Chapter 50: Lucy Comes to Your Door
The next day, Kira woke up from his sleep after partying until late at night.
The midday sun illuminates the Hope Hut, which is both Kira's magic shop and his residence.
"Finally I had a good rest. I completed two missions in a row. The last time I worked so hard was probably..." Kira thought about it, but in the end he couldn't think of a specific time. In the end, he could only mutter to himself, "Last time..."
It took an hour to wash up, have breakfast and lunch before slowly opening the store for business.
You can go to work when you want to, and leave work when you want to. It’s so cool to open your own shop!
Kira knew that this was not advisable. As a wizard, and still in an introverted guild like Fairy Tail, completing missions was his nature. But doing business at home and making money without leaving the house was almost everyone's dream life. How many people would be willing to say no?
Anyway, he can't bear to do it!
Kira's Hope Hut has been open for two years. During these two years, his average working hours per day have not exceeded 5 hours, which has made all the shop owners around him envious. His acquaintances in the guild and those customers who have business dealings with him also know Kira's approximate work and rest schedule.
What a coincidence, there just happened to be a newcomer in the guild who wanted to do Kira's business.
"Hey, Lucy! Natsu! Happy! Good morning!"
A fat sheep comes to your door early in the morning. Is there anything more comfortable than this?
"You're so early! It's already afternoon when you open the store. Do you think you're opening the store like this?! Do you know how long I've been waiting here?!"
Lucy, who found out the location of Kira's store at the party yesterday, was eager to get the key, so she dressed up beautifully early in the morning, but ended up waiting at the door of Hope Cottage until the afternoon.
Bright flowers and green plants adorn the interior and exterior of Hope Cottage. Inside, rows of oak shelves are filled with countless magical merchandise.
Kira invited the two into the store. "Eh? When you were asking about Hope Cottage, didn't you also ask about the store's opening hours? Forget it, just pay attention next time. That way I can do business better."
It was obviously his fault for not doing business properly, but Kira had no sense of responsibility at all. After all, he was the boss. He could just lie on his recliner and drink tea comfortably without any scruples.
"Erza clearly said you'd be here at any time..."
" Of course ! After all, Erza is a VIP customer of my store. As long as she comes, I can still take care of her even if I'm not here!"
Lucy: “…”
"How about it? Do you want to give it a try? As long as you spend a certain amount of money, you can become a VIP customer of our store and experience the attitude of my boss, who is arrogant at first but respectful later. I guarantee that feeling will make you feel great!"
"No, that doesn't sound like a good thing!"
"That's a shame!"
While Kira was greeting Lucy, Natsu and Happy were also visiting Kira's shop.
Although they have always known that Kira runs a magic shop, this is the first time that Natsu and Happy have come here. After all, they don't need these magic props on a regular basis. Instead of visiting and touring, they might as well go to the guild and play with everyone.
Natsu and Happy were fiddling with a bunch of props. "That's amazing! Hey Kira! What is this for?"
Kira looked up and said, "It comes with a light magic crystal, for lighting, but it just looks better!"
"what about this?"
"The magic crystal that records images. The image I played yesterday was recorded with this."
"what about this?"
"The disguise mask has a transformation magic attached to it, which can make the person wearing it change into someone else's appearance."
"Happi, look! I'm Lucy!"
"Amazing!"
“It’s the same inside too!”
"No!!!"
"This...this...and this?"
Natsu picked up other , and Kira introduced each one he picked up.
"A staff that amplifies magic, but it may be useless to a wizard like you..."
"The out-of-body magic source can store magic power for emergency use..."
" A potion that clears negative states. If you drink one, you won't have to worry about transportation. But it has a time limit..."
"Oh, by the way, since you guys are here for a rare visit, there's something I think you might want." Kira thought of something, got up from his seat, and took something down from the innermost shelf. "This telescopic fishing rod can be freely extended and retracted, making it easy to carry. Most importantly, you 'll never , and you only have to wait three minutes—assuming there's a fish."
"Oh!! Really? Natsu I want this! Buy me this!!"
"If you want to eat fish, why not just go into the water and catch some?"
"But..."
Happy and Natsu got into an argument about whether to buy a fishing rod or not.
"Really? These two guys clearly said they came here to accompany me, but they ended up having a lot of fun." Lucy was speechless as she looked at the excited Natsu and Happy.
At this time, Kira came over holding a beautifully decorated square box. "Sorry for the wait, Lucy... You must have come here for this."
He didn't forget that Lucy was the main customer today. How much money could those two poor guys, Natsu and Happy, have? Most of the money they earned from the missions was used to compensate for the damage to public property. It was good enough to have enough food.
Lucy is different. Even if she has no money, she will definitely buy the key in her hand.
"Ah, could this be...?" Lucy exclaimed as she looked at the box in Kira's hand. She had already guessed what was inside.
"Yes, it is the Star Spirit Key of the Golden Twelve Zodiac Signs in my hand."
Kira gently opened the box, and four golden keys appeared. The box, which already seemed extremely valuable, suddenly emitted a dazzling light. Even Natsu and Happy stopped making noise and came forward to take a look.
"Ohhhh! So bright! So amazing!"
In the golden light, the key in the box and the key on Lucy's waist seemed to be in tune with each other, and the rich aura of the stars instantly filled the entire Hope Cottage.
Still in doubt? This is of course the effect of Kira's magic! In terms of illusion and special effects magic, in the entire Fairy Tail, Kira is second to none, even Mistgang is far inferior.
Whether it is the magic cast on the box that glows once opened, or the aura of the stars surrounding it, these are all prepared by Kira specifically for customers.
Otherwise, how can we make these lovely customers feel that "this item is destined to be with me"? Otherwise, how can they be willing to spend money to buy things?
It’s all just a routine!
Fortunately, although the routine is old, it is very useful! Not to mention Lucy's determination to get the key, even her former business partners often fall into the trap.
"Ah, Lucy, look! These stars seem very pleased with you!" Kira pretended, "If you don't buy it, they will be very sad!"
Of course, these words can only fool Natsu and Happy, the two brainless ones. Kira knows that although Lucy wants it, she is not stupid. What hasn't the daughter of Heartfilia seen?
"Listen carefully, they are saying to you, 'Buy me! Buy me!'"
Natsu believed it: "Really? Lucy, then buy it!"
"Yes, yes, aren't you here just for these Star Spirit Keys?"
Natsu, Happy, thank you for your support. If the deal is done, I will treat you to grilled fish later.
