Chapter 83: Dark Days (2)

Chapter 83: Dark Days (2)

[Flashback few years ago…]

~Precht POV~

Interesting…

Looking at the white particles dropping down one would assume this is snow and yet the sun is still up.

Even when the sun's out this is light not snow common mistake at first glance but rather… it's Magic or Ethernano itself.

The Ethernano is coalescing into crystals big enough for the eye to see. Quite the fascinating sight to behold and yet this place tells me this area is highly condensed with Magic then by that logic…

Either this place has a large amount of Magic Power or someone is unconsciously producing it and if I'm correct…

The road I walk on should lead towards one of the oldest Guilds into this world that kicked started making Wizard Guilds in the first place.

Magia Dragon is one of the Legal Guilds in Guiltina. In X633, Elefseria established the first Magic Guild in the history of the world with the goal of protecting Mages.

Not much is known about the Magia Dragon Guild except that it is the first Legal Guild in the world and is located somewhere in the continent of Guiltina.

Elefseria is the first person to hold the title of Guild Master, and the founder of Magia Dragon the man that did the impossible.

That man is a legend in the Wizards community going as far as some would relate to him being the Merlin of their generation from the stories that Rou created in his famous works about King Arthur.

And I would be inclined to believe so because of his feats are nothing but legendary to everyone in this day and age.

In the year X633, Elefseria bore witness to countless Mages who were killed by those who believed Magic to be an evil power. He tearfully declared that Mages would need to be protected and united, thus forming Magia Dragon, the first Guild in the history of Earth Land.

Perhaps I should take a look.

Following the magic power crystalized I began to follow the path enjoying the walk towards the mountain side of this continent enjoying the adventure I embarked on. Is this what those two felt always traveling around the world.

They always wander finding the glorious treasures and defeating impossible challenges.

Shaking my head I merely began to move forward as the image of a guild becomes more clearer as time goes by following the path ahead.

Witnessing the Magia Dragon Guild was clearly a sight to behold.

Magia Dragon's exact location is unknown however, its guild building appears to be located in a snowy area with mountains sitting not far from it. The building is identified by a pair of large banners held up by a pair of poles above its entrance.

Magia Dragon's headquarters itself appears to be a worn-down castle with vines growing around it. Topping the whole structure is a massive statue of a Dragon with its head pointing at the sky while both of its wings are spread out on each sides.

Going inside I see multiple members of the Magia Dragon Guild members work around as I go over to the corner as one of them spoke out, "Hello sir. Are you here to make a request in our guild today?"

Shaking my head at the young miss and waving my hands I replied in a curious tone about the guild, "No miss. I'm simply curious about your guild is all. This is the first time I've seen this place please excuse this old man."

She nods as I then hear a voice with me turning around to hear the sounds belonging to an old man, "Old man huh? Not what I expected to hear from someone with a high Magic Power coming here?"

I turned around only to find an old man with a wrinkled face, long white-grayish hair, and a drab of an old-style magician with a wizard's hat as he introduced himself, "The names Elefseria mister. The Guild Master of Magia Dragon and you are son?"

Twitching a bit being called son isn't this old man just as old or even older than I am?

But removing that idea out of my head I introduced myself to Magia Dragon in a respectful manner to him, "Son? I'm just about as old or younger than you old timer. But regardless I'm Precht former master of the Fairy Tail Guild. I'm simply on my quest to find the means to create the Philosopher Stone."

Elefseria rubbed his white beard with an intrigued expression on his face as he spoke to me excitedly, "Oh ho! Fairy Tail, huh? I haven't heard of that name in a while. Tell me did that brat Wraith sent yah?"

Wraith?

Ah right I forgot he actually did left, to this Continent once upon a time ago didn't he?

Guess old age must be coming up to me than I thought if I forgotten this piece of information but you live and let down I suppose.

Shaking my head, I replied a bit surprised he knew someone from my Guild questioning Elefseria about the discussion, "No. I actually haven't heard any info about it with little Wraith. Was there a reason why he came here? I seem to recall he left the Fairy Tail Guild quite some time ago?"

Elefseria nods his head as he began to tell me what exactly was the reason why he came here to ask of him with a bemused smile on his face, "Of course. He came to me finding a solution of his Dragon Force problem and Dragonification. Fortunately, with enough practice he was able to do his objective and have the ability to change into a dragon with his mind intact. But that's a story for another time."

Amazing.

My eyes could only widen at such piece of information of finding a solution to the Dragon Slayer issue. He truly is the Merlin of our era, now isn't he?

Even with Rou's own personal research notes he couldn't have found any solution for it from what I have read through and yet this person here beat him to the punch.

I couldn't help but smile at the thought.

Returning to my senses though I explained to Elefseria about my purpose being here invited by Duke Barbaroas as the old man eyes widen in recognition, "Ah! So, you were invited by one of my old disciples I see. Now it makes since why you came to this land. And searching for the Philosopher Stone huh…"

He seems to have a dark glint in his eyes for a second before sighing as I was surprised by the offer, he gave me, "Sigh… if you want, I can send you the town of Filan via teleportation spell. But it wouldn't be fair if you heed my advice. I suggest you forget the path of the Philosopher Stone young man… that's the Devil Research."

Pausing hearing this did made me question that claim.

But…

Gazing down on my hand I couldn't help but merely scoff at the idea of ending my journey here and now.

No.

I will proceed further of this path to lead me down to the man that done the impossible something I know Mavis and Rou both do on the daily basis of accomplishing great task that no one has done before.

Clenching my fist, I'm a Fairy Tail wizard.

We don't back down from a challenge and I won't be denied such an opportunity.

We are searchers of greater things as Wizards and Alchemist to learn everything about the world is how progression is made.

Smirking I replied to Elefseria in a proud tone not dissuaded by his tone determined to find the creation of the Philosopher Stone, "I'm afraid not Elefseria. I'm determined to go through with this no matter what. I will be the one to have done the impossible that's my Fairy Tail style."

Elefseria sigh but warms up with a smile on his face as he waved his fingers as a magic circle appeared under me, "Sigh… well if anything I hope you well then Precht of Fairy Tail. I wish you luck on your journey as have many others that tired searching. Tell my disciple the duke hello for me."

I nodded as I soon vanished.

*Swooosh*

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*Swooosh*

Like that I find myself in Filan a city located within Guiltina.

Hmm…

This Filan looks like a mining town, excavating materials from the coal mines, the city has veins of ore that produces a lot of precious minerals for Alchemy.

The city even includes serval vendors that sell diamonds and jewellery to customers, as well as a ton of pharmacies. The town is also home to a coal miners' Guild; Gagarock who excavate the materials.

At least at the entrance but turning my back around I was quite intrigued by the weird forest life as I turned.

All the plant life in the forest such as trees, flowers, and mushrooms appear to be triangular shaped. Flowers have triangular petals, mushrooms having conical caps, and the trees having pointy spikes sticking out from their trunks and branches.

Is this the triangle forest or something?

Bah.

Waving my hand I began to go ahead and investigate the area of Filan to learn everything about this town then start my search for Gold Owl if any words from Elefseria says is true then searching the Alchemist Guild is nearby.

Walking around looking at the new places and trades being done I wonder if it was quicker to go towards a miner guild to find out where I can find Gold Owl guild.

Best to be prepare when I go talk to the Duke since that man wanted Rou on his team but even at a young age, he was cautious of him. If he was that cautious then I shall do the same and reveal little as I can with the Duke.

In the end it would be how we talk or how we must proceed our own research is when everything can be obtained or changed.

Only way to find out is compare notes and reveal any information necessary when the time comes.

Proceed with caution is merely the best form to approach it.