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

The capital of the Kingdom of Fiore, Crocus, is a city where flowers bloom in abundance all year round, earning it the nickname "City of Flowers".

Riyao stepped off the train, took a deep breath amidst the fragrant flowers, and felt a sense of relaxation wash over him.

He had a commission from the Fiore royal family on this trip, which only stated that a high-ranking member of the royal family was unwell, but the specific symptoms were not described in detail and he needed to go to the palace to examine him in person to make a diagnosis.

He clicked his tongue inwardly and couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Could it be that he'll end up being murdered to cover it up? Isn't that how it always goes in the TV dramas I used to watch? The imperial physicians would cure the emperor's hidden ailments that he couldn't talk about, and then they'd be silenced the next day.

"Boss, two skewers of squid, extra spicy!"

Riyao took the grilled squid skewer, which was crispy and fragrant, took a bite, and enjoyed the spicy flavor. He ate with a satisfied expression.

He wasn't in a hurry to head straight to the palace; he planned to first stroll around the City of Flowers and find some delicious food along the way.

As I was walking, a strangely shaped figure suddenly darted out from the roadside, muttering "man~man~" repeatedly.

Riyao's eye twitched, and he almost spat out the squid.

Damn, it was a night of blue celestial horses.

That face was truly... breathtakingly beautiful, incredibly striking.

He strolled over leisurely, took another bite of the squid, and lazily spoke, "Hey, Yi Ye, what are you doing here?"

Upon hearing this, Yi Ye effortlessly changed into several dashing poses before turning around. Her eyes lit up instantly when she saw who it was.

"Man~, Sunrise, the fragrance of life emanating from you is still so captivating."

"Farewell!" Riyao turned and left without saying another word.

"Man~, I've run into some problems with the perfume I'm blending lately, and I was just about to ask you for advice!" Yi Ye strode forward and grabbed Ri Yao's leg tightly.

"Let go! Stop grabbing my legs!" Riyao swung his legs forcefully, trying to shake the person off.

"Man~, this is the destined bond between us!" They hugged each other even tighter that night.

Riyao raised his leg and slammed it down hard, trying to knock the person unconscious. However, this strange-looking guy was actually quite strong physically. He was only stunned for a moment before letting go.

"Tsk, you perverted one night, your weird habit is really disgusting."

Riyao seized the opportunity to step on him, giving him no chance to retaliate or entangle.

Just then, the three disciples from the previous night hurriedly ran over.

The leader, Hibiki, hurriedly stepped forward and bowed repeatedly: "Lord Riyou! I'm so sorry! My master has caused you trouble again!"

Ivan, hands on his hips and looking helpless, shouted at the fallen man, "Master! Please let go of Lord Sunrise's leg! What kind of behavior is this in the street?!"

Ren sighed, rubbing her forehead, "We've been looking for you for so long, and we never expected you to be so rude to the Fairy Tail masters again..."

Even after being trampled on all night, he still managed to maintain his composure, muttering, "Man~ This isn't rudeness! This is a resonance of souls! An embrace of bonds!"

Riyao pressed down slightly with his feet and frowned: "Resonance my ass! If you keep making trouble, I'll force-feed you a bottle of inactivation potion so you'll never be able to blend perfume again."

The night froze instantly, and even the voice weakened by half.

"Man~ No! Lord Riyou, I just wanted to ask you the secret of blending life magic with fragrance..."

Ivan quickly stepped forward and grabbed Yiwan's arm.

"Master, we're here to handle a request, not to harass anyone!"

Riyao then loosened his grip and curled his lip in disdain.

"Get to the point, don't get physical. If you grab my leg again, I won't be so polite."

He was dragged out of bed by his apprentice in the middle of the night, but he didn't forget to throw a self-satisfied, elegant look at Riyao.

"Sir~ I will definitely pay you a visit another day to learn the ultimate secret of blending life essence with perfume!"

"No need."

Riyao picked up the remaining squid skewer, took a bite, and turned to leave.

"If you keep bothering me, I'll let you smell that stinky grass that won't go away for three days."

The three apprentices hurriedly apologized to Riyao, and dragged themselves away from the other side, still shouting "man~ bondage".

After shaking off his master and apprentice, Riyao dusted off the dust on his trousers, put the remaining squid skewers in his mouth, and continued to wander the streets of Crocus.

The fragrance of flowers mixed with the aroma of snacks wafted through the streets, and he bought things as he walked.

With a skewer of grilled vegetables, a bag of roasted chestnuts, and a steaming cup of cocoa in his hands, he took a few steps and ate a bite, thoroughly enjoying himself and having long forgotten the unpleasant feeling of being entangled all night.

As Riyao turned into an alley lined with food stalls, he was eating bread with his head down and didn't notice the person walking towards him. He accidentally bumped into the person's shoulder.

"Uh, sorry, sorry!" He hurriedly looked up, his mouth still full of food, and his words were slurred.

The young man in front of him was a head taller than him, dressed in a simple yet neat dark-colored mage outfit, with his black hair neatly tied back and his brows and eyes calm. He was none other than Jura Rekens of the Serpent Scale.

At this time, he did not yet possess the majesty of the Ten Wizard Saints that he would later become. His brows carried a hint of the sharpness of a young wizard, yet he already exuded a maturity far beyond his years.

Jura recognized him too, paused for a moment, and then a genuine familiarity appeared in her originally peaceful eyes. She then gently shook her head, her voice low and polite.

"It's alright, is it Sunburst? Fairy Tail. Thank you for healing our guild's injured member last time."

Riyao swallowed the bread in his mouth, grinned to reveal two rows of neat white teeth, and held up the unfinished sugar painting in his hand.

"I didn't expect to run into you here! Speaking of which, how are those people recovering from last time? Did they have an allergic reaction to the ointment I mixed?"

Jura waved her hand, her gaze falling on his hands, which were covered in icing and bread crumbs. A faint smile flickered in her eyes, and her tone, though still steady, carried a touch of warmth.

"They're recovering very well, and your ointment is working even better than expected. Our guild took on a commission from Crocus to handle some monster disturbances. As for you? You don't seem to be here on official business."

"Hehe, there's really no rush~"

Riyao took a big bite of the sugar painting.

"I've accepted the royal family's medical commission, but since no one's rushing me, I'll just enjoy myself first!"

He waved the snacks in his hand, his tone excited.

"This City of Flowers is amazing! There are even more delicious foods than in Magnolia! Last time I went to the Serpent's Scale, I thought your berry cakes were pretty good, but I didn't get enough of them~"

Jura raised an eyebrow slightly, not asking for further details, but simply offering sincere advice.

"Then I wish you good luck. Crocus is relatively safe, but try not to go to the alleys in the west of the city after nightfall, as the remnants of monsters there are strong. Be careful if you wander around alone."

"Received!"

Riyao nodded vigorously, keeping Jura's reminder in mind. He took another bite of the sugar painting and mumbled, "Jura, you guys be careful with your work too~ After I finish my royal duties, I'll find some good food and bring it back for you! Consider it making up for the berry cakes we missed last time!"

Jura nodded with a smile, her eyes filled with even more warmth.

"Okay. I'll head over now, let's chat again another day when we have time."

"Goodbye, Jura!"

Riyao waved his hand, watched Jura turn and leave, and immediately turned his attention back to the food stalls on the street, his eyes sparkling as he stared at the freshly baked honey pies.

"Boss, two please! And by the way, do you sell berry tarts here?"

The boy quickly disappeared into the bustling stalls, leaving only a series of light footsteps and the lingering sweet fragrance in the air.