Chapter 76

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As the sun gradually drove away the darkness of the night, illuminating the entire Magnolia Town, it also shone upon the ‘Fairy Tail’ guild, making the signboard of ‘Fairy Tail’ sparkle.

At this moment, Lisanna was sorting through the clothes she had taken out of the wardrobe and stuffing everything she had brought into Noah's luggage.

"Is there anything missing?"

Noah, who was putting his magic knight sword into a cloth bag, looked at Lisanna with an extremely powerless expression.

"I mean, Lisanna, I'm just going on a temporary trip, not into hiding. Do I really need to pack all the clothes and other miscellaneous items?"

"What are you talking about?" Lisanna said, her head not turning, her voice filled with dissatisfaction.

"Big Brother Noah, you're going to Tenrou Island, not near Magnolia. You can find food on the island, but can you find clothes and other things?"

"But do I really need to bring so much?" Noah looked at the luggage that was almost as big as a bed and rolled his eyes.

"Just bring one or two sets of clothes, and a few other things, wouldn't that be enough?"

"What if you need them and can't find them?"

"There's always a way. I'm going to an island, not a desert. I won't starve or die of thirst."

"But..."

Seeing that Lisanna was still unwilling, Noah decided to cut to the chase.

"Regardless, carrying too much stuff is a burden for me. I'm not Erza, I don't need to bring a cart of luggage every time I go on a mission!"

After saying that, Noah, under Lisanna's various regretful gazes, took out unnecessary items and over-prepared items, only stopping when his luggage was reduced to the size of a bag. He hung it on the cloth bag containing the knight sword and slung it over his shoulder.

"That's enough!"

"Alright..." Lisanna still seemed unable to let go, making Noah affectionately ruffle her soft hair.

"Although this trip is indeed far, I have experience living in the wild, on mountains, and in forests. I won't starve wherever I go."

Lisanna's expression improved somewhat, and she reluctantly nodded.

...

With Lisanna, Noah walked down from the upstairs and appeared in the guild, where the originally noisy guild instantly fell silent.

Everyone fixed their gaze on Noah.

Some eyes were full of blessings.

Some eyes were full of smiles.

Some eyes were full of reluctance.

And some eyes were full of understanding.

This made Noah's heart feel a sense of calm.

Erza, Natsu, Gray, Cana, Elfman, and even Levy in the corner were all quietly watching Noah, not intending to say anything.

Mira's eyes showed a moment of complexity, then she coldly snorted and turned her head, acting indifferent.

Makarov came to Noah's front, looked up, and gazed at Noah.

"Are you ready?"

Noah did not answer but nodded, making Makarov sigh.

"You're a smart child, very sensible from a young age, and you know how to work hard and take care of yourself. You also have experience in long-term training outside. I'm not worried at all about whether you can take care of yourself."

At this point, Makarov smiled kindly.

"However, if you miss home, you can always come back, okay?"

Noah suppressed the emotions surging in his heart but couldn't help but smile.

"I understand, Grandpa."

"Tenrou Island is our holy land. Since you plan to stay there for a long time, you have the responsibility to protect it." Makarov said seriously.

"The first guild master, Mavis Vermillion, had almost unseen full strength in her lifetime and possessed extraordinary wisdom and knowledge. She was familiar with almost all types of magic. Since the first guild master plans to teach you magic personally, you must study hard!"

Makarov said with some anticipation.

"With your talent and the powerful magic you were born with, perhaps you have the chance to learn the three great magics of ‘Fairy Tail’ that Mavis created in her lifetime!"

Hearing this, the guild members also looked forward to it, clearly eager to see the world-renowned three great magics of ‘Fairy Tail’.

This made Noah feel a bit apologetic to everyone in his heart.

After all, Noah didn't really plan to have Mavis teach him magic.

However, Makarov and others' expectations wouldn't be in vain.

Although Noah said that Mavis would teach him magic was a kind lie to prevent others from worrying, this lie wasn't entirely baseless.

At least, the three great magics of ‘Fairy Tail’ created by Mavis were indeed in Noah's mind, waiting for him to learn and master them.

Therefore, Noah looked around at everyone present and nodded solemnly.

"I won't let you down!"

Hearing this, everyone in the guild gave Noah their blessings.

"Take care of yourself, Noah!"

"Don't forget to bring back some souvenirs!"

"Right, right, if there's anything good on Tenrou Island, don't forget to bring it back for us to enjoy!"

These words of farewell made Noah quite emotional, but he responded to each one.

However, not all farewells were so warm.

"Noah!" Natsu jumped out from the crowd, raising a fist.

"Let's have a match!"

"Natsu..." Happy sighed helplessly.

"Natsu!" Lisanna said angrily.

"At a time like this, how can you still be like this?"

"Idiot!" Gray said mockingly.

"Only you, with your head filled with flames, would keep challenging yourself..."

The more Gray spoke, the quieter his voice became.

The reason was simple.

At this moment, Natsu didn't have his usual热血impulsive look, shouting "Let's have a match" and then charging forward.

The expression on Natsu's face was completely serious, which didn't match his usual self.

Noah also looked straight at Natsu, who had a serious expression, and spoke after a long pause.

"Natsu, are you serious?"

"Ever since I lost to you when I first came to ‘Fairy Tail’, I've been thinking about challenging you again. For this, I've trained very hard for the past four years!" Natsu grinned.

"You're leaving now, and when you come back, you'll definitely be even stronger. But I can't wait any longer!"

"Noah!" The flame on Natsu's raised fist made the air in the guild scorching hot, and his expression became fierce like a beast.

"You can go, but you have to have a match with me first!"

The entire guild fell silent.

Feeling the scorching heat and fierce magic power rising from Natsu, Noah closed his eyes and then suddenly opened them.

"I understand. I accept your challenge!"

Natsu smiled, a very passionate smile.

"I'm fired up!"

...

At the entrance of ‘Fairy Tail’...

"Thinking about it, the last time we had a match like this was four years ago."

Noah took off the luggage hanging on the cloth bag containing his magic knight sword, threw it aside, and looked at Natsu across from him, his lips slowly curving upward.

"Four years ago, both the match with you and the match with Gildarts were here. It's been four years already."

"I'm not the same as four years ago!" Natsu crouched like a leopard about to pounce, his eyes fixed on Noah.

"This time, I will definitely beat you!"

The curve of Noah's lips slowly widened, and he tightly gripped the cloth bag containing his magic knight sword.

"Then let me see it!"