Chapter 16 : Seven Years!

"Life, what a magnificent thing it is! There are countless beautiful experiences awaiting us, numerous lovely women yearning for our affection."

"When there's a task at hand, gather your friends, indulge in a hot pot, or perhaps a barbecue."

"Or you could embark on a romantic getaway with your beloved, engage in sports, or take a refreshing swim."

"Why dwell on the negative?"

In a grand palace hall, Kyros sat upon the throne, gazing down at several trembling villains kneeling before him.

The villains' heads shook with fear, drenched in sweat, their mouths quivering as if gripped by terror.

If one strained their ears, they might discern faint whispers, "One hundred thousand... all of them..."

Suddenly, a flurry of footsteps echoed, as troops stormed into the hall.

A man clad in general's attire bellowed, "Seize them all, leave no one standing!"

The soldiers swiftly apprehended the leaders of the villainous faction.

Approaching Kyros with a broad grin, the general proclaimed, "Mr. Kyros, His Majesty the King wishes to host a celebratory feast in your honor. Please, you must attend..."

"No need for fuss. I merely executed the task assigned to me. Just bring forth my reward. It seems I must return, as the journey home is quite lengthy."

"Of course, of course!"

The general produced a card, presenting it to Kyros, who pocketed it before making his exit.

As Kyros's figure vanished from sight, the general took a deep breath.

"The legendary mage indeed lives up to his reputation; his presence exudes an overwhelming aura."

Casting a glance beyond the palace, the general beheld a sea of unconscious bodies—over a hundred thousand lay sprawled across the ground.

It had been merely an hour since he escorted Kyros here, meaning the young mage had vanquished all enemy that had plagued their kingdom for a decade within that short span.

Yet, despite his youth, Kyros possessed formidable power.

"A sorcerer hailing from the Fairy Tail guild..."

Unperturbed by the opinions of others, Kyros's thoughts drifted to his comrades in the guild. It had been a while since his last visit; he couldn't help but wonder if Mirajane and Erza missed him as much as he missed them.

Hargeon Port

A ship gently docked, and from its deck descended a striking young man. His lengthy black hair was tied in a ponytail, gleaming under the sun's rays.

Dressed in a crisp white shirt and black trousers, his sleeves rolled up, revealing forearms akin to pure white jade—fair and flawless, the envy of many maidens.

The figure, though slight, revealed perfect muscles beneath when the clothes were lifted.

The only incongruity was the young man carrying a thick, black mace on his back.

It was Kyros who descended.

Now 19 years old, Kyros no longer resembled a child. It had been seven years since he arrived in the world of Fairy Tail.

"Phew! Finally back in Hargeon, not far from the guild."

Hargeon, the nearest port city to the Fairy Tail Guild, lay just over 400 kilometers away and could be reached in a matter of hours by train.

[Ding! Automatic sign-in successful!]

[Sign-in location: Hargeon Port]

[Reward received: 1 free attribute point!]

Another attribute point? That should suffice this time.

"System, open the template."

"Shh!"

A high-tech panel materialized before Kyros.

[Super Template System]

[Host: Kyros]

[Observation Haki: 200 (Elementary)]

[Armanent Haki: 500 (Intermediate)]

[Conqueror's Haki: 3900 (Top)]

[Physical Skills: 0]

[Devil Fruit: Fish-Fish Fruit Model Blue Dragon Form (Human Form Activation) requires 5000 points to unlock the next form.]

[Special Attributes: 46%]

[Remaining Attribute Points: 100]

"All 100 points invested into the Conqueror's Haki!"

[Ding! Successful addition!]

Kyros then noticed that his Conqueror's Haki attribute had reached 4000 points.

His Special Physique also reached 47%.

Kyros suddenly felt a surge of strength coursing through his body.

"Only 1000 points away from 5,000! Almost there!"

In his pursuit of becoming stronger and facing off against the Black Dragon Acnologia over the years, Kyros spent most of his time traversing maps and completing various tasks along the way.

Yet, despite his efforts, he was still 1,000 points shy of staying ahead in the guild rankings. This Salted Fish System was truly frustrating. Despite his hard work, the system seemed determined to stay salty, leaving him at a loss for words.

With the additional time spent, Kyros found himself developing some inexplicable obsessive-compulsive tendencies.

The tedious task of saving bit by bit each day was beginning to feel overwhelming. Perhaps rounding up the points and adding them in larger increments would make things easier.

But for now, he decided to push those thoughts aside. After drifting at sea for so long, he hadn't enjoyed a decent meal. It was time to indulge himself before returning to the guild.

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