Chapter 64

(Second update...)

(The power went out, so I'm updating early. I hope everyone can support me for the effort of running to the internet cafe...)

Actually, Noah did not want to fight with Laxus at all.

Noah knew that the reason Laxus became so arrogant and disdainful, looking down on others and treating the weak as trash, was simply because of the strained relationship with Makarov.

Laxus' father, Makarov's son, was originally a member of 'Fairy Tail.'

However, this person caused some harm to 'Fairy Tail' and was expelled from the guild by Makarov.

Because of this, the relationship between Laxus and Makarov became tense.

Laxus simply could not understand why Makarov, who was part of the family, could be so heartless as to expel his own son from the guild.

Just as Noah thought, starting from that incident, Laxus entered a rebellious phase, and his relationship with Makarov became even more strained.

Even without this reason, Noah, who had lived under the same roof as Laxus and had many dealings with him, knew that Laxus' nature was not bad.

However, not being bad did not necessarily mean being good.

At least, if Laxus continued like this, even if his nature was not bad, he would eventually end up on a path with no return.

Noah knew he could do nothing.

Even Makarov could not make Laxus realize his mistakes, so Noah did not think he could do it either.

But if Laxus needed to fight him to realize what he was lacking, then Noah would not mind at all—

Defeating this arrogant monster who was stronger than Mira and Erza, and almost on par with Gildarts!

With this resolve, Noah slowly mixed the less than one-tenth of his magic power he had used so far with the vast ocean of magic power within him and began to mobilize it.

This time, Noah would use his full strength!

Unfortunately, just as Noah and Laxus, both enveloped in overwhelming magic and lightning, were about to clash, a roar echoed from the side.

"Stop it right now—!"

As the words fell, a massive arm, as tall as a ten-story building, descended from the sky, gripping a fist and slamming down hard on the spot where Noah and Laxus would have collided if they had not stopped.

"——!"

Noah and Laxus almost simultaneously halted their movements and retreated.

"Bang—!"

The massive fist struck the ground where Noah and Laxus would have collided, causing a chaotic cloud of dust and debris and creating a crater.

"Noah!"

Two figures suddenly appeared beside Noah.

It was Mira and Erza, who had returned.

Even Lisanna ran over from a distance, her face full of worry, to Noah's side.

"Laxus!"

At the same time, three more figures appeared beside Laxus.

It was a group of two men and one woman.

One of the men had long green hair, dressed like a knight with a Western sword at his waist, standing in front of Laxus as if protecting him, his sharp eyes fixed on Noah.

The taller man wore a strange outfit, even with a hood, which he pulled up like a head covering, and a mask that covered his eyes.

The remaining woman had brown hair, dressed in a dress-like outfit, and was a tall and slender girl.

Noah's gaze swept over the three people standing in front of Laxus like guards before he turned his eyes away.

At the same time, the massive fist in the center of the field began to slowly retract, finally returning to a small arm, thinner than a child's, and rejoining its owner.

It was Makarov!

This was Makarov's signature magic—'Giantification,' which could enlarge the body or a part of it, giving it the destructive power of a giant, almost synonymous with Makarov.

So, as soon as they saw the massive fist descending from the sky, Noah and Laxus knew the fight was over.

"Tch!" Laxus's fists were almost bursting with veins.

"Trying to interfere again, old man!"

"That's enough, Laxus!" Erza's sharp gaze shot at Laxus.

"Do you want to destroy the guild with your actions?!"

"Only bullying your own brother, that's all you're good for, Laxus!" Mira looked at Laxus with a mocking expression.

"You rushed to find trouble as soon as Noah returned, are you that worried that Noah might have grown stronger than you in these four years?"

"Shut up, Mira Jane!" The man with the Western sword at his waist had already drawn his sword.

"If you insult Laxus again, I won't hold back!"

"Hehehe!" The man in the strange outfit also laughed strangely.

"If you want to provoke Laxus, you're too early, Mira. I don't mind showing you how powerful my Babies are!"

"I want to fight Erza!" The brown-haired girl standing beside the two men looked at Erza provocatively, her voice self-satisfied.

"The title of 'Fairy Queen' should be mine. I am the true fairy!"

"Fried... Bickslow... Evergreen..." Lisanna, who was checking if Noah was injured, glanced at the three people standing in front of Laxus and called out their names in surprise.

"Why are the 'Thunder God Tribe' here?"

"Want to fight, 'Thunder God Tribe'?" Mira stepped forward, cracking her knuckles, her expression slightly terrifying.

Those familiar with Mira could tell she was really angry.

"I won't hold back!"

"Enough!" Makarov finally spoke, his eyes fixed on Laxus.

"Laxus, I won't pursue this incident tonight if you go back now."

"What did I do wrong?" Laxus laughed coldly.

"It's just a long-overdue duel with 'family.' You've always said he's stronger than me, so let him fight me!"

"You..." Mira, Lisanna, and Erza opened their mouths, as if they wanted to say something, but Noah stopped them.

Gently pressing down on Lisanna's hand on his arm, Noah stepped forward, passing Mira and Erza, and looked at Laxus.

"If you still want to continue, I'm ready whenever. But I advise you, you know the power of 'Crush,' and I have no confidence in holding back!"

Hearing Noah's bold words, Fried, Bickslow, and Evergreen's faces turned angry.

Laxus, however, glanced at Makarov and then at the 'Fairy Tail' behind him, gritting his teeth in anger, and glared at Noah.

"Listen up, one day, I will prove that I am the strongest in 'Fairy Tail'!"

Laxus pointed at Noah, as if declaring war.

"Whether it's you or that old man, one day, I will crush you all under my feet!"

Leaving these harsh words, Laxus picked up his coat from the ground, turned, and left the scene.

The three members of the 'Thunder God Tribe' immediately followed.

Watching Laxus's slowly retreating figure, Mira, Erza, Lisanna, and even Makarov remained silent for a long time.

Only Noah, who clearly saw Laxus glance at the direction of 'Fairy Tail,' felt a sense of certainty and murmured to himself.

"One day, you will realize that the title of 'strongest' is not what you should be striving for..."

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