The lively atmosphere of Fairy Tail lingered in my mind long after we stepped through its massive wooden doors.
Even outside, the echoes of laughter, shouting, and the occasional explosion from inside the guild hall drifted into the streets of Magnolia, as if the building itself refused to let its energy be contained.
I glanced back one last time.
The familiar crest carved above the entrance caught the afternoon sunlight, its worn wood carrying the history of countless mages who had walked through those doors before me.
And now…
I was one of them.
A small smile unconsciously spread across my face.
Father noticed it immediately.
“So,” he said with a chuckle as we walked down the cobblestone road together, “already thinking about your first adventure?”
I scratched the back of my head with an embarrassed laugh.
“…Maybe.”
“Hahaha! That’s the spirit!”
The two of us waved one last farewell toward the guild.
Several voices immediately answered.
“See you tomorrow, Luke!”
“Don’t slack off!”
“Next time, let’s spar!”
Laxus enthusiastically waved both arms from the entrance while a guild members is beside him.
Even Master Makarov, standing on the second-floor balcony with his hands behind his back, simply smiled proudly before giving a small nod.
I returned the gesture.
“I’ll see everyone again soon!”
With that, Father and I turned the corner, leaving behind the cheerful chaos that was Fairy Tail.
Our next destination wasn’t home.
Instead, we headed toward the town’s Administration Office where Mother is.
Compared to Fairy Tail’s noisy atmosphere, the administrative district was calm and orderly.
Government officials walked briskly through the halls carrying stacks of documents while clerks discussed reports in quiet voices.
Father leaned casually against one of the stone pillars outside the entrance.
“We’ll wait here.”
It didn’t take long before the large wooden doors opened.
Mother stepped outside carrying a bag.
The moment she spotted us, her normally elegant expression softened into a gentle smile.
“There you are.”
She noticed the fresh white Fairy Tail insignia proudly displayed on my left shoulder almost immediately.
Her eyes widened ever so slightly.
“So… it’s official.”
I nodded.
“Mm.”
For a brief moment, Mother simply stared at the guild mark.
Then she walked over and gently brushed her fingers across it.
“…It suits you.” Her voice carried a warmth that words alone couldn’t describe.
“I’m proud of you, Luke.”
Father laughed proudly beside us.
“I told you he’d pass.”
“You did,” Mother admitted with a soft smile.
“Though I never doubted him.”
Hearing both of them say those words made something inside my chest grow warm.
Back in my previous life…
No one had ever looked at me like that.
No one had ever celebrated my accomplishments as if they were their own.
As far as I remember.
Without realizing it, I smiled.
“…Thank you.”
Mother noticed the slight tremble in my voice but chose not to mention it.
Instead, she gently ruffled my hair.
“Come. I believe today deserves a proper celebration.”
Rather than returning home immediately, we made our way toward one of Magnolia’s family restaurants located near the town square.
The warm aroma of grilled meat, fresh bread, herbs, and rich stew drifted through the open windows, instantly making my stomach growl.
Father laughed loudly.
“Looks like someone worked up an appetite.”
“I was fighting all afternoon.”
“And eating half the guild’s snacks.”
“I did not!”
“You absolutely did.”
Mother covered her mouth, unable to suppress a quiet giggle.
Inside, the restaurant was cozy, filled with the pleasant chatter of families and traveling merchants enjoying their evening meals.
A waitress guided us to a table beside the window overlooking Magnolia’s bustling streets.
Soon, dish after dish arrived.
Freshly baked bread.
Roasted chicken glazed with herbs.
Creamy mushroom soup.
Grilled river fish.
Steak cooked to perfection.
Colorful vegetables seasoned with butter.
And finally a large fruit pie for dessert.
Father raised his glass.
“To Luke.”
Mother followed.
“To our son.”
Father’s grin widened.
“To Fairy Tail’s newest mage.”
I raised my own glass of fruit juice.
“…Cheers.”
The three glasses clinked together.
It wasn’t a grand celebration.
There were no fireworks.
Yet somehow It felt perfect.
Between bites, Father suddenly leaned back in his chair.
“Now that you’ve officially joined Fairy Tail…”
His expression became slightly more serious.
“There are a few things we need to discuss.”
I nodded and listened carefully.
“From now on, you’re allowed to travel to Magnolia by yourself.”
I blinked.
“…Really?”
Mother nodded.
“You’re becoming more independent, Luke.”
“And after everything you’ve shown us today, you’ve proven that you’re responsible enough.”
Father raised one finger.
“But.”
I immediately knew there would be conditions.
“You must be home before eight in the evening. No exceptions.”
I nodded.
“I understand.”
He raised a second finger.
“And don’t get carried away by the bigger requests posted on the guild board. Take jobs around Magnolia first Courier work, Herb gathering, Escort requests for nearby villages.”
“Build experience. Learn how jobs are handled. Earn the trust of your guild. Only after you’ve gained enough experience should you start accepting more dangerous missions.”
Mother added gently,
“Strength alone isn’t what makes a good mage. Wisdom, Responsibility and knowing your limits. Those qualities will keep you alive.”
I listened to every word without interrupting.
They weren’t trying to restrict me.
They were worried.
Not because they doubted my abilities but because they cared.
I smiled before giving them both a firm nod.
“I understand I’ll start with the smaller jobs. I’ll make sure to return home before eight and I won’t do anything reckless.”
Both of them smiled at the same time.
“I believe him,” Mother said softly.
Father crossed his arms with a proud grin.
“So do I.”
As the golden light of the setting sunbathed Magnolia in shades of amber and crimson, the three of us continued our meal, laughing over small stories from the day.
It was a quiet celebration, simple and unassuming, yet it became a memory I knew I would treasure.
The celebration dinner with my family lasted far longer than I had expected.
Laughter echoed around our table until the restaurant had nearly emptied, the warm glow of enchanted lamps painting everything in shades of gold.
My father retold embarrassing stories from his days as a Fairy Tail mage; stories that somehow became more exaggerated with every telling, while my mother could only sigh in amused defeat before correcting half of his claims.
Even I couldn’t stop myself from laughing.
It had been…
nice.
A simple dinner.
Yet it was one of those quiet moments I knew I would remember for a long time.
By the time we stepped outside, the streets of Magnolia had already settled into the calm embrace of night.
The lively crowds that filled the roads during the day had thinned, leaving only the occasional carriage rolling over the stone streets and a handful of pedestrians making their way home.
The lanterns lining the roads flickered softly beneath the star-filled sky, casting long shadows that danced with every gentle breeze.
Father stretched his arms with a satisfied sigh.
“That was a good meal,” he said with a grin.
“Though I still say I could’ve eaten another steak.”
Mother looked at him with an expression that mixed disbelief and affection.
“You’ve already eaten enough for three people.”
“I was simply preparing for tomorrow’s training.”
“…Training your stomach doesn’t count.”
I couldn’t help but chuckle.
“You two never change.”
Father laughed loudly before placing a hand on my head, ruffling my hair.
“And that’s exactly why life stays interesting.”
The three of us slowly made our way home, enjoying the peaceful silence that settled between us.
Eventually, the familiar gates of the Valenhart estate came into view.
As soon as we entered the house, Mother let out a small yawn.
“It’s getting late,” she said gently.
“We should all get some rest.”
Father nodded.
“We’ll resume training tomorrow morning. Don’t stay up reading again.”
“…I only did that once.”
Father raised an eyebrow.
“Twice… Maybe.”
Mother smiled knowingly.
“Good night, Luke.”
“Sleep well, son.”
A small smile found its way onto my face.
“Good night, Mom. Good night, Dad.”
After watching them disappear down the hallway, I climbed the stairs toward my room.
The familiar wooden door creaked softly as I pushed it open.
Closing the door behind me, I let out a long breath before changing into my night clothes.
The day’s sweat and dust were washed away beneath a warm bath, easing the pleasant soreness that lingered throughout my muscles after weeks of relentless training.
Once I finished drying my hair and changing into a fresh set of comfortable clothes, I extinguished the room’s lantern until only the moonlight spilling through the window illuminated the room.
The silver glow stretched across the wooden floor and reached the edge of my bed.
I slowly lay down on the soft mattress, letting my tired body sink into it.
“…What a day.”
For a few moments, I simply stared at the ceiling.
Ever since I had been reincarnated into this world, every day had been packed with training, studying, and learning.
Sometimes it was exhausting.
But…
I never once regretted it.
With a quiet breath, I focused my thoughts.
Status.
A familiar translucent blue window materialized before my eyes, glowing softly in the darkness. You are reading on g.com, the official source.
Status
Name: Luke Valenhart
Age: 8 Years Old
Race: Human
Guild: Fairy Tail
Attributes
Strength: 21
Agility: 22
Stamina: 50
Intelligence: 169
Magic Power: 185
Skills
Rune Magic (Intermediate Lv. 115/250)
Hand-to-Hand Combat (Intermediate Lv. 19/250)
Swordsmanship Mastery (Basic Lv. 80/100)
Staff Weapon Mastery (Intermediate Lv. 2/250)
Blessings
Blessing of Perfect Health
Immune to poison, disease, curses, and slow aging.
Possesses accelerated regeneration and greatly enhanced stamina recovery.
Blessing of Wisdom
Greatly accelerated learning speed.
Perfect memory and exceptional comprehension.
Blessing of the Archmage
Mana capacity increased fivefold.
Spell casting speed greatly increased.
Mana regeneration significantly enhanced.
My eyes slowly wandered across every line.
Compared to the day this panel had first appeared before me…
I had come a long way.
Back then, I had been nothing more than an ordinary child blessed with potential.
Now…
Strength had more than tripled.
My agility had steadily improved through countless hours of drills and sparring.
My stamina had reached a level that allowed me to train from sunrise until dusk without collapsing from exhaustion.
Most impressive of all was my magic power.
One hundred eighty-five.
A number that represented countless hours spent engraving runes, studying ancient theories, exhausting my mana until every last drop had been squeezed dry, only to recover and do it all over again the next day.
My gaze lingered on Rune Magic Intermediate Level
Without realizing it, a faint smile crept across my face.
“I’ve really improved…”
The words escaped my lips in little more than a whisper.
Father’s teachings.
Mother’s guidance.
The blessings bestowed upon me.
Every sleepless night spent reading.
Every aching muscle after training.
Every failed spell.
Every success.
None of it had been wasted.
Yet…
The smile slowly faded into one of quiet determination.
As impressive as these numbers looked, they were only numbers.
This world was home to monsters capable of leveling mountains.
Mages whose spells could split the heavens.
Dragon Slayers.
Wizard Saints.
Even the legendary figures who stood at the very pinnacle of magic.
Compared to them…
I was still just a child taking his first steps.
“I still have a long way to go,” I murmured to myself.
There was no room for arrogance.
Not if I wanted to protect the people I cared about.
Not if I wanted to stand beside Fairy Tail’s strongest mages one day.
And certainly not if I wanted to carve my own name into history.
Closing the status window with a simple thought, the blue light dissolved into countless shimmering particles before disappearing completely.
The room returned to silence.
Only the soft chirping of crickets drifted through the open window as the cool night breeze gently stirred the curtains.
I pulled the blanket over myself and closed my eyes.
Tomorrow would bring another day.
Another day of growing stronger.
Another step toward the future I had chosen.
With that final thought lingering in my mind, sleep quietly claimed me.
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