yasinovel Chapter 68 Protecting Our Future
Chapter 68 Protecting Our Future
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"Erza! Are you sure this is okay?!"
Gray's expression was strange. Wasn't this a sure way of being exposed?!
Even if they try their best to hide it, Moen will probably find out. Now that they're not even pretending anymore, isn't that the same as exposing themselves?!
"If you want to go back, then step on Natsu."
Erza didn't answer, but spoke seriously.
Without any hesitation, Gray, Lucy, and Happy all stepped on Natsu; any hesitation would have been disrespectful to Erza.
Natsu, who had collapsed to the ground, said he was in good condition and had no objections.
"Moen, it's almost time, we should head back."
Looking at Moen, Erza spoke, her voice tinged with melancholy.
However, she did not hesitate. Seeing little Moen again as a child was indeed very interesting to her, but she knew it was just a small episode, a small episode that she could go back and talk to Moen about.
"Huh?"
Thinking about this, Erza suddenly realized that she and Natsu and the others probably hadn't remembered this incident.
But what about Moen? He definitely remembers!
Thinking of this, Erza's eyes instantly sharpened.
She looked at the smiling little Moen and suddenly felt that this guy's smile was really annoying. This guy really didn't reveal a single piece of information! He was able to keep this matter hidden so well!
Of course, while Erza found Moen somewhat despicable, she also admired him even more. As expected of Moen, he was able to keep all these things to himself and not utter a single word.
"Go back, go back to your time."
Moen smiled and waved goodbye to the group.
He found the experience quite interesting. He was able to meet several companions who had traveled from the future and hear snippets about the future world. These things were novel to him and were rare and interesting experiences in his life.
Moen doesn't want to change anything because of this, nor will he change anything because of it.
He didn't dwell on the future because he didn't see any urgent desire to change the past in Erza, Natsu, Gray, or even Lucy and Happy.
Isn't this a good thing?
With such a bright future, what is there to change?
"So, go back without worry."
Moen spoke again, as he had promised, that he would keep it a secret as if they had never been there.
Until they all grew up, until Erza, Natsu, Gray, Lucy, and Happy brought it up with him.
He will always protect this future that satisfies everyone.
"Buzz!"
A magical fluctuation was generated, causing time and space to fluctuate violently.
"Brother Moen! Be nice to me, teach me the Diamond Star Fist! I really want to learn! I just kept it to myself!"
"Moenge! I still want to be called Happy!"
"Moen! Please don't kill off Sherlock Holmes!"
"Mount! Catch!"
"What? What happened to Moen? Why are you stepping on me?!"
Amidst the intense magical fluctuations, Erza and the others gradually distorted and disappeared, accompanied by a cacophony of shouts.
In addition, there was a magic book that was suddenly thrown out.
"Remembering those times."
Moen paused for a moment, staring at the magic book in his hand.
"Erza, is this how you express your determination? That determination that the future is bright and absolutely no changes are needed?"
Moen smiled and patted the magic book in his hand. This book represented Erza's determination and her unconditional trust in him.
Leaving this book behind means that Erza and her friends in the future will never be able to come back and will never be able to use this book to change the past.
Leaving this book behind also means that Erza believes he would never use it recklessly or change the past.
"Don't worry, Erza, I won't let you down."
Moen made a decision: he would keep the book safe and wait for the right time to bring it out again.
"However, I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint Gray and Lucy. Since you've already asked for it, I definitely won't be teaching you the Diamond Dust Fist. And Sherlock Holmes has to die once."
Thinking of Gray and Lucy's shouts before they left, Moen shook his head helplessly. In fact, he couldn't teach Diamond Star Fist even if he wanted to. He himself had only just scratched the surface, with a single-digit level of proficiency, and it was embarrassing to even show it off.
As for Sherlock Holmes, Moen was still prepared to proceed with the magical modifications step by step. He was still going to fake his death as usual. He wasn't afraid of people sending him razor blades or bullets. What? Did they think his fists, enhanced by celestial magic, weren't hard enough?
"Brother Moen! I've brought some men to help!"
Just as Moen was about to turn around and go home, Natsu's voice came from behind him, and Moen looked in the direction from which the voice came.
Natsu was in a hurry, followed by a drunken little old man. The boy had dragged Makarov along.
"W-What's wrong? Moen, what trouble have you run into?"
Makarov was drunk, carrying a bottle of liquor, and looked like he could barely stand, but he still followed along.
"It's all over now, I've taken care of it."
Moen waved his hand, indicating that he no longer needed help. His gaze fell on Natsu, who had many injuries on his body.
"Natsu, what's wrong with you?"
Moen asked curiously, "How come the people who went to fetch reinforcements ended up all injured?"
"Forehead"
Natsu scratched his head awkwardly. Moen noticed that he even had a neck injury, which looked like he had fallen.
"Ton ton ton~"
"He was in such a hurry that he fell and hurt himself like this."
Makarov took a sip of his drink and explained on behalf of the embarrassed Natsu.
After hearing Grandpa Makarov's words, Moen's expression was complicated. He reached out and ruffled Natsu's hair, saying with a hint of helplessness:
"You little rascal, have more faith in your brother Moen!"
Seeing Natsu get himself all bruised and battered while trying to find help, Moen felt a pang of self-reproach. He shouldn't have exaggerated the situation so much, ignoring Natsu's willingness to risk his life for his comrades.
"Those guys are terrifying."
Natsu scratched his head, his face showing lingering fear.
Natsu didn't think he fell too badly, nor did he feel much pain. This kind of injury was just like an everyday occurrence for him.
He was willing to endure any serious injury to save Moeng.
What happened today left a very deep shadow in Natsu's heart.
Those two terrifying monsters, and Moeng, who told him to go first and left alone to cover the rear, were all etched into his memory.
(End of this chapter)