Allen bent down after Cana cleared all the dead bodies of the goblins and looked ahead at the field, observing the damage.
He took a deep breath, focusing on the surrounding area. After all, this was the first time he was using restoration magic on such a large scale.
An insane amount of magic power began leaking from his body as he closed his eyes in concentration. Cana was stunned by the sheer magnitude of magic power he was releasing—it was at least ten times greater than her own.
Even though Cana had failed to be promoted to an S-rank mage multiple times, her strength was still enough to give S-rank mages in her guild a difficult time. While her magic power wasn't the highest, it was still on par with some S-rank mages. Yet here was this new guy, releasing an amount of magic power that far exceeded her own. Her mood became complicated as she watched,
Allen whispered, "Ancient Magic: Restoration."
Slowly, the entire field began to restore at an incredibly fast pace, as if it had never been destroyed. However, the process was also draining his magic power, making him sweat a little. Cana, once again, was shocked by the display of his power. It didn't look like simple restoration—it appeared as though time had reversed
She doubted even her Guild Master, Makarov, wouldn't be able to do something like this. Cana was now more curious and interested in Allen. While Allen was restoring the field, he had no idea that one more girl was becoming intrigued by him.
When the entire farm field was restored, Allen stood up, wiping the sweat from his brow. Jack, the owner of the farm, walked over to him, thanking him for restoring the field and defeating the goblins. He was very grateful to both Allen and Cana.
Cana came up behind him, placing her hand on his shoulder, and said, "So, newcomer, I didn't expect you to be this useful. It's the first time I've completed a mission without receiving backlash from the client. It's all thanks to you." She smiled, not asking about the magic he used—after all, everyone had their own secrets.
Then, she had a thought, a good idea. For some reason, Allen suddenly felt a chilling sensation. Cana grinned and said, "How about you and me form a team?"
Allen: "Huh?"
Allen was momentarily speechless, unsure how to respond to her reasoning. Although Cana's behavior could be a bit eccentric, he knew that when it came to missions, she took them seriously. Her planning and strategy, as well as the way she used her magic, were impressive.
Even though he had just joined the Fairy Tail Guild, he had considered forming a team. And now, out of the blue, Cana was proposing to team up with him. The idea was tempting, but…
Cana noticed his complicated expression and walked over to his side. Hugging his right arm tightly, her soft curves pressed against him. She leaned in close, whispering seductively, "So~ Allen, don't you want to team up with me?"
Her teasing fingers traced along his body as she continued in a playful tone, "Or… are you saying I'm not good enough to be your teammate?"
Allen's face turned bright red as he tried to maintain his composure. "Ugh… why is she so bold?!" he thought, feeling his heart race.
Even though he was used to Levy's playful teasing, Cana's approach was on a completely different level! Her boldness left him flustered and struggling to respond. Clearing his throat, he coughed awkwardly before finally managing to speak.
"H-How can anyone deny forming a team with you, Cana?" he stammered, looking away to hide his embarrassment. "You're not just beautiful—you're also smart and strong. When we arrived at the farm field,you quickly analyzed the situation and gave me commands that helped us defeat the goblins easily. That was impressive."
Cana smirked, seeing his flustered reaction. "Oh? So you think I'm beautiful and smart? I'll take that as a compliment."
Allen waved his hands in a panic. "W-Wait! That's not what I—"
Before he could finish, Cana leaned in closer, her mischievous grin widening. "Relax, Allen. I'm just teasing."
So that means yes, right?" Cana asked with a playful smile.
Allen, unable to resist her charm, nodded in agreement.
As she walked away, Cana's cheeks turned slightly pink. She whispered to herself, "This guy… he really knows how to make a girl feel special."
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After receiving the reward money, Allen and Cana were on their way back to the Guild.
Cana smiled mischievously and called out, "Hey!"
Allen turned his head, raising an eyebrow. "What?"
With a playful grin, Cana continued, "After thinking about it for a while, I've decided on our team name… Lucky Draw! How is it? Pretty good for our team, right?"
Allen's eyebrows twitched as he rubbed his forehead. "Seriously? That's the best you could come up with?"
He sighed deeply, exasperated. "Humph… CANA…"
Cana giggled, seeing his reaction.
Allen sighed again in defeat. "Sigh… Whatever. Let's just go with Lucky Draw."
Cana pumped her fist in victory. "See? I knew you'd agree! Our team's going to be legendary!"
They arrived at the Guild and immediately went to report to Master Makarov about their completed mission.
However, Makarov looked surprised, his eyes widening as if he had heard something wrong. He scratched his head and muttered, "Wait… did I hear that right?"
"This is the first time anyone has completed a mission without receiving a single complaint or being blacklisted by the client!"
Not only Makarov, but the other Guild members were also shocked, their jaws practically hitting the floor.
One of them whispered, "No way… They actually pulled it off without causing any trouble?"
Another member nodded, equally stunned. "It's a miracle!"
Makarov had tears of joy in his eyes. It was the first time since he became Guild Master that he had heard of a mission being completed without causing any damage or destruction. He looked at Allen as if he had found some kind of treasure.
Suddenly, Allen felt uncomfortable under the Guild Master's intense gaze.
Allen sat down at the bar counter, where he noticed Levy, who seemed to have recovered after their wild night of activities.
Levy glanced at him and teasingly asked, "So, how was the time with Cana during the mission? I overheard the conversation between you and the master. It sounds like everything went perfectly."
Don't ask, okay? It just… one thing led to another, and now somehow I'm on a team with her," Allen said helplessly.
Levy noticed his depressed expression and quickly shifted the topic. "So, I heard you went on a date with Mirajane. Is that true?" she asked, narrowing her eyes at him.
Allen sighed, rubbing his neck nervously. "It's not like that. I just asked Mirajane for recommendations on a good clothing shop around here. I can't always be wearing combat outfits, even if they have self-cleaning abilities."
Levy felt a little jealous, but she put on an innocent smile, though it looked almost scary to Allen. "And why didn't you ask me?" she asked, her tone playful but with an underlying hint of irritation.
Allen gulped, sensing the dangerous vibe in the air. "W-well, I thought you wouldn't be free tomorrow, after what you told me last night about taking on one more mission with your team members."
Levy sighed, realizing he was right. After she and her team had failed to complete their mission, they had decided to take on another one yesterday before she left with Allen to find a suitable apartment to rent in town.
She couldn't really fault him for that, but there was a nagging worry in her heart—What if Allen falls in love with Mirajane after going out with her?
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After talking with Levy, Jet, and Droy, other members of the Guild, Allen walked away toward Magnolia Town's East Forest.
He stretched his muscles and glanced around the area, satisfied with the secluded spot he had found for training his magic power and abilities.
He took out a rifle that was over 3 meters long, making it a massive, oversized weapon that few could handle. The barrel was rectangular in shape, giving it a modern, industrial look reminiscent of a railgun. The rectangular barrel had smooth, metallic edges with faint glowing lines that pulsed with energy when charged. Its color was dark blue. Despite its immense size and weight, he handled the weapon with ease.
Its name is X-Across Rifle, one of the weapons he crafted during his time in the forest. Although it can only fire once before needing to reload, its attack power is immense. The rifle is capable of easily breaking through the defenses of even A-Class monsters
Then he took out a disk, but this wasn't an ordinary targeting practice disk. It had the ability to create illusions, making it difficult to hit the real one. Allen had created this disk for targeting practice to improve his shooting skills.
He threw the disk high into the sky.
It automatically multiplied, making it difficult to tell which one was real as they shifted trajectories unpredictably.
Allen held his giant X-Across Rifle, channeling his magic power into the weapon. The energy gathered and swirled at the front of the rifle, causing faint glowing lines along the barrel to light up as the weapon charged.
.The air around him grew tense as the rifle emitted a low, mechanical hum, signaling it was ready to fire. Allen's gaze sharpened, locking onto the rapidly moving disks in the sky.
With a steady breath, he adjusted his aim, the Farsight scope enhancing his vision and allowing him to track the chaotic movements of the illusions.
Let's see how much I've improved since last time," he muttered, a smirk forming on his lips.
In an instant, he pulled the trigger.
A blinding flash of light erupted from the rifle's barrel, followed by a deafening boom that shook the surrounding area. The projectile shot through the sky like a streak of lightning, tearing through several disks before the illusions shattered, revealing the real target.
"Bullseye."
Allen lowered the rifle, smoke rising from the barrel as he inspected the damage. The sheer power of the shot left a trail of destruction in its wake, proof of the X-Across Rifle's devastating strength.
He was satisfied with his rifle, which had improved after the minor modifications he made that morning. Before the modifications, firing a shot would drain nearly half of his magic power, making it unreliable in prolonged battles.
However, after working on it that morning, the modifications left him pleased with the results. Now, the rifle only consumed one-tenth of his magic power per shot. Not only that, but he could also output more magic to increase its attack power if needed.
Overall, the improvements made the rifle far more efficient and powerful.
After practicing with the weapons he had created, Allen began hand-to-hand combat training while wearing 50 kg bracelets on both his wrists and ankles.
When he noticed the sun had already set, he stopped practicing. His entire body was covered in sweat. After cleaning himself with magic, he started walking back to his apartment.
Just as he was taking a shower, he suddenly felt soft hands wrap around him from behind. However, Allen didn't need to turn around to know who it was.
A gentle voice whispered near his ear, "You bad guy… making me jealous by going on a date with Marjana tomorrow. Now, you'll have to make it up to me tonight."
Just like that, Allen and Levy continued exercise until morning, their voices echoing through the night and disturbing the nearby residents with the sounds they made.
TO Continue...