The newbie's first time publishing (not really).
First time on Sanjiang (also not really).
Anyway, asking for subscriptions and support for original works.
[Publishing time is at 12 noon]
[Publishing time is at 12 noon]
[Publishing time is at 12 noon, future updates will also be changed to 12 noon]
Let's take this opportunity to chat a bit:
The results of this book so far are just okay. The last one got 50,000 collections before publishing, but this one only has a bit over 20,000.
Fairy Tail is obviously not as hot as Pirates, and more importantly, not as hot as Tom.
Of course, the main issue is probably with me.
It's mainly about my style of writing; all three books tried to incorporate daily life into hot-blooded manga... Honestly, it's quite silly.
As an old fan of Fairy Tail, I noticed that Fairy Tail fanfiction is scarce on Qidian, so I wanted to try it, thinking there might be less competition on this track.
Moreover, the existing Fairy Tail fanfics mostly resemble those written for Fire Shadow or Pirates, focusing on hot-bloodedness, leveling up, defeating bosses, and sometimes even flirting.
Then I had the sudden impulse to see if a daily life approach could work in Fairy Tail.
Leveling up and becoming stronger are definitely there, but probably not as tightly controlled as other authors.
In the last book, due to a lack of confidence, I was afraid that writing romance poorly would affect the reader's experience, so I didn't dare to write it.
In this book, I'm a bit braver, writing romance right at the beginning—it must be tried.
-----------------
Now, let me briefly explain two small setting issues in the comments:
First is the [language issue]
In the setting, the language spoken in Fairy Tail is the language of the Otherworld, not Japanese or English.
As for why anime features English, Japanese, and Text Magic with English and traditional characters, that's so viewers can understand.
This seems like a classic and very early transmigration trope, no need to overthink it.
When naming Poro, it was considered that Poro represents meanings of "warmth, happiness, and love."
So Poro is named Warm (Worm Warm), which fits well with Hapi (Happy), and their catchphrase is (Love), making these little guys perfect for the Fairy Tail vibe.
(As for purposely writing that the protagonist learned the language for several days at the beginning... those who get it, get it.)
In conclusion, the puns on Chinese, English, and Japanese in the text should be seen as the Otherworld language transformed into something we can understand through 'faithfulness, expressiveness, and elegance.'
Secondly, the [connection to the previous book]
There's actually nothing much related, except for a roommate relationship as a small Easter egg.
At most, after I finish writing the fourth roommate's story, I might write a little side story where the four brothers meet and boast.
Even though I haven't decided what the next book will be about yet.
A lot of fans are concerned that Wendy in the previous book is not the same person as in this book.
Readers who've seen the Dragon King Festival arc probably remember that Fairy Tail has different timelines.
For instance, in the anime, 'Future Lucy' and 'Future Rogue' come from different timelines, adding up to three timelines if you include the main storyline.
So Wendy in the previous book and Wendy in this book do not share the same timeline and do not interfere with each other.
Oh, and about the [Receiving Magic].
This was decided long ago, see the end of chapter 12 to the beginning of chapter 13.
Because I wanted to make the decision process of learning this type of magic smoother, it was delayed until after the mission with Natsu.
I hope it's not too abrupt.
Actually, the original name of this book was "Everyday Fairy Tail";
Later, I felt "Fairy Tail: Receiving Wild Monster Souls" was better;
But when the book was published, I suddenly decided on "Fairy Tail: I Want to Summon Baron Nash."
I just didn't expect Baron Nash to be such a niche name, that was my oversight.
Still having second thoughts, might change the book title after a while.
If you have suggestions for the plot, feel free to share, though I probably won't take them to heart (haha).
It's not arrogance, just self-awareness.
With my ability, I can only manage my own thoughts; I'm too inadequate to handle everyone's ideas.
Thanks again to the editor Penglai.
Last time writing Tom in Pirates, there weren't any explosive points at the start, but he tolerated my willfulness;
This time, choosing the relatively niche theme of Fairy Tail, with not-so-flashy golden finger and such a slow start, he tolerated my willfulness again.
Really, he's so kind he makes me want to cry.
(Does he know I compliment him every time in the publishing comments?)
-----------------
Finally, recommending a book by an old friend:
"I Strike as a Villain!"
I Strike as a Villain!
All a villain needs to do are three things.
Seize the protagonist's opportunity, replace the protagonist's position, and—give the protagonist a green hat.
Author 'Crashtest Antenna,' wrote that outrageous buddy one, was gonna mock why the protagonist's name is Lin Li again.
But thinking about it, occasionally I write Rhode as Zhang Daya, suddenly I understand him.
So clever!
-----------------
Ending with a plug of my old book.
"Pirates: The First Partner is Tom Cat"
Whisper: There will be side stories.