Internet Magic in Fairy Tail

Erza was the second girl to ride on the back of Obsidian's bike.

As Nate sped toward Oak Town with her, he couldn’t help but think of Lucy. Lucy would always hold on to him tightly, and during sudden stops, he could feel the softness of her body. But with Erza, the only sensation he felt was the hardness of her armor pressing into his back.

"...So, that's the situation."

Speeding along, Erza finally understood after listening to Nate’s explanation. She placed her hands on his shoulders, and in her anger, she unconsciously gripped tightly.

"Phantom Lord...!" Erza gritted her teeth, her long, thin brows furrowing in rage. Her eyes burned with fury.

After a moment, she took a deep breath to calm herself.

"I remember the master mentioning that the rivalry between Fairy Tail and Phantom Lord dates back to the founding of the guild."

"Since the founding?"

Nate thought about it but didn’t really recall the details. He remembered the main plot of Fairy Tail, but some of the smaller details were fuzzy.

Erza didn’t seem to know much more and didn’t dwell on the topic.

"But Nate, how did you know it was Phantom Lord behind the attack? Sneaking into an empty guild hall in the middle of the night—what’s the point?"

"Juvia told me."

Erza then remembered the "Rain Woman" from the Element 4 who had been traveling with them before. Her finely shaped face softened with understanding.

"Then what are we waiting for? Nate, hurry! Full speed ahead!" she shouted eagerly.

"This is already top speed, 357…," Nate sighed. "How about changing your armor? That thing's poking into my back."

"Sorry! 'Requip: Robe of Yūen!'"

Without hesitation, Erza's body glowed as she swapped out her usual knight armor for a softer outfit. The 'Robe of Yūen' was made of flexible, stretchy material—a purple outfit with black straps and boots.

"Is this better?" she asked earnestly. "Or would you prefer I drive?"

"Hold on tight!"

Nate pushed more magic into the engine, which began siphoning his power and converting it into speed. The Obsidian roared like a wild beast as it tore through the landscape, its engine growling like a ferocious monster.

Following the train tracks, they raced forward. In just half an hour, they caught up with the rest of the group.

"Nate!" Gray called out as he saw the sleek black magic bike zoom past, kicking up a cloud of dust in its wake.

Erza turned and shouted, "Hurry up and follow us!"

…

Oak Town

An ancient city rich with history.

At the top of a sloping road stood a branch of the Phantom Lord guild.

At that moment, inside the branch’s tavern...

"Heh heh, Gajeel, didn’t you take any pictures of the scene?"

"Yeah, post them on the forum and let the other guilds see."

"Those stinking Fairy Tail wimps must be furious right now!"

"Maybe they’ll come after us for revenge."

"No way! Those fairies wouldn’t dare break the council’s laws."

Unlike the bright and lively atmosphere of Fairy Tail, the Phantom Lord branch was dimly lit. The Phantom Lord mages sat together, happily discussing last night’s raid.

Gajeel, however, remained silent, sitting at a table and casually gnawing on a pile of scrap metal. He chewed through iron screws as if they were soft cookies.

One of the mages raised his glass and shouted, "We are the strongest guild!"

Boom!

Just as those words were spoken, the front doors of the guild were violently smashed open. A black motorcycle barreled into the tavern, its front wheel lifted high before slamming down, crushing a table beneath it.

The mage who had been boasting moments ago now found his face pressed beneath the tire, his skin scraping against the rubber.

In an instant, everyone’s expressions turned to shock.

All eyes turned toward the two unexpected intruders.

"Fairy Tail! It’s the 'Fairy Queen,' Erza!"

"They actually came to fight!!"

The rowdy mages, who had been so boastful moments earlier, now screamed in terror.

Gajeel grunted as he stood up, dusting himself off.

"Only two of them?"

"So it’s you, the one who destroyed our guild!"

Erza dismounted from the back seat, her sword pointing at the Phantom Lord mages. Her aura was intense and intimidating.

Nate, meanwhile, leisurely parked Obsidian and calmly got off. Without wasting words, he raised his right fist and punched the air.

Boom!

It was as if space itself had shattered. The ground shook violently.

In an instant, a powerful tremor rocked the entire guild building.

"What… what’s going on? An earthquake?!"

"He’s… he’s Nate from Fairy Tail! The creator of the Internet Magic!"

"Run! The building’s going to collapse!"

With a single punch, the massive guild branch began to collapse. Walls crumbled, roofs caved in, and the ground trembled violently.

In the chaos, the once confident Phantom Lord mages scrambled in panic, trying to escape the collapsing structure.

Beams fell from the ceiling, and debris rained down like a storm.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

In mere seconds, the once-standing guild branch was reduced to rubble, burying everyone beneath the ruins.

The only thing still intact was the front door, standing behind Nate. But it, too, soon wobbled and fell with a crash.

"Where’s Jose?" Nate finally spoke up.

Erza: "..."

You destroyed the entire guild and now you're asking where he is?

She used to think Natsu was reckless, but Nate had taken it to a whole new level.

But… why did it feel so satisfying?

Suddenly, the rubble shifted as a large chunk of the broken wall was pushed aside. Gajeel emerged from the debris.

Wiping the dirt from his face with the back of his hand, he locked his eyes on Nate and roared, 

"Long time no see, Internet Magic's creator. Last time, you really gave me a hard time…"

Before finishing his sentence, Gajeel leapt into the air, gathering magic in his mouth and unleashing a blast.

"Iron Dragon’s Roar!"

Nate didn’t flinch. He stepped forward, a faint white magic shield forming around him as his magic swirled.

The dragon breath hit the shield but couldn’t penetrate the layer of tremor energy.

Nate walked forward, his footsteps shaking the ground beneath him.

Each step crushed the earth, sending cracks and tremors outward.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Step by step, like thunder striking.

"What?!"

Gajeel’s pupils shrank as shock gripped his heart.

This guy’s magic is way stronger than last time!

Using Tremor Magic to form a shield around himself—it wasn’t just a matter of raw power. It required extraordinary magic skill and precise control, something only the most experienced mages could achieve.

Gajeel had only ever seen a technique like this from his guild master, Jose!

Erza, too, was wide-eyed with shock.

A magic shield?

Suddenly, Nate vanished from where he stood. The next moment, he was right in front of Gajeel, moving like lightning. His hand shot out, grabbing Gajeel by the neck and lifting him into the air.

"You destroyed our guild, so I’m going to wipe Phantom Lord off the map. Sounds fair, don’t you think?"

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