Fairy Tail: This Healing Mage's hits hurt so much!

Under the moonlight, the waterfall roared, and the mist filled the air, wetting the surrounding vegetation.

Loki came alone to Karen's grave, knelt on one knee, and gently stroked the name on the tombstone with his palm, his fingertips trembling slightly.

Three years of regret were all contained in this silent action.

Lucy followed closely behind, panting as she ran up. When she saw Loki kneeling before the grave, she slowed her pace.

Lucy looked at Loki, her voice soft but firm.

"I should have realized sooner that you were a Celestial. You always paid special attention to Celestial matters, and you could sense the location of the Celestial Key, things that ordinary mages cannot do."

Loki didn't turn around, but just gave a bitter laugh.

Mirajane crept up from behind the bushes not far away, like a stealthy cat, her footsteps so light they didn't even make a sound as she stepped on a fallen leaf.

She squatted down behind Riyao, and the two exchanged a glance, then tacitly took out sunflower seeds and started cracking them together.

Sunlight held up the crystal ball, aiming it at Loki and Lucy. Mirajane muttered to herself, "We have to get some great footage this time."

As Lucy and Loki talked, Loki's expression grew increasingly somber, and the memories he had buried deep in his heart surged forth like a flood.

"Back then, Karen was the face of Blue Pegasus, enjoying immense popularity and being the center of attention wherever she went."

"Kallen possesses two of the twelve zodiac signs, Aries and Leo. Logically, a celestial spirit mage with two golden signs should have a deep bond with the celestial spirits, but Kallen constantly beats and berates Aries Aries, treating the celestial spirits as mere tools. Guild Master Bob has warned her several times, but she never takes it to heart."

"Leo couldn't stand it any longer. Leo, also known as Loki, forcibly opened the door, preventing Kallen from summoning other Celestials. Leo only wanted to make her realize her mistake and let her know that Celestials are not tools, but sentient beings with feelings."

"As a result, she stubbornly went ahead with the commission, even knowing that she couldn't open two Celestial Gates and had no Celestials to summon, and ultimately died during the commission."

"Leo was therefore unable to return to the Protoss Realm. Normal Protoss beings suffer greatly after just a few days on Earth; their magic power constantly drains, and their bodies gradually dissipate. But Leo managed to stay on Earth for three years, three whole years!"

Lucy's eyes were slightly red, and tears welled up in them. She bit her lip, trying hard not to cry.

Leo sighed, looking speechlessly at the place where Sunrise was hiding, his tone tinged with helplessness.

"Sunshine, you're just watching, why are you acting as a narrator?"

Sunburst peeked out from behind the bushes, holding a crystal ball in his hand, looking completely innocent: "I was just trying to set the mood for you. Your memories are so monotonous without any visuals, it's hard for Lucy to understand what you're trying to say."

Lucy wanted to complain, but the atmosphere wasn't right for it.

Just then, Leo's expression suddenly changed.

His body swayed violently, and his legs seemed to have lost all strength, causing him to kneel on the ground.

His body began to become ethereal, his outline blurred, like a painting being erased, with transparent light spots appearing at the edges and slowly dissipating.

Lucy was horrified and rushed over to support Leo, her hands slipping through his translucent arms, barely able to grasp his solid form.

"What's wrong with you?!"

Leo looked pained, cold sweat beaded on his forehead, and his voice was so weak it sounded like it came from a great distance.

"It's time for me to disappear. The three-year limit has been reached."

Mirajane nudged Sunrise's arm, his smile vanishing, replaced by anxiety and worry.

"What do we do now? Is there any way to save Loki?"

Riyao shrugged, a helpless expression on his face, a look rarely seen on his face.

"I had no choice. I went to the Celestial Spirit King over the past three years, but that old geezer just wouldn't budge. He kept saying that laws are laws and can't be changed because of personal feelings. I've tried to persuade him countless times, but he just wouldn't listen."

Mirajane bit her lip, feeling a pang of sadness as she watched Lucy supporting Leo.

Just as the two were talking, Lucy suddenly grabbed Leo's hand, their fingers intertwined, and she used all her strength to prevent him from dissipating.

A powerful astral magic erupted from her body, and golden light surged from her, illuminating the entire valley.

The emotions contained within this magic directly touched upon the laws of the Celestial Spirit Realm.

Suddenly, a huge pillar of light split open in the sky, and golden light poured down, causing the entire valley to tremble.

An ancient and majestic aura emanated from the pillar of light, making everyone feel suffocated.

The Celestial Spirit King was summoned.

A colossal figure, so large it blotted out the sky, slowly emerged from the pillar of light. It stood tens of meters tall and had a majestic and ancient face.

What is most striking is his long white beard, which flutters in the wind.

Mirajane's eyes widened, her mouth gaped open, and she dropped sunflower seeds. Pointing in the direction of the Celestial Spirit King, her voice trembled slightly: "Is this the Celestial Spirit King? Is that a beard or nose hair?"

Makarov appeared out of nowhere, standing next to Sunrise and Mirajane, looking up at the Celestial King with a shocked expression on his aged face.

"This is also the first time I've ever seen the Celestial Spirit King."

Behind him were Natsu, Gray, Erza, and others, as well as Chairman Bob.

Everyone stared in shock at the enormous figure in the sky, their mouths agape, wide enough to fit an egg.

Everyone's online, just watching the drama unfold.

Lucy stood before the Celestial Spirit King, as small as a speck of dust, but her back was straight, without the slightest hesitation.

Her feelings for the Celestials are truly deep; the Celestials she has made a pact with all crossed the Stargate, and each one is her most important partner.

Golden light burst forth from Lucy, and keys flashed in the air one after another, opening stargates one after another.

Taurus, Cancer, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Virgo, Southern Cross, Horo, Canis Minor, Lyra.

Nine Celestials appeared at the same time, standing behind Lucy.

Historically, this is quite incredible; no Celestial Spirit Mage has ever been able to summon so many Celestial Spirits at the same time.

The Fairy Sun had somehow managed to sneak in and was standing next to Aquarius, his long pink hair flowing as if he were always meant to be there.

There are eleven Protoss on the field now, and the scene is so spectacular that it looks like a general assembly of the Protoss world.

Lucy looked up at the Celestial Spirit King, her voice firm and loud.

"If you were a Protoss, you should understand Loki and Aries's feelings! They weren't tools; they were sentient beings with emotions! Loki made a mistake while protecting Aries, and he shouldn't have died for it!"

The Celestial Spirit King remained silent for a moment, his ancient eyes fixed on Lucy, then on the twelve Celestial Spirits behind her, and finally on Leo kneeling on the ground.

A powerful, oppressive voice resounded, echoing through the valley like thunder, shaking the ground.

"Since my old friend has already put it this way, then perhaps what is wrong is actually the law."

The Celestial King continued, his voice carrying a rare gentleness.

"Leo, who committed a mistake for his compatriot Aries, and your old friend who risked his life to save Leo—out of consideration for the beautiful and unwavering friendship between you, this matter will be handled as an exception. Leo!"

"I'll grant you special permission to return to the Protoss Realm!"

Leo's illusory body began to reform, the transparent light spots returned, the outline became clear, and the colors were refilled. He was like a statue being restored, gradually returning to his original appearance.

He looked up at the Celestial Spirit King, then at Lucy, his lips trembling, but he couldn't utter a single word.

Lucy winked at Celestial Spirit King, gave him a thumbs up, and smiled brightly: "Looks like you're kind too, Bearded Daddy."

Riyao nodded beside him and commented, "He has a basic understanding of human nature."

The Celestial Spirit King's face twitched, his ancient eyes glared at the Sun Radiance, and he grinned, a hint of helplessness in his smile.

"You should be grateful for the star's guidance."

After speaking, the Celestial King's figure began to dissipate, turning into countless golden particles of light that slowly drifted down into the valley, like a golden snowfall.

Everyone who had been hiding in the shadows rushed over and surrounded Lucy.

Natsu was the first to rush forward, grabbing Lucy's waist and lifting her up.

"Wow! Lucy is amazing!"

Gray and Elfman rushed up as well, and together they threw Lucy into the air.

Loki survived!

"Let's have a celebration party!"

Lucy was thrown into the air, completely dazed. She flailed her limbs wildly in the air, screamed as she fell, only to be caught and thrown up again.

"When did you guys get here?! Where were you hiding before?! Why are you all like this...!"

Sunrise and Mirajane stood outside the crowd, watching Lucy being tossed around in a comical manner, and the two exchanged a smile.

Mirajane leaned on Sunshine's shoulder and whispered, "Lucy is really amazing."

Sunrise nodded, popped the last sunflower seed into his mouth, and looked at Leo's re-formed figure in the distance, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

"Yes, that old geezer finally did something decent."

Mirajane tilted her head and glanced at him: "You call the Celestial Spirit King 'old geezer,' won't he be angry?"

Riyao shrugged: "He dares to get angry? If he dares to get angry, I won't give him the fruit wine."

Mirajane chuckled and punched Sunrise in the chest.

Moonlight spilled into the valley, and laughter mingled with the sound of the waterfall, making the night exceptionally warm.