Chapter 43

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In the ‘Fairy Tail’ guild, there is a very large library.

It is a library so vast that it can hold ten twenty-meter-high bookshelves, filled with countless heavy books, making it an incredibly large library.

In this library, there are records of all the missions ‘Fairy Tail’ has taken on since its establishment, related magic, necessary knowledge, and more.

It is more like a database than a library, occasionally containing ancient documents or old books that guild members have obtained from outside.

Basically, as long as it is related to the magic world, except for some absolutely confidential information, it can be found in this library.

Of course, it also includes common magic books, which record the methods for learning a particular magic.

Today, Noah plans to stay in the library all night, and even intends to spend the next few days there, searching for books that contain knowledge about magic.

So, when it was almost dark and most of the guild members had left ‘Fairy Tail’, Noah stood at the guild's entrance, ready to see off Mira, Lisanna, and Erza, who had spent the whole day with him.

"Big Brother Noah, do you really not need my help?" Lisanna puffed out her cheeks, seemingly unhappy.

"The library is so big, it would be very tiring for you to look for magic books alone. I went to the library when I learned ‘Reception Magic’, so let me help you, it would be better, right?"

"If that's the case, do you plan to stay up all night?" Noah shrugged.

"I intend to stay busy all night, so it's best if you don't accompany me."

"I don't really care..." Lisanna started mumbling, but she didn't have the confidence to stay up all night with Noah, so she could only mumble a bit.

"Although I'm not interested in staying up all night with you, I am quite curious about which magic you want to learn." Mira crossed her arms and turned her head, looking a bit awkward.

"If you ask me, I could勉强陪陪你."

"To be honest, I'm also curious about what magic you will learn." Erza also looked at Noah.

"Do you really not need our help?"

"Your kindness is appreciated, but I'll decline." Noah thought for a moment and shook his head.

"Tonight, I just plan to look around to see if there are any magic books that catch my eye. I might not find anything in one night. If you're really curious, you can come help me tomorrow."

"Is that so..." Erza pondered for a moment and nodded.

"Then there's nothing we can do. I hope you find something useful tonight!"

Lisanna seemed to want to say more but was held back by Mira.

"Since he doesn't want us to meddle, why should we push ourselves?" Mira snorted and pulled Lisanna's hand, leading her out.

"Let's go home and let that man be stubborn on his own!"

"Wait... Wait! Mira-nee!"

Watching Mira and Lisanna's retreating backs and hearing Mira's complaints, Noah scratched his cheek, looking troubled as he asked Erza.

"Did I offend her again?"

"She just wants to help but can't bring herself to show it. That's just how she is!" Erza looked somewhat amused and then walked towards her residence.

"I'm going back. See you tomorrow!"

Noah nodded silently, watching Mira, Lisanna, and Erza leave. Once they were out of sight, he turned and returned to the guild, heading towards the library.

After nearly two years, Noah has finally honed his magic control to a level of mastery, completely controlling the unparalleled magic within him!

Feeling the magic within him surge like a tidal wave, yet not leaking out even a bit, Noah clenched his fist, feeling an indescribable sense of excitement.

He had been waiting for this day for a long time!

As long as he could freely control his magic, Noah could learn magic!

This means that Noah can finally officially embark on the path of learning magic, taking the first step towards becoming a true mage!

And with the powerful magic in his body, which he spent two years training to control freely, his strength will advance rapidly once he starts learning magic!

At that time, surpassing Mira and Erza, who have always been on par with him, will no longer be a dream!

Even more so, if things go smoothly, he could even surpass the person who has always looked down on him and been dissatisfied with him!

Thinking of the lightning magic user with special magic like Natsu, golden hair, a music-playing magic device, sharp eyes, and a proud expression, Noah's excitement turned into determination, and he quickened his pace, continuing towards the library.

After about five minutes, Noah passed the first-floor bar of the guild and saw the entrance to the ‘Fairy Tail’ library.

But as soon as he saw the library entrance, Noah stopped, his face showing a look of surprise.

"Have you come?"

There, on a cargo box next to the ‘Fairy Tail’ library entrance, Makarov was sitting cross-legged. He was not holding his usual cup or cane, and he was not wearing his clown-like outfit. Instead, he was wearing a luxurious robe adorned with sacred patterns, a symbol of his status.

Anyone in the magic world would recognize this luxurious robe.

It is the robe that only the ten strongest and most upright mages, recognized by the Magic Council, can wear—the Ten Wizard Saints!

Makarov usually only wears this luxurious robe on very formal occasions.

Now, seeing Makarov wearing this robe, it was clear how important the matter he wanted to discuss was.

Seeing Noah's surprised expression, Makarov smiled, his eyes seeming to see through everything, filled with an indescribable light.

"Have you finally reached this point?"

"Grandpa..." Noah hesitated, speaking with an uncertain tone.

"Did you already know?"

"If you mean that you have completely controlled your magic, then yes, I do know!" Makarov's face was full of affection.

"After all, I have seen your hard training every day, without missing a single day..."

These words, like a warm current, flowed directly into Noah's heart.

It turned out that Makarov had been quietly watching over him and taking care of him all along, without a moment's pause.

Taking a deep breath, Noah walked up to Makarov, meeting his gaze, and said.

"Grandpa, do you have something important to tell me?"

"Something important?" Makarov squinted his eyes and tilted his head.

"Calling it important is indeed important, but I just feel it's time for a serious talk with you."

After saying this, Makarov fell silent for a moment before speaking again.

"Noah, I know that you have been avoiding your true identity all along!"

Noah's eyes immediately became complicated.

Indeed.

As Makarov said, Noah had been intentionally or unintentionally avoiding his true identity.

Because, his intuition told him that his true identity must be hiding something that should not be known.