"Okay," Ryan muttered, clutching his chest. "Deep breaths. Inhale. Exhale. Don't scream. You're in Fairy Tail... the anime world. You have a system. You just cast a spell. You are not going to freak out."
> [System Log]: You're freaking out.
"Shut up."
He stood at the edge of Magnolia Town, his black coat flapping in the breeze. From his high vantage point, he could see the busy cobbled streets, familiar red rooftops, and, at the heart of it all—the Fairy Tail Guild.
And there it was. The iconic crest on the building's facade.
"I'm gonna die," Ryan whispered. "Or get hugged to death by Mira."
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Inside Fairy Tail Guild Hall
The door creaked open.
Immediately: laughter, shouting, smashing chairs, a tankard flying across the room.
"Yup," Ryan said. "Just like the anime."
Everyone was here. Natsu and Gray were arguing shirtless. Erza sat at a table, polishing her sword in full armor like it was totally normal. Cana was chugging a barrel of ale upside-down while Elfman roared about manliness in the background.
> ChatGPT: Would you like me to highlight important characters and lore connections in real-time?
"...Absolutely yes."
As Ryan took a nervous step inside, a small blue blur zipped past him.
"Aye, sir!" Happy chirped, zipping between Natsu and Gray with a tray of fish.
Ryan's mouth moved before he could stop himself: "You're even cuter in person—wait I didn't mean that—!"
Natsu turned, sniffed the air. "Hey... You smell weird. Are you new?"
Before Ryan could respond, the entire guild's attention zeroed in on him. Instantly. Like a pack of wolves eyeing fresh meat.
"Uh," Ryan raised a shaky hand. "Hi. I'm… new in town?"
Mira Jane—beautiful, kind, and terrifying in demon form—approached with a glowing smile. "Welcome! I don't recognize your guild mark. Visiting? Or… looking to join?"
> ChatGPT: Suggest a plausible backstory. Options:
– Amnesiac mage from a far-off village
– Wandering scribe studying magic
– "I woke up in a field with glowing blue letters and thought, 'Yup, I'm in for it.'" (Honest route)
Ryan blurted: "I'm… a Scriptweaver Mage. Just arrived in Magnolia. No guild yet."
"Scriptweaver?" Erza blinked. "That's rare."
"Aye," Happy said. "Never heard of it."
> ChatGPT: Be cool. Say something mysterious and slightly edgy. Try:
– "I write my fate in code."
Ryan smirked. "I write my fate in code."
Gray raised an eyebrow. "So… you're a mage who does magic coding?"
"Basically."
Mira giggled. "We have to see this. Show us!"
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Demo Time
They cleared a space in the middle of the hall. Everyone circled up. No pressure. Just the strongest wizards in Fiore watching him.
> ChatGPT: Recommend low-risk spell.
Suggested Command: [Light.Orb(color='blue', hover=True)]
Ryan raised his hand, fingers glowing as glowing letters danced through the air.
[Light.Orb(color='blue', hover=True)]
A radiant orb materialized and floated above his palm, pulsing gently like a magical heartbeat.
The crowd oohed.
Cana clapped slowly. "Stylish."
Erza nodded. "Precise control."
"Alright," Natsu cracked his knuckles. "Now let's fight."
"Wait what—!"
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Accidental Training Battle
The fight began before Ryan could protest.
Natsu charged like a meteor. Ryan barely dodged, scrambling to write a new command mid-roll.
[Wind.Push(force=80)]
A gust of wind knocked Natsu back just enough for Ryan to dive behind a table.
"You're fast!" Natsu grinned, now clearly enjoying himself.
> ChatGPT: Suggest defensive maneuver. Try [Barrier.Code('Shield', duration=5s)]
[Barrier.Code('Shield', duration=5s)]
A hexagonal blue barrier snapped into place just as Natsu's flaming fist collided with it. The shockwave rippled out, but the barrier held.
Ryan's arms trembled. "This is not a tutorial level!"
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Aftermath
Ten minutes later, Ryan lay on the floor smoking, his barrier shattered, his hair frazzled. Natsu grinned like a maniac, not a scratch on him.
"That was awesome!" the Dragon Slayer cheered. "You're joining the guild, right?"
"I don't think I have a choice," Ryan groaned.
Mira smiled sweetly. "Welcome to Fairy Tail, Ryan."
> – Status: Member of Fairy Tail
– Magic: Scriptweaver [Lv. 1]
– Allies: Natsu (impressed), Lucy (curious), Erza (mild approval), Happy (neutral fish zone)
New Quest:
[Beginner Arc – Code of Fire]
Objective: Survive your first job. Try not to explode.
Reward: XP, spell upgrade, possible near-death experience.
Ryan sighed. "Yeah. I'm gonna die here."
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