From now on, you will be called Fini! Fini Vivia Milio (Phoenix Viviamillion)!
Fini (Phoenix), I see, the king among birds, Phoenix the Undying?
The young man was startled at first, then laughed easily.
"Hmm, thank you, Mavis. From now on, I will protect you."
"Eh? Pro… protect me? Who told you to protect me?!"
Mavis immediately shrieked in anger, but the young man… Phoenix, instead, showed a natural smile.
"Because I am Phoenix (Phoenix)! As the strongest among birds, shouldn't I protect a delicate bird like Mavis (Thrush)?"
"Wait until you grow up!"
Mavis threw out a harsh remark and vanished.
Looking at the empty surroundings, Phoenix shook his head helplessly, gazing at his right fist, where a wisp of flame suddenly burned fiercely.
"From today, I am Phoenix (Phoenix)!"
At this moment, a young man named Phoenix Viviamillion began a new life.
Even Mavis, who named Phoenix, probably wouldn't have imagined that the name she gave Phoenix would determine Phoenix's future and leave a brilliant mark in this world.
True magic is the power to assert one's will, release one's entire soul, and display one's absolute self!
The moment this name was carved, Phoenix's future path would forever be accompanied by the true meaning contained within this name… Wolf Island, also known as Fairy Island, is the sacred ground of the Fairy Tail Guild. Only members of the Fairy Tail Guild can enter, as it is also the resting place of Fairy Tail's first Guild Master, Mavis Viviamillion.
Currently, in the center of this almost secluded island, by a simple tombstone, a young man named Phoenix Viviamillion and a ghost named Mavis Viviamillion are happily eating grilled fish around a campfire.
"Wooow~ This is truly blissful. This is the first time I've eaten food since becoming a ghost."
Mavis said with a happy smile while happily gnawing on the fish.
"Ghosts in this world are truly tragic!"
In Phoenix's understanding, after humans die, they either become earthbound spirits unable to ascend, or they go to the Soul Society to become Soul Reapers or ordinary souls, or they completely degenerate into Hollows. But no matter which one, there doesn't seem to be a rule about not being able to eat. Especially for the souls in the Soul Society, food is essential. Well, although the food there seems to be slightly different from reality.
"Gulp~ Your worldview is the problem, alright!"
Mavis teased with a giggle.
A week has passed since Phoenix was named. Normally, Phoenix is self-sufficient and has invited Mavis to eat with him, but each time Mavis has refused, citing that she is a ghost and therefore cannot eat.
At first, Phoenix thought Mavis found his cooking unappetizing or wasn't interested in eating, but when Phoenix noticed Mavis drooling while looking at his food, he realized it wasn't because of him, but genuinely because she was a ghost and couldn't eat.
Phoenix didn't understand why this world had such severe restrictions on ghosts, nor was he interested in finding out. However, Phoenix truly put in a lot of effort to figure out how to let Mavis, a ghost, eat like a physical human.
Spiritual Body Materialization: This ability allows ghosts within its radius to materialize. It's a very mediocre ability, perhaps not even mediocre.
Although for the current Phoenix, this ability can only last for two hours, it is enough to solve Mavis's eating problem.
In fact, there are more perfect methods than this, but other abilities involve deeper issues, which the current Phoenix doesn't need to consider.
"Mavis, what time is it now?"
After a lunch that satisfied both of them, a sudden urge surged within Phoenix. He had to know what time it was now.
"Now…," Mavis tilted her head in thought for a moment, then nodded and replied, "It should be the year 768. Although I haven't been out in a long time, I shouldn't be mistaken about this."
"Year 768… The dragons will disappear in year 777. It seems there are still 9 years left…"
"Hey, what are you mumbling about? What dragons will disappear? Where did you hear that?"
"…"
Phoenix did not answer but frowned and fell into deep thought.
The disappearance of the dragons is not important to me. To achieve my lifelong dream of reaching the peak of the world, the first things I must deal with are the Black Mage Zeref and the Black Dragon Acnologia, as recorded in the Apocalypse. Zeref seems to be a tragic young man who only seeks death but cannot find it, isolating himself for fear of harming others. He should drift here in 16 years. The Black Dragon is elusive, and finding him doesn't seem easy, but he will also appear in 16 years… That means, for my current self, the only thing I can and can do is that one thing!
"Phoenix…"
"Mavis!!!"
Just as Mavis couldn't help but want to slap Phoenix awake, Phoenix suddenly stood up with a "thump," startling Mavis.
"Wh-what's wrong?"
"It's decided!!"
Pointing his right thumb to his chest, Phoenix confidently declared, "From now on, I will double my training! Whether it's Zeref or the Black Dragon Acnologia, I will trample them all underfoot!!"
"Eh——!"
Mavis exclaimed, drawing out her voice. How did it come to those two guys no one ever wanted to recall?
"Mavis!" Phoenix stared intently into Mavis's eyes, a hint of barely concealed anticipation in his gaze. "From today, I will trouble you with my daily life. I grant you permission to use my magic power, and with it, you can choose to materialize anytime, anywhere!"
"Uh… uh…"
"I know, Mavis, you are a very powerful Mage. For my future magic training, I hope you will not hesitate to teach me! Please!!"
After speaking, Phoenix respectfully bowed to Mavis. Without waiting for Mavis to agree, Phoenix vanished, truly beginning his training as he said. From far away, Mavis could still faintly hear deafening roars, indicating that Phoenix must have gone to practice with the wild beasts.
Although she was speechless at Phoenix's impetuous attitude and his habit of acting immediately once he made up his mind, it was understandable for him to have such motivation since he chose Zeref and the Black Dragon Acnologia as his targets. However, understanding aside, Mavis still couldn't help but retort.
"I haven't agreed to anything yet."
But even as she said that, a smile still inadvertently appeared in Mavis's eyes… Daily life on Wolf Island was actually very monotonous, but with someone by your side, you wouldn't feel lonely or alone.
Wandering around the island, hunting wild game to fill her stomach, shedding her clothes to play in the sea, or riding on the heads of large beasts, galloping around… these seemed to become Mavis's daily routine. As for Phoenix, he was more focused on how to improve his strength as quickly as possible. Without powerful strength as a backing, Phoenix could not truly feel at ease.
And for Mavis, having regained the possibility of materialization, she cherished everything she had now more than others, and she was often the one who played the longest each day. Of course, as a price, Phoenix's magic power was consumed very quickly. Out of necessity, Phoenix, while training, also did not forget to increase his magic power, even changing his training time to mealtime. Because of this, the wild beasts on the island and the fish in the sea suffered, almost all ending up in Phoenix's seemingly bottomless stomach.
In the first three years, Phoenix did not truly train to the death but chose a more gentle method most suitable for himself at this stage.
Perhaps Phoenix judged that his body was not strong enough to bear overly powerful strength, so he chose a slower method.
A body that was too fragile was simply not enough to carry the true power contained within it.