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

The next day, the sun shone brightly, and the guild's temporary camp was unusually quiet.

Loki stood in the center of the guild camp, a confident smile on his face, his hands in his pockets, looking smug.

After what happened last night, he felt much more relaxed, as if a huge boulder that had been weighing him down for three years had been lifted.

Natsu walked over, curiously poked Loki's arm, then poked his face, looking confused.

"When we switched bodies last time, I felt something was off. Turns out you're not human."

Gray, fully dressed, stood to the side with his arms crossed, and said coolly, "I didn't notice at all. You hid it quite well."

Loki scratched his head, chuckled, and looked a little embarrassed.

"Actually, other people in the guild also found out. The guild leader and Sunburst knew my identity. The guild leader sensed my magical energy fluctuations, and Sunburst, well, his perception of life is too abnormal. He knew it the first day I joined the guild."

He paused, then his tone became serious.

"It was actually Chairman Bob who suggested that I come to Fairy Tail, saying that I should seek out Sunlight to alleviate my pain. I've received a lot of care from him over the past three years; Sunlight has brought me medicine every week, otherwise I would have given up long ago."

Lucy sighed, crossed her arms, and looked on with a wistful expression.

"I never knew Riyao was so reliable. Usually, he's either scheming or eating sunflower seeds."

Happy flew over from the side, speaking up for Sunrise, waving his little paws.

"Sunrise is reliable in times of danger; in times of safety, Sunrise is the danger."

Natsu and Gray both shuddered, simultaneously recalling certain unpleasant memories.

Lucy put her hands on her hips and added, "Back on Karna Island, he played the villain and beat Natsu so badly. That Sunburst form in his demon form was terrifying."

Natsu clenched his fists stubbornly and shouted defiantly.

"I wasn't prepared! I'd definitely win if we did it again! Where's Riyao? Come out and fight!"

He looked around, searching for Riyao, but there was no sign of him in the camp.

Lisana was wiping glasses at the bar when she heard Natsu call out. Without looking up, she replied, "My brother-in-law is at the manor, getting Ur's body fixed up."

Natsu's flames went out instantly, and he muttered something under his breath.

"Never mind, we'll talk about it next time."

He still vividly remembered being beaten to the point of questioning his existence by Sunbeam on Galna Island last time, and he didn't want to experience it again.

Loki reached into his pocket, took out four exquisite invitation tickets, and handed them to Lucy.

The invitation card was printed with the logo of a luxury resort, the gold lettering gleaming in the sunlight.

"Thank you for taking care of me all this time. Here are your invitations. Have a good time. I also gave Erza one."

Lucy took the invitation tickets, counted them—four in total, just enough for Natsu, Gray, Happy, and herself. Looking at the words "The Kingdom's Number One Holiday Paradise" on the tickets, she couldn't help but smile.

Just then, a series of heavy footsteps came from the camp entrance.

Erza changed into casual vacation clothes, wearing a sun hat, sandals, and a pink swim ring around her waist, while holding a mountain of luggage taller than herself.

The luggage was piled up wobbly, with a huge strawberry cake box on top.

She stood before the crowd, her expression as serious as if she were issuing a battle order.

"Why are you still dawdling? I'm not waiting for you."

Lucy and Gray stared wide-eyed and exclaimed in unison.

"So fast!"

"When did you pack your luggage?!"

……

When Sunrise and Mirajane arrived at the guild's temporary camp, they found out that everyone had gone on vacation.

Riyao stood in front of the empty camp, his lips twitching.

He narrowed his eyes, a dangerous smile curving his lips.

Mirajane stood to the side, and judging from Riyao's expression, she knew someone was about to be in trouble.

Riyao took a deep breath, and the magic power within his body began to surge, unleashing a powerful aura from his body.

【Life Mimicry - Protoss】

"Mira, wait here for me."

Sunlight winked at Mirajane, then transformed into a golden ray of light and vanished from the spot.

Mirajane leaned against the bar, munching on sunflower seeds as she waited for him to return, a helpless smile on her lips.

She knew Riyao too well; this guy was definitely going to settle scores with Leo.

The Celestial Realm, Leo Palace.

Leo was happily sitting in his palace, on a golden throne, legs crossed, chin resting on one hand, watching the beautiful star spirits dance in the palace.

With melodious music playing, graceful dances, and fruit and wine laid out on the table, he could finally enjoy the long-awaited life in the Celestial Realm.

"Ah, this is life."

Leo sighed contentedly, picked up a glass of wine, and took a sip.

Just then, he sensed something amiss behind him, but before he could turn around, an arm suddenly gripped his neck.

Sunlight appeared silently behind Leo, tightening his grip and firmly locking Leo to the throne.

His tone was as gentle as greeting an old friend, but the chill beneath that gentleness made the temperature in the entire palace drop three degrees.

"Have you forgotten about me, the healing mage who's taken care of you for three years?"

Leo's face turned red from being choked, and he quickly patted Riyao's arm to indicate that he was about to suffocate.

"I remember! How could I forget!"

Riyao leaned down and whispered in his ear, his voice as soft as a devil's whisper, each word carrying a chilling smile.

"Oh? So you've forgotten your friends for the sake of a pretty girl? You gave Lucy a treat, but not me?"

Leo froze, cold sweat instantly breaking out on his brow.

He realized that he had indeed forgotten to prepare a welcome gift for Riyao. He was so busy thanking Lucy that he had completely forgotten about Riyao.

Riyao tightened his grip a little more, his voice still gentle.

"Take a deep breath; dizziness is normal."

Leo shakily reached into his pocket, frantically pulled out two invitation vouchers, and held them up in front of Riyao, his voice trembling.

"Here you go! I kept it for you and Mira! It was all prepared a long time ago!"

Sunshine finally let go, satisfied. He took the invitation and looked at it, then patted Leo on the shoulder, his tone instantly becoming sunny and bright, as if nothing had happened.

"Oh dear, if you had taken it out earlier, this wouldn't have happened. Really, don't do this again."

After he finished speaking, he turned and left the Leo Palace with a smile, his steps as light as if he were going on a picnic.

Leo slumped on the throne, panting heavily, rubbing his neck which was red from being strangled, his face full of relief.

"Wait, how did that bastard Riyao know I lived here?"

In a corner of the palace, Baluga poked her head out from behind a pillar, raising her hand with an innocent look on her face.

"The boss asked me, so I brought him along."

Leo looked at Balgo, opened his mouth, wanted to curse but couldn't, and finally could only wave his hand helplessly.

I want to be alone.

Balug shrugged and vanished in a beam of light.

……

Sunrise returned to Mirajane's side, waving two invitation tickets in his hand, his face beaming like a cat that had stolen a fish.

"Mira, let's go on a trip!"

Mirajane glanced at the invitation ticket, then at Riyao's smug expression, shook his head helplessly, but couldn't help but smile.

"Did you go to Leo to get the invitation tickets?"

"He gave it to me voluntarily."

"They said it was prepared for us long ago."

Riyao looked very serious.

Mirajane chuckled and reached out to pinch Sunshine's cheek.

"You threatened them, didn't you?"

Riyao's face was being pinched, and he looked innocent.

"How could that be? Do you think I'm that kind of person? I win people over with virtue, okay?"

"You're that kind of person."

Riyao chuckled, grabbed Mirajane's hand, and started walking outside.

"Let's go, let's go on vacation! It's a rare treat that Grandpa's not around, no more listening to his nagging!"

Mirajane was pulled along by Riyao and they started running. The wind blew up her skirt and long hair. She looked at the smile on Riyao's profile and felt a warm feeling in her heart.