Fairy Tail: You call this Celestial Magic?!

Chapter 298 Companions and a Farewell Gift (Please Subscribe!)

"Get on board, get off here!"

Warren, Joey, and Lidas organized the "laborers" to board the ship in an orderly manner on the shore. They had been waiting on the island of "Tower of Paradise" for some time, waiting for the ship to come and pick them up.

Actually, there were originally several large ships on this island, which were used to transport supplies and replenish personnel, but they were all destroyed in the aftermath of the battle and were reduced to wood chips, so they were no longer usable.

Moen personally went to the neighboring country of Ka-Emru and directly summoned five large ships, more than enough to take everyone away.

"The Great Star of Ishgar" is like this: he can easily find people to help him in other countries, and the people of the Kingdom of Ka-Amru also give him face, unwilling to offend Moen over a trivial matter.

"Let's go, let's leave this sad place."

Square-faced Woolley was the first to board the ship. He looked back at the island, which was now a white wasteland, and for a moment he was in a daze. The tower they had worked so hard to build had disappeared, and with it, a part of their "life" had also vanished.

"What will the outside world be like? Meow~ I'm so nervous!"

Miliana also boarded the ship. This "cat" was filled with trepidation, just like a kitten taking its first steps away from home. The outside world was completely unfamiliar to them.

"We can see the world with our own eyes!"

Xiu said with a serious expression. His words surprised Simon, who had been silent all along. Simon couldn't help but look at Xiu, and Woolley and Miliana also turned to look at Xiu.

"Sister invited us to join 'Fairy Tail.' What are your thoughts? Do you want to stay in 'Fairy Tail'?"

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Xiu asked the question he had been pondering.

"I don't want to stay."

Without hesitation, Simon was the first to speak.

All three looked at Simon. They could understand Simon's thoughts. After all, Erza already had a solid support, and Simon staying in Fairy Tail would only make him miserable.

"Don't overthink it, I just want to go find my sister."

Simon explained that it was obvious the other three had misunderstood. He wasn't staying because of Erza and Moen. In his current state, he didn't expect to gain Erza's favor. He was relieved to see that Erza had someone protecting her now.

"Then I'm going to find my brother too!"

Woolley also spoke up, saying that he wasn't an only child either, he had an older brother, but he didn't know what his brother's situation was now.
"That's so good~ You all still have family."

Xiu and Miliana both looked on with envy.

"No need to be envious, we are family, the four of us act together!"

"Square-faced" Woolley put his arm around Hugh and Miriam's shoulders, comforting his two companions. They had been through so much together, their bond was naturally deep, and they were no different from family.

"Then it's settled, let's leave together!"

Xiu nodded and set the course: they didn't plan to stay and join Fairy Tail, which was better for everyone.

"If the rest of us stay in Fairy Tail, it will only keep Erza reminiscing about the past. But she has a completely new life of her own, and she shouldn't be bound by the past anymore. As for us, we should also go find our own lives and see this unfamiliar world. Separating is the best arrangement."

Simon sighed, saying that their presence had actually affected Erza's life, so it would be better for them to leave and live their own lives peacefully.

The four quickly reached an agreement and prepared to confront Erza, believing that Erza would understand their thoughts.

Once everyone had boarded the ship, Simon and his three companions went to find Erza. Erza was on the deck, and Moen was there too. The two were talking to each other when they saw the four of them approaching, so they stopped and turned to look at them.

"Erza, we have something we want to tell you."

Simon walked ahead and called out to Erza.

Seeing Erza and Moen standing together, both of them were dashing and handsome, a perfect match. Simon couldn't help but sigh. Moen was handsome, strong, talented, famous, powerful, and wealthy. He had everything. How could he possibly fight against such a person?
"What is it? Shall we talk here?"

Erza had a smile on her face and looked very happy.

With the destruction of the Tower of Paradise, the vast majority of people were saved. Although things are not perfect, the knots in their hearts that had been tied up for many years have been untied. For Erza, this is certainly something to be happy about. It is already a very good result, much better than the best result Erza could have imagined.

"Sister, we're not planning to join Fairy Tail anymore."

When facing Erza, Xiu directly stated the thoughts of the four of them.

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Erza paused for a moment, her smile vanishing, but Moen, standing beside her, didn't seem particularly surprised.

In fact, Moen also felt that this was a good choice for everyone. Eight years apart was a bit long, especially since it happened during the most crucial period of growth.

Everyone changes. Eight years is enough time for a lot to change. Reuniting now and being together every day might not be ideal. It could lead to conflicts and shattered memories. It's better to keep some distance and preserve the genuine feelings we once had.

Of course, this is just one of Moen's guesses. There is another possibility: staying together might actually deepen their feelings for each other. But true friends are rare, and genuine friendship is even rarer. Separating now is a sign that they cherish this friendship even more.

"Meow~ We want to see the changes in this world for ourselves, and we want to find the meaning of our lives and the direction of our future."

Miriam Anna enthusiastically shared their thoughts. They didn't think Fairy Tail was bad; they just had their own choices and weren't limited to joining Fairy Tail.

"We don't want to affect your life, Erza."

Woolley didn't hide anything and explained their reasons.

Erza was unable to refute the earnest faces and sincere words of her companions. She couldn't say anything to stop them or persuade them to join Fairy Tail.

"okay, I get it."

Erza nodded seriously, accepting the farewell from her four companions.

She knew she couldn't restrict her companions' freedom, so she could only let them explore the world freely. But she hoped her companions would know that Fairy Tail could always be their backup plan, their safe haven.

"Moen."

Erza looked at Moen, who had been silent beside her, her eyes pleading. She hoped to gain Moen's support; she wanted to leave a way out for her four companions. "I agree."

Moen paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded, choosing to support Erza, since it was just a matter of helping others achieve their goals.

"Alright! I'll hold a withdrawal ceremony for you right now!"

With Moen's support, Erza suddenly felt more confident. However, her own approval might not be convincing enough, but with Moen's approval, the matter was definitely settled.

"A withdrawal ceremony? But we haven't even joined yet!"

Upon hearing Erza's words, Xiu looked surprised, as did the other three, who were clearly not expecting this part to happen.

"Buzz!"

Erza changed into a set of armor called "Farewell Armor," a ceremonial armor worn only for farewells or ceremonies. It was very ornate, with high heels and a puffy skirt, and she carried a long lance.

The armor was predominantly white, adorned with gold patterns, and he was draped in a red cloak, making him look like an elegant knight or a queen.

"Whenever a member of Fairy Tail wants to leave the guild, we hold a send-off ceremony for them, and at the same time, we must convey three rules to them."

Ignoring Xiu and the others' surprise and confusion, Erza began her "farewell" on her own. She already considered these companions as her "Fairy Tail" comrades, and now that she was saying goodbye to them, they could still come back if they wanted to in the future.

Simon, Shu, Miriam, and Woolley haven't officially joined Fairy Tail yet, but with Moen's approval, Erza can completely assume they've already joined, leaving them a way out.

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Simon, Xiu, Miliana, and Woolley looked at Erza without saying a word, waiting with great emotion for her to continue. They all understood what Erza meant.

"First rule: You must never tell anyone anything that is detrimental to Fairy Tail."

Article Two: One must not contact past clients without authorization in order to obtain personal gain.

Erza quickly went through the first two rules. These two rules were of little use to Simon, Shu, Miriam, and Woolley, because they had never actually worked in the guild and knew nothing about Fairy Tail.

Erza's main point is naturally the third one, which is also the one that best represents the Fairy Tail guild.

"Third rule: Even if our paths diverge, we must live on with strength. We must never take our own lives lightly, and we must never forget the companions we cherished in the past!"

Erza loudly proclaimed the third rule: for the Fairy Tail guild, once a member of Fairy Tail, always a member of Fairy Tail. Even if someone leaves the guild, everyone hopes that the person who leaves can live a good life and have a wonderful life.

Of course, this refers to those who leave the membership normally and have abided by the first two rules.

Fairy Tail is not one to be bullied. If you don't abide by the first two rules, you are obviously making yourself an enemy of the guild. Naturally, there will be no more friendship to speak of, and the rest will be about cleaning house!

"do you understand?"

Erza looked at her four companions and asked loudly, her eyes filled with tears. Having just reunited, they had to part again. Erza was only human, and naturally she would feel sad and upset.

Seeing Erza in tears, Moen couldn't help but open his mouth, because Erza's eyes were filled with tears.

Her prosthetic eye, which had never been able to shed tears, was finally moistened with tears once again.

It seems the knot in my heart has been completely untied.
Seeing this, Moen was also happy for Erza. This symbol undoubtedly proved that Erza's psychological constraints had been broken and that she had now truly freed herself from the past.

"Understood!"

Simon, Hugh, Miriam, and Woolley answered loudly and earnestly, expressing their determination to abide by these rules, to live on strongly, and to forever remember this friendship.

"Since it's a send-off party, we definitely need to have a big meal. I'll go find Mira and ask her to cook a big meal to send off our four companions."

Moen took the initiative to find something to do, which also gave Erza and her four companions some space.

"Please, Moen, I will thank Mira properly."

Erza was taken aback for a moment, then nodded seriously in agreement with Moen's words. Her eyes were full of gratitude as she looked at Moen, because Moen was clearly trying to bring these four companions closer to Fairy Tail. Once the send-off banquet was held, it would mean that everyone had accepted them.

It's worth noting that Chairman Makarov is also on the ship. If he attends the banquet and acknowledges Simon, Xiu, Miliana, and Woolley, then it would truly be an official recognition.

As for whether Moen can organize this send-off ceremony, Erza has no doubt at all. She doesn't think anyone in the guild will refuse Moen. Even if it's just for Moen's sake, everyone will definitely come to the send-off ceremony.

Moen walked away and found Mirajane in the ship's restaurant. The ships he had found were all large passenger ships, so naturally they were fully equipped, and this restaurant was also a large canteen.

Everyone in Fairy Tail likes to sit in the cafeteria, drink, chat, and brag whenever they have free time. This is true both inside the guild and outside. As soon as Moen entered the cafeteria, he saw everyone there, even the dizzy Natsu and Gajeel.

"These guys."

Moen smiled and shook his head without saying anything. He went straight to Mira Jane, who was exchanging culinary tips with the chef on the cruise ship.

Since there is no danger here, the crew members on these ships are already provided, saving the trouble of having to operate the boats themselves.

"Mira, we're going to hold a send-off party for Simon, Hugh, Miliana, and Woolley later. Could you please lend a hand?"

Moen quietly approached Mirajane and whispered something.

"Hmm? Are they leaving?"

Mirajane was a little surprised. She had said she would stay and join Fairy Tail, so why was she suddenly leaving?
"Everyone has their own ambitions, there's no need to force it. Separating might be better for everyone."

Moen smiled and explained, but didn't go into details, since it was Erza and the others' private matter and it wasn't convenient to talk about it behind their backs.

"You've thought of everything very thoroughly."

Mirajane pouted, glanced at Moen, and made a slightly sour remark.

"Hehe~"

Moen didn't say anything, he just smiled; it wasn't the first time he'd done this.

(End of this chapter)