Beating Up Laxus

Three days later

Two figures carrying large bags appeared at the entrance to the forest.

"Ah, we're finally out. It felt like it took forever."

"Don't move around! Your wound will split open again."

Mirajane's injured leg had taken a full three days to recover. It had originally been healing quite quickly under Qian Guang's Healing Magic, but she had been unwilling to accept being controlled by the demon.

The moment she felt a little better, she started acting up again and entered her demonic state. She got carried away, tore apart Big Bear's home, and reopened her wound, leaving her with no choice but to keep recovering.

Mirajane remembered Big Bear's resentful gaze before they left. If Qian Guang had not cooked a huge feast to soothe him, Big Bear probably would have stared at her all the way out of the forest.

The two of them had originally wanted to bring Big Bear with them, but there was no suitable environment for him around the guild, and Big Bear did not want to leave the place he knew. So, the matter was dropped.

"Let's go. We gained quite a lot this time." Qian Guang shook the large bag on his back. Not only had he personally killed his enemy, but he had also made a fortune from the stolen money.

Qian Guang looked up at the sky, as though he could see the little village from years ago again.

Next time, he could visit Grandpa and the others with his head held high.

"Hurry up! I can't wait to show off to that Erza!"

Sunlight spilled over the lovely girl running ahead, making her seem to radiate holy light. That ordinary scene was etched into Qian Guang's heart, while a smiling phantom watched the two children from the sky.

"I'm back! Erza, get out here!"

Mirajane kicked open the guild doors and immediately began shouting for Erza.

"The Dark Lady is back? It took you this long to finish a job... Why are you covered in injuries?!"

Erza had originally replied coolly despite her displeasure at hearing Mirajane's arrogant voice, but the sight of her injuries made her lose her composure.

She might dislike Mirajane, but she fully acknowledged her strength. How had she ended up covered in wounds?

"Hahahaha! I wiped out the Black Heaven Guild!" Mirajane declared arrogantly, hands on her hips and one foot planted on a chair.

The noisy guild fell silent in an instant. Even the guild master, who had been dozing at the bar, turned serious. Everyone looked at Mirajane, then at Qian Guang, who slowly arrived behind her.

Qian Guang reached the guild entrance carrying two bags. This Mira! Couldn't she go home first? How badly did she want to show off to Erza? And wasn't she afraid he would expose her?

Eh, wait. Why was the guild so quiet today?

Qian Guang blinked at everyone in the guild. Familiar faces, unfamiliar circumstances.

Qian Guang took several steps back and looked again at the emblem hanging over the entrance.

That was right. This was Fairy Tail. Why was it so quiet?

"Get in here! Tell them how the two of us wiped out the Black Heaven Guild! That's right, the one even the Magic Council could never catch!"

Seeing Qian Guang lingering at the door, Mirajane ran over, grabbed him, and dragged him inside to make him prove it.

"Ah, that's true." Qian Guang awkwardly scratched his head. He still was not used to boasting about his achievements. Of course, if he ever beat Laxus, he could print a thousand flyers and scatter them all over town.

"Really? The infamous Black Heaven Guild?"

"Qian Guang and Mirajane have grown that strong already?"

"Brother Qian Guang and Sister Mira are amazing!"

"Damn it! I'm taking a job too!"

"Aye!"

"Forget it, flame-breath. You can't even beat me."

"Gray, your clothes!"

The guild instantly erupted. After all, Qian Guang was not some boastful uncle like Macao. His words were highly trustworthy.

"Quiet!"

The guild master shouted with a serious expression.

"Qian Guang, come here. Everyone else, disperse."

Qian Guang walked toward the guild master with a baffled expression, while everyone else immediately surrounded Mirajane and demanded details.

Mirajane felt incredibly proud, her little tail practically sticking up into the sky, until she heard her mortal enemy Erza say something.

"So, did you complete your mission?"

"Go die!!!"

The two began fighting again.

"Hahahahaha!" ×n

The onlookers decided to enjoy the show first. Of course, there were always people who could not read the room, such as a certain Natsu "I'm Super Brave" Dragneel, who tried to stop the fight and was sent flying.

"Aye!"

"So, what happened?" The guild master sat at the bar and solemnly asked the boy before him.

He could sense that the boy's aura had become even more terrifying, but what pained him more was the bandages wrapped around the child.

"Ah, the mission failed. We arrived too late. The forest was the Black Heaven Guild's main base."

"Why did you act so rashly? I don't think you would use such an irrational method."

Qian Guang fell silent. He knew there had been better and more comprehensive ways, but he could not wait. At the time, he had not been able to calm down either.

Seeing Qian Guang's silence, Makarov seemed to understand something. "I see. Is that so? Don't put yourself in such danger again. I don't think Lei En would want his grandson in peril either."

Qian Guang's body trembled. He could barely control his expression. "Sorry, old man. I made you worry!"

"Well! It's fine as long as you're safe! Go on, enjoy the celebration!" Makarov smiled as he comforted the child before patting his shoulder.

"Kids! Celebrate Qian Guang and Mirajane's safe return! We're having a feast!"

"Ooooooh!"

In an instant, everyone transformed into Big Bear!

Qian Guang looked at the noisy guild. Macao and Wakaba bragged and mocked each other; Mirajane and Erza pinched each other's cheeks; Lisanna, Cana, and Elfman wanted to break up the fight but did not know where to start.

And Gray was digging Natsu out of the wall.

Grandpa, do you see it? This home is lively. I really like it.

Qian Guang silently poured himself a drink and went over to where Laxus was sitting. That training fanatic was actually here. What a miracle.

Laxus also sensed Qian Guang's growth and became a little interested. "Want to fight later?"

"Hey, hey, I just got back. You battle maniac are way too impatient. And after finally getting everyone together, all you think about is fighting?"

"Then how about you join me and help realize my grand plan?"

Ever since becoming an S-Class mage, Laxus had developed different ideas. He wanted Fairy Tail to become the strongest, number one guild.

"Then let's fight instead."

"Tch."

Behind the guild

Makarov felt a headache coming on as he watched the two. They wanted to fight the moment Qian Guang returned. To keep them from seriously injuring each other again, he decided to watch personally. Besides, he wanted to know exactly how Qian Guang had defeated Or.

Qian Guang and Laxus stood facing each other. They had fought countless times before, but Qian Guang felt they could start counting anew from this battle!

Qian Guang smiled at Laxus. Naturally, they had to exchange a friendly greeting upon meeting.

"Kamui!"

He opened with Kamui, aiming to catch Laxus off guard!

Laxus had remained vigilant all along. He almost immediately sensed that something was wrong with the space around him. Without hesitation, he turned into lightning and dodged.

The moment he moved, the space where he had been began twisting into a vortex. Laxus's expression darkened. Space? That would be difficult to deal with.

Seeing those changed eyes again, Laxus finally understood where Qian Guang's confidence came from.

What a convenient ability. Did those eyes just become stronger every time they evolved?

Laxus was jealous. He wanted an ability that could suddenly grant him a massive increase in strength too.

Makarov was stunned. He knew Qian Guang could copy other people's magic, but he had never expected him to copy even Or's spatial magic. Besides, was Or's spatial magic really this strong?

"Heh, so this is what you rely on. It really is impressive."

Laxus looked at the torn corner of his clothes. If he had hesitated just now, he might already have been injured.

Laxus charged forward with both hands crackling with lightning, but Qian Guang did not panic. He wanted to test his other ability, though he still had to put on a show. He prepared to trade punches with Laxus.

"Bang!"

The clash of fists Laxus expected never happened. His fist passed right through! His entire body passed through Qian Guang as well!

Before he could understand what had happened, a huge fist smashed into the back of his head and knocked him to the ground. Then a figure much thinner than him stepped onto his body and began dancing wildly.

Makarov rubbed his eyes and opened his mouth wide. He felt as though he had just seen an illusion. Laxus had passed directly through Qian Guang?

And after being passed through, Qian Guang had punched Laxus?

Makarov suddenly felt that this magical world was so unfamiliar. Was that spatial magic? Could that trash Or, who only knew how to run away, do this?

Makarov had not participated in the campaign against the Black Heaven Guild, but he had heard of Or. He could guarantee that Or definitely did not possess this ability, or at least he had never heard of it.

"Ah!" Laxus did not understand it either, but that did not stop him from flying into a rage.

He pushed himself up, but Qian Guang passed through his body again. This time, he watched helplessly as Qian Guang's leg passed through his stomach, followed by his body, and finally his face.

Qian Guang smiled at Laxus before him. His wide eyes made him look as though he had seen a ghost. It was hilarious.

He should have brought Mirajane's camera. Then it would truly have become a divine artifact. Not only could it record the Fairy Queen's embarrassing punk phase, but it could also capture the terrified moments of an enraged blond hedgehog.

Laxus's eyes met Qian Guang's Mangekyō. The more he stared, the more seductive and bewitching they seemed. He felt as though he wanted to sink into them.

"Bang!"

A punch to the face brought him back to his senses, and Qian Guang resumed his stomping routine.

Everything that followed took place amid Laxus's furious roars, but they were useless. His face had become so battered that his own grandfather no longer wanted to acknowledge him.

Makarov slowly accepted reality and began carefully studying Qian Guang's spatial magic.

He realized that no magic circle appeared when Qian Guang used his magic. Of course, not all magic required magic circles, but Qian Guang's increasingly bloodshot eyes let Makarov understand where the magic came from.

It should have been the power of those eyes. But what exactly were those eyes? They felt deeply ominous.

Looking at his grandson, who was gradually turning into a pig-headed mess, and Qian Guang's eyes, which seemed ready to bleed, Makarov decisively stopped the fight.

Although Laxus was unwilling to accept it, he knew he could not touch Qian Guang like this. He snorted and left, intending to carefully study today's battle. He refused to believe Qian Guang could use that ability without limits!

Qian Guang looked utterly refreshed! It felt great. He had released all the frustration built up over the past few years! His face could not stop beaming.

"Qian Guang, if those eyes bring you trouble, stop using them immediately!" Makarov still did not trust those eyes. No power came without a price, just like Zeref's immortality.

Qian Guang looked at the solemn Makarov, wiped the pleased expression off his face, and obediently nodded.

What else could he do? It was not like he could tell Makarov that he had transmigrated. That they were characters in a manga created by Hiro Mashima, and that a goddess had given him two cheat abilities created by Kishimoto as compensation?

Forget it. Since ancient times, people with cheats had always been sealed away. He should not go around publicizing it.

After dealing with the guild master, Qian Guang rushed home without stopping, even using teleportation!

The next day

Two thousand newspapers suddenly appeared throughout the streets. They featured a pig-headed face and a handsome young man making a V-sign—Fairy Tail's Laxus had been defeated without injury by Fairy Tail's Qian Guang!

Qian Guang had originally planned to distribute only one thousand copies, but he was simply too happy and could not resist doubling the amount!

The result was that, for the next month, the training maniac never left the guild. The guild and the mountain behind it were covered in scorch marks left by lightning.

Mirajane even kicked Qian Guang out of the house, claiming that the thunder was keeping the three of them awake!

If there's thunder, go find Laxus! I can't sleep either! Who knew that yellow hedgehog would explode at the slightest provocation? I should have printed five thousand copies!

The author, Qian Wei, presents Fairy Tail: Starting with Dual Kamui