Hey everyone! Sooo... about the shelfing. Yeah. It didn't go up today.
I know, I know, blame the system, not the magic. Let's treat this as a little pit stop where I catch you up on some stuff.
🔥 1. The Main Storyline
From day one, this book has been all about: daily life + original arcs + Fairy Tail plot remix. And if you've read even one arc, you already know the drill.
The daily life stuff? Yeah, just me messing around funny, goofy, with a sprinkle of fanservice and fluff. That's my jam.
The original content? Like the Demon Ruins Island incident at the start that wasn't filler. That was ✨ handcrafted chaos ✨. Some folks liked it, some thought the pacing was off (fair!), but hey, I trimmed some parts later because I didn't want it to feel like a 12-course meal before the main dish.
Now for the original plot remixes I promise, this ain't one of those "self-insert joins the squad and just replays the anime with cheat codes" deals.
If the event is minor (like the Lullaby arc), we'll focus on Chase's perspective and keep Natsu's team in the background.
But for arcs like Karuna Island? Oh yeah, we go full throttle. Expect overlap with canon here and there, but never carbon copies. Chase is a living, dueling part of this world now. He's in the story, not just walking beside it.
And as for total story length... well, based on where we're at and where the original plot lands, I think you can guess. It ain't ending tomorrow.
💪 2. Combat Power Scaling (You Knew This Was Coming)
Some of you saw Chase was already S-Class and immediately went:
"Power creep! Red flag! No longevity!"
BUT if you've read Fairy Tail seriously, you'd know this: you can't even beat half the villains without S-Class strength.
I considered starting Chase off at A-rank and slowly leveling him up, then adding Lucy... but honestly, it just didn't feel right. Fairy Tail without Lucy? That's like Happy without fish.
So yes, Chase is strong but not OP. To prove it, here's a handy T-ranking chart to clarify power levels:
T0: Forbidden Gods (Ankhseram, God of Time, Sky God, etc.)
(Yes, there will be god fights. Yes, they're tied to Yu-Gi-Oh cards. I'm unhinged like that.)
T1: Acnologia, White Jellal
T2: Igneel, Five Dragon Gods, Twin Wall of the Empire
T3: Spriggan 12, mid-tier dragons
T4: Four Gods of Ishgar, average dark guild masters
T5: Ten Wizard Saints
T6: S-Class Wizards
So starting Chase somewhere between S-Class and Wizard Saint? That's not broken that's just smart planning. Especially since Fairy Tail's late-game power scaling made everyone feel like DBZ cosplayers by the end. I'll make sure we don't fall into that trap.
PS: I know y'all are waiting for the Sky Dragon. Not yet. That one's legendary. Can't waste it on early bosses. But its God Slayer Magic (⚡hand-rolled lightning noodles⚡) will be showing up real soon, especially once we stomp that Phantom Guild assassin.
💘 3. Female Lead (Yes, There Is One. Probably.)
I've got the entire plot outlined. But the romance part? Ooof. That's my weak point.
Honestly, I don't think I decide the love interest you do. If I write it well and you all vibe with the chemistry, the love story will happen naturally. If not... well, it'll stay frozen like Gray's laundry.
But yes, this story does have a heroine. If you've been paying attention, you've probably spotted some early signs. The story's mainly about card-slinging battle madness, but you'll get some flirty sidequests along the way.
Don't expect a full-blown harem, though. At most maybe two girls get screen time. That's it. No "chicks fall from the sky" nonsense.
✍️ 4. Update Schedule
I'm currently juggling a new project (Personal Office stuff assigned to multiple Projects and having night team calls till 11:30-12:00) like Erza juggles armors, so updates might not be daily right now. I'll aim for weekly batches whenever possible but I promise that I will release at least 7 new chapters per week.
Let me be real: when a book performs well, it naturally fuels the author's motivation. More Power Stones? More reviews? I get fired up. That's our unbreakable bond, right? Just like Fairy Tail!
If you believe in this story, and want to help it grow, even just a first-time order helps a ton with the stats. Compared to the Naruto or Harry Potter fanfic scene, Fairy Tail fanfics are way tougher to push but I'm here for the long game.
And hey, if you want to show even more love, you can set up auto-subscription in Patreon (support me please Join me on Patreon here! : patreon.com/Keep_ItUp) . I'll love you forever. In a brotherly, non-creepy way.
Lastly...
To all the silent legends out there who keep voting, commenting, and reading even through weird takes or salty comments:( Hey Io am referring to web novel)
Thank you.
You're the real MVPs. May your wallets grow fat currently my debts are too fatty😅, and your card draws always be top-deck.