In the Kingdom of Fiore, in the town of Magnolia.
A commotion erupted on the bustling, lively street, and residents scattered in all directions, scrambling to escape.
Amidst the medieval-style buildings, a ten-meter-tall Rock Giant Soldier strode forward, each step causing the ground to tremble.
The Rock Giant Soldier's body was quite refined, with two large rock swords embedded in its shoulders, and its eyes were sharp, like a fearless and brave soldier.
The high winds were biting, and a red and black windbreaker fluttered continuously.
A slightly thin man stood on the Rock Giant Soldier's shoulder, his hands in his pockets, his gaze calmly fixed on the end of the street.
There, the familiar outline of a guild hall was faintly visible.
"Where did this madman come from? How dare he walk so brazenly on the street, disrupting traffic?!"
A passing adventurer was quite displeased with this behavior, and a magic circle lit up beneath his feet as he blocked the Rock Giant Soldier's path.
He was a Magician.
"Hey, hey, don't do it, little brother, come back quickly! That Golem is just passing through; if you move to the side of the road, you'll be fine!"
A middle-aged man hurried over, trying to forcefully pull the Magician away.
As a local resident of Magnolia Town, he seemed to know a lot about that Rock Giant Soldier.
"Retreat? Are you kidding me?! I'm the strongest Magician of Black Griffin!"
The man's lips curled into a smile, and he rolled up his sleeve, confidently displaying the guild emblem tattooed on his arm.
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man seemed startled by the guild's name and stood rooted to the spot with a look of surprise.
Unable to recall any relevant information, an apologetic expression appeared on his face.
"A guild I've never heard of."
"Damn it!"
The self-proclaimed "strongest" Magician immediately broke down.
He cursed, then furiously activated his magic circle, eager to prove his incredibly powerful strength.
"If you're going to use magic, don't say I didn't warn you! The man standing on the Rock Giant Soldier's shoulder is Ches Lin Edoga, an S-Class Mage of Fairy Tail!"
Seeing that the Rock Giant Soldier was already close, the man acted decisively, turning on his heel and making a run for it.
I don't care if you're Black Griffin or White Chicken Hand, I'm out of here~!
Fairy Tail?
S-Class?
Ches Lin Edoga!
One explosive word after another echoed deep in the mind of the man who was about to make a grand show.
In just one second, those fierce, defiant eyes became harmless, rounder and clearer than a college student's.
Thud!
The man's dream of repelling the Golem and being admired and worshipped by all the town's residents ultimately failed to materialize.
He was kicked flying by the Rock Giant Soldier, spinning two and a half times in the air before landing headfirst in a nearby trash can...
As if nothing had happened, the Rock Giant Soldier continued its unimpeded journey down the straight street, stopping at a three-story building that wasn't particularly grand and looked more like a tavern.
A flag emblazoned with a dancing fairy fluttered in the wind.
The first thing that caught the eye was the nameplate: Fairy Tail.
Fairy Tail, the most famous Magician guild in the Kingdom of Fiore!
Snap!
Ches, standing high up, snapped his fingers, and a Card with a black vortex on its back appeared between his fingertips. Immediately, a dazzling light shone beneath the Rock Giant Soldier's feet.
Red and black dazzling lights intertwined, forming a slowly rotating, cool magic circle.
The massive Rock Giant Soldier transformed into countless specks of light that merged into the magic circle. Ches, having lost his footing, floated lightly to the ground, putting away the Yugi Mutou Card in his hand.
The Yugi Mutou (Pharaoh) Card deck—this was his magic, or rather, his cheat when he transmigrated to the Fairy Tail world.
By injecting magic power into the Yugi Mutou Cards, he could summon various monsters from his deck to fight, just like Star Spirit Magic!
"It's been over a year already, unknowingly. This feeling of suddenly arriving home after working away is truly long overdue."
Listening to the boisterous sounds coming from inside the half-open guild door, Ches couldn't help but sigh softly.
He raised his hand, bending two fingers to make a very polite knocking gesture.
And then...
With a loud 'boom', the fragile wooden door instantly shattered, and thick smoke billowed everywhere.
Normal people need to knock on the door when they go home, but this is Fairy Tail; who would follow normal procedures, hey!
"Enemy attack?!"
"Haha, some fool actually came here looking for trouble!"
"Man! Don't fight me for it, let me beat the intruder to a pulp!"
"Get lost, Elfman, this long-awaited scene should be my time to shine!"
The sudden commotion instantly energized the Magicians in the guild. They stopped their clamor and began rubbing their fists, looking towards the doorway.
When a normal guild encounters a situation where their door is smashed, even if they don't panic, they will cautiously and vigilantly unite.
But Fairy Tail...
Hmm, they hadn't even clearly seen the "intruder's" appearance, and they were already scrambling for the right to fight...
The style was incredibly fierce!
"Oh? You're going to beat me to a pulp? Elfman, it's been a while, you seem even more manly now."
The strangely familiar voice made the boisterous Fairy Tail members freeze.
Immediately after, the figure that emerged from the thick smoke made their eyes bulge and their jaws drop.
"Huh?"
"Huh?! Ches!!!"
The moment he recognized Ches, Elfman, who had been shouting the loudest, instantly deflated.
He quietly shielded his companions in front of him, pretending nothing had happened as he looked towards Mira, who was standing by the bar.
"Mira, where were we just now? Oh right, the clothes at home haven't been brought in yet, have they?"
Mira gracefully rested her hands on her red dress, tilting her head and giving a sweet, gentle smile.
"Mhm!"
Under his sister's cover, the boy Elfman successfully escaped a disaster.
Ches slowly withdrew his gaze, glancing at the few people standing at the very front who had been yelling the loudest.
Jet, Troy, Warren, and two extras retreated a step in perfect sync, while Macao's reaction was half a beat slower, making him the most conspicuous person present.
"You—you bastard! When?!"
Macao, finding himself alone, was so scared his eyes almost popped out, and he cursed at the scoundrels who had retreated.
Damn it, they didn't even notify him when they were going to run?
We're Fairy Tail, for crying out loud!
Ches's eyes were sharp as he took a step, walking closer and closer until he stood in front of Macao.
Cold sweat continuously seeped from Macao's forehead: Why didn't this monster say he was coming back earlier?
How unlucky, I hope he doesn't hit me in the face later...
As a veteran member of the guild, he was very aware of Ches's terror.
He might have a chance against Natsu and Gray if they fought, but if he fought Ches, he would die a miserable death!
Just as Macao resignedly closed his eyes, Ches, who had been looking serious, suddenly changed expression. He raised his hand, pointed at Macao's nose, and burst into laughter, even blowing snot bubbles:
"Pfft-hahaha! Isn't this Macao, who can't even beat a broken ape? It's been over a year, how did you get so weak?"