Internet Magic in Fairy Tail

Chapter 165: Chapter 165: Flirting while Sailing the Sea

The Port of Hargeon Town

Traveling by magic train takes five or six hours, but with the Flying Thunder God Magic, it's only a moment.

A golden magic circle glowed, and Nate and Lucy appeared on a hotel rooftop.

It was their fourth visit to this town. The first time was for 7 million J, the second for after-sales service, and the third for a date with Erza.

"What are we going to do at the guild's sacred land?" Lucy asked.

"To learn magic from the First Guild Master." Nate held Lucy's hand as they left the hotel rooftop.

"The First Guild Master?" Lucy asked in confusion, letting Nate lead her. "Isn't he dead?"

(TL: it's 'he' I don't know if Lucy didn't know the First Guild Master is a girl or not. Probably not.)

"That's why we're meeting a ghost."

"A ghost!?" Lucy flinched, goosebumps rising on her arms. Ghosts sounded eerie—hopefully, it wouldn't be the kind that eats people.

Noticing her grip tightening on his hand, Nate glanced back at her.

"Are you afraid of ghosts?"

"Of course not!"

"The First Master is very cute... You'll understand when you meet them."

They left the hotel and rented a small fishing boat at the port, around fifteen meters long.

Setting off, they headed southwest out to sea. Since it was a fishing boat, it naturally had fishing supplies on board.

With nothing better to do, Nate set up some bait and sat leisurely on the edge of the boat, fishing.

"You're so relaxed..." Lucy commented from behind him. "Couldn't you just fly us there all at once?"

"You're too heavy."

"You're the heavy one!" Lucy hugged Nate's neck from behind, shaking him angrily.

"Hey, don't mess around; our dinner depends on this fishing," Nate said as the fishing rod shook in his hand. "Besides, I don't know exactly where Tenrou Island is."

"What? You don't know, yet you brought me out here! I want to go back!" Lucy shook him even harder.

Nate held the fishing rod with one hand and grabbed Lucy's hand with the other.

"I asked Mira. She's taken the S-Class exam and knows the general direction. Basically, we just head straight from the port at the seven o'clock position. We'll reach it in a few hours."

Is that really reliable? Lucy thought, tempted to bite Nate's neck.

"By the way, how are those keys I gave you?" Nate asked, changing the subject to distract her.

She had four keys—three gold and one silver.

"The original owner was imprisoned, so their contracts with the celestial spirits were automatically canceled," Lucy replied, her face lighting up at the mention of celestial spirits. "So, I was able to contract with them quite easily."

They were originally her mother's celestial spirits, so of course, she could contract with them easily. Nate thought Lucy's lack of knowledge about her Heartfilia family heritage was surprising; it was a lineage of ancient celestial spirit mages.

Did Jude really tell her nothing?

"Let me show you," Lucy said with a smile. She took out a Gemini key and chanted, "I am the one who connects to the celestial world, responds to my call, and passes through the gate! Open, Gate of the Twins, Gemini!"

In a flash of golden light, the teary-eyed Gemi and the smiling Mini appeared.

"Zap zap~ nice to see you again, Nate," the two spirits greeted him.

Nate's interest was piqued. "Gemini, can you copy Lucy?"

"Hm? Sure!" With a puff of white smoke, a second Lucy appeared.

The real Lucy couldn't help but complain, "Why are my spirits listening to you?"

"Personal charm," Nate grinned. "Gemini, how does Lucy see me?"

After a moment of thought, the Gemini-Lucy tilted her head.

"A strong, talented mage, a handsome guy, and her type."

"Good to her and straightforward—she doesn't dislike him."

"A bit of a flirt, tries to touch her chest when kissing..."

"Ahhh! Stop it!"

Lucy's face turned red as she clamped a hand over Gemini's mouth.

Gemini continued blurting out, "Nate makes me feel comfortable. I'd like to try again..."

"Close the gate! Close the gate! Force close!"

Lucy immediately forced Gemini back to the celestial world.

Nate laughed as he set aside his fishing rod and secured the safety rope.

"You want to try again? You should've just said so, Lucy."

"Absolutely not!" Lucy covered her face, feeling as if she were exposed and utterly humiliated.

Nate pulled her into his arms, lifted her chin, and smirked.

"Want a kiss?"

"No!"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes!"

Lucy's heart raced, pounding so hard she felt it might burst from her chest. With Nate holding her, her body felt weak, as if she couldn't resist him.

"But I want to kiss you. What should I do?"

Nate continued to tease her, knowing that a flustered Lucy was the most charming. And Lucy happened to be very easy to embarrass.

"How should I know! You pervert!"

Lucy closed her eyes, her face completely red.

Nate suspected that if he weren't holding her, she might have already collapsed.

"One kiss, and I'll teach you the Super Celestial Magic of the Celestial Spirit."

"Ugh..."

Lucy's eyes opened wide. What to do? What to do?

Her heart was a mix of embarrassment and frustration. This was all Nate's fault—he brought her out just to tease her! But, at the same time, a small part of her felt anticipation.

Biting her lip, cheeks flushed, she murmured, "... No touching my chest."

After saying that, she closed her eyes, bracing herself.

"I won't touch, I promise," Nate assured her, then kissed her.

As that familiar sensation returned, Lucy's mind went blank, floating in bliss. She melted into his embrace, feeling as if she were flying.

Until, suddenly, she felt a hand slip in.

"Ah! What are you doing? You said you wouldn't touch!"

"Sorry, my hand has a mind of its own. This time, I won't touch."

"Ugh! You're touching again!?"

"The other side felt left out; it's only fair."

The two stayed close, teasing each other for half an hour.

Lucy's lips felt swollen from all the kisses. She "glared" at Nate, her flushed face devoid of any real threat.

"Argh, I won't fall for this again!"

With that, she dashed into the boat cabin. Nate figured she was going to change her clothes.

"Take it easy, don't trip."

At those words, Lucy's legs immediately gave way, and she fell with a yelp.

"Did you twist your ankle?" Nate walked over, slightly exasperated.

"It hurts..." Lucy said, rubbing her ankle.

"I'll help."

Nate knelt down, took off her high heel, and used magic to ease her pain.

Come to think of it, this was the second time she'd sprained her ankle.

Lucy muttered shyly, "Thank you..."

After a pause, she added angrily, "I still owe you 38,197,000 J."

"Why did it go down by 400,000?" Nate said, pretending not to understand.

'You touched both sides!'

Lucy, exasperated, lunged at him, only to be held down and kissed again.

...

Remaining Debt: 37,797,000 J!

By evening, the sun was setting over the ocean. Finally, their fishing boat found the sacred Tenrou Island of Fairy Tail in the vast sea.