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

"Why do we have to come along? I'm so sleepy, I don't want to move at all. I just finished fighting the Eclipse Protoss yesterday, and I have to go on a business trip today."

Riyao yawned, his face full of reluctance.

He let out a huge yawn, tears welling up in his eyes. He looked dejected and walked with a swaying gait, his steps dragging out.

A group of people doesn't walk fast.

The wildflowers by the roadside hadn't fully bloomed yet; a few were blown about by the wind, looking just like the sun.

Riyao's backpack hung loosely on his shoulder, the strap slipping down to his elbow, and he didn't even bother to hold it up.

His hair was sticking up in all sorts of mess from sleeping, and his eyelids were half-open, making him look like he had been dragged out of bed by someone.

"There's no other way; the chairman has given a firm order this time."

Mirajane shrugged, a helpless smile on his face.

She walked beside Riyao with light steps, her silver hair fluttering in the wind, showing no signs of fatigue from her journey.

"According to the guild leader, the person who issued this commission is the fourth seat of the Ten Saints, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Ishgar, and also one of the founders of our guild."

Erza looked serious; she was taking this commission very seriously and had brought more luggage than usual.

She would glance down at the map every now and then.

This time we must be absolutely sure of everything; there can be no mistakes.

Natsu and Gray trailed at the back of the group, secretly competing with each other.

Neither of them would give way, their shoulders bumping, their steps quickening, and it looked like the contest was about to turn into a race.

Lucy felt uneasy, her brows furrowed, and her fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes.

"Is this commission going to be dangerous? After all, it's a commission from one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Ishgar. Is the difficulty really not S-rank?"

"Probably not. Maybe it's like what Brother Riyao did, who finds it too troublesome and just puts his things on the request column."

Wendy laughed as she spoke, her eyes curving into two crescent moons, and she stuck out her tongue at Riyao's retreating figure.

Charlotte, sitting atop Erza's mountain of luggage, rolled her eyes upon hearing Wendy's words.

She sat cross-legged on top of the pile of luggage, her tail swishing idly.

"Only this cunning bastard would be this lazy."

"Aye, Sunrise is indeed lazy."

Harpy flapped its wings in agreement, nodding its head vigorously. After it finished speaking, it even flew over to Sunrise and circled around it once.

Riyao picked up Habi and stared at it with hostile eyes.

He pinched Happy's nape with two fingers, pulled him close to himself, face to face, and laughed in a way that sent chills down your spine.

"Harby, do you have a problem with me? I used to think of you as soon as a new potion came out, and now I'm heartbroken."

These words reminded Habib of some unpleasant memories.

The cat froze for a moment, its fur stood on end, its tail stood straight up, and its eyes darted around.

"You're using me as a guinea pig!"

Harpy flew up and started smashing Sunfire, but Sunfire laughed even more happily.

It swung its two short claws in a wide arc, aiming for his face, while its wings flapped loudly.

"There's nothing I can do. Nobody in the guild is willing to help me test the new potion. You're practically a baby now."

"Isn't this just taking advantage of Happy's immaturity?!" Lucy muttered.

"Back then, Natsu was feeding Happy burnt fish every day, which made him sick, so I made some new medicine for him to drink."

Sunlight looked at Lucy with a half-smile, and she opened her mouth in surprise.

Lucy blinked repeatedly, her mouth agape for a long time, looking at Riyao as if she were looking at some rare object.

She looked Riyao up and down, as if she were seeing him for the first time.

"I didn't expect you to be so kind."

"What are you talking about? I'll get you some new drugs to try another day, mixed into your juice!"

When Lucy heard Sunshine's words, she looked at Mirajane in fright, her eyes pleading for help, almost as if she wanted to hide behind him.

While the group was bickering, they could already see the small house on the hill.

The hill wasn't high, and green grass stretched down its slope. A lone wooden house stood atop the hill, bathed in the slanting afternoon sunlight.

Several trees grew on the walls of the house, their branches rustling in the wind, making it look as quiet as if it had been carved out of a painting.

There was no smoke coming out of the chimney, and the window was half-closed, so it was impossible to tell whether anyone lived inside.

Erza glanced at the map in her hand, and after confirming that this was their destination, she led the group there.

As the group walked up the grassy slope, their footsteps rustling softly, the closer they got, the more they could smell the fresh scent of grass and trees, mixed with the dampness of the soil, which filled their nostrils.

bang bang bang~

"We're coming in. You'd better put away anything you're carrying right away."

Riyao pushed open the door.

The wooden door creaked, its long, heavy creaking sounding as if it hadn't been opened in a long time.

He knew the place well, so he stepped into the room, plopped down in a chair, and even crossed his legs.

"Please make yourself at home. Don't be shy, make yourself at home."

His overly familiar manner made Lucy want to complain again.

Mirajane also went into the hut and sat down next to him.

"Is it really appropriate for you guys to be so overly familiar?"

Lucy finally couldn't hold it in and blurted out her complaint.

"Shh~"

Suddenly a voice rang out, and everyone was stunned.

They had no idea there was someone there just moments ago.

They all looked over at the same time.

The person who made the sound was standing in the shadows of the hut, seemingly watering the flowers.

Inside the room were three five-tiered flower stands, filled with many kinds of plants.

The flower stands were covered with layers of greenery, vines hung down from above, leaves were crowded together, and the air was filled with a damp, grassy scent.

Only a beam of light leaked in from the roof, falling on the floor like a narrow pillar of light.

"Honestly, can't you make the room a little brighter? It's always so dark when you come; the plants will cry."

"Hahahaha, Riyao, you're still as talkative as ever."

When the man turned around, everyone was taken aback, because his skin was no different from tree bark.

His skin was pitted and covered with grooves like wood grain, and a few new green leaves were still clinging to his arms. At first glance, he looked like an old tree that had come to life.

He was also carrying a watering can, with water dripping from its spout into the soil at his feet without making a sound.

"Hey, does Riyao know this person?"

"He is the 'Wallord Sinken' that the old man mentioned. He is skilled in plant magic, which is similar to my magic. I have visited him a few times before."

Riyao shrugged.

His nonchalant manner made it seem like he was just chatting about what to have for dinner.

Not only was Lucy surprised, but Erza and the others were also very surprised. They didn't know that Sunrise knew the founder.

"No, I am not Warlord Sinken."

Warlord's words surprised everyone once again.

"Haha, just kidding."

Lucy confirmed that these were people from Fairy Tail.