Chapter 138 Laxus Branch
Chapter 138 Laxus Branch
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However, this relatively good atmosphere did not last long.
"I'm planning to move out."
After the grandfather, grandfather, and grandson returned home, Laxus put forward an idea that surprised both Makarov and Moen.
Why?
Moen and Makarov asked the question almost simultaneously, clearly both surprised.
"I'm already an S-class mage, can't I even move out and live on my own?"
Faced with the puzzled looks of his grandfather and younger brother, Laxus spoke matter-of-factly.
"This has nothing to do with what level of mage you are. This is your home, why are you moving out on your own?"
Makarov couldn't help but speak up, "Even if you, Laxus, become one of the Ten Wizard Saints, this is still your home!"
"I didn't say this isn't my home! I just want to move out, not that I won't come back! Old man, stop contradicting my ideas! I'm an adult, isn't it normal for me to move out?!"
Laxus and Makarov were about to start arguing after only a few words. Makarov had barely expressed a hint of refusal when Laxus was already a little stressed, feeling that his ideas had been ruthlessly rejected by the old man once again.
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Moen watched this scene from the side, unsure of what to say, but he could actually understand Laxus's thoughts.
The same problem remains: Laxus desperately wants to get rid of the shadow hanging over his head, the shadow known as "Makarov's grandson".
Moving out is actually for this reason. I want to get rid of the title "Makarov's grandson." At the very least, I need to be able to live in my own home and be financially independent, right? How can I possibly get rid of this title while I'm still living in Makarov's house?
"Have you made up your mind?"
Makarov's expression was complicated. Looking at his stubborn grandson, he didn't know how to persuade him, so he could only ask again.
"Of course, I thought about it for a long time, and I even chose where I would stay."
Seeing that the old man was no longer trying to persuade him, Laxus spoke up. He was much calmer this time. The old man had kept the fight against Joseph Pora under his control and left Joseph Pora to him and Moen to deal with. Laxus was quite satisfied with that.
The old man used to treat them like children, but this time he finally gave him a little more trust and didn't interfere anymore. He successfully used this opportunity to make a name for himself.
It was for this reason that Laxus decided to seize the opportunity to move out and become more independent, striving to break free from the old man's influence and truly be known as Laxus.
"Rent a place to live? Or build your own?"
Seeing that Grandpa Makarov remained silent, Moen asked.
Moen figured it must be self-built. He hadn't heard Laxus looking for a house recently. If Laxus asked about renting a house, there was no doubt that the news would spread quickly throughout the city.
"We'll build it ourselves, right in the forest to the east."
Laxus replied that there was nothing to hide; he found the eastern forest quiet and suitable for living, and that sleeping at night with the sounds of insects and birds was quite pleasant.
"We can delegate this task to everyone in the guild. Everyone has experience with this, and we're sure you'll be satisfied. What do you say?"
Moen smiled and offered a suggestion: "It's best to keep the good stuff in the family; it's always better to have our own people do this kind of thing."
Moreover, this will also allow Laxus to have a closer connection with everyone. Your house was built with everyone's help, so you can't just keep giving everyone a cold shoulder, right?
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Upon hearing Moen's words, Laxus frowned. In fact, he did not support guild members taking on this side job; they weren't a construction company.
But seeing Moen's smiling face, he finally nodded.
"Let's entrust it to the guild."
Laxus knew that Moen's question meant he supported his decision, so he should reciprocate by fulfilling Moen's request and having the guild members help with the construction, all out of respect for Moen.
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Makarov sighed and returned to his room dejectedly. The old man began to lament his failure in educating Laxus. Of course, Laxus's education was far from a failure, at least Laxus's heart was still not bad.
"Then it's settled."
Moen extended his hand and gave Laxus a high five, agreeing that the two of them would go to the guild to post quest requests the next day.
"Actually, when I was building the house for Mira's family, I was already thinking about moving out. I didn't expect you to beat me to it. You've really messed up my plans."
As they went back upstairs together, Moen spoke up helplessly, which surprised Laxus. He hadn't expected Moen to consider moving out; he thought Moen would want to stay with the old man.
"If you move out too, the old man will be all alone in this house."
Laxus spoke up, though he himself probably didn't know what he meant. He likely wanted to persuade Moen to stay and keep the old man company, but then felt he wasn't in a position to say so, since he himself had already moved out.
"Yes. It's not good for the old man to be left alone in the end."
Moen chimed in, saying that although Grandpa Makarov was strong and healthy and wouldn't get sick, he could live for several more decades without any problem, so he didn't need them to stay by his side to take care of him.
But the body is the body, and the mind is the mind. Just because the body doesn't need care doesn't mean the mind will feel better.
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Laxus didn't reply. He had already decided to move out, so he'd let Moen worry about the rest.
Although Laxus didn't say it, he felt in his heart that Moen should stay, because Moen didn't need to prove anything, so it was appropriate for him to stay and accompany the old man.
Besides, how old is Moen? Why is he in such a hurry to move out? When he was Moen's age, he lived at home obediently.
The two returned to their respective rooms in silence, and the night passed without further ado.
The next morning, the two arrived at the guild hall, and under Moen's watchful eye, Laxus submitted his quest, which immediately became the focus of the guild's attention.
Everyone crowded around, curious about what Laxus was up to, that he would submit a quest request to the guild.
"Build a house? Is Laxus moving?!"
Upon seeing the contents of the mission assignment, everyone was indeed surprised, clearly not expecting that Laxus would actually move out and live on his own.
"The reward is quite generous! Laxus, as expected of an S-class mage!"
The generous reward for this task drew another round of amazement from everyone.
Laxus is quite wealthy, having accumulated a considerable amount over the years. After being promoted to S-rank, he earned a substantial sum through several missions. It's true that it's not difficult for powerful mages to make money.
(End of this chapter)
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