The Secret Realm.
So, that Pokémon world was actually his golden finger.
And he had actually transmigrated into the world of Fairy Tail.
It was just that the newbie protection period had temporarily prevented him from leaving.
Now, a month had passed.
The Secret Realm had opened.
Before Edward had set any permissions, Lisanna had stumbled inside by mistake, which led to this situation.
Edward understood everything in an instant.
Lisanna, on the other hand, muttered in confusion.
“Strange, it’s not my first time playing around here, so why is it not quite like what I remember?”
“And those magical beasts are all breeds I’ve never seen before.”
“Although they look cute, their magic power is quite high… I hope they won’t cause any trouble for the town.”
For her young age, Lisanna already had quite the sense of responsibility as a Mage, worrying about quite a lot.
However, Edward didn’t intend to explain it to her; regardless, that place was a utopia she would never have the chance to visit again in her life.
But coming back to the point…
“Hey, where is your home? Since I’m already doing a good deed, I might as well see it through to the end and send you back.”
“I… don’t have a home.”
Edward’s body stiffened.
After transmigrating, he had tried his best to avoid thinking about this question, so being confronted with it so directly, he was actually a bit shaken.
Lisanna:???
“Are you an orphan?”
“I… suppose so.”
Edward couldn’t be bothered to explain, nor could he, so he just nodded and accepted it.
“Indeed, now that you mention it, I just realized you don’t have a surname!”
Lisanna realized, reacting belatedly.
“I do have…”
Regarding this point, Edward wanted to argue, but Lisanna wasn’t listening at all.
She muttered to herself, distressed.
“But… my home is very small. It’s already crowded with the three of us, plus Brother Elfman, and we keep so many pets.”
“Although I’ve always wanted a younger brother, Mira already has a younger brother, so she probably won’t like it.”
“I wonder if Brother Elfman would be able to accept having a younger brother.”
“Hey, hey! Are you listening to me?”
“Forget it, just thinking about it is useless, I’ll go ask!”
“You give me… Ow! Stop pulling!”
Edward pulled his hand away forcefully.
“Huh?”
Lisanna stopped and looked back at Edward, confused.
“I… I have a place to stay. If you’re willing to help, please just take me to a nearby butcher shop.”
Edward said.
After a month of drinking dew and eating wind.
His mouth was about to lose all sense of taste.
The Pokémon world…
At least in his secret realm, he hadn’t seen any ordinary animals, fish, shrimp, or insects.
Apparently, some Pokémon’s food…
besides fruits and plants, was other Pokémon!
Although it was a bit disillusioning, it was a realistic problem that had to be considered.
It is said that Farfetch’d…
*ahem*!
No way!
Fortunately, Edward now had other options.
“A butcher shop? Sure, sure! I’ll take you to the one I always go to. The owner will give you a discount for my sake.”
Eleven-year-old Lisanna said playfully, like a little adult.
But to know about a butcher shop and even about discounts.
This little girl really had some skills.
Unlike those in his past life who were taken care of by their parents and couldn’t even cook instant noodles at 17 or 18.
However, conversely, mastering life skills so early was more heartbreaking than impressive.
After all, being able to stand on one’s own at an age where one should be acting spoiled with parents.
What that represents goes without saying.
…
“We’re here! This is it!”
Lisanna had no idea that Edward had been getting all sentimental on his own.
The innocent girl led Edward across two streets, turned left, walked down another street, and then turned left again to the second shop.
That was the butcher shop she mentioned.
“Uncle Snubbull, I’m here~”
“Oh~ it’s Lisanna. Mira already took today’s meat.”
The person called Snubbull had the typical look of a butcher.
Broad and fat, wearing a dirty apron, with thick body hair and a fierce appearance.
The first impression wasn’t very good.
But as soon as he spoke, one could clearly feel his honesty and kindness.
“It’s not for me, he wants to buy some.”
“Oh? Your guild has added another new brat? If this keeps up, Fairy Tail will turn into a nursery soon.”
“That’s not true!”
Although it was just teasing.
But hearing her guild being talked about, Lisanna still puffed up her little face in dissatisfaction.
“Hahaha, don’t mind it.”
The uncle was purely teasing this little girl who was about the same age as his son but a hundred times cuter.
He leaned over the counter and looked down at Edward, who was about as annoying as his son.
“Brat, you want to buy meat?”
“No, I’m just looking.”
Snubbull:…
Lisanna:?
Only then did Edward realize, he!
Did!
Not!
Have!
Money!
He had to make money~ But how could he get money?
Edward was distressed.
His body was actually much stronger than he was at his peak in his previous life.
But being young was an indisputable fact.
He didn’t know if there were any shops in this city that would dare to hire him.
Edward had, of course, thought about joining Fairy Tail.
Not to mention how cool the Mage profession was, the status and wealth one could gain were far beyond ordinary professions.
Just the environment of Fairy Tail…
The environment was probably quite average.
After all, it was full of drunks and demolition crews.
But the people all seemed to be good.
Simple, kind, upright, and loyal.
Especially the point of only recognizing family and not logic; Edward particularly admired that.
They were the best candidates for friends, or even family.
But…
He couldn’t use magic.
Whether he could even learn it was up for debate.
Normally, he definitely wouldn’t be able to, as he was just a perfectly normal Earthling.
But he had transmigrated…
whether the benefits involved this aspect still needed further verification.
“Why aren’t you buying it anymore?”
Outside the butcher shop.
Lisanna couldn’t hold it in any longer and asked curiously.
“I just remembered that I don’t even have a pot at home.”
Edward said honestly.
“I see.”
Lisanna’s little brain couldn’t figure out too many things.
She nodded her little head as if she understood.
“Then where else do you want to go? I can take you anywhere.”
“Um… this might be a bit presumptuous, but do you know where one can learn magic? Or, where did you learn your magic?”
“Or, where can one test if they are able to learn magic?”
“Huh?”
Lisanna had a big question mark in her little head.
She opened her chubby little mouth and stared blankly at Edward for a while before saying.
“My magic was taught to me by the Master. Normally, people would go to a magic school.”
“As for testing… I’ve never heard of that. Isn’t everyone able to master magic?”
Lisanna blinked her big eyes and asked cutely.
Edward:…
But what if this person wasn’t from this world?
“But if you are interested in magic, I can take you to meet the Master.”
“He is very knowledgeable and so powerful; he will definitely be able to answer all your questions!”
Lisanna turned around playfully and walked backward, her little hands behind her back, cheerful and enthusiastic.
“Then… then I’ll trouble you.”
Given the current situation, Edward had absolutely no reason or confidence to refuse, and having owed yet another favor, he said gratefully.
“Mm-hmm!”
Lisanna accepted happily.
Her big eyes curved into crescents from joy.