"Of course."
Lu Chongwei smiled and pointed to the newly replaced S-Class badge on her chest.
"If you fail, the old man will not give this to you."
Erza lowered his head and looked at the sparkling badge, his eyes suddenly felt warm.
S-Class.
She finally did it.
"Thank you..."
Erza said softly.
"Why are you thanking me? You earned it with your own efforts."
Lu Chongwei stood up and stretched.
"Okay, now that you're awake, take a good rest. I'm going to check on that girl Mira. She's still sleeping."
After saying that, he turned around and prepared to leave.
"Wait a minute!"
Erza suddenly stretched out his hand and grabbed the corner of Lu Chongwei's clothes.
Lu Chongwei turned back and looked at her doubtfully.
I saw that the normally heroic female knight looked like a little girl at this moment, with a blush on her face and a rare vulnerability and attachment in her eyes.
"Can you..."
Erza's voice is as thin as a mosquito.
"Can you stay with me a little longer?"
She raised her head, and her crimson eyes reflected Lu Chongwei's face.
"As long as you are around... I feel at ease."
That was the only feeling that could make her feel safe after her Tower of Heaven nightmare.
It was like a big mountain that always stood in front of her, shielding her from wind and rain.
Lu Chongwei was stunned for a moment.
Then, he smiled helplessly and sat back on the bed again.
"Okay, I really can't do anything to you."
He reached out his hand and gently rubbed Erza's long crimson hair.
"Go to sleep. I'm right here and I'm not going anywhere."
Feeling the warmth coming from the top of his head, Erza showed a happy smile.
She clutched Lu Chongwei's clothes tightly, closed her eyes, and soon fell asleep.
This time, there are no nightmares.
One month later.
Fairy Tail Guild's door was kicked open.
"I'm back!"
Erza, wearing armor, strode in, holding a huge monster head in his hand.
This is her first solo mission after becoming S-Class Mage.
"Oh! Erza is back!"
"How's it going? S-Class Mission Is it difficult?"
Everyone gathered around him.
"Mission accomplished."
Erza threw the monster's head to the ground with a calm look on his face.
"But when I was chasing the monster, I accidentally flattened half of the mountain. On the way back, because the carriage broke down, I dismantled the bridge and used it as a raft..."
Hearing this, Makarov, who was sitting on the counter drinking tea, shook his hand and dropped the tea cup to the ground. Crush.
He clutched his chest with a look of pain on his face.
"Another... another destructive maniac..."
Lu Chongwei gloated and patted Makarov on the back.
"Resign yourself to your fate, old man."
"Our guild will be the gathering place for the destruction king from now on."
In the early morning at Fairy Tail Guild, the sun shines on the wooden floor through the large windows, and the air is filled with the mixed aroma of malt liquor and barbecue.
Although it was still early, the guild was already bustling with activity.
"Lu Chongwei! Get up!"
A loud shout broke the silence in the corner.
Lu Chongwei was lying on the table with his head buried in his arms, trying to catch up on some sleep. Hearing this voice, he sighed helplessly and didn't even move. He just replied in a muffled voice:
"Miss, what time is it... let me sleep a little longer."
"Why are you sleeping? You've been sleeping all day!"
Mirajane stood in front of Lu Chongwei with his hands on his hips and an arrogant attitude.
Today she is wearing a dark purple Gothic lolita outfit, her long silver hair is tied into a high ponytail, and the three characters "I'm unhappy" are written all over her delicate little face.
Since Erza passed S-Class Exam, Mirajane is like a kitten whose tail has been stepped on, and the whole person is in a state of anxiety.
"Get up quickly! Take me to pick up S-Class Mission!"
Mirajane stretched out his hand and pushed Lu Chongwei's shoulder hard.
"I also want to become S-Class Mage! I don't want to lose to that violent woman Erza!"
Lu Chongwei was shaken so dizzy that he could only raise his head with difficulty.
He looked sleepily at the high-spirited girl in front of him and yawned widely.
"S-Class Mission is not shopping for groceries, how can it be so easy to pick up... Besides, although your current strength is good, you are still a little far away from S-Class, so don't worry."
"I don't care! I'm going to take it!"
Mirajane slapped the table, causing the wine glass in front of Lu Chongwei to jump.
She bit her lip and her eye circles were slightly red, obviously she was extremely unwilling.
"That woman... ever since she became S-Class Mage, she has been hanging around in front of me all day long!"
Mirajane suddenly cleared his throat, straightened his back, crossed his arms over his chest, and his eyes became sharp.
Then, she lowered her voice and said in a serious and rigid tone:
"'Mira, as a member of the guild, you should pay attention to your appearance.' 'Mira, don't always be picky about food, but be S-Class Mage conscious.'"
After learning this section, Mirajane instantly broke through and regained his original crazy expression.
"Listen! Listen! What are these words! Does she think she is the president? That condescending tone is so infuriating!"
Lu Chongwei looked at Mirajane's lifelike imitation and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Don't tell me, it's quite similar."
"You're still laughing!"
Mirajane is so angry that he wants to bite someone.
"Anyway, you must take me there today! Otherwise I will... I will keep talking in your ear until you agree!"
Lu Chongwei feels like my brain hurts.
He is most afraid of trouble, especially the trouble caused by this kind of girl who is in the competitive stage.
"Oh, Lu Chongwei, just promise her."
At this moment, an old but energetic voice intervened.
Makarov held a glass of beer in his hand, walked over with a smile, and sat directly opposite Lu Chongwei.
"President?"
Lu Chongwei raised his eyebrows.
"It's okay if you, old man, don't help me out. Why are you still making noises?"
"What do you mean by heckling?"
Makarov took a sip of wine and gave Mirajane a meaningful look.
"It's a good thing for young people to be motivated. Since Mira wants to make progress so much, as the senior of the guild, and you are S-Class Mage, it's your duty to lead the newcomers."
Having said this, Makarov suddenly lowered his voice and winked at Lu Chongwei.
"Besides, if you don't take her with you, she will probably tear the guild apart. For the sake of the guild's repair costs, you should sacrifice it."
Lu Chongwei was speechless for a while.
This old man's abacus is rattling.
"Lu Chongwei brother..."
Mirajane saw the president speak for himself and immediately changed his strategy.
She came close to Lu Chongwei, grabbed his arm with both hands, and shook him gently. Her originally fierce expression instantly turned into a pitiful one.
Those big eyes were watery, as if as long as Lu Chongwei said the word "no", tears would fall immediately.