Fairy Tail: Starting with Marrying the Dragon Queen Irene

"Irene..."

Ian looked at the Irene in front of him, and suddenly the pain in his body seemed to vanish.

He felt completely refreshed! Totally invigorated!

Ian blinked his big eyes, his expression showing an innocent look, and nervously asked Irene, "Is this a clone?"

To Ian, whether the Irene in front of him was a clone or the real one was crucial.

"Oh my~"

"Of course, I'm the real one."

"I found a loophole in Selene's magic array and snuck in."

"What? Are you not happy to see me?"

As Irene spoke, she sat down beside Ian, staring intently at him with a hint of reproach in her eyes, as if he were some heartless scoundrel.

"Welcome, welcome..."

"Very, very welcome!"

How could Ian dare to say anything but welcome?!

He could sense that the slightest hint of reluctance would instantly trigger Irene's dark side.

How ruthless could Irene get if she went dark?!

The image was too much; Ian dared not even think about it.

"Haha, look at how nervous you are."

"We're like an old married couple by now..."

"We know each other better than anyone else in this world, so why are you so afraid of me?"

Seeing Ian's nervous face, Irene couldn't help but burst into laughter...

Her bright eyes curved into two crescent moons, her slender hand gently caressing Ian's cheek as she spoke tenderly, "Ian, all these years, I've missed you. I've missed you so much."

"Me too. I've always been thinking about you."

Ian's eyes trembled slightly as some emotion seemed to swell within him...

Ian tightly grasped the hand that caressed his cheek, his expression passionate: "Four hundred years... I've made you bear the pain of our separation for all this time. It was my fault. Irene, I've always loved you."

Without any hesitation, Ian confessed his love openly! A straight shot, zero hesitation!

"No, that wasn't your fault."

"Four hundred years ago, it was because I wasn't strong enough, and my heart wasn't firm enough..."

"That's why you had to sacrifice yourself!"

"But that won't happen anymore..."

"After four hundred years of effort!"

"I now have the power to protect you."

"Before, you protected me, but now it's my turn to protect you!"

"From today onward..."

"No one can separate our family again..."

"Not even the invincible 'Black Dragon King,' Acnologia."

Irene's tone was unyielding, with a hint of cold determination in her eyes.

Four hundred years had passed, and Irene was no longer the naive girl she once was.

"Yes! Nothing will separate us again."

Ian's gaze was resolute, knowing that they would face everything together from now on.

"Ara~"

As Irene and Ian held hands, the atmosphere between them slowly started to heat up within the hospital room.

Irene seemed to remember something important. She narrowed her eyes, looking at Ian, and asked, "By the way, Ian, you still haven't explained to me exactly what's going on between you and that sly 'Moon Dragon' Selene?"

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Ian started coughing uncontrollably upon hearing this, his face flushed with sweat, looking flustered. He'd barely managed to dodge this earlier, only to be hit with a deathly question right off the bat.

How was he supposed to answer this now?

Did he really have to tell Irene that since his first transmigration reward hadn't come through, he treated the second one like a dream...

And ended up enjoying himself without a care in the simulated timeline?

As the saying goes:

My own dream, how could I let anyone bully me?

I can do whatever the hell I want!

And... well, there you have it.

In the end, the results were clear for everyone.

"Hahaha..."

"Look at how tense you are..."

"Ian, you don't need to say anything. I know it was all just an accident."

"Your love for me, I already knew very well four hundred years ago!"

"You don't need to prove it to me with words or actions anymore."

Irene gently soothed Ian, telling him there was no need to be so panicked.

She had never doubted Ian's loyalty.

After all, four hundred years ago...

Ian had sacrificed his life, burning his own life force to trap the dragons in the sky, fulfilling their promise—preventing even a single dragon from sneaking in to attack from behind.

A love proved by death needed no further explanation.

"Irene..."

Hearing this, Ian felt a warmth inside. He knew Irene wouldn't misunderstand him.

Though, admittedly, his actions were indeed a bit unfaithful—approaching Gildarts' level.

No, Ian wasn't like that on purpose. He couldn't be called unfaithful!

Gildarts knowingly played around—that was true infidelity!

Though, considering Gildarts' level, calling him a scoundrel was even flattering...

Even the most devoted lover would have to give Gildarts a thumbs-up and say, "Bro, you're a legend!"

Yes, Gildarts was a total beast.

Gildarts: "Seriously, I'm out on a mission, and still getting roasted?! Trouble finds me even when I'm minding my own business!"

"Besides," Irene continued, "let me reiterate, firstly, we're both adults, and secondly, it was consensual, you understand? Consensual!"

"In any case..."

"I won't hold the Selene matter against you."

"But only this one time."

"Consider it a reward for saving my life."

Irene spoke, forgiving Ian.

Yes, she forgave him!

"Irene, I love you so much."

Hearing her words, Ian pulled Irene into his arms, covering her beautiful cheeks in kisses, as if he were trying to make up for all the time they'd lost over the past four hundred years.

"Stop, stop..."

"Let me make one thing clear first!"

"If I find out you've cheated on me again—beyond Selene—betraying our love, I won't forgive you!"

Irene raised her hand to stop Ian from kissing her, then looked at him earnestly and warned him.

But then, halfway through her warning, she seemed to lose steam and muttered, "Though, I suppose I'd still forgive you... I'm hopelessly infatuated with you, after all, to the point where I must be possessed by some spirit."

"Irene..."

Ian was deeply moved by her words. How lucky was he to marry someone like Irene?!

"Of course, I'd only forgive you if you could resurrect again."

Just as Ian was overwhelmed by his love, guilt, and emotions for Irene, her voice echoed in his ears once again.

"Fair enough, right?"

"One affair, one death..."

"If you can come back, our old grudges will be wiped clean. I'll fall in love with you again, stay by your side as your wife."

"If you can't come back, I'll curse all your lovers with eternal life, making them unable to die, never able to join you in the world beyond."

"Then I'll end my own life, reuniting with you in the realm of the dead."

"Ian, don't make me go that far, okay~"

At that moment, Irene's smile turned a bit grim, her face went ashen pale, and Ian couldn't help but feel a chill despite the warm breeze blowing in the room...

"Haha..."

For a moment, Ian laughed out loud.

When had he started to have the illusion that Irene hadn't turned dark?!

Was there a possibility...?

That the beautiful and charming Irene had never been on side of light to begin with?!

"What a mess!"

Ian's heart trembled violently.

"Speaking of which, there's one more thing."

Irene continued, seeming to have recalled something else as she looked at Ian.

"What is it?"

Ian asked, puzzled, looking up at her.

He was now full of caution and restraint...

He didn't dare provoke Irene, whose mental state was clearly unstable.

It wasn't that Ian was afraid she'd hurt him.

But he dared not risk the lives of Magnolia Town's people, or even all of Fiore Kingdom!

There were too many lives at stake...

"That seductive Selene, she keeps flaunting the fact that she has two children with you, and I can't stand it anymore..."

"I think it's time we gave Erza a little brother or sister."

"Of course, ideally one of each!"

Irene pulled Ian's hand, her eyes shining with a peculiar gleam.

"Wait, what?!"

"Did you say Selene and I have two kids?"

Ian was utterly stunned.

Irene's words dumbfounded him—he himself didn't even know that he and Selene had two kids.

"You've met Eresh, haven't you?"

"There's another child named Kurnugi, a mischievous little thing. Just a few days ago, he and Eresh used Selene's power to break through the barrier I placed around Ishgar and came to this continent."

"I managed to slip into Ishgar through the briefest of openings created by those two little brats as they entered."

"However, Kurnugi doesn't seem to be in Fiore right now. He's traveling in other countries on the continent. This is quite a headache for me, as Selene's barrier has a limited range! I can't easily leave Magnolia to catch him."

Irene sighed with some helplessness.

"Uh..."

Ian was truly left speechless. 

"Alright, Ian~"

"None of that really matters..."

"What matters is, it's time for us to give Erza a sibling."

With that, Irene was already straddling Ian, her eyes seductive, her icy fingers tracing Ian's chest.

"Isn't this making me do wrong things?"

Ian blushed slightly, biting his lip as he felt his body heat up.

"Ian, am I no longer attractive to you?"

"Or have you, four hundred years later, lost your vigor?"

Irene drew circles on his chest, her breath warm against his ear.

"Damn it! A real man never admits defeat..."

Ian gritted his teeth, deciding to go for it!

After all, what were some wounds?!

Honestly, a true man just does it!

However, Ian forgot one thing: women are not simple creatures. As the saying goes, a woman in her thirties is like a wolf, and in her forties, a tigress!

A four-hundred-year-old woman? She's already on par with a Dragon King!

Outside the hospital room.

"Hmm."

Erza and Eresh held hands, coming to visit Ian...

But upon sensing something happening inside, they dared not push the door open; standing outside and eavesdropping already made them blush.

Who knew how much time passed.

Long enough that Erza and Eresh's legs were wobbly by the time the hospital room door opened. Irene, her face showing a mix of laziness and a trace of satisfaction, yet seemingly slightly unsatisfied, walked out elegantly.

"You've been listening for quite a while, haven't you?"

Irene cast a cold glance at Erza and Eresh.

"Mother."

Erza blushed, not daring to look at Irene.

"Aunt Irene..."

Eresh took a deep breath, her face a little anxious, worried that Irene might dislike her and give her trouble. With her strength, she knew she'd stand no chance against Irene.

"So, you're Eresh?"

"I've heard Selene mention you, and you're indeed a good child..."

"Since you're Ian's child too, don't call me aunt anymore; call me mother."

Irene gently patted Irene's head, smiling.

"Eh?!"

"Are you serious? Can I really call you mother?"

Eresh hesitated at first, then looked up sharply.

She gazed at Irene with disbelief, her eyes filled with yearning for maternal love.

Because of her human blood, Eresh always longed for the love that humans had.

"Of course~"

Irene smiled warmly, her gaze filled with motherly love.

"M... mother!"

Eresh blushed, taking a deep breath before lowering her head to Irene.

"I'm here."

"From today onward, you're my daughter, Irene Belsereon's daughter."

Irene gently stroked Eresh's head, her eyes gleaming with wisdom.

How to get rid of a mistress?

First, turn the mistress' children against her!

"Mother!"

Receiving Irene's response, Eresh rushed into her arms...

Calling her mother while inhaling Irene's scent greedily.

Irene's presence and warmth filled the motherly void Eresh had always felt.

Holding Eresh in her arms, Irene silently thought, "Selene, oh Selene! By the time you come to your senses, your children will all be mine. Let's see then how you win Ian's love when you're nothing but a little mistress in the shadows! Getting rid of you is but a simple matter for me, isn't it? Hehehe..."

Inside the hospital room, Ian turned his head to see Irene and Eresh , along with Erza, who appeared like one happy family. His lips were dry, his face pale, looking completely drained.

"Too fierce! She's just too fierce..."

At this moment, Ian's heart once again surged with a desire for strength.

Irene, after enduring four hundred years, was beyond what Ian could handle.

Her strength was simply unimaginable.

"Darling, I'll come see you again tomorrow~"

Irene hugged Eresh with her left arm, Erza with her right, gave Ian the most radiant smile, and left with the two girls.

"Tomorrow, again?!"

Ian thought to himself, rolling his eyes.

He now understood the suffering of a harem protagonist.

On the other side, in Ian's villa.

Since this was Ian's villa, it naturally belonged to Irene too.

During her stay in Magnolia Town, Irene would live here.

Ian's room, now Irene's, with that soft, large bed.

"Mother, tell us a story!"

"Mother, I want to hear about you and father..."

Eresh and Erza clung to Irene, begging and whining.

"Sigh, I can't refuse you two..."

Lying in the middle, with Eresh on her left and Erza on her right, Irene started telling her daughters a story.

"Since you both want to hear it..."

"Then let me tell you a little bit about how your father and I met~"

"Long, long ago, in the ancient times..."

"Back then, it was the age when dragons coexisted with humans..."

"Dragons were the undisputed rulers of the world!"

"At that time, humans had no way to even harm dragons..."

"The only way for humanity to survive in that world was to ally with dragons who were friendly toward them, seeking their protection just to barely exist."

"However, not all dragons were friendly towards humans..."

"Some dragons viewed humans as food or ants, delighting in tormenting them."

"It was a time filled with blood, violence, savagery, and madness."

As Irene spoke, her eyes reflected a trace of nostalgia.

"Back then, there were two major factions among the dragons—the ones friendly to humans and those advocating for human extermination. These two factions were the most powerful groups within the dragon community!"

"Initially, though these two forces had their differences, they managed to coexist peacefully, with the attitude of 'we are all dragons, so let's keep out of each other's way.'"

"However, as the human population grew, the proportion of dragons advocating for extermination increased, and the conflict between them and the peaceful dragons intensified..."

"One day, these tensions erupted! Following the fall of the first dragon, war began..."

"And at that time, I was the queen of the pro-dragon kingdom, Dragnof, relying on the 'Wise Dragon' Belserion to rally dragons who were friendly to humans, creating the most powerful kingdom in the world."

Irene spoke proudly.

"Mother, you're amazing~"

Erza and Eresh, always the supportive daughters, constantly praised Irene.

"Haha, not as impressive as you two say."

"As for your father, Ian, he was one of my royal guards back then..."

Irene smiled blissfully.

"As the war dragged on..."

"The dragons that sided with humans weakened. Just as we were on the brink of defeat, your father came to me with a request..."

"He asked me to use my enchantment magic to bestow dragon attributes on him, allowing him to fight against dragons! Thus, the Dragon Slayer mages were born."

"At first, the emergence of Dragon Slayer mages indeed turned the tide to some extent, giving people hope!"

"But in the end, it wasn't enough. Our strength still fell short. Many people, upon witnessing the might of the dragons, refused to become Dragon Slayers and fled. They ran away to save their own skins."

"Later on, your father also suddenly disappeared from my side. It left me feeling a bit lonely and utterly disappointed! I thought he was different—that he'd fight with me till the end, but he, too, ended up running away."

"Until, in the midst of the kingdom's lack of strength, when I had to marry the general of the largest human kingdom to the east of Ishgar... I met him again!"

"It turned out that he disappeared to help me gather strength in secret. He had trained an elite group of Dragon Slayers and continued to spread the importance of this fight..."

Irene spoke, her laughter filled with happiness.

"That fool, when he showed up as a general in front of me..."

"He thought I wouldn't recognize him~"

"He acted like we'd never met, playing his part, and it was hilarious! I saw through his lousy illusion magic and laughable acting the moment I saw him—he truly has no talent for acting."

"After that, it all naturally led to us being together, and then we had you."

Irene looked at Erza, her gaze filled with warm motherly love.

"Wow~"

Hearing her story, Erza and Eresh had an expression of intrigue.

There's probably nothing more entertaining than hearing juicy stories about your parents, is there?!

"Haha~"

"The rest, you can read in the history books."

"Now, go to sleep."

With that, Irene turned off the lights.

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