69novels Chapter 278 Only Children Make Choices
Chapter 278 Only Children Make Choices
Chapter 278 Only Children Make Choices
"Speaking of which, it's quite surprising that Natsu and the others didn't show up with you."
Chase's gaze swept past Lucy and fell upon the quiet street outside.
After so many trespassing incidents, I'm actually finding it a little strange not having Nazhabi's noise around.
"They left the guild even earlier than me, after all, they fought Chesgo for so long after the banquet," Lucy said matter-of-factly.
Natsu, in particular, was subjected to a full night of physical training by the Destruction Dragon Gandora last night and barely rested. The only reason he's been able to hold on until now is because he has an abundance of energy.
Thinking of this, Lucy couldn't help but let out a happy sigh: "Finally, I can get a good night's sleep!"
"Why don't you go back to your own home and see? Nazhabi might already be fast asleep in your nice, soft bed right now."
"Forehead-"
Lucy's relaxed smile instantly froze.
Believe it or not, it's actually possible!
"Here you are." Chess pushed the brewed black tea over.
"Thank you, Chess."
Lucy, who was a little thirsty, naturally took the teacup, blew on it, and then took a small sip.
"How does it taste?"
"It tastes a bit lighter than before, but the aftertaste is quite nice. Is it something Chess bought for you?"
"It's still the same as before. If it's light, it's probably because I've already brewed several pots."
Lucy's lips twitched, and she silently put down her teacup: "..—"
Who serves a guest tea that's almost finished brewing and then earnestly asks how it tastes?
"Haha, there's no need for brother and sister to be so calculating," Chess laughed heartily.
It's actually quite fun to tease Lucy every now and then. "Hmph, you said it yourself!"
Lucy puffed out her cheeks and pulled out two fresh cups of tea directly from under the coffee table.
Throw one handful into the teacup, and chew the other dry—it has to be chewed dry!
Given her relationship with Chase, she naturally wouldn't care about manners or rules, completely relaxing as if she were at home. "As expected of Lucy, what a wild way to drink tea." The Dark Magician Girl stared in disbelief.
"Can black tea in this world still be drunk like this?"
The silent magician, who had quietly swallowed the potato chips, blinked his aloof eyes, eager to give it a try.
And then the next second.
"Ugh~ Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey!"
Lucy frowned, looking nauseous. She grabbed a trash can and spat out all the tea leaves mixed with saliva from her mouth.
This silly girl...
The Silent Magician: Forget it, I can't imitate it.
Chase covered his face, finding it hard to bear the sight. Once his silly sister had recovered, he finally spoke up and asked, "So, Lucy, what brings you here at this hour?"
"No, no, I just happened to be passing by and saw that Chess's house was lit up, so I thought I'd come over and sit for a bit."
Lucy's eyes darted around as she broke the ice, "Speaking of which, Chess, did you get any new cards from your battle with Mira?"
Chase immediately saw that her true purpose was not as simple as she claimed, but he still pointed to the four cards on the coffee table.
"The sealed person's right foot? It's this!"
Lucy looked in the direction he was pointing, her expression instantly brightening. She exclaimed, "Does that mean Chesgo will be able to summon the Dark Archmage very soon?!"
Having experienced the "god-tier draw" in card duels, she was deeply impressed by Exodia, a card monster with infinite attack and defense, where collecting all the cards would declare victory.
Considering the actual combat abilities of Dark Magician and Destroyer Dragon, it's hard to imagine how terrifying it would be if Exodia were actually summoned!
"That's true in theory, but we'll only know the specific effect after we collect them all."
Chase reached out and picked up the cards from the coffee table, his eyes narrowing slightly, his tone questioning, "Compared to this, Lucy, you seemed to be putting in a lot more effort in the battle on Nirvana."
"Aha, ahaha, then he's been controlled by Sister Mira."
Lucy chuckled awkwardly and scratched her head, then immediately reaffirmed her stance, "Actually, I did try to resist, but unfortunately my magic power was too low!"
"Don't be so afraid. It's okay if you say it's your own will. It's best to keep this momentum going until the S-level assessment," Chess said with a smile.
I was afraid of encountering a heartless jerk like you who doesn't know how to be gentle with women during the S-level assessment, so I thought I'd test the waters beforehand!
After hesitating for a few seconds, Lucy ultimately didn't have the courage to voice her complaints.
"I don't even know if I'll be selected for the S-rank assessment. After all, I've only been in the guild for less than a year, so I'm still a newbie."
"Have a little more confidence. With your current level of Celestial Magic, you could easily be rated S-rank in any other guild."
Upon hearing this, Lucy, who had been feeling incredibly insecure, showed a look of surprise, then immediately crossed her arms defensively, saying, "That's so suspicious! That Chess guy actually complimented someone!"
"Could they be trying to trick me into participating so they can find a chance to beat me up?!"
"Hey, am I that gloomy?" Chase was speechless.
It's important to know that Lucy is now much stronger than she was at the same time in the original story. Not only has she mastered the Celestial Cloth ahead of time, single-handedly defeated Sora from the Six Fatalities, and learned the super magic Star Chart History, but her practical experience, combat skills, and willpower have also been greatly improved.
With such an overall level, even in a large guild like Phantom Lords, they would definitely be a true ace!
"Yes!" Lucy, who had witnessed Chase "beating" Mira, nodded emphatically.
"I agree," the dark magician girl raised her hand.
The Silent Magician looked at Chase very seriously, then nodded in agreement.
Chess: "...—
"By the way, Chess, what do you think of Mira's Demon King reception?" Lucy suddenly remembered the purpose of her trip to spy on the "enemy's situation."
"It's alright, a bit better than I expected."
"How does it compare to Erza?"
"Erza?"
Chess paused for a moment, thinking Lucy was curious about the difference in strength between the two, and then seriously analyzed, "It's really hard to say. Although the Demon King's absorption weakens Mira's weakness of having a strong burst of power but short endurance, Erza's transformation is more comprehensive."
"A gap of nearly three years is not something that can be caught up in a short time. In addition, with the Armor of Exodia, Erza should still be stronger at the moment. Of course, no matter who it is, it will still be easy for her to beat you."
You don't have to say the last sentence!
Slightly offended, Lucy suppressed her anger and continued to ask, "So, Chess seems to enjoy fighting with Mira more?"
"Is it more fun fighting Erza?"
"There's no such thing as being happy or unhappy, as long as the battle is fun, that's all that matters."
At this point, Chase finally noticed the hidden meaning in Lucy's words, "So, what exactly did you come here for tonight?"
"Cough cough."
Lucy coughed twice, took a sip of her black tea to calm herself, then blushed and fidgeted, "If, I mean if, we were to be girlfriends, Chess, you—"
"What? You went through all that trouble just to confess to me? That's a bit of a headache, since I've always thought of Lucy as my little sister."
"I'd never confess to you! Can't you let me finish what I have to say?!"
Lucy's lips twitched violently. Having been interrupted, she decided to go all out and asked directly, "It's Mira and Erza! Which one does Chess like more?!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the hall fell silent, with only the sound of the kettle boiling.
"I see. That explains why I felt there was something strange about the two of them today." Chase suddenly realized.
Considering Lucy and Lisanna's series of proactive actions, the general outline of the whole incident becomes clear.
"So, Chess, what are you thinking?" Lucy asked tentatively.
She really went all out for her best friend Erza's happiness.
"You really want to know?" Chase tactically took a sip of tea.
"Mmm!" Lucy's eyes were full of trepidation, both looking forward to hearing Erza's name and worried that Mira would be the one to slip out.
The Dark Magician Girl and the Silent Magician lost their appetite for potato chips and leaned slightly forward, aiming their ears at Chess.
"Lucy, you'd better listen carefully."
Chase put down his teacup, took a deep breath, opened his arms, and declared with heroic spirit, "With no woman in my heart, I am a god when I draw my sword!"
"Women will only slow down my card-drawing speed!"
Lucy: "...—"
Dark Magician Girl: "...."
The Silent Magician: "..—"
Sure enough, that deadbeat card player!
"What if I have to choose the one that feels better?" Lucy pressed on, unwilling to give up.
Now that things have come to this point, there's really no reason to just muddle through like this.
Not only was she Erza's wingman, but as her younger sister, she also really wanted to know Chase's true thoughts.
So if Chase really likes Mila, she will try her best to help the two of them work together.
throat.
Seeing Lucy's determined look, Chase sighed softly, then leaned down and whispered his answer in her ear.
"Huh? Ah!"
Lucy's pupils contracted sharply, her pretty face instantly turning bright red, steam rising from her cheeks.
"Um, um, I...I...I'll go back now!"
Her mind was in a state of shock as she sprang to her feet, ran out of the house like lightning, and disappeared around the corner in the blink of an eye.