civilwarnovels Chapter 596 New Card, Magnet Warrior!
Chapter 596 New Card, Magnet Warrior!
Chapter 596 New Card, Magnet Warrior!
"How was that, Chess? Pretty good, huh?"
Erza noticed Chess's gaze, turned around and winked at him.
Her playful yet mature gaze seemed to be both showing off and anticipating praise from her boyfriend.
It was rare to see Erza acting like such a girl, so Chase gave her a thumbs up and praised, "Amazing! No wonder she's going to be my wife. Even her bargaining has a queenly air about it."
Hehe~
Erza chuckled sheepishly, then her face quickly turned red, and she whispered, "Who, who's your wife? We're not married yet—"
Upon seeing this, Perry, the owner of the magical weapon shop, widened his eyes, his eyeballs almost popping out.
Having dealt with Erza for so long, this was the first time he had ever seen her in such a state, and the visual impact of it even overshadowed the design and craftsmanship of the Phoenix Armor in his hand.
Dude, so you really are a shy girl?
Who is this guy next to me who looks familiar? He even managed to win over the Fairy Queen?!
Only then did Perry turn his gaze to Chase and examine him closely.
Tall and upright, with a strong physique and handsome features, his eyes exuded masculinity and a subtle air of dominance.
Yes, that's very much like me in my youth, so it's not surprising.
Perry grinned, about to greet Chase and get acquainted, but Chase spoke first: "Hey boss, charging me for a suit of armor is a bit too greedy, isn't it?"
With over a billion in his hands, he's not short of money at all. However, since Erza has already demonstrated the art of bargaining, her boyfriend should also show off his skills.
The knife struck Perry's carotid artery directly.
The hot-tempered man instantly wiped the smile from his lips, his eyes widening in anger: "What did you say? Do you expect me to build it for you for free?!"
Erza was also startled by Chase's sudden statement, and quickly tugged at his sleeve, whispering, "Chase, this is a legitimate shop, you can't just rob it."
Although I know that Chess has always been domineering, it is impossible to ask him to build armor for free unless he is forced.
Chase grasped Erza's hand in return, indicating that she didn't need to be so tense: "What are you thinking? Do I look like the kind of person who's unreasonable?"
"Heh, making people work for free isn't considered unreasonable?"
Upon hearing his words, Perry handed back the card containing the Phoenix materials and blueprints. "I'm sorry, Miss Erza, but if your man thinks like that, I think you'll have to find someone else to do this job."
"If I'm not mistaken, Erza's Exodia Armor was also forged here, wasn't it?" Chase asked meaningfully.
As he entered the magical weapon shop, he noticed that the counter in front of him displayed many Exodia parts, including hands, feet, armor, helmets, and so on.
Although its magical fluctuations are far inferior to Erza's set, and the strength of the raw materials is probably not that high, it is still a blueprint designed with the help of a dark mage.
The location of the magic circle inscription, the path of magic transmission, and even the near-perfect magical compatibility of the entire suit of armor—
All of them are advanced concepts that transcend the current era!
The fact that Perry placed the replica of the Exodia Armor in the most prominent area leads to the conclusion that it is both the store's signature item and its best-selling equipment!
"They crafted and sold equipment blueprints provided by Erza without permission; shouldn't they collect the relevant copyright fees?"
"This—" Perry was speechless for a moment, his confidence no longer as strong as before.
However, businessmen are naturally profit-driven. Remembering that Erza hadn't specifically emphasized copyright issues when she came last time, he figured he could still play the rogue and make some excuses.
Anyway, the other party is a mage from a legitimate guild, so I can't just turn against them in public over something like this, can I?
"Oh right, I haven't introduced myself yet. My name is Chess, Chess from Fairy Tail," Chess said with a smile.
"Fairy Tail is nothing special, even if you—"
Halfway through his sentence, Perry suddenly seemed to remember something, and his eyes instantly became incredibly clear.
He swiftly retrieved the card, a bright smile spreading across his fleshy face. "Oh, it's Mr. Chase! Ha, ha, I've heard so much about you."
"You're right. I should pay copyright fees for using your drawings. We can't let this unhealthy trend tarnish Fiore's forging industry."
"No problem, this Phoenix Armor is free, and I will absolutely do my best to forge it!"
A person's reputation precedes them; mages from other guilds might argue with them out of consideration for face and rules, but this person before them—
Let alone my little magical weapon shop, that guy is a monster who can demolish an entire town without a second thought!
Can't be bothered.
"Are you doing one-time business?"
Having decided to get involved, Chase was certainly not satisfied with just this much. He waved his hand and said, "Then from now on, if we have rare materials and design blueprints, we won't build them here anymore."
Upon hearing this, Perry's expression changed drastically: "No, no, no! How about this? From now on, I'll take care of all the repairs and maintenance of Miss Erza's armor, and all new armor forging will be half price!"
Since the launch of the Exodia Armor series, the store's revenue has skyrocketed. If nothing unexpected happens, the Phoenix Armor series will surely perform just as well.
If other competitors snatch it away, his business and reputation will suffer a significant blow!
Therefore, deliberately handing the card back to Erza was just a businessman's trick of feigning indifference, which Chase saw through instantly.
"Haha, Mr. Perry is indeed a straightforward person. Then it's decided then!"
"No, no, it's my honor to do business with Mr. Chase."
Perry, who was just about to throw a tantrum, took the initiative to step forward and shake hands with Chase warmly, as if the two had met too late in life.
Erza, standing next to Chess, looked somewhat confused and bewildered.
No, it's settled already?
Does that bring the price down?
Does it also come with a long-term super discount gift package?
The fairy queen, who was smug about successfully bargaining, suddenly felt a deep sense of frustration.
The Phoenix Armor deal was settled, and Chase and Erza left the magical weapon shop amidst Perry's beaming farewell.
"Chase, tell me honestly, did you secretly consult with Mr. Jude?" Erza couldn't help but ask.
Of all the people she knew, only a shrewd businessman like Jiude, who owned several private mines, could run his business so—shrewdly.
Lucy's chibi-style avatar immediately jumped out of the screen: What do you mean by "only a shrewd businessman like Daddy"?! You're definitely jealous, blatantly jealous!
"Haha, how about it? Am I handsome enough to impress you?" Chase naturally grabbed Erza's hand and started groping her.
At the same time, he was thinking to himself, "If only I could get a card that can forge iron."
In this respect, the all-powerful Dark Magician is ultimately lacking.
While engraving magic arrays to enhance armor performance is a piece of cake, it falls short when it comes to basic processes like forging.
You can't just take the magic circle and start hammering the materials, can you?
"Yeah, super handsome."
Feeling the rough, strong fingers rubbing against her palm, Erza's face flushed red again, her heart raced, and she lowered her head, letting her long, crimson hair fall loose.
After a few seconds of hesitation, the Fairy Queen finally mustered the courage to look up at Chase and stammered, "Chase, we still have plenty of time. How about... how about we go on a date?"
By the time we returned to Magnolia, it was already dusk with the sun setting.
At this point, only a few female waitresses remained in the guild, cleaning up the mess left after the disturbance.
As soon as she entered, Erza collapsed onto the bar, exhausted, much like Lucy worrying about rent.
In contrast, Chase was in high spirits, as if he had just finished a thrilling battle.
Seeing the two women's completely different reactions, Mira, who had intended to tease Erza about her infidelity, frowned slightly and looked suspicious.
"Red-haired monsters, didn't you go to the next town to have armor made?" she asked.
When this was mentioned, Erza, whose head was pressed against the table, unusually didn't engage in her usual banter with her nemesis and love rival, but instead let out a deep sigh.
After leaving the magical weapon shop, she had a relaxing and enjoyable date with Chess. The two went to a dessert shop to eat cake, shopped at a magic mall, and visited the famous large park in the next town.
Then it came to an abrupt end—they happened to stumble upon the town's first card game tournament, called the "Duelist Cup," held in the park.
It's strange, really. Card games originated from Fairy Tail guilds, but Magnolia didn't react that strongly.
On the contrary, it quickly became popular here, evolving from children's play into a formal dueling competition.
Therefore, what happened next was obvious.
Chase, driven by his card-playing addiction, used a hastily assembled Stardust Dragon deck to thoroughly humiliate those who could be considered professional card players!
They ultimately won the championship with a perfect record of 12 wins and 0 losses!
Erza just watched her boyfriend play cards all afternoon—
It's not that she disliked seeing Chase's domineering demeanor, but exchanging a precious date for him seemed like a bad deal.
"Oh my, that's really enviable."
After hearing Erza's story, Mira, in a dramatic display, said with a face full of regret, "If only I had asked Elfman to help me find out, I could have gone with you!"
He went off to play cards halfway through a date with his girlfriend; he truly deserves the title of a bad card player.
How could Erza and I have fallen for such a nasty guy?
"It's alright, Mira. If there are any more competitions later, I'll call you along. I have to show you what a truly calm and composed mind looks like!"
Chase was clearly still not satisfied, raising his hand as if to draw cards, his burning fighting spirit leaping from the light.
In the final match, his opponent, with his incredible luck, pushed him to the brink of defeat and even unexpectedly drew the new card Magnet Warrior Alpha!
Although it's not a particularly powerful monster card, it once again proves that tense and exciting card games can indeed lead to winning cards, and it's not just limited to Edolas, which doesn't have magic power!
"That sounds pretty good, so I'll look forward to it a little~" Mira replied with a smile, who had just been feeling sorry for Erza.
Yes, even with the terrifying power to destroy the continent, Chase is still the same "stinky card player" we met at the beginning, so pure and passionate that it's hard not to want to get closer to him.
I take back what I just said. My boyfriend is not a bad guy at all!