Crossover Anime: I, Shirou Kotomine, King of Uruk

Chapter 254 Wendy's Request for Advice and the 'Future'

After Makarov announced the list of participants for the Grand Magic Games, the entire Fairy Tail was in an uproar.

Winning the Grand Magic Games is of paramount importance to both the Fairy Tail members trapped on Tenrou Island and those who remain outside.

After all, that means regaining the top spot.

This was incredibly appealing to the Fairy Tail members.

Although the five people Makarov chose were not the strongest five members of Fairy Tail, the members of Fairy Tail had full confidence in their abilities.

This trust also puts pressure on the contestants.

Of course, people like Erza and Natsu wouldn't experience any pressure.

One of them was absolutely confident in his abilities, while the other was simply simple-minded.

Apart from the two of them, the other three are actually under considerable pressure.

Gray was under pressure.

Lucy was also under some pressure.

But Wendy was under the most pressure.

Although she is a Dragon Slayer mage of the Celestial Dragons and is also known as the "Priestess of the Sky," Wendy actually has no confidence at all.

She genuinely felt that she shouldn't be on this team.

Just when she was extremely distressed, Fairy Tail's advisor, Horusica, gave Wendy an idea: to go to Shirou Kotomine for help.

Porousika, the advisor of Fairy Tail, is a maverick even within the eccentric guild of Fairy Tail.

Although she is an advisor to the guild, she rarely appears in front of others.

Because he hates humans.

Therefore, she has always been a loner.

Therefore, even after Kotomine Shirou inherited the position of Fairy Tail's guild master, he only met her once.

That was on the night after he inherited the guild, when he came to see him alone.

They said they came to witness the guild's legacy.

The two never saw each other again after that, and knowing her personality, Shirou Kotomine naturally wouldn't bother her.

However, although this Poliusica never actively contacts humans, there is one exception.

That's Wendy.

The reason for this is that Polyusika's identity is very special.

On the other side of this world lies another world, the world in which Mistrigan was born.

In that world, the same kind of humans exist in that world as well.

But usually it's the opposite.

But there are no dragons in that world.

And Horusika is the one who corresponds to the Celestial Dragon in this world.

In short, Poryusika is a dragon from another world, but she is not a dragon; she is a human.

She was accidentally born into this world when she was young.

As she grew older, she gradually fell in love with this world, so she chose to stay here forever.

And that's why, when Wendy first met her, she sensed a familiar aura emanating from her.

That was merely the aura of the Heavenly Dragon.

That's why Porcyca came into contact with Wendy.

The Celestial Dragons of this world had also come into contact with Porcyca and told her the Dragon Slayer techniques that she hadn't had time to teach Wendy before, hoping that she could teach them to Wendy.

After Wendy returned from Tenrou Island, Poriuska taught Wendy the secret technique of Dragon Slayer.

Now, she's even helping Wendy out of her predicament when she's at a loss.

Although Harusika did not have any further contact with Shirou Kotomine when he was the fourth chairman, she secretly observed him.

After all, she was once a member of Fairy Tail.

How could she bear to watch Fairy Tail perish?

It was precisely because of her secret observation that she knew just how powerful and capable Louis was.

With his abilities, he can surely help Wendy find the answer.

"I see, it was Ms. Porusica who sent you."

Looking at Wendy in front of him, Shirou Kotomine couldn't help but smile.

Kotomine Shirou had no idea that Ms. Harusika was secretly watching him and could perceive his hidden power.

Is it fair to say that this is a celestial dragon from another world?

Although she hates humans, she has a keen eye for their hearts.

He was indeed the most suitable person for Wendy to find, because he not only had the ability to help Wendy, but also would not refuse Wendy's requests.

Because he is, after all, the fourth guild master of Fairy Tail.

Even though he has resigned, that cannot be changed.

As the president, isn't it only natural to help his own members grow?

"I understand Wendy's confusion and distress. The reason you are trapped in these negative emotions is because of your own lack of strength."

"Another reason is that you lack self-confidence."

"Lack of confidence?"

Wendy muttered to herself.

She agreed with what Shirou Kotomine said about not being strong enough.

She is indeed not capable enough.

But a lack of self-confidence also seems to be a valid point.

Because she always wanted to escape.

"That's right, it's a lack of confidence. Actually, Wendy, although your strength is not strong enough, your importance in the team is very high because you can make others stronger, which is also a strength of yours."

"But because the other Dragon Slayers are all extremely powerful in combat, and can even win against stronger opponents, you unconsciously compare yourself to them, and the more you compare, the less confident you become."

"But actually, for your age, your ability is already quite good."

"I said seriously."

After all, Wendy is only twelve years old.

With her current strength, even Natsu at age twelve might not be stronger than her.

Of course, victory is not guaranteed.

After all, Wendy's fighting spirit is not as strong as Natsu's.

Moreover, their career paths are different.

One is a support and the other is a warrior; their development paths are different, so they can't be compared.

For a twelve-year-old, Wendy's strength is already quite impressive, but unfortunately she joined Fairy Tail and participated in the major battles.

They were fighting monster-level beings.

On such a battlefield, Wendy will always appear to be lacking in strength.

"Did you hear that? You're capable, so you need to be more confident!"

Xia Lulu comforted her.

As a cat that all Dragon Slayer Mages have, Charlene cares deeply for Wendy.

She didn't want to see Wendy worrying every day.

"Then what should I do, Shirou-nii?"

Wendy asked timidly.

She was aware of these problems in herself, but found it difficult to correct them.

Therefore, she could only seek a solution from Shirou Kotomine.

After all, Shirou Kotomine was recommended by Haru Sika, so Wendy naturally had complete trust in him.

"hiss!"

Upon hearing Wendy call him "Brother Shirou," Kotomine Shirou couldn't help but gasp.

Although he made Wendy call him brother when they first met.

However, they rarely had the chance to be alone together like this, so Shirou Kotomine rarely heard her address him by that name.

But I never tire of hearing Kotomine Shirou call me "brother"!

"That unlovable Karen never calls me 'brother' unless she needs something from me!"

Thinking back to his younger sister at home, Shirou Kotomine grumbled inwardly.

Compared to her, Wendy is just too cute.

Faced with this situation, Louis naturally wouldn't refuse to help.

On the contrary, he was full of energy.

"Then let me train you properly, Wendy!"

His tendency to be a know-it-all surfaced, and Shirou Kotomine led Wendy and Charlene toward his laboratory outside Magnolia.

Today, the experimental facilities here are very different from what they used to be.

Shirou Kotomine's experimental site has been expanded several dozen times.

Now, Shirou Kotomine is taking Wendy to that completely sealed building in the center of the laboratory.

The only way to get there is through spatial teleportation.

"here it is?"

After being brought here by Shirou Kotomine, Wendy found everything fascinating; there were many things here that she didn't recognize.

"This is something I made when I had nothing else to do; it's a special training place."

Shirou Kotomine chuckled as he explained to Wendy.

This is Louis's former training ground, the place where he broke through to the divine realm in martial arts.

Shirou Kotomine led Wendy and Charlene to the center of the battle arena, then snapped his fingers lightly, and Gajeel's illusion appeared in front of Wendy.

"This arena can materialize enemies for targeted combat training."

"Wendy, what you are seeing in front of you is an illusion of Gajeel. He is also the weakest of the Fairy Tail Dragon Slayers besides you."

"Since you always unconsciously compare yourself to the other Dragon Slayers, then fight him first. But don't worry, this Gajeel only has one-tenth of his strength."

After saying that, Shirou Kotomine led Lulu away from the arena.

"Can Wendy really do it? That's Gajeel, after all!"

Xia Lulu said worriedly.

"But that's what Wendy wants to do; she needs to build her confidence now."

After speaking to Charlotte, Louis turned to Wendy in the arena and asked, "Wendy, do you think you have even a tenth of Gajeel's fighting power?"

"I don't think so. That's Mr. Gajeel!"

"But I think you do. Do you think my judgment is wrong?"

"Shirou-nii is so strong, he shouldn't be wrong, right?"

"Then that proves I wasn't wrong!"

As soon as Shirou Kotomine finished speaking, the previously still illusion of Gajeel came to life and attacked Wendy directly.

Wendy, caught off guard, was immediately sent flying.

"Wendy!"

Xia Lulu shouted anxiously.

"Don't worry, I've minimized the damage caused by the illusion. Although Wendy looks like she's been beaten up badly, she's actually not injured."

Kotomine Shirou explained.

As Shirou Kotomine grows stronger, his abilities become more and more comprehensive.

He really does know a little bit about everything now.

Wendy, who was in the battle arena, also heard the conversation between Shirou Kotomine and Charlene.

After confirming that she was not actually hurt, she bravely stood up.

"Since I won't get hurt, perhaps I can also have a go at Mr. Gajeel."

Everyone dreams of challenging the strong.

Wendy was no exception.

After making up her mind, Wendy began to fight Gajeel in the arena.

Although Wendy was constantly being knocked away, she never gave up.

With various abilities empowering him, the battle became increasingly smooth, and the duration of their fight grew longer and longer.

Finally, after hundreds of failures, Wendy achieved a victory.

"I did it!"

Wendy jumped up excitedly.

Xia Lulu cheered for her happily.

Kotomine Shirou also applauded for her.

"Keep up the good work, Wendy, I believe in you!"

"Yes, Shirou-nii-san!"

Starting with this victory, Wendy and Gajeel began to win their battles.

And she won more and more often.

Until her winning percentage exceeded 70%.

Then Shirou Kotomine replaced Gajeel with Natsu, and Wendy's win rate plummeted.

It's not that Natsu is much stronger than Gajeel, but rather that Wendy is already familiar with Gajeel's fighting style, which is why her win rate dropped so much after the switch.

But Wendy quickly turned her winning percentage around.

Later, Louis replaced Naz with Lagersas, and now Wendy is struggling to win again.

After all, under normal circumstances, Laxus is far stronger than Natsu.

However, under Shirou Kotomine's earnest guidance, Wendy's understanding of her Dragon Slayer Magic deepened, and the power she unleashed grew stronger.

Ultimately, she successfully increased her chances of winning against Laxus, who was only at 10% strength, to 70%.

At this point, she could easily defeat Gajeel.

She then began to adjust Gajeel's strength.

And so, Wendy stayed in Shirou Kotomine's laboratory until the eve of the Grand Magic Games, just as Fairy Tail was about to head to the royal capital.

"Thank you so much, Shirou-nii-san!"

Wendy said excitedly.

Although the time was short, Wendy's improvement during that period was indeed significant.

And she became more confident.

"Since you've started calling me 'brother,' I can't just ignore you, can I?"

Shirou Kotomine smiled, then took out a small box and handed it to Wendy.

"This is for you."

"It was given to me, can I open it now?"

"sure."

Wendy carefully opened the box and saw a beautiful bracelet inside.

"So beautiful!"

Wendy took out the bracelet and praised it happily.

The bracelet that Shirou Kotomine gave her was indeed very beautiful, and she liked it very much.

"I'm glad you like it, but don't underestimate it. This bracelet is a very powerful magical item, so you should wear it carefully."

Take the bracelet back from Wendy's hand and put it on her yourself, Shirou Kotomine instructed.

"Magic item!?"

"That's right, I named it Future."

"future!"

Looking at the bracelet on her wrist, Wendy's eyes seemed to sparkle.

This bracelet is the result of Shirou Kotomine's research on time magic, and he has the ability to make the person casting the magic grow for thousands of years.

Once the magic power is exhausted, the user will revert to their original state.

That's why Shirou Kotomine named it Future.