Fairy Tail: Capturing the Demon Mirajane at the Start

With the magical talent that Prehito valued, he should have entered the 'non-human realm' twenty years ago and become the fifth 'Heavenly King' on the continent of 'Ishgar'.

"President, please don't be sad."

"Although I cannot succeed as the guild master of 'Fairy Tail', it's because I don't have enough money to cover the exorbitant compensation..."

Seeing Makarov's sad expression, Igor sighed helplessly, then patted the old man on the shoulder and said with a smile, "But helping you with some household chores is no problem."

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, Makarov's eyes lit up, and his expression was filled with a sense of 'hope'.

"Of course it's true."

Igor nodded and continued, "So during the time I'm handling your affairs, please be sure to step into the 'inhuman realm'."

"Huh?"

Makarov frowned, not understanding what Igor meant!

"This is the 'Advanced Magic Refining Method' compiled by Master Warlord, Master Ulfheim, Senior Heibellien, and Senior Precht (Warlord and others consulted Precht's documents). Please be sure to learn it."

With that thought in mind, Igor took out the book "Advanced Magic Refining Method" from his backpack and handed it to Makarov.

"What is this?"

When Makarov opened the book, his pupils dilated slightly, because it read: Editor-in-Chief: Igor; Associate Editors: Warold Sinken, Hayberion, and Ulfheim; References: Magic textbooks by Prechter Gehlberg, including "On Magic" and "What are Magic Particles".

"what……"

Makarov stared in shock at the book, "Advanced Magic Refining Method." After a long silence, he said, "I heard from Erza that you and Mirajane are both disciples of Senior Ulfheim, which is already quite astonishing. But what's truly unexpected is that you also know Senior Volod? And even have connections with Senior Hyberion?"

"hehe."

Igor smiled and continued, "The reason why Mirajane, Elfman, Lisana, and I were able to become disciples of Ulfheim was thanks to the connection made by Senior Warlord! As for Senior Hyberion, we have only read each other's books and have never actually met in person."

"You're a real genius, kid."

Makarov remarked.

"Alright, Your Excellency Chairman Makarov~"

"Now that I have given you this book, 'Advanced Magic Refining Method,' I hope you can work hard and strive to break through to the 'non-human realm' as soon as possible."

So Igor said.

"I understand now. If I had this book, 'The Magic Extraction Method,' it wouldn't be impossible to make up for the time I've lost..."

As Makarov spoke, a glint of ambition flashed in his eyes, and his once-dormant demonic heart gradually rekindled.

"Wait a mininute."

Just as Makarov was being swayed by Igor and was about to work hard to advance further into the abyss of demonic cultivation, he suddenly remembered something, turned to look at Igor, and asked suspiciously, "What exactly are you up to, giving me books and telling me to cultivate diligently?"

"hehe."

Igor smiled and answered truthfully, "Your Excellency, the esteemed guild master, one thing you must know is that an eighty-five-year-old human is indeed very old! But an eighty-five-year-old 'Heavenly King' level mage is in their prime!"

"what……"

Makarov stared at Igor with despair, his hand trembling as he held the book "Advanced Magic Refining Method." He exclaimed, "So you mean...?"

"I think you can work as the guild master of Fairy Tail for at least another hundred years."

Igor smiled and told the truth.

"Pfft, please spare me."

Upon hearing this, Makarov nearly choked on his own blood.

Chapter 59 It's never been that the Balkans are weak, it's that Igor is too strong!

December of X781.

Halbe Mountains.

Normally, the weather this month should be extremely hot.

But this is the Halberd Range!

This is an icy world with an average altitude of over 5,000 meters, where the temperature remains at minus 20 or 30 degrees Celsius year-round, and stretches for hundreds of kilometers, enveloped by blizzards.

Because Igor received a full 60 million J after-tax reward from the Magic Council ERA for slaughtering Balgan, a magical beast unique to the Halber Mountains, this was widely reported by reporters, and he became famous in the Kingdom of Fiore.

This mountain range, which was once deserted, immediately attracted tens of thousands of adventurers, mercenaries, and mages.

"hehe."

"I didn't expect there to be so many people..."

"There are more and more despicable competitors now."

When these tens of thousands of adventurers, a dark mass, gathered at the foot of the Halberd Mountains, they saw the disdain in each other's eyes, snorted coldly, and walked into the mountains with a hint of wariness.

In the eyes of these magicians and adventurers who came for money, everyone gathered here was their competitor, and each one was a scoundrel trying to divide up the astronomical reward of 120 million J.

Yes, in the eyes of these adventurers and mages, the Balgan monsters in the Halber Mountains seem to be nothing more than cheap, worthless creatures.

Unfortunately, ideals are often grand, but reality is often harsh.

These adventurers, who came for 'money', first had to face the oxygen-deficient environment of the high-altitude region.

"Damn it!"

"My head is so dizzy!"

"I feel like I can't breathe..."

Some adventurers and mages who were unable to adapt to the high-altitude environment were first defeated by severe altitude sickness and were thus forced to withdraw from the campaign against the monster Balkans.

At this point, the 10,000-strong expeditionary force was reduced to 5,000.

Well, most adventurers and mages are just amateurs.

"Idiot."

"You didn't even prepare any potions."

Of course, just as there are those who are not well prepared, there are also those who are well prepared. Some adventurers and mages have prepared potions in advance to overcome altitude sickness, thus helping them adapt to this oxygen-deficient environment.

However, only after these people overcame altitude sickness could they truly step into the gates of the Halbe Mountains! What awaited them next was the second hurdle: extreme cold.

"so cold."

As these adventurers and mages slowly stepped into the snow-capped mountains, they were shocked to find that the temperature in the Harbe Mountains was still dropping, and the biting cold made their bodies stiffen and shiver.

Well, not all mages are like Igor, possessing immense magical power at the 'Ten Wizard Saints' level to resist the cold, nor do all mages use Dragon Slayer magic, like Natsu, whose body is covered in scorching scales to block the chill, and certainly not all mages can summon the Celestial Spirits of Clockwork to escape the cold wind, like Lucy.

"I can not make it!"

"Someone please save me, I can't feel anything in my body..."

Along the way, hundreds of adventurers and mages collapsed to the ground, gradually losing consciousness, defeated by the extreme weather of the Halber Mountains.

At this point, the original five thousand adventurers and mages had been reduced to two thousand.

"Foolish! Since you know that the temperature in the Halberd Mountains is below minus twenty degrees Celsius all year round, why didn't you take precautions to keep warm?"

Of course, there are always some experienced adventurers and mages who not only prepare potions to overcome altitude sickness, but also protective clothing to withstand the extreme weather of the Halber Mountains, or fire-attribute magic orbs.

Therefore, the remaining two thousand people successfully passed the second test that the Halberd Mountains had for all visitors.

So, what awaits these adventurers next is the third test of the Halberd Range.

"Everyone, hurry to the west! Someone has spotted a monster there..."

"What?! Someone actually discovered magical beasts in the west?!"

"Hurry, or there won't be any left..."

When these adventurers and mages heard that a magical beast had been discovered in the west, they did not hesitate and rushed westward.

However, when these people arrived at the western side of Mount Halberd, they were not greeted by the so-called magical beast Balgan, but by one after another creatures covered in snow-white scales, averaging over twenty meters in length and over thirty meters in wingspan, resembling two-legged dragons. These were the true masters of the Halberd Mountains, the Blizzard Beasts that even the 'King' of Balgand dared not easily offend.

At the same time, the blizzard monsters can uproot trees just by flapping their wings, and with the help of blizzard weather, they can even show 'Special A-level' combat power.

Incidentally, a few adult Blizzardmon can display combat power comparable to 'S-rank' monsters. The official monster files of the Magical Council ERA do not contain any record of the Blizzardmon Beast King, so there may be undiscovered, even more powerful individuals in the Harbe Mountains.

"Roar!!"

The Blizzard Beast roared, glaring at the adventurers before it with boundless hatred in its eyes.

Although the Blizzard Beast has an exaggerated appearance, it is indeed an undisputed vegetarian, which is why the Balgan Beast in the Halber Mountains was able to survive. Otherwise, given the huge difference in their individual strength, the Balgan Beast would have been hunted to extinction long ago.

However, this group of vegetarians, who were quite peaceful and easygoing and could tolerate the Warcraft Balkans, were enraged by this group of adventurers from outside.

This is because these adventurers from outside the region collected a large number of ice and snow magic herbs.

These restorative magical herbs, rich in magical particles, are the staple food of these blizzard monsters.

"Go together!"

These adventurers, relying on their numbers, believed that as long as there were enough people present, they could hunt these magical beasts that resembled two-legged dragons.

"Behold... burn him to ashes! Blazing Flames!"

A mage with fire attributes attempts to attack the Blizzard Beast with flames.

Unfortunately, his faint flame was extinguished by the dry, cold air and blizzard of the Halberd Mountains as soon as it was released.

Well, even Natsu's Dragon Flame is affected by the Halber Mountains and cannot exert its due power, let alone the flames that ordinary mages can use.

"what?"

Just as the fire-attribute mage was in a daze, an ice-attribute mage laughed loudly and said, "Hahaha! This is my home turf, watch out for my Ice Hammer!"

As the ice mage spoke, he created a giant ice hammer and hurled it at the blizzard monster in the sky.

In response, a hint of human-like mockery flashed in the eyes of the Blizzard Beast. He continued to fly leisurely in the sky, using only the scales on his body to block the attack of the ice-attribute mage.

Chapter 60 Igor and the contenders for the title of 'Ten Wizards'!

"Magic resistance?"

Upon seeing this, the ice-attribute mage's pupils trembled slightly, and his words were filled with disbelief.

Yes, the Blizzard Beast is naturally extremely resistant to ice magic; otherwise, it would not be able to survive freely in the Harbe Mountains where temperatures drop to minus twenty or thirty degrees Celsius.

"Roar!"

After the mages discovered that all their magic was ineffective against the Blizzard Beast, the terrifying beast let out a low growl and spewed out large amounts of ice, freezing one mage after another in place.

"run!"

"Run!"

"This thing is far too powerful; it's beyond our ability to deal with."

"Ah! Ah! Ah! Help! Someone save us!!"

"Damn it, how does that guy Igor, known as the Balkan Killer, move around so freely in this godforsaken place called the Halber Mountains?"

Seeing that they were no match for the Blizzard Beast, the clever mages immediately tried to escape.

Unfortunately, it was too late; their running speed in the snowy mountains was no match for the speed of the Blizzard Beast's flight.

At this point, more than a thousand more people perished in the jaws of the Snow Beast.

Finally, by chance, Yeohang K encountered their target, the Balkans.

"Is that the Balkans?"

"It really is a monster in the form of an upright ape."

The mages and adventurers breathed a slight sigh of relief upon seeing Balkans, believing that Balkans shouldn't be as powerful as the Blizzard Beast.

"Haha~"

"Woman, woman, woman~"

Unfortunately, these mages and adventurers made another mistake in their judgment.

Because the weak Balkans in the Halber Mountains had all been killed by Igor, the remaining Balkans were all at or above 'A-level'.