I see. Since we've met, it must be fate. I'll give you a ride."

"No, no, you're too kind. It's completely different from what I've heard—"

Before the two mages with black pheasant legs could finish speaking, their vision was plunged into a brief darkness.

When they opened their eyes again, the entire town was spread out before them; they had actually taken flight!

"Aaaaaah~!" x2

Watching the two figures disappear into the distant horizon in the blink of an eye, Chess withdrew his fist with satisfaction.

He was initially too lazy to pay attention, but since they had already started talking, he felt it wouldn't feel right not to do something.

Considering the two people's limited physical abilities, he thoughtfully cast a magic circle to ensure they wouldn't be eliminated immediately upon landing.

However, the experience of flying there is another matter.

"Chess, what's the deal with Ina?" Erza asked warily.

At first, she only stood up to explain because she couldn't stand people slandering Chase.

But the focus now is clearly not on that.

During the incident at the Isle of Calamity, she was out doing commissions and had no idea that Ina had gone to the guild to find Chess under the pretext of demanding compensation for losses, only to be scared off by Mira's kind smile.

"She's a bit like Levy, with two licks, cough cough, followers by her side—"

On the way to the magical weapon shop, Chess briefly explained what had happened.

"That's right. Although he's a bit greedy and petty, overall he's an excellent mage."

Seeing the look of disgust on her boyfriend's face, Erza suddenly felt that her vigilance might have been a little excessive.

They're not greedy or petty at all; they clearly have feelings for you and are deliberately looking for excuses to get closer to you!

He didn't even notice; he really is a card player!

And Mira, well done!

"What's wrong?" Chase noticed the smile on Erza's lips.

"No, I just think Chase is quite cute sometimes."

"Thanks, but the fiercely protective husband who stood up for me and cleared up the misunderstanding with the strangers is even cuter~"

"So-and-so is a fiercely protective husband? Even if it were Nazgrare and the others, I would do the same!"

"As for Nazgre, you should advise them to stay calm and not cause trouble."

"No, no ruth!"

Erza walked the last short distance with a blush on her face.

She realized that Chess's words made a lot of sense; in the past, she wouldn't have cared so much about what others said.

After passing through the bustling market, the two stopped in front of a weapons shop with a hammer sign.

The shop was small, with various metal ornaments hanging on the door frame, making a jingling sound when the wind blew, like a chaotic welcome song.

"Is this the place?" Chase looked up at the sign, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

The shop's exterior looked far too ordinary, even somewhat shabby, a far cry from the mysterious blacksmith shop filled with all sorts of magical weapons that one might imagine.

"Well, don't let its unassuming appearance fool you, the owner is a renowned magical blacksmith in the Kingdom of Fiore."

After recovering from the words "husband-protecting maniac," Erza reached out and pushed open the door, a metallic smell wafting out.

The store displays all kinds of weapons, from magic longswords to small daggers, from battle axes to chains, with the walls covered with them.

Several unfinished suits of armor were piled on the iron rack next to them, gleaming with a dark red light under the glow of the furnace fire.

Welcome!

A deep voice came from the inner room, and then a burly middle-aged man walked out.

His gray apron was covered in charcoal ash and iron filings, and his two arms were as thick as tree roots, covered with burn scars.

The man glanced at the two who entered, his gaze lingering on Erza for a moment before he broke into a dazzling smile: "Oh, it's Miss Erza. What good stuff do you need crafted this time?"

Because they frequently deal with furnaces and weapons, magical blacksmiths are usually not very good-tempered.

No matter how irritable a blacksmith is, he will always be equally warm and polite when he meets Erza.

After all, most ordinary mages deal with small orders and quantities, and some even make one-off transactions.

But Erza, as a costume-changing mage, is quite different. Not only does she wear a complete set of custom-made armor, but the repairs caused by each battle also provide her with a considerable and stable source of income!

Therefore, Erza is an SSVIP customer here.

"Mr. Perry, please use these materials to forge a suit of armor. The blueprints are included."

Erza nodded and handed the card that Chase had given her to the boss.

Blacksmith Perry took the card and lightly touched it with his fingertips to activate the magic circle.

The moment he saw what was inside, his eyes widened in shock: "This—this is—"

"The skeleton of the ancient demonic phoenix," Chase said.

"A phoenix?!"

As a renowned blacksmith, Perry had heard many tales of the phoenix. He looked at Chase with the eyes of someone looking at a monster and said, "You actually managed to encounter such a legendary monster that had long since disappeared, and even dismantled it?"

"More or less," Chase said casually.

Perry took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

After studying the blueprints designed by the Dark Mage extracted from the cards, he looked up again with a professional and serious expression: "The craftsmanship of this armor is extremely demanding, and the materials are all top-quality. The forging process alone will take at least a week."

"Time is not a problem, how much will it cost?" Erza stepped forward and asked.

"Hold on."

Perry said no more, ran to the counter, picked up the magic calculator and started typing away, then quoted a price of seven million J.

Although he knew that Erza's armor was a considerable expense, Chase still couldn't help but shrink his pupils the moment he heard the price.

Seven million is enough for the fee of an S-class commission. If converted into Lucy's rent, that's a hundred months' rent!

Erza's expression remained unchanged, but her breathing paused for a fleeting moment: "Too expensive."

"Your Majesty, this is Phoenix material! There isn't a second set like it on the entire continent. This price is already after discounts!" Perry spread her hands, her expression exaggerated as she protested her innocence.

Erza held up one finger and said calmly, "The materials are mine. You're only responsible for forging, so your wages should be reduced by 30%."

"Thirty percent?!"

Perry's fleshy face twitched. "You've gone too far with that chop! My skills are at least a family tradition—"

"Those who inherit family craftsmanship should be even more responsible for their work."

Erza interrupted him, looking directly into his eyes, "Reduce it by 20%, that's the lowest I can go."

The Fairy Queen's sharpness on the battlefield has now transformed into a bargaining edge.

Perry opened his mouth, but thinking of the extremely rare materials in the cards, he finally sighed in resignation, "Alright, deal."

Upon hearing this, Erza's serious expression vanished, replaced by a satisfied smile.

Chess, who was standing to the side, did not say a word the whole time.

She didn't hesitate for a second when she bought the wedding dress, but here she's haggling with the shopkeeper to save money, and judging by her practiced manner, it's obviously not the first time.

I unexpectedly discovered a cute side of Erza that no one knew about!

This trip was definitely worthwhile!