The news of the engagement between the Fairy Tyrant and the Fairy Demon spread across the continent in an instant, accompanied by numerous magic magazine articles praising the event. Some people were amazed. Some were shocked. Some sent blessings. And of course, there were malicious curses from those with bad intentions.
But such people cannot stand the light, so they were simply ignored.
It is worth mentioning that because of this engagement, Caesar and Mirajane were removed from the first place in the rankings of the most wanted boyfriend wizard and the second place in the most wanted girlfriend wizard in the magic magazines. As for who took first place, it was an unknown female wizard from Blue Pegasus.
But this wasn't important. Compared to the male ranking, the female ranking changed more often.
Another topic people discussed with great interest was the engagement dress of Caesar and Mirajane. The red dress had carved a bloody path through the endless suits and white wedding gowns of this world.
In the Fairy Tail guild, many members talked about it with fascination. Some even tried to imitate and wear similar styles.
In this regard, Caesar admitted he had never seen such a reaction before.
Phoenix crown and bridal robe, ten miles of red makeup. That scene was breathtaking.
Of course, the mainstream choice was still suits and wedding gowns. After all, they were cheap. A phoenix crown and bridal robe, even for a lower-quality custom set, cost more than 100,000 J. A better set would be at least 500,000 J.
If complete accessories and full etiquette were included, Caesar estimated the price could easily reach tens of millions.
Not that Caesar was short on money now. If he truly wanted to, he could afford it. But for most people, if you didn't have money, it was better to stick to a suit and a dress.
In the world of Fairy Tail, such outfits didn't originally exist, so Caesar had to design them from memory.
With the wedding set for June 6, X783, Caesar had been constantly thinking about the arrangements. Using a light pen, he sketched the phoenix crown and bridal robe from memory, adjusting it with a few stylistic elements from this world.
He could feel countless pairs of eyes behind him, staring at the design with greedy desire.
It couldn't be helped—this style was far too lethal to women.
A simple wedding dress? Weak.
A phoenix crown and bridal robe? That was like fire, burning half the city. Ten miles of red makeup, dazzling the prosperity of Magnolia. In the mundane world, the heart waits only for one person.
When Caesar's wedding concept took shape, the breathing of all the women grew heavier.
Mirajane simply smiled brightly, watching Caesar work.
When the gossip spread, every woman preparing for marriage—or hoping to—felt a pang of jealousy. They looked at their partners.
Those partners began sweating profusely, knowing their wallets were empty—without even a single J left.
For ordinary people, the money needed for Caesar's wedding was enough to make them want to tear their hair out.
Even the wealthy wanted Caesar to sell the design, offering high prices. But Caesar refused. It was made for Mirajane. Selling it would be a disgrace.
Naturally, the more unattainable it became, the more it stirred hearts.
The upcoming wedding of Caesar and Mirajane soon became known as the wedding every girl dreams of.
Caesar found it a bit ridiculous that his wedding had already become a trend, but Mirajane only smiled knowingly. Whatever she was truly thinking, only she knew.
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While Caesar and Mirajane prepared for their wedding, others were busy with their own affairs.
Laxus, seeing Caesar's breakthrough after a ten-year mission, discussed with Master Makarov and accepted his own ten-year mission.
Erza, having received a gift from Caesar, took on an S-class mission to earn money for new armor.
Natsu, after challenging Caesar and being instantly defeated, threw himself into constant training.
Gray, dragged into the competition by Natsu, knew that if he lost to him, he'd have no place to stand.
Levy's team also set out on missions, though it was exhausting for her to carry two rookies along.
Cana's life had changed drastically. She recognized her father earlier than in the original story and was spoiled by Gildarts. Even while completing the hundred-year mission, Gildarts remembered her. During his journey, he found several powerful magic card designs and mailed them back. With them, Cana's strength far surpassed her original timeline.
Everyone seemed busier than before, as if Caesar and Mirajane's engagement had accelerated the pace of life.
Caesar noticed this and had one thought—if Fairy Tail continued like this, it would become an even stronger guild than in the original story.
Of course, in addition to wedding preparations, Caesar occasionally took on missions to hone his skills. But his main focus was still mastering the Fairy Ball.
He even made a special trip to Tenrou Island. While delivering an invitation to Mavis, he asked her again about the Fairy Ball.
"Little Caesar, your understanding of the Fairy Ball is already quite impressive. Even on your own, you could form it in under three minutes," Mavis said, swinging her legs and eating a sundae. "So, what else do you want to do?"
"A simplified version of the Fairy Ball."
Sitting cross-legged, Caesar clasped his hands together. "If you abandon most of the magic conversion spells and simply channel your own magic, the size could be reduced to something that fits the human body."
"A complete defense spell…"
Mavis looked at him seriously. "Do you want to create your own version of [Immortality]?"
"That's right." Caesar nodded.
With his current understanding, he could transform the Fairy Ball into a skin-tight shield, one that could repair itself with magic.
"No," Mavis said, shaking her head. "Theoretically, it's possible. But in reality, if you suffer a fatal wound, all your magic will be drained instantly. With your current reserves, you couldn't sustain it for long."
"Then what if I had infinite magic power?" Caesar asked, locking eyes with her.
"Infinite?" Mavis froze. "Did the third master tell you?"
"What?" Caesar blinked in confusion. "I mean, I found a heroic spirit with infinite magic power. But taking her over will take time. What are you talking about, First Master?"
Realizing she had said too much, Mavis jumped down from the tombstone and walked over. She patted his head. "That is the guild master's inheritance. If the third master recognizes you and makes you the fourth, you'll understand."
Caesar grinned. "I wouldn't mind being the fourth master. But I'd return the position to the fifth after that. I just want the title—the real responsibilities suit the master better."
Mavis blinked, feeling stunned.
…Could it really work like that?!