Each Their Own Mission

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Mirajane was already seventeen. She had become an S-Class wizard last year, though unfortunately, she had lost to Erza in 780. Mira had been so furious that she beat Qian Guang senseless.

Mirajane had also successfully earned the title of "Demon." Her former flat chest was gone, gradually becoming more voluptuous.

Lisanna had also blossomed into a graceful young woman. However, under the obstruction of her old-father-like Qian Guang, she was often forced apart from her childhood sweetheart, Natsu.

Elfman had changed a great deal too. That big guy had surpassed Qian Guang by far in both height and build, but his brain... emmmm...

Qian Guang and Dumb Dumb were still the same as ever, two useless slugs.

All traces of Qian Guang's youthful innocence had vanished. Though perhaps it was because he had spent too long around Gildarts, he already had the air of a washed-up middle-aged man at eighteen. It would have been better if he had grown into a delinquent like Laxus. Fortunately, his face still looked like that of an eighteen-year-old boy.

Over the past two years, Qian Guang and Mira's relationship had heated up rapidly. However, after Mira turned sixteen, Qian Guang had wanted to abandon his own bed and sneak into Mira's room every time.

But Mira caught him every time, then beat him up and threw him out. Mira firmly guarded that final line, saying they could talk about it after they got married.

Guild

"Ah, I really don't want to take a job."

"Move already!!! Mushrooms are practically about to grow on you!"

Makarov roared in exasperation.

Over the past two years, Qian Guang had gained his own title as well: "Fairy Doctor." Many people hoped to encounter the "Doctor" while he was out on jobs. His superb medical skills and handsome appearance had put Qian Guang at the top of the entire kingdom's list of "wizards women most want as boyfriends."

It could be said that Makarov had placed all his hopes of restoring Fairy Tail's reputation on Qian Guang.

"Ah, I'm so tired. I don't want to move, but I need to gather herbs."

Qian Guang still had not succeeded in creating a mana-restoring potion, but he had developed both healing and antidote potions.

Everyone could not praise the effects of those potions enough. Their earlier suffering had not been in vain; they had paid far too much for those potions to succeed.

As for gathering herbs, it was merely something they did along the way. Even if Qian Guang did not provide potions, his companions would still help him.

"Hey, Qian Guang, what does this mean?"

A blue-haired girl wearing a hairclip stood before Qian Guang.

She was Levy McGarden, a new member who had only recently joined Fairy Tail. Together with Jet and Droy, she formed the three-person team Shadow Gear.

Because she loved studying ancient writing, she had quickly become acquainted with Qian Guang, who spent all day buried in the library.

At first, Jet and Droy had even bitten their handkerchiefs in jealousy. But after learning that Qian Guang's girlfriend was Mirajane, they relaxed.

After all, Levy and Mirajane were completely incomparable at this point. Besides, Mirajane was a little witch, the kind even Qian Guang could not afford to provoke.

"Ah, this? Hah...?"

Qian Guang had just started to explain when he yawned. Before he could continue, Levy fell asleep. Fortunately, Qian Guang caught her, keeping her face from hitting the floor.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The guild members collapsed one after another.

Erza and Mirajane, who had been arguing, tried to hold on, but they could not manage it.

"Hey, aren't you being a little too shy?"

Qian Guang teased her. He was still in exactly the same state as before, as though that powerful sleep magic could do nothing more than make him yawn.

A masked figure, with only his eyes exposed, walked in. The tattered cape behind him fluttered in the wind.

"I'll take this."

The guild master sat at the bar, looking somewhat drowsy. "Mystogan."

Mystogan took the job, informed the guild master, then turned to leave, only for Qian Guang to call out to him.

"Take this."

Qian Guang tossed several healing and antidote potions over.

Mystogan gave them a glance, did not refuse, silently nodded, and left.

"Whew, he's really cold."

After he left, the guild members slowly woke up.

"Damn it! I couldn't hold out again!"

Mirajane angrily smashed the table in front of her!

"You! You saw what he looked like, right!"

"Hehe, how could I? I passed out too. I just got up. Hah~"

Seeing Mirajane's fist aimed at him, Qian Guang decided it was better to hide the truth. The guild master would not expose him anyway.

"Oh, he saw him. And it didn't affect him much."

!!!

Traitor!

Qian Guang stared at the guild master beside him in shock. Nothing had happened the last few times, but this time he had sold him out!

"Heh, just as I thought! Die!"

Mystogan had joined Fairy Tail last year. Back then, he had also used sleep magic to knock everyone out. Qian Guang had thought he was an enemy at the time. If the memories deep in his mind had not awakened him, he would have attacked.

Over the past two years, a great number of wizards had joined the guild, and Fairy Tail had become the kingdom's number one guild.

"Hmph, that felt good."

Mirajane patted her hands and continued studying her job request.

There had previously been an S-Class job involving a Beast King. Mirajane had originally wanted to take Lisanna and Elfman along.

The moment Qian Guang heard "Beast King," he jolted and immediately demanded to join them.

Yet after the four of them went, they could not find the Beast King no matter how hard they looked. Mirajane's first S-Class job ended without result.

Mira felt that her jobs and Qian Guang were naturally incompatible!

Her very first job had failed because she went with Qian Guang, and now her first S-Class job had too!!!

When Mirajane learned that the Beast King was gone, she directly switched into Satan Mode. Lisanna and Elfman had been so terrified that they hugged each other and trembled.

Then Qian Guang got taught a lesson.

After that, however, Qian Guang felt relieved, because he believed he had changed the plot. As for what would happen to Natsu, Lisanna, and Lucy in the end, that had nothing to do with him.

As long as Lisanna was not bullied, that was enough.

This time, Mirajane had accepted a job involving Moon Wolves going berserk in Silvermoon Forest. Since all three of them used Take Over Magic, Mira wanted to find a good magical beast for Elfman to take over.

Qian Guang had originally been worried and wanted to go too, but Mirajane refused to take him even if it killed her. He brought bad luck!

Besides, the herbs Qian Guang needed this time were in Ice Canyon, the exact opposite direction. Going there and back would take quite a while.

He could only give up, though there was nothing much to worry about. The Beast King job had already passed, and he could not possibly accompany them every time they did a job.

Leaving Dumb Dumb with them would be enough. At critical moments, it could serve as a shield. Three people, two who could fly and one with thick skin, nothing would happen.

Qian Guang had also carved a large teleportation spell onto Dumb Dumb's shell. It was a summoning technique he had researched over the past two years. Unfortunately, other people summoned crows, eagles, Nine-Tails, and things like that, while he got a turtle.

Though the summoning time was a little long, the advantage was that it could be summoned in both directions. If they were in danger, he could cross the distance and rush to them.

"We're going home to pack. What do you need? I'll pack it for you."

Mirajane was preparing to go home with Lisanna and Elfman to pack. Without Qian Guang's space magic, they had to bring a huge pile of things.

Thinking about it made Mirajane angry. Why couldn't his jobs just stop conflicting with hers? She had gotten used to space magic, and carrying things herself was such a hassle!

"Ah, no need. My things are always in my Four-Dimensional Pocket."

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There, there.

Mirajane walked over and pinched his cheeks. He did not need that thing anyway; he was already shameless enough.

"Ah, that hurts, that hurts! I was wrong, I was wrong."

"Hmph."

Qian Guang rubbed his face. It really hurt. But just as Mira was about to turn away, he grabbed her.

Mira was a little confused, but a handsome face kept growing larger in her vision.

Qian Guang gently kissed Mira. "Come back early. Be careful."

"Mmm~"

Mira blushed slightly. They had not kissed much in front of so many people before.

Erza pulled out her personal camera. Because of those old edgy photos, she had become especially skilled at using cameras and could practically work at a newspaper.

Qian Guang saw the three of them to the door.

"Big Brother Qian Guang! Bye! We'll bring you something tasty when we get back! And Natsu too!"

Little angel Lisanna radiated youthful energy. Qian Guang had been quite happy hearing the first part, but that last sentence made him immediately glare murderously at Natsu.

Natsu had been eating when that sudden glare startled him. (*⊙~⊙) He choked, and his face even turned purple.

"Hmph!"

(◦`~´◦)

He could not let Lisanna play with that idiot next time.

"When are you planning to leave?"

The guild master was still sitting cross-legged at the bar. He took a sip of wine and spoke calmly.

"In a little while. After I finish this glass."

"If I get the chance, I'll try to persuade Laxus. But I can't guarantee he'll listen to me. He seems a little extreme."

Qian Guang noticed the hesitant look on the guild master's face and spoke first.

"I see. Sorry to trouble you."

The guild master's expression dimmed slightly.

Over the past two years, too many people had joined the guild. Seeing those weak wizards, Laxus felt that they were dragging down Fairy Tail's name.

Combined with what had happened to his father, his style had become somewhat extreme.

At present, the only ones close to him were Qian Guang and the newly formed Thunder God Tribe.

The Thunder God Tribe could not possibly defy Laxus, so Qian Guang was the only one who could persuade him now.

"I'm off."

Qian Guang was also troubled by Laxus's situation. After draining the wine in his cup, his body slowly turned into a vortex.

"Whew, Laxus."

The guild master took another sip, then looked toward the enormous guild emblem, seemingly lost in thought.

Fairy Tail: Dual Kamui at the Start, by Qian Wei