7 Chapter 7 : One Year!

Spring and autumn breeze through, time slips away like sand in the hourglass.

In the blink of an eye, a year has elapsed since Kyros stepped into the realm of Fairy Tail.

Within this year, Kyros has seamlessly assimilated into the tapestry of Fairy Tail Guild, adapting to its vibrant lifestyle and becoming intimately acquainted with its denizens.

"Is this the place?"

Kyros stands before a humble cottage, consulting a map in hand.

This marks a quest assigned to Kyros – a nobleman's daughter, abducted by a gang of bandits, calls for rescue.

The affluent landlord, Henry, proffers a reward of 500,000 J upon success.

Indeed, a sum befitting a local magnate, adept at balancing the books.

With 50J approximating to 30,000 RMB, it's quite the lucrative venture, especially for a mage.

Enticed by the promising remuneration and straightforward task, Kyros accepts.

"Halt! Intruder! Identify yourself!"

Kyros strides boldly before the cottage, catching the eye of a lookout bandit perched atop.

"Pardon me, is this the hideout of the Delai Thieves?"

"Indeed! And who might you be?"

"Good, I'm in the right place."

Kyros unfastens the mace strapped to their back, gripping it firmly, a sly smirk forming as they deliver a powerful blow to the cottage gate.

"Boom!"

The gate shatters under Kyros's force.

"Intruders!!"

"Intruders!!"...

"Damned fool! Who dares to assail our abode!"

At the sound of the alarm, the bandits emerge, brandishing their weapons, only to find Kyros at the gate.

"A mere whelp dares to provoke our stronghold! Slay them and let the dogs feast!!" the leader bellows.

"Attack!!!"

The minions charge at Kyros.

A glint of bloodlust flickers in Kyros's eyes as they advance, wielding the mace with precision, each strike finding its mark.

"Crack!"

"Screams echo as the lead minion's teeth shatter, their body hurled backward.

Kyros moves among the bandits like a predator amongst prey, the mace a blur as they dispatch each assailant with ease, sowing fear among the thieves.

The leader's voice quivers as they yell, "Fools! Use your firearms! Shoot this fiend!"

"Bang bang bang!"

The minions, startled, remember their guns and unleash a volley of shots towards Kyros.

"Ding Ding Ding!"

The bullets rained down upon Kyros, yet all were effortlessly deflected.

Everyone stood dumbfounded, witnessing this surreal scene as the guns proved futile.

"How... a monster?!"

"Who... who are you?!"

"Fairy Tail Guild - I am Kyros."

"Fairy Tail? A Mage?! Blast it all! Who dares seek Mage' aid?" The bandit leader swiftly turned and bolted into the nearest building.

Kyros pressed on, engaging the bandits with swift and precise strikes.

Soon, the majority of the bandits found themselves incapacitated by Kyros's prowess.

Then, a resounding shout echoed, "Halt!"

Kyros glanced up to behold the bandit leader clutching a plump girl with one hand and a dagger against her neck with the other.

"Cease! If you persist, I'll end her life."

"Please! Spare me! Someone help!" The plump girl trembled in terror, her skirt stained with water.

Kyros raised an eyebrow, a faint smile gracing her lips. "Fortunate. It seems the hostages are unharmed. I wouldn't want to miss out on my reward if they were harmed."

"Bang!"

"Whoa!" A thief crumpled to the ground as a mace connected with his face, rendering him unconscious.

"You scoundrel! You dare? Die!"

The bandit leader, consumed by fear and rage, threatened to end the hostage's life.

"Ah!" The plump girl's scream pierced the air.

"Enough!"

"Stop shrieking! Odd, the bandits have been dealt with!"

At the sound of Kyros's command, the plump girl paused, opening her eyes to find herself unscathed, while the bandit leader lay unconscious, foaming at the mouth.

With this display, Kyros's commanding presence soared to 500 points, her mastery of dominance entering an intermediate level.

Now, Kyros could precisely direct her dominant attacks according to her will, controlling both the strength and range of her strikes.

The effort spent honing her dominance control wasn't in vain. The system, despite its flaws, proved its worth.

With the task accomplished and 50J in hand, Kyros set off to return to the guild.

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"Squeak!"

The doors of the Fairy Tail guild creaked open, and Kyros stepped inside.

"Kyros has returned!"

"Welcome back!"

A chorus of greetings met Kyros as he entered the guild. Known for his strength, approachability, and lack of pretense, Kyros had forged many friendships within the guild.

"Kyros is back?!" Natsu's eyes sparkled upon hearing the news.

"Kyros! Let's have a showdown!"

Natsu wasted no time in challenging Kyros as soon as the latter returned from his mission.

"Snapped!"

Kyros effortlessly caught Natsu's fist in his palm, a slight smile playing on his lips, before casually redirecting it.

"Whoa!" Natsu crashed into the ceiling.

"Boom!" A hole was left in the guild's ceiling as a result of Natsu's impact.

"KO!!!"

"So formidable!" Despite being bested by Kyros, Natsu's face still radiated excitement.

"Haha! Natsu's at it again, challenging Kyros."

"Kyros's strength is unmatched!"