The banquet was still in full swing, but Newton had his arm around Miraj, with the cheerful Makarov behind them. They approached Erza, and Miraj settled beside her. Although Erza was unaware of what was happening, her instincts as a woman told her that something significant was about to unfold.
"Hey, look over there..."
Someone immediately noticed the situation, not just from Fairy Tail but also from Sword-Biting Tiger. Newton's relationship with the two beautiful Sorceresses was no secret; everyone knew and was watching to see what he intended to do. Some had already figured it out, their faces filled with expressions of blessing.
"Newton..."
At that moment, Natsu seemed to have lost his senses, oblivious to the situation as he prepared to interrupt. However, Gray appeared from the side and yanked Natsu's scarf, forcefully pinning him down.
"Ge..."
Natsu wanted to protest, but at that moment, Ginger came over and placed a helmet on Natsu's head, turning his words into muffled sounds.
"Miraj, Erza, your happiness is my greatest pursuit in this life. Your smiles are my greatest satisfaction. Your contentment is my greatest harvest. My dears, will you marry me? To be able to marry both of you would be my greatest blessing."
Newton pulled out two boxes from his pocket and looked at the two women. Miraj gently nodded in response, while Erza seemed completely at a loss for how to react, her demeanor akin to a humidifier in a room.
"Erza?"
Newton slipped the ring onto Miraj's finger without any hindrance, and everyone turned their attention to Erza, making her the center of attention.
"I-I-I..."
Erza was still in shock and looked helplessly at Miraj for support.
Beside her, Miraj covered her mouth and laughed, completely uninterested in intervening with Newton or the dazed Erza.
"Ugh..."
Erza shook her head repeatedly.
"Shaking your head? Is that a refusal?"
Newton looked at Erza, a hint of disappointment on his face.
"No, no, no! I promise you! I just..."
Erza hurriedly explained, flustered.
"Is that so?"
Newton had no intention of giving her time to explain. He slipped the ring onto her finger and then pulled their children into his embrace.
"So, how about we get married soon?"
Both women nodded lightly. Even Miraj, who had been mentally prepared for this moment, felt a bit nervous now.
"Alright!"
Newton looked at everyone.
"Whenever that time comes, I welcome you all to attend my wedding!"
Everyone immediately erupted into cheers, followed by the sounds of clinking glasses as they began to celebrate this good news.
"Is this really okay?"
Gold was also present, watching Jiang beside him, somewhat surprised by the lack of reaction from the other party. He knew that Jiang was just an artificial intelligence, but now Jiang had demonstrated potential for growth akin to that of a human. Moreover, Jiang had spent a considerable amount of time with Newton. Was it really fine to watch Newton get married without any issues?
"What problem could there be?"
Jiang shook his head.
"I am merely an artificial intelligence. Even now, I am still just a robot. And while I might have feelings, what difference does it make?"
"Well, you..."
Gold raised an eyebrow. He had never believed in this so-called artificial intelligence. Compared to Newton's trust in Jiang, Gold held a more skeptical view, believing that those who were not of his kind would inevitably have different intentions.
"But he isn't just marrying these two."
Jiang's words left Gold speechless, and then Jiang continued.
"Besides, even if he doesn't marry, I can still often be by Newton's side. My robotic body is indeed quite unsuitable for marriage with him. Haven't you heard? What you can't have is always the best, and there's also a thrill in secrecy..."
Jiang spoke seriously about something quite shameless, leaving Gold dumbfounded. Was it really appropriate to say such things at a proposal? Although he had his doubts about Jiang, the current situation was indeed making it hard for him to maintain those doubts. But what was this feeling of having lost the entire world?
The night of celebration quickly passed, and news of Newton's upcoming marriage spread throughout the kingdom. Despite the events of the last Great Magic Games, Newton's reputation in the Mage community remained high; nearly every Guild had received his assistance at some point. Thus, almost everyone prepared to come and offer their congratulations. The people from the kingdom were particularly quick to send representatives, including familiar faces from Fairy Tail—specifically, the Emerald Princess of the kingdom.
"Congratulations, congratulations."
Emerald wore a smile filled with blessings, and this time she brought not only well wishes but also a variety of gifts.
"Same to you, same to you."
Newton was genuinely bubbling with happiness, and his demeanor made Emerald feel a twinge of jealousy.
"How are the preparations coming along?"
Emerald had come this time intending to lend a hand.
"Well, it's almost all set."
The response came not from Newton but from Ginger. Just like her name suggested, even after the wedding, Newton's daily life still revolved around Ginger, who took care of everything related to the wedding.
Gold felt somewhat helpless about this situation and could only manage matters at the Guild. Newton had entrusted the Guild's affairs to Gold and Ginger, but there were still many old clients and quite a few shrewd businessmen who understood what was going on, so many came over to offer their congratulations.
Soon, other Guild members arrived as well. As the friendliest Guild of Fairy Tail, Azure Wind Antelope, Serpent Empress's Scale, and Mermaid's Heel all sent representatives. Each Guild sent individuals who had a good relationship with Newton, including a few from Witch's Sin.
Newton's wedding had truly stirred up quite a commotion; no, it wasn't just a commotion—it had captured the attention of the entire kingdom. Even the Dark Guild seemed to have quieted down during this period, with no one causing trouble. And amidst all this attention, the moment finally arrived.
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