Feeling Bai Yu's scrutinizing gaze, Erza's cheeks flushed slightly.
If it were in the past, she would have slapped him already.
However, facing Bai Yu now, Erza couldn't harden her heart, especially when she thought of the two ways to become stronger. She hesitated for a good half minute before gritting her teeth and saying it.
" Bai Yu, if I choose both methods, wouldn't that be too greedy?"
greedy?
Bai Yu chuckled and ruffled Erza's hair again.
"In a world where the strong prey on the weak, we not only have to fight against other people, but also against nature. If we weren't a little greedy, how could we become stronger?"
"At least you were able to give this answer, which proves you're a woman I admire. I agree."
Erza stood there, stunned.
She was initially prepared to be berated by Bai Yu.
I never expected to receive this reply.
And that line, "the woman you've got your eye on," what the heck is that?
Could it be that you've really fallen for me?
"Alright, time is running out. I'll be leaving for a while, so take care of your business first, and I'll feel more at ease leaving." Bai Yu took a swig of his drink, unaware of Erza's wild thoughts.
Of course, even if we knew, there was nothing we could do.
Even if an outstanding man is the subject of gossip and speculation, it's still a form of strength.
" Bai Yu, are you leaving because you're unhappy at Fairy Tail? But this is only the first day!" Erza's expression suddenly became anxious.
So much happened in just one day and one night.
Bai Yu had already successfully won over the hearts of everyone in Fairy Tail.
Bai Yu's words made Erza feel like, "I've already taken my pants off, and you're just telling me to leave."
" Erza, don't worry, it's not a guild problem. I just have some things to take care of. I should be back in two or three days if things go smoothly." Bai Yu smiled and patted Erza's shoulder, not finishing his sentence.
After all, even Bai Yu didn't know how much time would have passed between completing the first phase of the mission, leaving the instance, and returning.
What if, in the blink of an eye, three or five years have passed?
Now that we've made things definitively clear, we'll probably be in deep trouble the next time we meet.
As he spoke, Bai Yu casually pulled out four red wristbands and tossed them to Erza.
Erza hesitated for a moment, then instinctively reached for the wristband.
However, the moment she touched it, Erza's expression changed drastically.
That heavy feeling must have weighed at least several hundred pounds.
If Bai Yu hadn't grabbed her hand in time...
Erza believed that she had now fallen face-first to the ground.
He quickly stared at the wristband in his hand with an incredulous expression.
Does this tiny thing really weigh that much?
"Don't just stand there like an idiot." Bai Yu took a swig of his drink, then told Erza to hold the wristbands firmly.
"As I've said before, you've always relied heavily on Requip Magic for combat, while your physical enhancement is a complete blank slate."
"In my hometown, there are actually two training methods: the first is to strengthen the body, and the second is to enhance one's magical abilities, which can be considered magical abilities."
"However, whether it's the first or the second approach, they are both inferior. Unless you can hone one to the extreme, you'll see the difference when you encounter someone who takes both paths."
"Think about it, if two S-Class Mage are involved, but the opponent has more magic power and stronger stamina, who would have a better chance of winning?"
"It is precisely because you overlooked this point that the Second Origin within your body has been unable to activate for so long."
"Let me tell you, even if the blueprints for the Heavenly One God Armor you wanted to buy were real, and you were able to get that set of armor..."
"However, with your current magic power, you are also unable to use it; at best, you can only watch helplessly."
At this point, Bai Yu took a sip of his drink to clear his throat and then said.
"These four wristbands are actually magical artifacts. You can wear them on your hands and freely adjust the weight and suppress magical power."
"Once you adapt to maximum load capacity and precise, low-mana-consumption combat, you'll find yourself changing."
"As for the second method, you'll need to take a gamble."
Bai Yu casually tossed a red button out.
Erza reached out to take it again, nearly losing her balance and falling face-first into the mud.
"I'm actually a bit of a 'stuff collector,' and I've found quite a few strange things along the way. This button is like a random lottery; pressing it might bring you a surprise, or it might bring you disappointment."
"Of course, the choice is yours."
Erza stood there, stunned, staring at the button in her hand. She really hadn't expected Bai Yu to say those words.
However, looking at the wristband she was holding, Erza smiled and shook her head.
"The first method already requires a lot of time to refine; let's save the second method for now."
"However, if I want to become even stronger next time, you absolutely cannot hold back."
As she spoke, Erza tossed the red button back to Bai Yu.
Bai Yu smiled, somewhat surprised.
However, in reality, it was mostly not unexpected.
Erza's greed just now was based on her aimless desire to become stronger.
Now that we know which way to go, everything is different.
"Alright, it's getting late. I'll put this wristband on soon. As for leaving, you'd better hurry up and go, otherwise those guys will probably be yelling and 'seeing you off' when they see you."
After Erza struggled to put on the wristbands, she instantly felt as if her hands were filled with lead, each weighing forty or fifty pounds.
The only thing that made her feel fortunate was that the weight of the wristband could change as magic was input.
At the beginning, Erza may not be able to control the weight precisely.
However, as an S-Class Mage, Erza's original foundation was quite good, and she was able to handle the weight.
Of course, it would be even better if we could ignore the unnatural way she walked, like a robot.
Let's go!
Erza didn't turn her head, waved her hand with difficulty, and walked towards the guild with uneven steps.
Wearing a gravity wristband for the first time definitely felt a little unnatural.
However, Erza found herself feeling incredibly at ease for the first time, especially when she looked at the red wristband, her cheeks involuntarily turning crimson.
An utterly absurd thought flashed through my mind.
Could this be a legendary token of love?
Otherwise, there's no need to hide it; just give it to me.
As a girl, you should refuse such things to the person's face.
However, I'll pass for now. If it works well in the future, I'll consider whether to accept it or not!
Bai Yu Bai Yu watched Erza leave. If he knew what Erza was thinking, he would definitely spit out all the wine in his mouth.
Women really do have vivid imaginations.
As for the red button in his hand, Bai Yu still wanted to press it.