Fairy Tail: You call this Celestial Magic?!

Chapter 289 This Isn't Your Own Business (Please Subscribe!)

"Moen, you're really not taking the two of us?"

After Moen confirmed the list of the "elite team", Macao and Wakaba came over. The two uncles looked surprised. They obviously did not expect that Moen really did not intend to take them. They thought Moen was joking before.

"We two have never been absent from any of the guild's major events."

Wakaba, with his pipe in his mouth, also felt a little unaccustomed to it. For more than ten or twenty years, they had worked diligently in Fairy Tail, and the two of them were always there for any incident. Their sudden absence was indeed a surprise to them.

In terms of raw strength, they are naturally far inferior to "S-class mages" like Moen, Erza, and Mirajane, but they are by no means weak. To put it bluntly, in a typical mage guild, their strength and experience would make them strong contenders for the guild master position.

Even within the Fairy Tail guild, without the rapid rise of the younger generation, the two of them might have been able to compete for the position, since Gildarts, the most qualified of the veterans to be the guild master, had no interest in it at all.

Of course, given the current situation of the guild, Macao and Wakaba naturally wouldn't think about the guild leader anymore. Competing with Moen was no different from competing with Laxus, and both of them highly respected Moen.

“Uncle Macao, Uncle Wakaba, I think we should give young people more opportunities to gain experience. I think the timing of this incident is just right. It has a certain degree of danger, but it is within a controllable range. It is just right to serve as a major test.”

Moen earnestly explained to the two uncles he was close to that he had naturally considered these factors before making his decision.

This major event will definitely involve a fierce battle, but it won't be that dangerous. According to Moen's understanding of the mission, this storyline is ultimately just "Erza's solo storyline," which probably involves a change in mindset or something similar.

Moreover, the strength of this "evil cult" had long been thoroughly investigated by the "Magic Council." They were beaten like stray dogs, with seven "construction sites" destroyed in succession, leaving them barely clinging to life. The "Magic Council" had already sealed their files.

The threatening words Jellal uttered to Erza also proved their guilty conscience; they knew that once exposed, they would surely be wiped out by the Magic Council.

All these factors point to one thing: the power of this "evil cult" is not as exaggerated as it seems. They are only good at surviving; they are resilient but lack real strength.

Otherwise, Moen and Makarov wouldn't have insisted on relying solely on Fairy Tail to take action. While considering Erza's well-being is important, they wouldn't ignore the risks either.

"With Grandpa and I backing us up, that's enough."

Moen briefly explained his thoughts: with him and Makarov present, plus Mirajane and Erza, both "S-class mages," and Natsu, Gray, and other elites among elites, their combat strength was already fully saturated.

If there's a real lack of combat power, then it's not Macao and Wakaba's turn; they could simply call in Laxus and Mystogan.

"Alright, then the two of us will stay and watch the house."

Macao and Wakaba exchanged a glance and accepted the arrangement.

Looking at the incredibly excited young people over there, the two "veterans" sighed. They were only thirty-six years old, in their prime, but the young people over there were mostly between sixteen and twenty years old. The oldest, Lidas, was ten years younger than them, and the youngest, Bigita, was a full twenty years younger than them.

Whether someone is old or not depends mainly on who they are compared to. When compared in this way, the two of them really do have a feeling of the younger generation surpassing the older generation.

"Go back and pack your things. We'll meet at the guild entrance at noon and then we're dismissed."

After dealing with the issues of the two highly experienced "veterans," Moen turned to the young men who had been left behind and gave them instructions.

"Yes!"

The crowd immediately responded and then quickly dispersed.

Looking at his departing comrades, Moen felt quite gratified. Most of them were soldiers he had trained, his "trusted men."

Emerald, Lucy, Natsu, and Gray are, of course, members of the "Sanctuary." Elfman can also be considered his half-disciple, since it was he who forcefully taught this kid to "receive magic."

Alzak, Jubia, and Bisca were all "picked up" by Moen; he brought them into the guild and they received a lot of help from him.

Gajeel was defeated by him, while Cana and Levy grew up together in the guild, and Erza and Mirajane also had an extraordinary relationship.

Joey, Warren, and Lidas are all good friends, while Bigita is his loyal fan.

Actually, it's not just these people; many of his soldiers were among those who weren't selected, but some of them simply didn't meet the required standards.

For example, Jett and Troy, these two guys are sometimes not even as reliable as the literary girl Levy, while Lisanna is to stay and replace her sister Mirajane as the receptionist. Of course, this girl's hard skills are also slightly lacking.

Wendy is too young and shouldn't be forced to grow too fast, while Rocky doesn't need any training at all. He's experienced enough, so it's natural for him to give the opportunity to someone else.

In this entire guild, the younger generation are basically all Moen's supporters, and the veterans are also particularly close to him. Moen doesn't know how Laxus will compete with him for the next guild leader position. Is he just going to rely on those few "Thunder Gods"?

"Over with Erza..."

After everyone had left, Makarov spoke with some concern.

Erza still hasn't shown up. We're leaving at noon. What if she doesn't come?
"She will come."

Moen answered, speaking with great certainty.

Erza was indeed hesitant about the Tower of Paradise, and she did seem unlike herself, but Moen believed in Erza, that girl, and that she would ultimately make the right choice.

"Okay, it's good that you understand."

Makarov nodded, fully respecting Moen's ideas. They had held a closed-door meeting beforehand to discuss their thoughts, but in practice, they had largely followed Moen's ideas.

Moen wanted to give the young guild members a major test, and he would be responsible for covering for them. Makarov was also giving Moen a major test, and he would be responsible for covering for Moen. Although he didn't think he could really cover for them, he could at least help a lot.

With those two backing him up, Makarov really didn't believe anything could go wrong. Could this "evil cult" possibly turn the world upside down in their hands?
At noon, everyone gathered at the entrance of the Fairy Tail guild hall, and soon everyone had arrived.

"Wait, why hasn't Erza arrived yet?"

After counting the number of people, Mirajane frowned. Erza hadn't been there in the morning, and now that it was time to leave at noon, she still hadn't arrived. "Moen said Erza was going too."

No one doubted whether Erza would go, since it was Moen who said that Erza would be going with everyone.

"Logically speaking, we should go."

Warren chimed in, after all, one of their purposes in going to war was to "avenge Erza."

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Lucy, who was listening nearby, shrank back. She and Emerald exchanged a glance and saw hesitation in each other's eyes.

After the group disbanded in the morning, the two of them actually ran into Erza and told her about "meeting at the guild hall entrance at noon to set off." Unfortunately, Erza did not respond to them, and she seemed to be in a very strange state.

At this moment, seeing that Erza hadn't come over, Lucy and Emerald hesitated, wondering whether they should tell her about it.
"She's here! Erza's here!"

Just as Lucy and Emerald hesitated, Cana called out. She saw Erza, who was wearing armor and slowly walking towards them with an extremely solemn expression on her face.

"Erza! Come here! We're all here!"

Natsu shouted loudly, telling Erza to hurry back to the party, because he saw that Moen and Makarov had also come out of the guild, obviously having already made arrangements.

With Guild Master Makarov and his "successor" Moen going on the expedition together, it was natural for him to make arrangements for the guild's affairs.

Laxus is gone, Gildarts is gone, Mystogan is gone, and there isn't a single "S-class mage" left in the guild. Therefore, the important task of handling guild affairs has been handed over to Macao and Wakaba. They are both senior, extremely loyal, and quite capable, making them the perfect people to stay home and guard the guild.

"What a pity, what a pity, Laxus isn't here. Otherwise, he might have been able to share some of the work."

Looking at Grandpa Makarov beside him, Moen said it was a pity, but his face was all smiles.

"Even if he were here, I wouldn't feel comfortable entrusting the guild to him."

Makarov shook his head. This was the truth. With the title of "Thor" and his own fan group "Thor's Crowd," Laxus's ambition, which had been gradually suppressed, re-emerged. He gained recognition and followers, and he became more and more convinced that his ideas were right and that it was the right path.

Of course, over the years, Laxus's ideas have changed. He no longer pursues kicking all the weak out of Fairy Tail and making them live as ordinary people instead of mages.

Laxus's current idea is to divide the guild, separating the weaker members from the guild and forming a separate "Fairy Tail Miscellaneous Affairs Guild," allowing the weaker members to focus on handling those trivial matters, while the remaining strong members will continue to bear the name "Fairy Tail" and mainly handle high-end commissions.

In a sense, this is also a sign of progress. At least he acknowledged that weaker mages are still mages and accepted their place in the social ecosystem.

But he clearly still wanted Fairy Tail to become more high-end, instead of the current situation where people could come to Fairy Tail to ask for all sorts of trivial things, making them seem like some kind of cheap guild.

This is a typical example of failing to connect with the people; it's all about seeking fame and fortune without understanding the very essence of "Fairy Tail."

It is those intricate little tasks and those weak mages who immerse themselves among the people that form the foundation of "Fairy Tail".

"Why are there so many people here?"

At the entrance of the guild hall, Erza stopped and looked at the nearly twenty people in front of her. She opened her mouth, looking a little surprised.

"This is still a streamlined version. In fact, even more people wanted to go. Everyone wanted to send the whole army, but that would be too much of a fuss, so we didn't agree and only formed an elite squad."

Moen stopped in front and answered Erza's question.

"That's right! Erza! Those guys who weren't chosen have been envious of me all morning! They all wish they could go in my place!"

Joey was showing off his muscles while laughing and complaining. He hadn't prepared anything, just a small backpack.

Therefore, he spent the whole morning bragging in the guild. Marcus, who was usually quick-witted, was so angry that he couldn't speak. He resolved to work hard to improve his skills and make sure he wouldn't be eliminated again next time. In a sense, this was also a form of motivation.

Everyone chattered excitedly, seemingly unconcerned about the potential dangers of the journey ahead.

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Seeing this scene before her, Erza bit her lip. She knew that she had no chance of persuading everyone to give up.

None of the members of "Fairy Tail" showed any fear; on the contrary, they all looked excited at the prospect of battle. And naturally, they couldn't possibly miss out on such a well-justified "battle."

"That's a very dangerous thing. It's my own business, and I don't want to involve others."

Erza whispered, still wanting to struggle a little more.

"What mission isn't dangerous?"

"This isn't just about you; it concerns the honor of the entire Fairy Tail! It concerns every one of us!"

"This isn't just a matter for Fairy Tail. That Tower of Paradise is too evil. Sacrificing lives to revive others—if we don't destroy it, the consequences will be dire!"

Erza's words elicited a cacophony of responses from everyone, with all sorts of opinions, but no one backed down.

"Young mages are eager to make a name for themselves."

Moen was quite moved, saying that the atmosphere was actually quite good and very healthy.

The overall upward momentum of "Fairy Tail" is very good, which naturally makes the guild members very motivated. Coupled with good benefits and a healthy competitive atmosphere, Moen dares to guarantee that "Fairy Tail" is stronger than it was in the original story, even without him!
"Everyone's here, let's go!"

Seeing his excited companions, Moen immediately gave the order: target "Tower of Paradise," Fairy Tail, move out!
(End of this chapter)