Internet Magic in Fairy Tail (Re-upload)

[Magic Internet Alpha 0.8.3 Update Announcement]

1. New Items in the Pokémon Game Store:

The Celestial Pokémon Farm is now available!

Trainers can now purchase farms to give their beloved Pokémon a cozy home.

Check out the detailed gameplay instructions: (Details).

2. Major Updates to the Magic Net Forum:

New sub-forums have been added to expand discussions.

Click for more information: (Details).

3. Chat System Enhancements:

A new feature now allows users to convert their thoughts directly into text messages.

4. New Pokémon Added to the Limited-Time Card Pool:

The beloved Dratini is now featured in a special limited-time card pool!

This card pool will run for one week before Dratini joins the permanent pool.

Learn more about Dratini here: (Details).

…

After finalizing the update and pressing "Sync," all users across the Magic Net were briefly disconnected.

It was at this moment that Nate realized something important:

"Wait... isn't the tournament happening right now?"

Not "maybe." It was happening.

…

Domus Flau Stadium

The sudden disconnection caused all Pokémon in the middle of battles to freeze and revert to their Celestial Doll Forms. The stadium descended into chaos.

Commentary Booth:

Jabadiro: "What's happening? All the Pokémon have stopped moving!"

Today's special guest commentator, Jason from Sorcerer Weekly, was visibly excited as he pumped his fists:

Jason: "This must be because of an update by Nate-san! So cool~"

Jabadiro: "What's cool about this?" he muttered, sweating nervously. "This is a huge problem! The tournament just stopped!"

Trying to calm things down, he quickly added, "Everyone, please don't panic. Reconnecting to the Magic Net should resolve the issue."

The crowd in the stadium buzzed with noise as referees and staff scrambled to restore order.

At that moment, the tournament's broadcast screen lit up, showing a 3D projection of Pumpkin Head, the host:

Pumpkin Head: "Ah, we seem to have encountered a slight technical issue. Nate-san decided to push an update right in the middle of the tournament, pumpkin! While we wait for everything to stabilize, let me take this opportunity to explain the exciting new features in this update!"

…

Back at the Grand Garden Hotel

Watching the live broadcast from the stadium, Nate couldn't help but facepalm.

"I completely forgot about the tournament. I should've scheduled the update for tonight instead."

Fortunately, the tournament organizers managed to quickly regain control of the situation.

To be honest, seeing all the Pokémon suddenly freeze was a bit eerie. Even though they could run, jump, and even speak, their essence was still that of enchanted dolls. Without the [Magic App]'s control, they became nothing more than lifeless toys.

This was one reason why Nate wasn't worried about Pokémon causing societal disruptions. Each Pokémon had a unique digital identifier tied to the Magic Net. While players might feel like they owned these creatures as trainers, ultimate control remained in Nate's hands. When the Magic Net went offline, the Pokémon were rendered completely immobile.

Glancing at the system dashboard, Nate checked the current situation:

Total Registered Users: 2,671,548

Current Active Users: 493,689

Within minutes, nearly all users had reconnected after the temporary disconnection.

Switching back to the live stream, Nate saw that the tournament had resumed. He let out a sigh of relief before turning his attention to the game store's sales data.

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Item: Celestial Pokémon Farm

Units Sold: 1

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Curious, Nate clicked to see who had made the purchase. The buyer's ID read: "The Departing Traveler."

"Only one?" Nate muttered, scratching his head. "Looks like I need better marketing."

…

At the Tournament Venue – C Stand

Mirajane spent 1,000 Magic Net coins to purchase her very own Celestial Pokémon Farm. As someone dating the game's developer, she naturally wanted to be the first to try out the new feature. Without hesitation, she clicked [Enter Farm].

The next moment, her consciousness was transported. When she opened her eyes, she found herself standing in the middle of a rundown farm. In front of a small wooden cabin, Mirajane curiously wandered around. The farm looked as if it had been abandoned for years, with overgrown weeds and scattered stones everywhere.

Suddenly, Nate appeared out of nowhere.

"Ah! Why did you suddenly appear?" Mirajane exclaimed in surprise.

"I'm here to teach you how to play the farm game," Nate said with a smile. "First, we need to buy tools from the store—like a sickle for cutting weeds and a hoe for tilling the soil."

"A sickle and a hoe?"

Mirajane blinked, opened the game store, and found these items listed right at the top. Alongside them, she also saw axes, pots, watering cans, and more—all reasonably priced at 10 Magic Net coins each. Essentially, the price of one card pull.

Since Mirajane regularly stored magic power in her Magic Net Bank and rarely spent money on draws, her account balance had accumulated to over 20,000 coins. Spending a little pocket change, she bought the tools.

With a flash of white light, a sickle and a hoe appeared in front of her.

"So, I have to cut weeds, till the soil, buy seeds, plant crops, and water them all by myself?" Mirajane's face lit up with curiosity. "This sounds so interesting!"

"Have you ever farmed before?" Nate asked.

"Of course! Back when I was a child—before I joined the guild—I farmed with Lisanna and Elfman to survive," Mirajane said, her tone tinged with nostalgia. "Now that I think about it, those days were tough but also unforgettable."

"You've farmed before?" Nate asked in surprise. "I don't think I've ever heard about your childhood before. Why did you join the guild? What about your parents?"

"Want to know?" The guild hostess bent down, picked up the tools, and handed the sickle to Nate with a sly smile. "Help me cut the weeds, and I'll tell you."

"You're really good at recruiting free labor, huh?"

Nate had no choice but to take the tool and begin cutting weeds. He bent down, grabbed a handful of weeds, swung the sickle, and—poof—they vanished into thin air.

Mirajane's eyes widened in surprise. "That's amazing!"

"Of course, it's a game. Did you think I'd make players actually farm?" Nate laughed.

"Farming as a child was so much harder!" Mirajane said, her face full of admiration. She picked up the hoe and, with a practiced swing, tilled a small patch of soil.

"This is so fun! Honestly, it's more entertaining than Pokémon battles," Mirajane said, flashing a pure and radiant smile.

She looks so beautiful when she smiles, Nate thought, appreciating how lucky he was to have someone like her as his girlfriend. Not only could he hug her—he could kiss her, too.

"Mira, why did you and your siblings join the guild?"

As she tilled the soil, Mirajane began to recount her past:

"When we were little, we lived in a small village. Our parents passed away early, so as the eldest sibling, I took on the responsibility of caring for Lisanna and Elfman. The village was about a day or two's walk from Magnolia."

"When I was about 13, I accidentally awakened my magic in a church and inherited demonic powers in my right hand. The villagers were terrified and wanted to drive me out. But if I left, what would happen to Lisanna and Elfman? So I had no choice but to take them with me."

"That's when I heard about Fairy Tail—a guild full of powerful mages. I thought maybe they could help lift the 'curse' on me."

At this, Mirajane chuckled, "Back then, I really thought it was a demon's curse."

"And Master Makarov?" Nate asked.

"He was so kind and told me it wasn't a curse—it was Take Over Magic: Satan Soul."

"So that's how you joined the guild?"

"Yeah," Mirajane sighed. "At first, I felt really self-conscious. I couldn't control my powers, and the appearance of my right hand really bothered me. But Lisanna and Elfman quickly became friends with everyone in the guild. Back then, Natsu, Gray, and Erza were already members."

Hearing this, Nate got up and hugged Mirajane from behind.

"Hey!" she said, startled.

"I just wanted to hug you. I feel bad for everything you've been through," Nate said with a grin.

Mirajane turned around, her big eyes sparkling with amusement. Then, she abruptly shifted the topic:

"Are you hiding something from me? Like… about your girlfriends?"

Nate's smile froze.

Ah, this… I still haven't figured out how to explain that yet!

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