Natsu! Gray! Erza

Makarov the Hulk let out a roar, and the guild fell silent!

"Guild Master, you're back!"

Everyone instantly transformed into harmless, well-behaved children.

Makarov turned his head and roared at the young girl, "And you, Kana! Drink less! You're drunk all day long—you wouldn't even know if someone carried you off one of these days!"

Kana jumped, her sobriety returning in a flash, and she hurriedly climbed off Yun Feiyang.

Yes, in that short amount of time, she had already wrapped herself around Yun Feiyang like an octopus.

Kana Alberona, twelve years old this year, joined the guild in the year X772. It had already been six years; she was the earliest member of the younger generation to join Fairy Tail.

Her specialty was Card Magic.

"Huh? Is that a newcomer?"

"Great! Another newcomer has joined the guild!"

Everyone crowded around, automatically ignoring the chaotic mess behind them.

"Hey, hey! My name is Natsu! Hurry up and tell us your name!"

The pink-haired boy, E.N.D. (Etherious Natsu Dragneel), appeared to be twelve years old and had just joined the guild last year.

In other words, this year was X778, as the dragons had disappeared in X777.

He was a practitioner of Lost Magic: Fire Dragon Slayer Magic.

"Idiot Natsu, that's no way to greet someone. You should ask for their name politely."

The black-haired boy, Gray Fullbuster, was also twelve years old. He had joined the guild in X774 and could be considered one of the guild's veterans.

He specialized in Ice-Make Magic.

"My name is Gray. It's a pleasure to meet you!"

Looking at the hand Gray extended, Yun Feiyang said with a look of disgust, "I don't shake hands with perverts!"

"What? You dare call me a pervert?!"

Kana chimed in from the side, "Gray, your clothes!"

Gray looked down and gasped!

"When did that happen?"

"Bare as a bone, with your little earthworm wiggling about—if you aren't a pervert, then who is?"

Natsu burst into laughter. "You're amazing! You saw right through Gray's true nature as a pervert at a single glance!"

"Natsu, what did you say?"

"Did I say something wrong? You are a pervert!"

"Bastard, do you want to fight?"

"Bring it on! Who's afraid of you?"

"No fighting!"

A red-haired girl knocked both of them out with a single punch and walked over.

"My name is Erza. Welcome to Fairy Tail!"

Erza Scarlet, thirteen years old this year, the same age as Yun Feiyang, joined the guild in the year X776.

A representative of common magic, Costume Change Magic. However, she had managed to turn this dime-a-dozen magic into a high-level art. Whether it was the power or the speed of her equipment changes, she was at a monster-level caliber.

"Hello, my name is Yun Feiyang!"

When it came to a beauty's hand, one still had to shake it.

"Yun Feiyang? That's a... unique name!"

If you think it's weird, just say it!

"It's not just the name, but the surname as well!"

"Hm?"

Everyone tilted their heads, looking puzzled.

"Ahem!"

Makarov explained, "His name is Feiyang Yun. Yun is his surname. You can just call him Feiyang!"

Once he put it that way, everyone understood. A one-character surname was rare, but not unheard of.

Yun Feiyang sighed. Feiyang Yun it is, then. He would just consider it doing as the locals do.

"Alright, go back to whatever you were doing. Stop crowding around!"

The crowd dispersed in a flurry, consciously cleaning up the messy guild hall.

"Feiyang, come with me!"

I followed Makarov to the bar counter, accompanied by the red-haired, pink-haired, and perverted trio.

Makarov spoke to Yun Feiyang with a serious expression, "Before you officially join the guild, there are a few things I must tell you."

"Magic is the result of focusing your mental power and concentration, pouring your entire soul into it. If you care too much about what others think, you will never be able to improve your magic or walk the path you believe in. That is what it means to be a mage of Fairy Tail."

Yun Feiyang nodded.

Understood. Subconsciously, that means just do whatever you want, believe in yourself, and everything else is just a trivial matter!

"The guild's only absolute rule is: no matter what happens, you must never, ever raise a hand against your comrades. Do you understand?"

Understood, understood. I assume regular brawls and fistfights don't count.

For some reason, Yun Feiyang felt a strong urge to retort.

"Next, I will list the rules for leaving the guild."

"First, you must never disclose any information detrimental to Fairy Tail to others for as long as you live."

"Second, you must not contact former clients on your own to seek personal gain."

"Third, even if our paths diverge, you must live on strongly. You must never treat your own life lightly, and you must never forget the comrades you once cherished."

"Can you abide by these?"

Yun Feiyang replied loudly, "I can!"

"Very good. From this moment on, you are a member of Fairy Tail!"

Everyone applauded to welcome him.

"Someone come over and help him apply the guild emblem."

"I'll do it! I'll do it!"

Erza volunteered, pulling out a stamp.

"This stamp is a magic item. Once applied, it will stay with you for the rest of your life unless removed with a special magical potion."

"You can choose any location on your body for the emblem, and you are free to choose the color as well."

Erza pulled down her collar to reveal her shoulder, where her guild emblem was located on her left arm, colored in deep blue.

Yun Feiyang was speechless. You're a girl, for heaven's sake—could you at least be a little more mindful?

Although, thanks to her being as flat as a board, there was nothing to see, but she still needed to be aware of the impression she was making.

"Look at me, look at me!"

Natsu leaned in, gesturing to the fire-red emblem on his right arm.

"Or you could just copy me!"

Gray's guild emblem was on his right pectoral, also in a deep shade of blue.

"Have you decided where you want it?"

"I have!"

Yun Feiyang pointed to the position over his heart. "Let's put it right here!"

"Does that mean you're keeping the guild in your heart? That's a wonderful sentiment!"

"Is it that cool? Damn it, if I'd known, I would've chosen that spot too!"

The corner of Yun Feiyang's mouth twitched. Think whatever you want; I just don't want to expose this emblem so easily. Otherwise, wouldn't I be telling every enemy I meet exactly where I am? Come on, hit me!

"As for the color, let's go with black with a bit of transparency!"

Just like the wind from God Slayer Magic!

"No problem!"

Erza adjusted the colors, while Yun Feiyang took off his shirt, immediately causing a stir!

"This is..."

"Feiyang, you..."

Erza looked up, her pupils constricting sharply. Unbearable memories flooded her mind, and a sense of dread began to spread within her!

"So many scars... could it be that you are also..."

Indeed, Yun Feiyang's body was covered in scars, some large, some small, some deep, some shallow.

"Who was it? Who did this? I'm going to kill them!"

Natsu roared in fury!

Gray's expression also turned grim, and a chill began to emanate from him uncontrollably!

The others in the guild were whispering and pointing, murmuring things like "poor kid."

"That's not it!"

Makarov explained, "His scars were left behind from battles with magical beasts."

The emotions the crowd had been brewing vanished in an instant!

"Magic Beasts?"

"That's right! I've been fighting Magic Beasts the whole time!"

Yun Feiyang suddenly bowed deeply. "Although I've only just joined the guild, I have already felt everyone's concern. Thank you very much!"

"Guild Master, I really like Fairy Tail!"

Makarov smiled with satisfaction.