Internet Magic in Fairy Tail

Chapter 163: Chapter 163: Friendly Battle between Nate and Laxus

Tenrou Island, also known as Fairy Island, is the sacred land of the Fairy Tail guild and the resting place of its first guild master, Mavis Vermillion.

This island is often the examination site for the S-Class Mage Promotion Test, typically held each December. However, as it was only late September, reaching Tenrou Island via the official S-Class exam route would mean waiting another two months.

But Nate decided he'd go there on his own—and in secret.

The only issue was... where exactly was Tenrou Island? From what he remembered, reaching this mysterious island would require a ship from Hargeon Port.

As he pondered his plan, Nate returned the ancient magic book to Makarov, who carefully placed it back into a drawer. Laxus, waiting nearby on the sofa for over an hour, looked about ready to doze off.

Seeing Nate finally finished with the book, Laxus immediately issued a challenge.

This time, Nate didn't refuse. He agreed without hesitation, curious to see how Laxus would counter his teleportation abilities.

"Master, hold on for just a few minutes," Nate said, taking a seat to accept Laxus's duel invitation via the magic net.

A notification appeared:

[Your friend 'Laxus' has invited you to a 'Friendly Battle'. Do you accept?]

With a single click, both Nate and Laxus's consciousnesses entered the game world.

Makarov opened his friend list, found Laxus's name, and saw the status [Friendly Battle in Progress].

He clicked into spectator mode, and the game world appeared before him.

"Nate versus Laxus... I wonder who will win this time?" Makarov mused, sipping his tea as he watched the duel unfold.

...

[Seaside Arena]

A flash of white light, and Nate and Laxus materialized on a sandy shore.

Waves swept over, just reaching their ankles.

"This beach map, huh? Reminds me of Galuna Island!" Laxus smirked.

On the shores of Galuna, they'd fought for the first time, where Nate had evaded every one of Laxus's moves by teleporting before he could even be touched.

"Hurry up and start—show me what you've got." Nate gestured, inviting Laxus to attack first.

"Lightning Dragon Mode!"

Without further words, Laxus triggered his second stage. Lightning crackled around him, his muscles surged with power, and his body bulked up. Electric scales lined his forearms, and the electric current radiated into the sea, aiming toward Nate.

With barely a lift of his heel, Nate hovered effortlessly in midair. "Sure, but I can fly, you know. And by the way, you're a Second Generation Dragon Slayer, unlike Natsu."

"That's right. My dragon-slaying magic comes from the dragon lacrima embedded in me," Laxus said, his eyes fierce as electricity flickered around him.

"When I was young, I inherited my old man's powerful magic, but my body couldn't handle it, so I was often sick. My father implanted a dragon lacrima in me."

"Do you know what dragon lacrima is made from?" Nate asked.

Without waiting for Laxus to answer, he continued, "It's made from the heart of a dragon."

Laxus laughed. "So what would happen if a Second Generation Dragon Slayer consumed the magic of a First Generation Dragon Slayer?"

Before Nate could respond, Laxus produced a small vial, popped the cork, and swallowed its contents in one gulp.

'BOOM!'

Fire roared to life as Fire Dragon Magic fused with Lightning Dragon Magic, creating a surge of overwhelming energy.

"Magic Fusion..." Nate muttered, taken aback. "How did you get Natsu's magic?"

Laxus's voice erupted with a fierce growl as the combined power surged through him. "I wouldn't use this outside, but here in the game world, it doesn't matter... since I won't actually die!"

"This is Lightning-Fire Dragon Mode!" Laxus grinned wildly. "Better not blink, Nate—I'm going to make sure you don't get the chance to teleport this time!"

With a thunderous leap, Laxus launched himself forward, leaving a crater where he'd stood. His speed was blinding, nearly impossible to track, but Nate's Six Eyes followed it clearly.

Nate raised a fist to meet him.

His fist, wrapped in tremor energy, collided mid-air with Laxus's lightning-and-fire-charged punch.

'BOOM!'

A supersonic shockwave radiated from their clash, expanding outward to the edge of the map as the ocean below erupted into waves.

The force of their punch had evaporated the surrounding seawater, leaving a dry patch below them.

"Fusion magic, indeed impressive," Nate admitted.

"Haha! Why didn't you teleport away? Couldn't react fast enough?"

Laxus laughed triumphantly. "Your Flying Thunder God magic has a critical flaw—you need coordinates to teleport!"

"I noticed during our fight on Galuna Island. You use tremors to scatter coordinates across the battlefield... but it takes time, even if just a moment. If I'm fast enough, you'll never get the chance!"

"Nate, this is my win!"

With a triumphant roar, Laxus's punch sent Nate flying.

But Nate vanished in a streak of golden light, reappearing behind Laxus and launching three cards into the air.

"Pointless! These flimsy space-sealing cards..."

Laxus turned, unleashing his Dragon's Breath with a roar.

"Lightning-Fire Dragon's Roar!"

A massive burst of electrified flames shattered the cards and engulfed Nate.

The explosion roared, thick smoke billowing, but when it cleared, Nate stood unharmed, surrounded by a shimmering white shield.

"Not so easily done... But you do have the advantage," Nate acknowledged.

"Of course! With Lightning-Fire Dragon Mode, I've got more magic power than you!" Laxus declared.

Nate smiled approvingly. "You've shown me the results of your hard work. Now, let me show you something interesting."

He held his hands close, forming a small, pure-white orb of magic between them.

The energy surged, stars beginning to glow within the orb—one, two... until it glowed with the intensity of five stars.

Laxus's brow furrowed. "What is this...?"

"Do you really think I'll let you finish that magic?" Laxus roared, hurling a thunderous punch.

"Lightning-Fire Dragon's Fist!"

A massive fist of blazing electricity surged toward Nate. Just as it was about to connect, Nate's hands glowed brilliantly.

"Reverse Magic: Silent World."

The small white orb pulsed, and everything froze.

The thunderous fist suspended mid-air before Nate, unmoving, while Laxus, poised mid-punch, was equally frozen.

No sound, no movement—as if time itself had come to a halt.

Nate strolled casually over to Laxus.

"This reversal magic is tricky to use in the real world. But here... I can use it as I wish."

Stopping just before Laxus, Nate chuckled, "Seems like the win is mine."