### Chapter 11: Father
Makarov's eyes widened in disbelief. Only awakened for a month? Are you kidding? With Riku's level of Magic Power and Magic, it wouldn't be surprising if he had been born with super-strong Magic Power.
Gildarts scratched his head: "Unbelievable, right? Actually, I couldn't believe it either. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed it."
"Not only that, after awakening his Magic Origin, the kid seemed naturally able to freely command the lightning element."
"Could it be..."
Gildarts nodded: "I also guess he's a natural-born caster."
Makarov had lived for so many years and could be considered knowledgeable. He knew that some people were born able to command certain Magics.
For example, Erza; after awakening her Magic Origin, she could freely command weapons, a manifestation of her Magic attribute.
There were even more mages naturally able to command certain elements. Some could release lightning, some fireballs, and some could freeze water surfaces.
But usually, their power was very limited. There was almost no one like Riku who could release Magic of such power.
"For a month, I taught him some physical training and fighting techniques. The kid's physical fitness improved rapidly every day, and his use of Magic became more proficient and powerful. Perhaps in a few years, I might be surpassed by him. If we nurture him seriously, he will become a new pillar of the guild."
Makarov was shocked hearing Gildarts' words. Having watched Gildarts grow up, he knew very well how powerful Gildarts was.
Gildarts being the strongest mage in Fairy Tail was not an undeserved reputation.
And "strongest" included himself, one of the Ten Wizard Saints.
Which meant even he wasn't Gildarts' match.
On the entire continent of Ishgar, the mages who could stand shoulder to shoulder with Gildarts could be counted on one hand.
Yet Gildarts said this youth named Riku could surpass him in a few years. How high must his talent be for Gildarts to say such a thing?
Makarov couldn't help but be curious about this youth, Riku.
"Gildarts, are you planning to do *that* now that you're back?"
Gildarts nodded, his expression serious: "Yes!"
"Won't you reconsider?"
The 100-Year Quest represented a mission that no one had been able to complete for a hundred years. The 100-Year Quest Gildarts intended to undertake had seen countless powerful mages attempt it over the century, only for all of them to die without returning.
Although Makarov had confidence in Gildarts, he still worried.
Gildarts shook his head: "I've considered it for a long time and prepared for a long time. The guild now has new S-Class mages, and these children are gradually growing up. I believe it won't be long before they become famous throughout the Kingdom of Fiore."
Gildarts had trained these young kids in the guild. Laxus's strength went without saying; inheriting the Master's Magic Power, his Magic Power had far exceeded others since childhood, and he was very strong.
Erza and Mira were also mages capable of holding their own, and Natsu and the others were improving rapidly.
Not to mention that kid Riku, a monster.
Makarov knew Gildarts had delayed for a long time. Gildarts had wanted to go on the 100-Year Quest over a decade ago.
But the guild's situation didn't allow it. He was getting old, and there was no one else in the guild who could hold up the fort as a top expert.
If something happened to the guild, there wouldn't even be anyone to step up.
So he delayed again and again. Now that the younger generation in the guild was gradually growing up, he could finally go on the 100-Year Quest with peace of mind.
"When do you plan to leave?"
"After the next S-Class Mage Promotion Trial. After all, once I leave this time, I don't know if I can come back. I want to stay in the guild a bit longer."
Gildarts smiled and said.
Makarov nodded: "That's good too. Spend more time with these children when you can; they all treat you like a father."
Gildarts looked at Natsu and the other brats. Of course, he knew these brats treated him like a father, and didn't he also treat them like his own children?
At night, Riku moved into the guild dormitory. The rent was 100,000 Jewels a month, which converted to about 5,000 RMB.
5,000 RMB a month felt very luxurious to Riku. Previously, he worked diligently for a month and only made 3,000, not enough to pay this rent.
Riku made up his mind that once he made money later, he would definitely buy a house, buy many houses, and then become a landlord, collecting rent every day.
This was one of his dreams. Every time he saw his landlord wearing big shorts and slippers with a bunch of keys at his waist, he was incredibly envious. The dream he couldn't realize in the previous world, he would strive to realize in this one.
After taking a shower, Riku looked in the mirror. The reflection showed a youth of fifteen or sixteen, very handsome, especially with that cool pale skin which made him look even more dashing.
Riku wasn't sure why he had become younger; it should be due to the transmigration.
Whatever the reason, being younger was a good thing.
After washing up, Riku lay on the bed, recalling what happened today, unable to suppress the excitement in his heart.
He really transmigrated to *Fairy Tail*, joined Fairy Tail, and met the protagonists of the *Fairy Tail* anime.
And he dueled Natsu and Mira, and won.
Mira and Erza, although a bit green now, were both very beautiful. As a man, with 2D goddesses appearing before his eyes, it was impossible not to like them.
No matter what, he had to try his best. If he could have either one of them as a girlfriend, his life would be complete.
As for "I want them all," please, did he really think he was the male protagonist of a novel where all the beauties throw themselves at him? One has to be realistic.
Since he had realized his dream, he shouldn't continue dreaming inside the dream.
The urgent task was to strive to improve. Natsu was currently fifteen years old, meaning there were three years until the plot began.
Once the plot started, various powerful enemies would come one after another. He had to use this time to make himself stronger.
Ideally, he would awaken the Goro Goro no Mi within three years.