I had to admit, Weiss's sudden request was bold.
Staying temporarily in a house with just two women?!
What surprised Nojiko, though, was Nami's instant agreement.
"Sure, but you'll pay the Arlong Pirates' protection fee yourself."
"You can stay, help fix the orchard, pick oranges, and sell them to earn cash."
Plus, when Nami wasn't around, he'd guard Nojiko.
That was Nami's real reason for letting Weiss crash here.
Though the fishmen despised humans and cared little for women, having a strong guy like Weiss around—with Nami's presence keeping Arlong's crew in check—was a bonus.
"Thanks."
Weiss blinked at Nami, stunned she'd trust him so fast.
"Since Nami's cool with it, take the empty room downstairs for now."
"It's cluttered with junk we don't use. Help me clear it to the shed."
Nojiko smiled at Weiss.
"No problem."
Weiss nodded. Under Nami and Nojiko's direction, he hauled the useless junk from the first-floor "utility room" to the outdoor shed.
Post-cleanup, a neat, spacious room emerged before them.
Nami and Nojiko gazed at it, lost in memory.
Back when they were kids, Bell-mère used to tidy their rooms.
That sweet life shattered when Arlong arrived.
"Tired? Rest up—dinner's soon!"
Nojiko snapped back, spotting sweat on Weiss's brow. She stepped out, returning with a damp towel.
"Thanks."
Weiss took it, smiling gratefully.
"Uh… no need."
Nojiko faced Weiss's handsome grin and rugged vibe—hormones hit her like a wave. Over twenty, never in love, she blushed, flustered.
Waving hastily, she bolted from the room.
"Stare~~"
Weiss turned to find Nami eyeing him, arms crossed under her chest, accentuating her curves.
She'd clocked Nojiko's fluster.
After a beat, she said nothing and left.
Night fell.
Post-dinner, Weiss returned to his cleared-out room.
"Fairy Tail world, huh?"
He waved, draining stamina. A silver-glowing spacetime portal flared up.
Scenes from another realm flickered across it—rapid swaps of faces and places.
Erza battling a dark guild, Juvia bathing, Ikaruga in a nude sauna.
Natsu and Happy fleeing female monkeys, Cana boozing with Macao.
"Let's kick off a magic adventure!"
Weiss stepped in.
[Time Adjustment: One Piece/Fairy Tail Worlds; 1:20]
Crossing the threshold, Weiss tweaked the time flow—one day in One Piece, twenty in Fairy Tail.
His current limit.
Whoosh.
As Weiss vanished through, the portal spun, shrank to a light speck, and winked out.
Fairy Tail World, Earth-land
A realm of dragons and magic—though dragons were long gone.
Hargeon, Port City
A figure popped into an alley.
Weiss hit the brick floor, magic energy tingling around him.
It surged into him—magic particles dancing, eager not to miss out.
"Just a silver-tier magic talent, and it's this strong?!"
Weiss marveled.
His body, a parched husk, guzzled the ambient magic like a lifeline!
Reinforced by the system and his [Robust Physique] talent, plus the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Fruit's boost, he feared no backlash from this frenzy.
"Let's check it out."
Tamping the magic rush, Weiss strolled from the alley.
Right off, a magic shop caught his eye.
"Magic shop?"
He pushed in, eager.
No local cash, but that wouldn't stop a peek.
Inside, a stunning girl with a killer figure turned.
Long blonde hair in a ponytail, white top with blue stripes hugging her curves, dark blue pleated skirt, heeled boots, whip coiled in hand.
She faced him.
Lucy Heartfilia—the Fairy Tail heroine!
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