Fairy Tail: You said you were just acting, are you serious?

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Chapter 146 Erza

Earlier, in the dark and damp cell, the air was filled with a complex smell of mold and earth.

A petite figure was huddled in the shadows by the stone wall, hugging her knees tightly.

Her wrists were forcibly handcuffed with magical cuffs, and there were obvious marks on her ankles.

The girl stared blankly ahead. Long-term torment had numbed her brain, leaving her only with a faint consciousness and perception maintained by her survival instincts.

Clang!

The iron door to the cell was suddenly pushed open. The familiar sound made the girl's eyes focus instantly. In fear, she turned her body to the side and shrank even further.

She raised her head, trembling, and saw two unfamiliar figures being roughly pushed in by the cult's thugs.

The two new prisoners unconsciously drew her numb gaze.

It was a blue-haired boy whose hands were still supporting another gray-haired boy when he was thrown in.

The gray-haired boy looked even worse, his face covered in cold sweat and pale, and his weak breathing revealed his distress.

After the iron gate was closed again, the girl's fear gradually faded, and a sad look appeared on her face.

She hadn't intended to approach, but seeing how seriously ill the new prisoner was, she couldn't help but show concern and took the initiative to go.

Are you alright?

She couldn't just stand by and watch her new companion ignore her.

As the girl stepped forward, the other children in the cell cautiously gathered around her.

In the prison cells, only by relying on each other can they maintain a sliver of security and continue to live.

The girl slowly moved closer, gently helped the gray-haired boy turn over, and then lifted his head.

The gray-haired boy, who was still conscious, met the girl's gaze and surprisingly revealed a weak and gentle smile.

"It's the same crimson (Schukelto) hair...it's so beautiful..."

Eh?

Upon hearing this, the girl's hand supporting the gray-haired boy's neck stiffened slightly.

Crimson... hair?

She looked at the strands of hair that fell over her shoulders, and her eyes gradually regained some color.

Crimson... what is that?

Just as she was about to bend down and ask for clarification, the gray-haired boy's eyes had already closed.

In this situation, the girl trembled and showed a look of panic.

"Do not......"

No, I can't close my eyes now, no...

"It's alright, Erza, he's not dead yet."

Just then, an old hand landed on the girl's shoulder and patted her gently.

She looked up, bewildered, and saw an elderly man.

"Grandpa Luo Bu..."

Let me take a look.

Rob reached out his finger and touched Ron's forehead, then checked his breath.

After catching his breath, Gerald glanced at Rob out of the corner of his eye, then noticed that Ron had closed his eyes and was also showing a look of panic.

"Grandpa, is he alright?"

He quickly sat up and approached Rob to ask.

On the other side, curious Wally poked his head out and slowly said:

"Grandpa Rob, could he have contracted an infectious disease?"

"No, it doesn't seem like an infectious disease."

A few seconds later, Rob's furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and he turned to comfort him:

"Judging from the symptoms, he has a lack of magic. Although we don't know how he got it, at his age, he just needs to rest and recover his strength."

Hearing Grandpa Rob's firm judgment, Erza finally felt relieved and collapsed to the ground.

Gerald's nerves relaxed, and he could finally feel at ease.

"Thank goodness...he's still alive..."

Hugh, who was behind Gerald, timidly peeked out and quietly hid behind Simon.

Miriamana rubbed the tears welling up in her eyes and smiled with relief.

"Erza".

Simon then stepped forward and suggested:

"Let me help you carry him to a suitable place to rest."

"I'll help too."

Gerald echoed.

"Ah."

Erza nodded, and then with the combined efforts of Simon and Gerald, they each lifted Ron up on one side.

Just as Erza flipped Ron's hand over, she froze on the spot.

"Grandpa Rob, why is this pattern the same as the one on your back?"

Rob curiously approached, and when Erza pointed to the mark on Ron's hand, his eyes widened instantly, revealing a shocked expression.

That guild mark... it's Fairy Tail?!

......

A few hours later, Ron's complexion returned to normal, and his breathing became much more even.

Then his eyelids twitched, and he slowly opened his eyes.

The first thing he saw when he opened his eyes was Gerald waiting by his side.

"Ron, you're finally awake!"

When Gerald saw Ron wake up, he excitedly rushed over.

"what."

Ron responded blankly and then sat up, supporting himself on the ground.

After looking around the dark cell, he finally understood his current situation.

I finally managed to infiltrate successfully.

His brain was hit by a double whammy of exhaustion and drowsiness; had he not been in good physical condition, he would have become quite mentally impaired in this situation.

After he regained some composure, he noticed the concerned gazes directed at him from all around him.

Seeing the confusion in Ron's eyes, Gerald obediently pointed to the surrounding children and Grandpa Rob, explaining:

"We were just helped by everyone and Grandpa Rob, who were all our fellow prisoners."

He even started introducing them one by one, catching Ron off guard.

Although Ron wanted to say that he actually knew them, these were all familiar faces, the group of children who were locked up in Paradise Tower with Gerald in the original story.

However, due to various practical reasons, and seeing Gerald's kindness, I'll just have to cooperate obediently.

Fortunately, the butterfly effect did not have a significant impact, and Gerald and Simon and the others were still able to stay in the prison together.

Finally, Gerald's gaze fell on Erza.

"And there's her, her name is Erza. She was taking care of you when you were unconscious."

After Gerald finished his introduction, Ron gave a grateful smile.

"Thank you all very much for your help."

He nodded to Simon and the others to express his gratitude.

They nodded somewhat reservedly, hesitant to approach.

Erza, however, remained motionless, her clear eyes fixed on Ron, a look of confusion on her face.

Then, as if she had made up her mind, Erza opened her mouth and asked the question that had been on her mind.

“Schukelto…”

"Ok?"

"What did you mean by 'Shucalto' when you looked at me before you lost consciousness?"

Upon hearing Erza's question, Ron, who had just woken up and was still a little dazed, froze slightly with a smile.

Wait a minute, did I say something I shouldn't have when I wasn't thinking clearly?!

Chapter 147 Erza Scarlett

Ron subconsciously turned his head and glanced at Geral, who had an innocent look on his face.

This oblivious kid even smiled at him.

Laughing my ass! Do you even know how serious this is?!

Ron looked down and realized that he had indeed said some things he shouldn't have in his daze, and now he felt caught off guard.

Well, this role doesn't seem that important. Anyway, this kid was somehow managed to be brought back to Paradise Tower, so there will be other opportunities in the future.

Since things have already developed to this point, and I'm going to rescue them anyway, what difference does a little impact make? Let nature take its course.

Ron met Erza's questioning gaze again and followed her lead:

"Schukelto, which is your hair color, looks really good on you."

After saying that, he slowly reached out his hand.

"Wait... what are you doing!"

As Erza stared in astonishment, he gently touched the strands of hair on her face and held them naturally in his palm.

"Your name is Erza, right? Do you have a surname?"

Upon hearing this, Erza paused for a moment, then lowered her head slightly.

"No... my name is Erza, that's all."

"That would be too lonely."

Ron withdrew his hand and said softly:

"In that case, let's take Erza Scarlett as your name."

“Schukelto…”