Chapter 66: The Fairy Tail Guild

"So, the types of magic in this world are quite diverse," George murmured.

He had just finished reading a comprehensive book on the magic system of this world and noted how different it was from the magic in the Harry Potter world. The latter leaned toward enhancing daily life, with spells designed for convenience and comfort, while the magic in this world was predominantly designed for combat.

Moreover, the variety of magic here was astounding.

Beyond the elemental magics he was familiar with, there were many unique forms of magic, like the Requip Magic used by the melee-focused Dark Mage he had encountered earlier.

- Requip Magic: Allowed users to store various magical weapons in a dedicated space and summon them instantly during battle. The size of this space depended on the user's mastery of the magic.

- Molding Magic: Allowed users to craft elemental constructs to enhance their attacks.

- Possession Magic: Enabled users to imbue their souls into objects for combat.

- Celestial Spirit Magic: Summoned celestial spirits from another dimension using special keys to aid in battle.

Other types included Smoke, Martial Artist, Painting, Text, High-Speed, Curse Songs, and Take Over Magic, with over a hundred subcategories in total.

This didn't even include the dangerous Forbidden Magic, the Lost Magic that had fallen into obscurity, or the powerful Grand Magic capable of destroying towns or even continents.

Generally, magic was divided into two categories:

- Holder Magic: Dependent on magical tools, such as Celestial Spirit Magic or Card Magic.

- Caster Magic: Derived from the user's trained magical abilities, like Molding or Take Over Magic.

After a short break, George began reading magazines that detailed the major wizard guilds.

Two days later, George spread his wings and flew out of his inn's window. He passed the grand Kardia Cathedral in the city center, crossed a sparkling river, and arrived at the famous Fairy Tail guild located on a hill at the edge of a forest.

The guild hall was a three-story building, its signboard decorated with a pair of dancing fairy icons. A unique emblem adorned the rooftop, signifying the guild's identity.

Through local accounts and magazines, George had learned that Fairy Tail was a guild with over a century of history and a stellar reputation. Its members never bullied ordinary people, which spoke well of the guild's moral standards. However, their methods could be a bit... unorthodox.

No matter how challenging the tasks, they usually completed them successfully. Unfortunately, their missions often resulted in significant property damage, which frequently earned them public reprimands from the Magic Council.

Given his current strength, George knew he wasn't among the top-tier mages in this world. Therefore, joining a reputable guild with dependable members was crucial for his magical studies and research.

Most importantly, Fairy Tail had already accepted a magical cat like him as a member, which meant his chances of joining were high.

Standing before the guild's gates, George extended his paw and pushed open the intricately patterned doors.

Inside, a spacious hall filled with tables greeted him. Groups of mages sat together, drinking and loudly recounting their mission exploits. The lively atmosphere was palpable.

The sudden opening of the doors drew the mages' attention.

When they saw George, a small golden-furred cat standing upright at the entrance, many blinked in surprise.

"Happy? Did you dye your fur gold? And where's Natsu? Weren't you two heading to Hargeon to find a dragon?" a bucktoothed mage called out.

George flew directly to the front desk using magic and announced in a clear voice:

"I'm not Happy. My name is George, and I'd like to join Fairy Tail. What's the process?"

"You do look smarter than Happy," remarked a woman behind the counter. She wore a blue bikini top paired with flared pants and examined George with a curious gaze before grabbing a massive barrel and chugging its contents.

The sight made George's whiskers twitch. He had never seen anyone drink so boldly—it was borderline excessive!

"Kana, if Happy hears that, he might cry," teased another woman standing behind the counter. She wore a red dress, had a radiant smile, and exuded a gentle warmth.

"If you want to join, you'll need the Guild Master's approval," she said. "Wait here, and I'll go upstairs to get him."

"Thank you very much!" George nodded politely and perched on a round stool by the counter.

This white-haired woman, Mira Jane, was well-known. Magazines frequently referred to her as Fairy Tail's "poster girl," and she often modeled for Weekly Sorcerer. Her popularity spanned the entire kingdom.

While the drinking mages joked about George's arrival, he quietly scanned the hall, identifying prominent figures from the guild.

The shirtless man in shorts was likely Gray, the Ice-Molding Mage.

The mage flirting with two women was Loke, a Celestial Spirit Mage.

The tall, muscular man with white hair resembled Elfman, known for his Take Over Magic.

Natsu, the Fire Dragon Slayer, and Happy were absent, apparently off searching for dragons in Hargeon.

But weren't dragons supposed to be extinct in this world? George had read that dragons here were far more powerful than the ones in the Harry Potter world. These dragons possessed intelligence surpassing humans and wielded potent Dragon Magic.

'Too bad the S-Class mages aren't here,' George thought, scanning the room for Fairy Tail's strongest members.

Just as he lamented their absence, the guild doors burst open with a loud bang.

"We're back!"

A pink-haired boy with a scarf, a blue cat carrying a small backpack, and a curvaceous blonde girl with long hair strode into the guild.