Chapter 23: Mission Complete! The Letter Has Arrived!

One by one, the bodies of the Steel Scaled Crocodiles were removed by Allen from the lake. The bodies of the magic monsters were then arranged neatly on the edge of the lake to form a small hill. Allen then immediately canceled his light magic ability. The chain of light that killed all the Steel Scaled Crocodiles immediately disappeared followed by a golden magic circle array above the lake. Allen then released his abilities again.

A green magic circle array the size of a gold magic circle array appeared again above the lake.

"Full Purification"

When this ability was released by Allen. The lake water, which was previously dark red due to being mixed with the blood of the magic monsters killed by Allen, quickly turned clear again, even clearer than when the lake was still used by the residents of Rosemary Village for their daily needs. The clarity of the lake water allows someone to see part of the bottom easily.

The village head, who saw the very clean and clear lake water, became very excited. His expression showed a touch of excitement. In fact, he immediately walked towards the edge of the lake, then immediately squatted down and tried to drink the water in the lake.

"Taste…It's really good!" The village chief exclaimed in amazement.

When he felt the taste of the lake water. The taste of the lake water that he felt was not bland like the water they had drunk. The taste of the lake water is very fresh and also quite sweet.

"This lake water has been completely purified by me," Allen explained slowly while taking back the ability he had since the lake water had been successfully purified again, "All viruses, bacteria and dangerous microbes in this lake have disappeared completely and now only remaining viruses, bacteria and good microbes. Therefore, this water will produce a very refreshing and sweet taste. This water no longer needs to be processed, such as cooking it first and then drinking it. This water can be drunk and will not have a bad impact on the health of someone who drinks it. Rather than having a bad impact, this water will have a good impact on the body because the organisms that enter the body after drinking this water are good organisms."

Erza immediately walked to the edge of the lake to get used to the taste of the lake water. She took a little of the lake water using both hands then drank it slowly.

"This is really delicious. Not bland. It has a sweet taste and is also very refreshing." Erza then took back some of the lake water to drink it to satisfy her lust. The same thing also applies to the Village Head.

She wasn't satisfied with just one drink. She took some lake water back and drank it.

Allen stood calmly beside the two. He did not drink the water because he had water like that at home. The Village Chief quickly stood up again after he was satisfied drinking the lake water, he then immediately bowed respectfully to Allen, "Thank you for helping our village to hunt magic monsters and also purifying this lake water. We will definitely not forget the help given by you."

"You don't need to thank me. I'm just doing my job." Allen replied back and remembered something, "Hm, well, if you intend to thank me. How about you give me the magic monster?"

"Give monsters magic?" The Village Chief raised his head again then looked at the magic monster – the Steel Scaled Crocodile, "You mean that magic monster?"

"Well, I want to take it. Can?"

"Sure, sure, sure" The Village Chief did not refuse Allen's request, he was even happy for Allen to take the magic monster, "As long as you want it, you can take it."

The Village Chief knew that the mission reward given by them was too little compared to the services that Allen had done. Since Allen wanted the magic monster, he was happy to provide it which could be counted as additional payment for the mission published by him.

"Thank You"

"No, no, no. We are the ones who should be thanking you" The Village Chief refused to accept Allen's gratitude, "M… Mr. Allen, then. Please excuse me first. "I want to convey this good news to all residents and also want to collect the mission prize money that was previously promised."

"Hn,"

The Village Chief saluted then immediately rushed back to the village.

"Allen"

Allen immediately turned his attention to look at Erza who was approaching him.

"T-that…Can you teach me to use magic?" Erza asked hesitantly. She held the bottom edge of her shirt with both hands. She was nervous because she was afraid that Allen would refuse her request. Erza had been fascinated with magic after seeing Allen use it before.

"You want to be a wizard?"

"Hn," Erza nodded shyly, "I want to become strong. I want to be able to protect myself and the people close to me. Therefore..." Erza raised her head while looking at Allen with a gaze full of firmness and determination, "Can you teach me to use magic?"

"Good determination" Allen smiled seeing a very strong glow of determination coming out of Erza's eyes, "Okay"

Erza was stunned to hear the answer given by Allen. A smile full of joy suddenly appeared on her face. She was very happy that Allen accepted her request.

"However, you need to know this, Erza"

The smile immediately disappeared and turned into a serious expression that a child less than ten years old would not normally show. Allen was a little amused seeing the serious look emitted by Erza.

"Not everyone can become a wizard. Someone who can become a wizard is required to have a body that can absorb the magic energy in the surrounding environment. As long as the person has such a body, she can become a wizard. Meanwhile, if that person doesn't have a body that can absorb the magic energy in the surrounding environment, she won't be able to become a magician." Allen paused for a moment then continued, "I will stay three days here to teach you how to absorb the magic energy in the environment. surrounding environment. As long as you can absorb the magic energy in the surrounding environment during the period of my stay here, I will take you back with me and will teach you where I live. You will also study together with my other students. However…"

"…If during my stay here you cannot absorb the magic energy in the surrounding environment. So, I will leave and will not take you with me. Do you understand?"

"I understand!"

Erza nodded solemnly.

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Allen began teaching Erza how to absorb magic energy in the surrounding environment. The knowledge he gave was the same as the knowledge he gave Cana. By the time Erza knew how to absorb the magic energy in the surrounding environment; Without hesitation, he immediately looked for a comfortable position to occupy and then immediately sat down in a meditation position. He wanted to become a wizard soon.

Exactly a few minutes after Allen finished teaching some knowledge to Erza. A number of residents from Rosemary Village, led directly by the Village Head and his wife, have arrived at the lake. They were truly amazed by the work Allen had done. All the residents who came there enthusiastically immediately gave their thanks to Allen and some of them even wanted to invite Allen to come to their homes.

Allen accepted the thanks but politely declined the invitation to come to the residents' homes. Allen had also received a mission gift from the Village Head and told him about his stay in the village for three days to teach magic to Erza. When they found out about this, a number of residents led by the Village Head wanted to ask Allen to help them teach magic to the children in their village. Allen did not deny this, but he also announced that he would only teach them for three full days at a time. Allen stated his intention to bring talented children, especially orphans from the village, to come with him back to where he lives so they can receive further instruction.

Allen's request was not rejected by any of the residents there, especially from the orphanage. The number of children living in the orphanage is quite large and currently it is quite difficult for the orphanage to accommodate all their needs.

As a result, all the children living in Rosemary Village began to learn magic from Allen. The children studied in the lake area because Allen preferred to live there rather than living in the village. Currently you can see a number of children who are currently meditating seriously around the tent that Allen has built. Meanwhile, Allen himself is currently skinning the Plow-Scaled Crocodile that he killed.

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Alakitasia Continent.

The Alakitasia continent is one of the continents in this world. This continent was in the western region of this world and was often referred to as the western continent by the high-ranking people of the Isghar Continent. The Alakitasia Continent is larger in size compared to the Isghar Continent. This continent also has a larger population than the Isghar Continent. And finally, this continent has more magicians than the Isghar Continent. It could be said that this continent was better than the Isghar Continent.

In recent years. There is an Empire that has just been established on this continent. The empire was founded by a man who was called the Spriggan Emperor. That person in the Alakitasia Continent was known as the Spriggan Emperor while in the Isghar Continent; he is known as the Black Wizard – Zeref.

Zeref has built a very powerful force called the Alvares Empire. The Alvares Empire was a power that stood on top of a large number of wizard guilds on the Alakitasia Continent. Zeref, with his abilities and charisma, succeeded in uniting all the forces of the Alakitasia Continent.

Alvares Empire.

There is a building that is very large and spacious right in the center of the Alvares Empire territory. The building is the Imperial Palace owned by the Alvares Empire. This place is home to Zeref and all the elite troops directly under his command, known as Spriggan.

In a garden inside the imperial palace building. A man aged around eight to ninety years old appears to be sitting while enjoying the tea that is currently in front of him. While enjoying the tea prepared for him, the old man was sitting reading an ancient book.

The old man had the appearance of long white hair. His beard is also long and the same color as his hair. He had a wrinkled face like an old man. His skin is dark brown and he can be seen wearing a robe with the symbol of the Alvares Empire right on the back of the robe. There is a stick whose tip appears to be a purple crystal ball with an oval shape.

The man was one of the Spriggans of the Alvares Empire – August.

"August-sama"

A servant who worked in the imperial palace suddenly came to see August who was currently relaxing drinking tea while reading a book. The servant respectfully knelt down when he was close to him, showing his respect for this figure.

"What is it?"

Even though the servant's arrival was quite disturbing his relaxing time. August is not an angry person. He knew that the servant came to him not because he wanted to disturb his time but rather there was something important that had to be conveyed to him.

"A letter originating from the Isghar Continent was suddenly sent to us. The letter was addressed to His Majesty the Emperor"

"Huh?"

August was quite surprised to hear this, he lowered the book he was reading then looked at the servant who was right in front of him, "A letter to His Majesty, you say?"

"That's right, August-sama" The servant nodded respectfully, "The letter addressed directly to His Majesty the Emperor was sent directly by someone named Mavis Vermillion from the Isghar Continent"

"…"

When the name of the sender of the letter is mentioned. August's calmness suddenly disappeared. Feelings of shock, surprise and astonishment. All these feelings enveloped August at this time.

"C-Try…Try again, who sent that letter?" August's voice immediately became extremely nervous and agitated at this moment.

The change in August's behavior was noticed by the servant. However, he had no right to ask questions regarding August's condition. He was just a low-level servant while August was a Spriggan whose power in this Empire was second only to the Emperor.

"Mavis. Mavis Vermillion. The person who sent this letter was Mavis Vermillion. On the front of the letter there is also a symbol which is probably the symbol of the guild owned by the person who sent the letter."

The feelings surrounding August became increasingly mixed. However, he quickly regained his composure. It's just that his calmness only applies on the outside. Inside him, he was still filled with all kinds of mixed feelings.

"Where's the letter? Give it to me now!"

The servant was stunned to hear August's tone of voice. August very rarely used a firm commanding tone. Usually he only does that when there is an emergency. But this time, he used a commanding tone full of firmness at this moment. This means that this letter is not an ordinary letter.

The servant immediately took out the letter he had brought under him from the pocket of his clothes. He then gave the letter directly to August.

August received the letter and immediately looked at the front of the letter. On the front of the letter was the name of the recipient of the letter which read "Emperor of the Alvares Empire". Then there is also the name of the sender of the letter "Mavis Vermillion". Finally, on the letter there is the Fairy Tail symbol.

"This…This letter…"

The feelings he had were becoming increasingly difficult to control at this time. The letter was a letter addressed to Zeref, but August immediately opened the contents of the letter. He took out the contents of the letter which was just a piece of paper. August, without wasting any time, immediately read the contents of the letter. Just as he read the contents of the letter, his expression immediately changed.