NABC Chapter 320 Even Moen can make a mistake?!
Chapter 320 Even Moen can make a mistake?!
Chapter 320 Even Moen can fail?! (Please subscribe!)
The next morning, as the first rays of dawn touched Galna Island, the demon villagers were already bustling about with activity.
In the large square in the center of the village, a makeshift earthen stove was burning fiercely, the orange flames greedily licking at the black bottom of the pot. The rough wooden table was wiped clean and gleamed, and was neatly arranged next to a mat covered with clean coarse linen.
The air was filled with the aroma of various foods mixed together, but the most domineering and tempting aroma was undoubtedly the charred fragrance of grilled fish carried by the sea breeze and wafting into the nostrils.
The aroma seemed to possess a magical power, penetrating the cracks in the simple wooden windows of the cabin and precisely capturing Harpy's soul.
Happy, fast asleep, his chubby little belly rose and fell slightly with his breathing, his long beard trembled occasionally, and his little wings flapped unconsciously, as if drawn by invisible threads of fragrance, swaying and drifting away from Natsu's warm side, flying out the window.
With his eyes closed, Ha-ru, like a sleepwalking sprite drawn by the delicious aroma, traced a crooked path in the air, "drifting" along the source of the enticing grilled fish aroma, and finally, he hovered steadily above Bobo's grilled fish stall.
Bobo, who was focused on flipping the grilled fish, looked up and was so shocked that he almost dropped the iron skewer in his hand into the fire. He stared dumbfounded at the blue cat, who was hanging in mid-air with his eyes closed and drooling wildly.
The ability to forage for food in one's sleep is simply unheard of!
"Snap!"
A snot bubble filled with sweet dreams popped, and Happy landed on the ground.
"like!"
Happy cried out and then quickly flew up again. His eyes were full of stars as he looked at the grilled fish in Bobo's hand. His mouth was practically watering. He never expected that his dream would come true. He actually opened his eyes to find fish to eat.
"Actually, fish should be eaten raw; it tastes best when eaten raw."
Despite the enticing aroma of the grilled fish in front of him, Harpy still swallowed hard, then solemnly wiped his mouth with his little paw, expressing his faith as a cat.
"for you."
Bobo grinned, revealing his white teeth. He deftly scooped a lively, fresh sea fish with shimmering silver scales from the bucket beside him, dried it off, and handed it to Happy, showing great respect for the cat's faith in good food.
"Love! Thank you!"
Happy took the long sea fish that Bobo handed him and hugged it to his chest, then thanked him happily.
Blue Cat, carrying the fish, flew straight back to his room, waking Natsu.
"Harpy! Where did you steal these fish from?!"
Natsu jumped up and pointed at Happy, shouting.
The commotion woke everyone up, and soon everyone came out of their rooms and came to the open-air banquet. Rows of tables were set up in the open square of the village, with cushions for seating on both sides of the tables.
There is no large banquet hall in the village, so all public activities are held in the square, and banquets are no exception.
"Where's Moen?"
Natsu, Gray, and the others spontaneously rolled up their sleeves and helped the villagers move heavy barrels of wine and hang strings of dried seashell wind chimes. At the same time, they were also wondering why they hadn't seen Moen since they woke up. Could he have abandoned them and left first?
"Mr. Mohn went to the temple."
Bobo explained to everyone that he knew where Moen was. Moen got up very early, around 4 a.m., and went up the mountain.
"What are we going to the temple for?"
Natsu and the others looked completely bewildered, clearly puzzled by the situation.
"Well... it's a long story. You can guess why we've never gotten close to that temple. Not even once."
Bobo smiled and asked everyone a question.
Even Leon and the other parties involved couldn't figure this out. Logically, they should have sent someone up to take a look.
"Because we cannot get close to that temple; we are demons, and the sacred aura near that temple will harm us."
Bobo's tone was serious, and he was clearly not joking. It wasn't that they didn't want to go, but that they really had no way to go.
"this...
'
Leon opened his mouth, and Sherry, Yuka, and Toby looked at each other in disbelief. They had considered all sorts of possibilities, but they had never imagined that the temple would have such power.
"The aura near the temple can actually suppress demons!"
Lucy was quite surprised. She quickly took out her notebook and wrote down this point. As an author who had already published a book, Lucy was now considered a "rising star in the literary world," even though her first book could only be considered a children's book.
Lucy's first published book, titled "The Mayan Forest," was compiled from stories her mother had told her, so it's fair to call it a children's book.
This book sold only so-so. Even with Moen's strong recommendation, it was still only lukewarm. This is because the stories in the book are actually based on real people. After all, Lucy's mother, Leila, was not a novelist, so she naturally needed templates for telling bedtime stories.
Lucy's version is at most a heavily modified version, a version fermented from the memories of Lucy and her mother. There are quite a few changes, so it doesn't really count as plagiarism.
But Lucy also had to admit that her debut was a relatively unsuccessful one, and the sales were entirely due to Moen's influence.
Lucy was not discouraged. She genuinely loved reading and writing, a passion that rivaled even that of the Protoss.
Now, Lucy's biggest dream is to write a book about "taking on quests and going on adventures in the magic guild" someday. It's a book about her and about "Fairy Tail". Lucy has already asked her master, Moen, who doesn't plan to write it and has given her the subject matter.
Therefore, Lucy would carefully record these small details and magical secrets that she didn't know before, so that she could use them when writing her novel later.
Moen did go to the temple because of this matter; if Bobo and the others hadn't told him, Moen wouldn't even have known about it.
Now that we know, we definitely need to study it carefully. This power that can suppress demons must be put to use.
"But... I really can't feel anything."
Standing in the temple, Moen reached out and touched the stone bricks. He didn't feel that there was anything special about this place. The magic around the temple was not thicker than other places, nor did it show any special characteristics.
That makes sense. He used "Athena's Exclamation" at the temple, which consumed a lot of magic power. He also absorbed and replenished the magic power here. But after returning to the village, he didn't frighten the demon villagers or harm them. So the magic power here shouldn't be anything special.
"Then...could it be because of the temple's layout? Because of the patterns within the temple? Ultimately, it achieved an effect similar to a magic circle?"
Moen pondered, but couldn't come up with a solution for the time being.
"In any case, the Temple of the Moon must be protected first, and we can study it slowly later. If we can find a way to restrain demons from it, that would be a great achievement."
Looking at the rather dilapidated "Temple of the Moon," Moen, covered in the [Aries Gold Cloth], sealed the "Temple of the Moon" with the "Crystal Wall" before leaving.
Of course, before that, Moen also went to Edolas and brought back the Deliora that he had previously thrown there.
Deliora was also sealed away along with the Temple of the Moon.
After doing all this, Moen returned to the village and made it in time for the banquet.
In fact, the banquet would never have started if he hadn't returned. Moen knew this, which is why he rushed back early.
"Come on! Cheers! To everything returning to normal!"
At the banquet, everyone ate and chatted happily. Moen took the initiative to offer a toast, inviting everyone to drink together. Humans, demons, outsiders, and locals—none of these existed anymore. From now on, everyone would be close companions and comrades-in-arms.
"Cheers!"
Naturally, no one would refuse Moen's offer, and they all stood up to toast together, some drinking alcohol and others drinking juice.
"You can also bring some of the wine and juice from the island back to the guild. The demon's wine and fruit drinks have a unique flavor."
After a refreshing drink, Moen suggested with a smile that there were actually quite a few things unique to the demon race, and their swing dance was also very fun. The whole banquet was a joy for both the host and guests.
"No problem! Take plenty back! Lillian can also make fruit drinks, we'll keep supplying Fairy Tail."
They deliver fresh fruit!
The village chief immediately agreed. He was afraid that Moen might not have any needs, and then they would be tormented by their sense of indebtedness. It was good that things were as they were now, and they could do something for Moen.
"Alright, then I'll accept it without further ado."
Moen smiled and nodded, accepting the village chief's arrangement. He said it on purpose to ease the psychological burden on the demon villagers, who were too honest and simple.
The banquet came to a close in a cheerful atmosphere. Moen and his group packed up to leave. Bobo and the others wanted to row them away, but Moen had already summoned "Flying Raven".
"Lillian, don't be nervous, the crows are all professionals."
Seeing that the demon girl was very nervous, Moen smiled and comforted her.
"What's there to be nervous about? You can fly too!"
Bobo patted Lillian on the shoulder, encouraging the child, while Lillian's parents were also by her side, encouraging her with tears in their eyes, filled with both reluctance and pride.
"Yes! Lillian will be brave."
The demon girl nodded heavily, tears welling in her eyes, as she bid farewell to her parents and friends. She was leaving the familiar island to live in a new city and a new extended family.
Lillian wasn't really worried, because Moen, Lucy, Gray, Natsu, and Happy were all very nice people and cats, and the guild they loved couldn't be bad either!
Before takeoff, Popo handed Happy a package full of dried fish.
"Come find us if you're craving fish!"
Bobo enthusiastically told everyone that their fish products were also very delicious.
"Love! Definitely!"
Harpy, holding a large bag of dried fish, answered seriously that although he loved eating live fish, dried fish was also a delicious snack.
"I'm gone."
Moen smiled and shook his head. "You just come to us when you want fish, okay? What do you say when you get here? 'Old Bo, I want to eat fish'?"
The crows took flight, and Moen and his companions vanished into the air. As they looked back at the shrinking island, the barrier of residual magic had dissipated, and the demon villagers had gained a new shield, giving them new protection for their demonic lives.
"Have a safe journey! May everything go smoothly for you!"
From afar, the shouts of the demon villagers could be heard, which brought smiles to the faces of everyone in Fairy Tail.
The crows sped along, taking a brief rest in Harugeon before continuing their journey to Magnolia.
Duang
~"
When the bells of Magnolia rang out in the distance, everyone knew they had finally arrived home; it was a familiar sound.
The crow landed in front of the guild gate. Moen went down first, then pushed open the guild gate. A wave of noise and heat, along with the familiar clamor, rushed towards him.
"Look who's back. Looks like another S-rank mission has been completed."
Marcao greeted Moen with a smile.
"I'm sorry to disappoint you, but my mission has actually failed."
However, Moen's opening statement was a bombshell, instantly freezing Uncle Macao's smile and turning it into disbelief.
"What?!"
Not only Marcao, but all of his companions in the guild hall gasped in surprise, seemingly unable to believe what they were hearing.
"Are you kidding me?"
Mirajane couldn't help but ask, her expression blank, clearly not expecting Moen to say that.
"I'm not kidding~"
Moen wore a relaxed smile, and although he said that, no one could tell that he looked like he had failed the mission.
"Finally home!"
As everyone in the guild fell into a deathly silence because of this thunderous news, Natsu jumped into the guild with boundless energy, opened his arms, and shouted with great vigor.
However, the expected enthusiastic response did not materialize; instead, there was only an eerie silence. This caused Natsu to stop moving, tilting his head in confusion and looking around like a bewildered puppy.
"What happened?"
Lucy and Gray, who followed Natsu in, also looked puzzled. However, their arrival finally elicited a reaction from everyone, as Lillian also entered the guild alongside Lucy.
"Are those people from Karna Island?!"
Lillian's unique demonic appearance is easily recognizable to everyone.
"That's right, Lillian is from that Galna Island. She will join the guild and will also withdraw that S..."
"Level-specific task assignment."
Moen nodded and introduced the demon girl Lillian to everyone.
"H-Hello everyone...I'm Lillian."
With Lucy's encouraging gaze and silent "good luck" lip movements, Lillian took a deep breath and carefully took a step forward from Lucy's side. With her head down and her voice barely audible, she nervously introduced herself to everyone in the guild.
"Are you serious?" someone muttered.
"It really wasn't finished?" Incredulous voices rose and fell.
I doubt it!
A loud voice drowned out the discussion. There was a die-hard fan of Moen in the guild. The guy had his neck stiff and a "I understand" look on his face. He absolutely refused to believe that the invincible Moen would fail!
"It's because Lillian is joining the guild that Moen decided not to charge them, which is why he had them withdraw the commission! This is to accommodate the newcomer!"
This wave? This wave of Morne's actions is all about righteousness!
To accommodate the newcomers, he directly announced that he had failed in his S-class mission, giving up the reward of seven million J and a golden key!
Many people had an expression of sudden realization, nodded, and looked at Moen with admiration, they actually believed it!
"Do we really have to do this?"
Facing Moen and Lillian, who was pushed to the bar and was so nervous that she was almost moving her hands and feet together, Mirajane braced her hands on the bar, leaned forward slightly, and frowned. She hesitated for a moment, then looked at Moen again with complicated eyes to confirm.
"They're the ones who want to cancel the commission, what's the point of asking me?"
Moen shrugged and spread his hands, looking completely innocent.
"snort!"
Mirajane glared at him angrily, rolled her eyes playfully, and then, without saying anything more, sighed resignedly and began the process of abandoning the commission.
Clearly, Miran didn't believe that Moen would really fail. She guessed that there must be something else going on, that Moen was up to something again, that he always managed to do something unusual.
"Alright, the commission has been withdrawn."
Despite inwardly complaining, Mirajane complied with Moen's arrangement and cancelled the S-rank mission assignment.
Lillian breathed a sigh of relief; one of her tasks was complete. As for future arrangements, she looked up at Moen beside her with eyes full of reliance and trust.
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