Fairy Tail: You call this Celestial Magic?!

Chapter 309 Save Our Island (Please Subscribe!)

"I am!"

Seeing the effect of his attack, Moen's pupils suddenly contracted, his eyes widened, and he subconsciously gasped.

The layers upon layers of "crystal walls" he had prepared beforehand, resembling a giant crystal honeycomb, had now shattered. The terrifying magical shockwave, carrying destructive energy ripples, was even more frightening than the one in the "Tower of Paradise." The surrounding air seemed to be instantly sucked out, creating a brief vacuum.

Moen focused all his energy on defense this time, pouring almost all of his magic into building the "crystal wall" for defense, while only casually inputting basic magic into attack.

However, the final result of the experiment was that the "Crystal Wall" was completely shattered, which is enough to show the terrifying power of "Athena's Exclamation".

This clearing deep in the eastern suburban forest, which Moen usually used to test his skills, had long been ravaged by various spells, leaving it uneven and sparsely vegetated. But now, this large clearing had completely disappeared, physically disappeared.

What appeared before Moen now was a huge pit with a diameter of over a hundred meters and a bottomless depth. Looking down, there was only a chilling darkness that seemed to devour light, as if an invisible, greedy monster had viciously bitten off a large chunk of the earth.

"Wait, isn't the actual destructive range of this move supposed to be quite small?!"

When Saga, Camus, and Shura clashed with Shaka using Athena's Exclamation, they only managed to destroy the Tenbu Horin and the Garden of Twin Sala Trees, without affecting much else. Their performance was not as impressive as those who could destroy most of a palace with a single blow.

Besides, I didn't even use my full strength; I just casually inputted some basic magic power to test it out."

Moen grinned, realizing he'd really messed up this time.

When he tested other skills before, even "Galactic Explosion" only scraped off a few thick layers of soil before being steadily blocked by "Crystal Wall". Unlike this time, it completely wiped out an entire piece of land, leaving behind such a shocking, giant pit that seemed to lead to the abyss of hell.

Before the experiment, Moen thought that since this was a skill released using magic, even if it was "Athena's Exclamation", it shouldn't be that abnormal. However, the effect far exceeded his expectations, and ordinary "forbidden magic" couldn't even scratch him.

"But thinking about it, it makes sense. After all, it combines the power of three zodiac constellations and the power of three gold armors, so it's bound to be much more powerful than a single constellation's Galactic Explosion."

Moen stretched his stiff body, his joints making a slight clicking sound. This move was indeed a trump card. Although the wind-up was a bit long, its power was truly exaggerated. If used at full strength, Moen couldn't think of anyone who could withstand it.

This move is different from the simple energy bombardment of "Galactic Explosion"; "Athena's Exclamation" obviously has a much stronger destructive power.

That "small ball" possesses destructive energy that goes straight to the essence, enough to disintegrate everything in the universe. Anyone touched even a little bit by the magic emanating from that "small ball" will find it difficult to survive, just like the deep caves on the ground.

Looking at the huge hole, Moen couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. So much soil and rock disappeared completely the moment it touched the small ball formed by "Athena's Exclamation," leaving no trace. This was not a conservation of energy at all!

"Fortunately, a thick crystal wall was added for protection."

Moen couldn't help but sigh. Although the power was unexpected, fortunately, it didn't cause any other damage besides creating a huge crater.

Although the safety measures of the "Crystal Wall" were unsurprisingly destroyed, they managed to barely prevent the shockwave from spreading and protect the rest of the forest and Granny Poliusica's hut.

It's a pity that this open space, where skills were often tested, is now completely ruined. Moen thinks it will be difficult to fill this big hole, firstly because there's nowhere to dig so much soil.

"However, it's not necessarily a bad thing. This big pit can also be used as a testing ground for skills. Testing skills here is less likely to affect the outside."

Moen looked at the huge pit and, without much hesitation, jumped in. His body plummeted rapidly in the sudden weightlessness, the wind whistling in his ears and his clothes fluttering in the wind.

After freefalling for a while, Moen landed with a "thud," his feet landing on the solid but cracked and melted rock at the bottom of the pit. The light at the bottom of the pit was extremely dim, with only a small patch of skylight shining through the opening above.

"You brat! What are you up to now?!"

Moen had just landed at the bottom of the pit and hadn't even started to check the situation when his grandfather's voice came from above. He was extremely anxious, clearly having rushed over as soon as he heard the news.

With no other option, Moen quickly climbed back up. Once back on the ground, he saw Grandpa Makarov and Granny Poliusica standing by the edge of the pit, with a red-haired girl standing beside them.

"Erza?"

Moen was taken aback, clearly not expecting Erza to be there; he had thought it was just Grandpa Makarov and Grandma Poliusica.

"I'm here to examine the prosthetic eye."

Erza pointed to her prosthetic eye and explained, her gaze towards Moen filled with curiosity—curiosity about the ability he had just possessed.

Erza, Chairman Makarov, and Granny Polyushika were very close to the "crime scene" and were the ones who could best sense how powerful that force had been. Erza was naturally very curious about it and was also amazed.

'As expected of Moen, his strength has increased even further!'
Erza felt a sense of urgency; she couldn't let Moen fall further behind.

"What's wrong with the prosthetic eye?"

Moen asked with concern, "Erza's eye seems to be fine. There's no uncontrollable eyeball movement. This prosthetic eye is indeed of very high quality. No matter how closely you look at it, you can't see any problems. It's indistinguishable from a real eye."

“I couldn’t cry before, but now I can suddenly cry again. I’m afraid something might have gone wrong, so I came to my mother-in-law for a check-up.”

Erza spoke seriously; this was indeed a problem, and Moen nodded in agreement.

Although this prosthetic eye couldn't shed tears before, at least all other functions worked normally. It was like it had a bug but still worked. Now that the bug has been fixed, and it fixed itself, it's hard to say whether there will be any problems afterward. Maybe we should go back to Granny Poliusica to have it checked again.

"Has your mother-in-law been diagnosed with a problem?"

Moen then asked, his gaze turning to Granny Poliusica.

"There's no problem at all. I told you before, I wouldn't make a mistake!"

Grandma Porius answered Moen's question with a stern face. She always believed that her surgery was absolutely successful, and that Erza's prosthetic eye not being able to shed tears was definitely not a problem with her technique.

"It's good that there are no problems, it's good that there are no problems."

Moen accepted the answer and quickly said, "Whatever the old lady says goes. There's no need to argue with her. She's a stubborn old lady, so we have to go along with her."

Don't be unconvinced; after all, they have the skills. Their medical expertise is comparable to that of a "miracle doctor" in the medical world!
Offending anyone is fine, but why would you choose to offend a "miracle doctor"? Isn't that just asking for trouble? Normal people would try to maintain good relationships.

Moen was so shrewd that he naturally wouldn't argue with the old lady's professional skills. At this time, he just needed to agree with her. Moreover, Grandma Poliusica had never had any problems. She was basically a miracle worker who could cure any illness.

Moen had always believed that Erza's prosthetic eye was a psychological issue, and it turned out to be true. Once she resolved her inner conflict, her prosthetic eye returned to normal. Now, she was only seeking reassurance from Granny Polyushica.

"Go, go! Get out of here! You're going to get me killed! Humans are so annoying. They do all sorts of pointless things all day long."

Seeing that Makarov, Moen, and Erza were all unharmed and no one was injured, Granny Polyushika started chasing them away again, saying things like "I hate humans the most."

"Hehe~ It definitely won't happen again next time!" Moen apologized with a smile, and the "almost killed her" he was referring to was undoubtedly the "Athena Exclamation" that had just happened.

After all, Granny Poliusica lives in this eastern suburban forest. If Moen doesn't control things well, it might affect Granny Poliusica. But Moen is aware of this and can still control it. He is just testing his skills, so safety is the priority. He has set up many "crystal walls" in advance, layer upon layer.

While apologizing, Moen pulled Erza and ran back. As for what to do with the big pit, they could only leave it for the time being, as Moen didn't have a good solution for the moment.

Just as Moen had thought, leaving this crater wasn't a bad idea. It was deep enough and large enough that new abilities could be tested at the bottom of the crater in the future, with the towering walls around it serving as a natural barrier. Perhaps it would even have a smaller impact than testing it on the ground.

"this kid"

Moen and Erza ran away, but Makarov didn't. He remained by the crater, looking seriously at the destruction Moen had caused, his face no longer showing any signs of drunkenness.

Grandma Poliusika, who had just been urging everyone to leave, stopped urging them and turned to leave, returning to her own hut.

Moen and Erza walked out of the forest, side by side, on the main road back to the Fairy Tail guild. The evening breeze carried the fresh scent of grass and trees, and the setting sun cast long shadows of the two. They chatted and laughed easily all the way back to Magnolia. By then, warm lights had begun to illuminate the streets, and the sounds of people were gradually filling the air.

Moen pushed open the guild's iconic door, and the sweltering heat and the familiar aroma of ale immediately hit him.

Natsu and Gray seemed to be arguing over some trivial matter again, with Happy cheering for Natsu, which made Gray glare at her angrily. Lucy and Levy huddled together discussing the latest Sherlock Holmes, while Cana played with cards, using space magic she learned from Shu, which she was becoming increasingly proficient at. Marcao and Wakaba chatted and joked at the bar.

Everything seemed to have returned to normal. The heaviness of the Tower of Paradise and the turbulent changes of the Magic Council were shut out. For everyone in Fairy Tail, that was a thing of the past, and they were waiting for new challenges.

"Hey! You're back!"

Marcao, with his sharp eyes, spotted Moen and Erza entering first. He raised his glass in greeting, a mischievous expression on his face that said, "You've caused trouble again."

"Another earthquake in the east, Moen. Are you causing trouble in the forest again? Isn't it happening a bit too often lately?"

To Uncle Macao's question, Moen simply shrugged, looking completely innocent.

"It was just a small magic experiment, an accident, purely accidental, but don't worry, there shouldn't be any more of it for at least a while."

"Oh? What happened?"

Wakaba exhaled a smoke ring and asked curiously.

"Ahem, if you're curious, go see for yourself."

Moen smiled and waved his hand, not mentioning that he had made a mess of the place. He walked to the bar, asked Mira for a glass of juice, and habitually glanced at the mission bulletin board on the side.

"You're going on another mission right after you get back?"

Mira gracefully brought over a glass of chilled juice, resting her chin on her hand and leaning slightly forward on the bar in front of Moen. Following Moen's gaze, she looked at the mission bulletin board. Her tone carried a hint of playful reproach. Moen had only been back for a few days and was already getting restless again. What a restless fellow.

"Although we just went through a major event, life has to go on. Going on missions is the daily routine for mages, and S-class mages are no exception. For example, this guy is about to go broke because of rent, armor repair costs, and so on."

Moen chuckled and picked up where Mira left off, pointing to Erza who had already gone up to the second floor. He spoke quite loudly, which made Erza blush and angrily wave her fist at him, clearly having been right about Moen's words.

"Tsk~"

Mira leaned forward, almost touching Moen's face, and suddenly switched from a gentle expression to a rebellious one, clicking her tongue in displeasure.

"You know it very well~"

Mira drawled out the last syllable, speaking in a strange tone, her eyes darting back and forth between Moen and Erza at the top of the stairs.

"Ahem, isn't that true for you too?"

Moen took a step back, smiled and said something, then quickly walked towards the task bulletin board with the juice, trying to avoid Mira, whose eyes were filled with murderous intent.

"Hmph~"

Mira straightened up, gave a soft hum, and seamlessly switched her expression, instantly transforming back into the sweet-smiling, harmless "most beautiful signboard girl," as if the "demon" had never appeared. What a master of Sichuan opera face-changing!

Walking up to the notice board, Moen pushed aside the "Guardian Beast" sign and glanced at it. It was covered with all sorts of requests, from finding cats to defeating monsters, a dazzling array.

Moen's gaze swept casually across the room, searching for missions that might interest him or be well-paid. He had already looked at all the "S-rank missions" on the second floor a couple of days ago, but none of them piqued his interest.

Unfortunately, after looking around, he didn't see any interesting mission requests. Moen wasn't short of money; he only accepted missions out of personal interest.

"Wait, am I supposed to use the cloth?"

Moen stopped and stopped lingering in front of the bulletin board. The way he was picking and choosing just now really did seem a bit like Nabu.

"What are you saying?! What are you saying?!"

Nabu was watching right next to Moen, and he was naturally unhappy to hear this. What did she mean by "Nabu-ization"? How did he become an adjective?
"Haha~ Don't worry about the details."

Moen chuckled and patted Nabu on the shoulder, took a sip of juice, and returned to the bar, deciding to admire Mira's beauty for a while longer.

"You want to go on a mission? We have a new S-rank mission today."

Seeing that Moen had come back after circling around without a mission request form in his hand, Mira smiled and gestured for Moen to go upstairs to take a look.

"Oh? Then I'll have to go take a look."

Upon hearing this, Moen immediately got up and headed upstairs. He didn't want Erza to beat him to it. That girl was desperate for money lately and would probably take on any mission. There was no way around it; having too many "figures" meant that even the daily maintenance was an expense.

Moen went up to the second floor and immediately saw the new mission request. Erza didn't take it. Moen understood immediately. The reward for this mission was seven million J, which was considered low for an S-rank mission request, since the starting price was at least five million J.

"There's another golden key? That's a bit..."

Moen stroked his chin. If you include this golden key, it's not just seven million J. After all, the key to the "Zodiac" isn't something you can just buy with money.

"have some problem."

Moen narrowed his eyes and looked at the contents of the mission request, which was titled "Save Our Island".

(End of this chapter)