People who are interested in comics will never die in the Shura field

The shopkeeper gave a very lewd smile: "This isn't some powerful key."

“Puppy constellations are still very popular as pets. Name your price.” Lucy also wore a cunning expression.

It's hard to imagine that this is a well-educated young lady.

The shop manager held up two fingers: "Twenty thousand."

Lucy's expression froze instantly.

Looking at the man with disbelief, she asked, "How much do you think this silver key is worth?"

"I already said, 20,000. And I refuse to bargain." The shop manager looked like he had her cornered.

Lucy glared at the man through gritted teeth.

The keys to all eighty-eight stars are extremely rare, with only eighty-eight in the entire world, making them exceptionally precious to any Celestial Mage.

Lucy could afford the money, but she didn't have a stable job or income right now, so every penny she spent was precious.

Spending 20,000 yuan to buy a small dog that can only be kept as a pet is really not worth it.

There's no other way; I have to bring out my killer.

Lucy sat on the counter, striking an incredibly sexy pose: "Hey handsome uncle, how much is this key worth? How about you give me a discount?"

Lucy miscalculated.

Indeed, Lucy is very cute and has a great figure, but not all men in the world are interested in women.

For example, this shop manager in front of me is a typical money-grubber; women and such would only affect how fast I make money.

"However, I am not some kind of devil. Since you have begged me like this, I will give you a rock-bottom price, 19,000."

Lucy almost fell off the counter.

Are you sure you're not kidding me?

You only offered a discount of 1,000 yuan when faced with a beautiful girl like me!

"Could...could you make it a little cheaper?!"

"I already said this is a rock-bottom price, I can't lower it by even a penny." The shopkeeper smiled slyly.

You really underestimate me, a store manager who has been in business for many years.

Money is the most important thing in this world; everything else can come second.

"Nineteen thousand! Nineteen thousand!" Lucy suddenly felt like she had lost in some way. Was her beauty only worth a thousand dollars? That was so disheartening!

"Are you going to buy it or not? This is the final price. If you don't buy it, there will be plenty of others who will." The shop manager continued to put pressure on them.

No celestial mage can resist the temptation of the key.

"Me." Lucy was about to pay when Yamabuki Hanaren suddenly handed her an ID.

"I am an inspector from the council, and I suspect you of trafficking in illegal magic. Please cooperate with the investigation."

"Huh?" Lucy looked at the blooming mountain flowers with a curious expression.

The shopkeeper next to them also looked terrified.

"Have you obtained your business license? I need to see it. Also, price gouging is punishable by fines; I need to see your accounting books." Yamabuki Hanajin said expressionlessly.

At the same time, he was holding a small notebook and writing something in it.

"Wait...wait...why should I believe you're a member of the council?" the shopkeeper asked, still somewhat doubtful.

The Council is a large organization responsible for managing magicians.

Mages form guilds, accept commissions, complete tasks, and receive rewards.

The council is responsible for managing the code of conduct for all magicians' guilds.

Of course, not all mage guilds want to be managed; there are always a few hotheads who want to break away and go it alone.

After all, there's nothing we can do about it.

These kinds of guilds rarely get regular missions; the missions they do get are usually gray-area missions like assassination, theft, and mercenary work.

If left unchecked, these guilds will cause enormous harm to the entire country. The council has designated such guilds as dark guilds. In times of emergency, the council will issue missions to subdue these dark guilds and maintain normal order.

Of course, where there is power, there is bound to be corruption.

The councils of this era are now so corrupt that even the most powerful council members have been infiltrated.

Don't hide, I'm talking to you, Gerald.

Geralt holds the title of one of the Ten Wizard Saints.

These are the ten strongest and most outstanding mages selected by the council.

Each of them possesses formidable strength.

Makarov, the guild master of Fairy Tail; Joseph, the guild master of Phantom Flame; and Ra of Boa Hancock Scale—these are all among the Ten Wizard Saints.

If the two Holy Ten Demonic Paths clash, it will cause a cataclysmic change in the heavens and earth.

Of course, this setting was also removed because the combat power increased drastically in the later stages.

After all, their average combat strength in the later stages far exceeded that of the Ten Great Demonic Paths of the Holy Land, so they couldn't just casually engage in a battle that would create a world-destroying spectacle.

This is why the council possesses extremely high power.

"There's nothing I can do if you don't believe me, after all, I've shown you my ID. I'll report this matter truthfully, and then we'll see whether they close the shop or arrest people..." Yamabuki Hanako silently tucked the small notebook away.

Put it in your pocket.

"Wait...wait a minute, there's really no need to be so ruthless. I'll bring the ledger over right now!" The shopkeeper wasn't sure if the other person was genuine, but he also couldn't be sure if they were...

fake.

What if it’s true?

Yamabuki Hanaichi silently flipped through the other person's ledger, quickly finding the record for the Puppy Key.

"You bought it for only 10,000 yuan and sold it for 20,000 yuan right away. I can sue you for disrupting market order. Just wait to get arrested. Let's go." Yamabuki Hanajin and Lucy prepared to leave.

"Wait a minute! If 20,000 isn't right, how about 15,000?"

"-just in case."

"Eleven thousand is too little, fourteen thousand is the lowest I can accept. After all, I need to eat too," the shop manager shouted.

"Twelve thousand, that's the highest I can go."

"Fourteen thousand, please give me a break, okay?" asked the shopkeeper.

"—ten thousand taels and five thousand taels."

"—13,000."

"Deal, pay up." Yamabuki Hanaran looked at the shop manager expressionlessly.

Lucy kept smiling the whole time, and after paying, she happily held the key to the dog seat.

"By the way, are you really a member of the council?" Lucy looked at Yamabuki Hanaran with some surprise.

“How could that be? I was just kidding him. It’s just a regular employee badge. I bet he’s never seen a council member’s real badge.” Yamabuki Hanaren flashed a victory sign.

“We’ve saved six thousand dollars! How about we go out to eat? What do you want to eat? It’s on me.” Lucy was very happy.

So there's a way to bargain! I've learned it!

Just as the two were about to go eat, several girls ran past them happily.

"Have you heard? A fire dragon has come to our town!"

Chapter 1019 (Main Text 1022) Natsu Dragneel

"A fire dragon!" Lucy's eyes lit up immediately.

Fire Dragon is a very famous mage in this country.

Legend has it that he possesses a very unique fire magic that money can't buy.

"How about we go see it together? It's the legendary fire dragon, it must be really powerful!" Lucy said with the mindset of a fan.

Yamabuki Hanajin reached out and gently scratched her cheek. She didn't know much about being a fan, but if she had to choose a celebrity...

I am the brightest star in the world.

Everyone should look up to me.

"Didn't we agree to have dinner?"

"We can eat anytime, but if we miss the Fire Dragon, we won't have another chance. Let's go, let's go!" Lucy pulled Yamabuki Hanajin towards the crowd in the distance.

The "fire dragon" surrounded by the crowd was showing off his magic, with purple flames burning fiercely, and he was wearing several rings like a nouveau riche.

He kept signing autographs for the girls around him.

Ah! A fire dragon! I have such a strange feeling, my heart is racing, my breathing is rapid, and I'm starting to sweat... Could this be... my heart?

"Slap!" Yamabuki Hanajin slapped Lucy on the back of the head: "This feels like a heart attack, calm down."

Lucy covered the back of her head, and when she looked at the fire dragon again, the feeling she had before was completely gone.

Lucy frowned deeply; as a fellow mage, she had already seen through the other party's methods.

This is a kind of magic that unconsciously makes people feel favorably towards you; it's an alluring magic.

Because it can have a significant impact on a person's nervous system, it is a forbidden form of magic and is not allowed to be used or sold in public.

Lucy felt that her dream of chasing stars had been shattered before it even began.

The infamous fire dragon is using charm magic to increase its popularity? That's outrageous!

Lucy frowned, considering whether or not to expose the other party's methods.

Charm magic only works when the other person is unaware of it; if they become aware of the charm magic, it will automatically dispel it.

Just as Lucy was about to make her move, a boy suddenly squeezed through the crowd.

"Ignile! Long time no see!" The boy greeted the fire dragon very warmly.

However, upon seeing the person's appearance, the boy's expression instantly froze.

Yamabuki Hanajin also saw the boy's appearance clearly. He had pink hair like cherry blossoms, wore a dragon scale scarf around his neck, and was accompanied by a blue cat.

There's no mistake, the person in question has arrived.

Natsu Dragneel, son of the Flame Dragon King.

The male protagonist of Fairy Tail, the strongest demon END, and the younger brother of the strongest dark mage Zeref.

There are always a bunch of random titles.

Natsu and the fire dragon in front of him looked very similar.

Natsu then showed a very disappointed expression; this was not the fire dragon he was looking for at all.

The fire dragon struck a greasy pose: "Young man, what's the rush? Let me sign your autograph?"

“No need.” Natsu refused without any politeness.

I'm here to see my dad. Who do you think you are?

But the bewitched female fans around him immediately rushed up and started fighting with Natsu.

Lucy hadn't expected the situation to become so chaotic so suddenly, and...

"Should we run? It seems like trouble is heading our way?" Lucy whispered.

Just then, Natsu was being tossed around like a bowling ball by the angry girls.

"Ah ah ah ah ah!!"

With a scream from Natsu, Lucy, Natsu, and Yamabuki Hanajin rolled into a heap.

Lucy struggled to her feet. I told her we should have left quickly, but we still got dragged into this trouble.

"Are you two alright?" Lucy asked, brushing the dust off her skirt.

Before Yamabuki Hanajin could speak, Natsu stared intently at him.

"You... smell of a dragon. Do you know Igneel?" Natsu looked at Yamabuki Hanaran with some excitement.

Shan Chuihua immediately shook her head, her head bobbing like a rattle drum: "I don't know any Fire Dragon King. The dragon scent on me is probably left by my maid, it has nothing to do with your father."