Chapter 70: The Fairy Tail Library

Amidst the chaotic guild hall, George sighed helplessly. He took flight once more and cast his repair spell, restoring the hall to its original state. Then, with a polite tone, he addressed everyone:

"Thank you all for your enthusiastic invitations, but my current magical ability is limited. I'd prefer to stay in the guild for now, focus on learning magic, and improve myself. When the time comes, I'll definitely join teams to complete missions together."

Leaving the guild to take on missions was out of the question. Even helping other wizards clean up their messes would have to wait until his powers grew significantly.

For now, the most he could do was repair the frequently damaged hall.

After the recent ordeal, George realized his importance to the guild. With this newfound clarity, he adjusted his plans.

Originally, he thought he'd have to help the guild by assisting in post-mission repairs. While tedious, it would be worth it if it allowed him to stay in the guild and learn its top-tier magic.

However, seeing how much Master Makarov valued him, it seemed he didn't need to go to such lengths.

George could simply lay low in the guild for a year or two, focus on improving his abilities, and only step in for missions once he'd mastered Apparition and perfected his repair spell.

This way, he could save a lot of time otherwise spent traveling.

As expected, when George shared his thoughts with Makarov, the guild master nodded without hesitation.

"If George doesn't want to form a team right now, then scatter! Go to the mission board and pick something for yourselves. Stop loitering and get to work!"

Makarov never expected George to be of great use right away. What he valued was George's potential.

After all, watching George struggle to repair a single hall made it clear he wasn't ready to handle the massive destruction caused by the likes of Gray and Natsu. It would take weeks, if not months, to fix their messes.

Better to let George focus on strengthening his magic. With enhanced powers, he could contribute more efficiently.

Disheartened, the guild members stopped pestering George and turned their attention to the mission board, searching for suitable tasks.

For wizards, missions were not only a way to earn money but also an opportunity to gain experience and improve their magic through combat.

In this world, few wizards enhanced their skills through study or research. Most preferred adventures, honing their abilities through battles and uncovering their potential in desperate situations. Unsurprisingly, the death rate was high.

George, however, wasn't fond of such risks. He preferred to improve steadily in a safe environment.

"Levy, come here for a moment. You're heading to the library, right? Take George with you and look after our new member," Makarov called out to a blue-haired, petite female wizard heading toward the basement entrance.

The short-haired wizard promptly ran over.

"Got it, Master! Leave it to me!"

"Levy is the most knowledgeable wizard in our guild. She's read most of the books in the library. If you want to learn any magic, you can ask her," Makarov said warmly to George.

George nodded and extended a paw.

"Hello, I'm George. I'll be in your care."

"It's no trouble. Helping each other is what guildmates do. And Master is exaggerating—he's the most knowledgeable wizard here," Levy said, crouching to gently shake George's paw with two fingers, her eyes sparkling.

She wasn't particularly interested in George's repair magic but found the serious little cat utterly adorable.

"Hahaha! If you have any magic-related questions, feel free to ask me too," Makarov chimed in, laughing heartily. Despite being 88 years old, he still enjoyed compliments and admiration like a child.

"Of course, Master. I'll make sure to ask for your guidance," George said, his eyes lighting up. Seeing this, Makarov suddenly felt a drop of cold sweat on his brow.

Levy and George continued chatting as they headed to the guild's underground library. Levy was indeed highly knowledgeable, casually sharing insights about various magics, which George eagerly absorbed.

Levy rarely met anyone so keen on magic and relished playing the role of a teacher. The one-sided exchange quickly brought the two closer.

In the library, upon learning that George was interested in Giant Magic and Light Magic, Levy kindly helped him find the essential books for these studies.

Over the course of the day, George also learned about Levy and her two companions.

In Fairy Tail, most wizards worked in teams. Levy's team, named Shadow Gear, included two members: Jet and Droy, who were both her fans and admirers.

Jet's magic, "High Speed," allowed him to move at incredible velocity, attacking enemies by ramming into them at full speed.

Droy's magic, "Plant Magic," enabled him to throw seeds that grew into various plants with unique abilities to attack opponents.

As their leader, Levy wielded a unique "Solid Script" magic.

Solid Script magic involved writing words in the air, materializing them into tangible entities with corresponding magical effects. To demonstrate, Levy wrote "Silence" in the air, and the entire library fell eerily quiet.

The effectiveness of Solid Script depended on the user's knowledge of magic. The more extensive the knowledge, the more versatile the words.

Aside from completing missions, Levy spent most of her time in the library, expanding her magical repertoire.

George found all their magics intriguing but decided to prioritize Giant Magic and Light Magic.

After witnessing Makarov transform into a giant and single-handedly subdue the guild's chaos, George was more determined than ever to master Giant Magic.

Levy also mentioned that Makarov hadn't even used a tenth of his full power. If he fully unleashed his Giant Magic, he could withstand the combined magical attacks of the entire guild without flinching.

Giant Magic not only increased strength but also massively enhanced physical and magical defense—on par with the legendary dragons.

Considering that even the dragons in the Harry Potter universe could resist the Killing Curse, George figured mastering Giant Magic could make him nearly invincible, capable of shrugging off missiles and dark spells alike.

With his goal clear, George buried himself in his studies, ready to embark on his magical journey.