Chapter 129: 0.6 Update, Erza's "Ultimate Guide of Love"

[Magic Net Alpha 0.6 Version Patch Notes]

A new game, [Magic Arena], has been added to the gaming section.

In this game, players can duel with mages from across the continent.

In the game world, players won't be injured or die.

... (Omitted large portions of the introduction) ...

The update announcement was simple and straightforward. Nate thoroughly explained the [Magic Arena] game, including details about the ranking system, matchmaking, seasonal mode, and rewards.

After reading the announcement, everyone clearly understood the game.

Nate pressed the sync button, and all connected users were temporarily disconnected.

"Magic Net's been updated!"

"Ranked mode is live!"

"Let's go!" someone shouted excitedly, and soon everyone at the construction site eagerly opened the Magic Net.

Nate wondered if the guild would ever be completed at this rate.

At that moment, a private message notification blinked in the upper right corner.

Witch of Pain: "Dear brother~"

Witch of Pain: "That thing you asked me to test last night was amazing!"

Sigma Male: "Were you able to enter smoothly?"

Witch of Pain: "I stayed in the castle all night, not sure what you wanted me to test."

Sigma Male: "If you were able to enter, that's all I needed to know. Just wanted to see if it worked."

Witch of Pain: "Is it our secret hideout for rendezvous? Naughty.jpg"

Witch of Pain: "But I waited for you all night, and you never showed up. I'm so mad!"

Sigma Male: "..."

'Did she really stay there all night just waiting for me?' Nate thought, feeling a bit guilty. 'I was busy with Juvia last night. How could I have found the time?'

He realized he might have a growing problem.

With more and more girlfriends, he needed to manage his time better.

Witch of Pain: "Oh well, I'm just a poor little witch that no one loves. Big cry.jpg"

It was rare for Ultear to act this coy with him. Amused, Nate sent her a voice chat request, and she answered immediately.

The next while was spent pleasantly chatting with Ultear.

...

Later, around noon at the underground tavern, Nate, as promised, taught everyone in the guild how to make the magic recovery potion.

Mirajane was the quickest learner, but others, like Natsu, struggled.

"Even Happy learned it! What were you listening to, Natsu?" Nate sighed.

He uploaded the recipe to the [Fairy Tail Family Chat] group, so any guild members could reference it whenever needed.

"If you still don't get it, feel free to ask me," he said.

Mirajane: "Everyone, make sure to thank Nate. This is a very precious potion."

A flood of "Thanks, Nate" messages followed.

Levy: "@Sigma Male, Master, aren't you worried someone might leak this since it's public in the group?"

Gray: "If anyone leaks it, they'll answer to me!"

Evergreen: "No one will leak it. I'll turn them to stone if they try!"

Cana: "Wait, Levy, why are you calling Nate 'Master'?"

Levy: "I'm learning Magic Net programming from Nate, so he's my master now! Smile.jpg"

Cana: "!!!"

Cana: "I want to learn too! Teach me that card magic you used to defeat Laxus. It was so cool~"

Cana: "If I ask, will you teach me?"

Laxus: "?"

Seeing Cana's message, Nate couldn't help but wonder why so many people wanted to learn magic from him lately.

He still hadn't finished teaching Lucy and Juvia, and now Cana was joining the list.

"Nate."

Erza's voice came from behind him. Nate closed the chat group and turned around.

"Can you come with me?" Erza smiled. "You haven't forgotten our promise, right?"

'Oh, right. The sparring match.'

Nate stood up cheerfully. "Sure, where do you want to go?"

Sparring in town wouldn't be ideal, as it could cause damage. The eastern forest wasn't suitable either, since destroying the forest would anger Porlyusica.

"Let's go to Galuna Island."

Nate took Erza's hand, causing her to flinch as if shocked.

"What's wrong? Can't I hold your hand?" Nate asked, puzzled.

Erza's cheeks reddened. "Well... it's just... I feel a bit nervous."

When they weren't in a relationship, she hadn't minded holding hands, but ever since agreeing to be his girlfriend, the simple act now made her heart race.

What a strange feeling...

Erza bit her lip but didn't dislike it.

"Isn't Galuna Island a bit far?" she asked.

"It's not far. We'll get there in an instant."

Nate firmly held her hand. Like most girls, Erza's hands were slender and soft to the touch.

With a thought, a golden magic circle appeared beneath their feet.

Erza blinked, and in the next moment, they appeared inside a cave.

"This is… the cave where Deliora is sealed?"

"No one will disturb us here," Nate said, pulling Erza closer, a smile playing on his lips.

Erza's body tensed up as she realized what Nate was about to do.

She thought back to the book she had bought the previous day.

Though it wasn't the 'How to Be a Good Girlfriend' guide she wanted, it was a book titled 'The Ultimate Girl's Love Guide'.

She had stayed up all night reading it, her face burning with embarrassment. But after finishing it, she felt confident she had a good grasp of romance.

Yet now, facing the real situation, she was panicking.

"Wait a second."

Erza gently pushed against Nate's chest to stop him.

"No kiss?"

"That's not it… Since I agreed to be your girlfriend, I'll let you kiss me if you want to."

Erza's expression was serious, though her tone was shy. "It's a girlfriend's responsibility to fulfill her boyfriend's desires."

That's what the book said, anyway.

With a flash of light, she switched into the black bunny girl outfit she had worn at the Arcane Resort Hotel.

"The armor earlier might've gotten in the way."

Smiling softly, Erza's demeanor shifted. Unlike her usual warrior self, she now displayed a much gentler side as Nate held her close.

'Such a wonderful woman—was she really a good match for someone like him?'

For a brief moment, Nate felt a twinge of guilt.

'No! Who's a scumbag here?' Nate corrected himself. 'I just want to give all the girls a warm home!'

"No bad girl gets wasted, no good girl gets let down."

"Can I kiss you now?"

"Mm-hmm."

"Can I touch?"

"Gently."

"If I tear your stockings, will you be mad?"

Erza's face reddened even more. She playfully punched Nate in the chest, pouting.

"Stop teasing! I'm already embarrassed…"

But her words were cut short as Nate leaned in and kissed her.

Last night, he had enjoyed one white bunny. Today, he embraced a black one.

Nate, the first person to break through Erza's armored exterior and reach her soft, vulnerable heart, held her close in the secluded cave as they shared a tender moment.