The future is not changing.
Because from the moment Delphi returned to this old era across more than ten years, the future she had experienced had become one of the many possibilities "still between existence and non-existence" .
As we all know, the time turner cannot go to the future. If we look into the reason, it is naturally complicated and difficult to understand. But one of the reasons is probably the uncertainty of the future.
It is precisely based on this characteristic of the rules of time that Maka and Delphi have the so-called hope of "changing the future" - to put it bluntly, who knows whether the world will be completely wiped out in the next second
No, maybe Maka, who owns the stone ball, can really detect those drastic changes in time rules, right
"... From this point of view, this world may be able to divide into endless branches like tree roots according to the uncertainty of time rules. And we at this moment only belong to the branches at this moment."
"Assuming that the 'future me' I met during the Triwizard Tournament belongs to branch 'A', then when Luna survived that day, branch A was naturally eliminated. And suppose that the one in Delphi's memory That 'future' belongs to branch 'B', so when Luna changes from a long-term coma to death, branch B will no longer exist. At most, there will only be some branches 'B1', 'B2', and 'B1' that are substantially similar to it. B3'…”
"And we should be on a certain 'B branch' now... Well, let's set it as 'B1' for the time being."
"So, it is at least theoretically possible to rescue Luna. As long as we find out how to reach a certain branch 'C' where she can survive, the problem will be solved."
In a deserted corner of the city, Maka was conducting preliminary research on the rules of time alone. He is still far away from understanding things that are too in-depth, let alone doing any research, so he can only start from the most superficial parts and gradually deduce them.
Now, after going through such a series of enumerated hypotheses, Maka circled every Luna's name contained in it.
Then, I heard him couldn't help but whisper to himself:
"But why is the reference point always Luna?"
As he spoke, Maka quickly patted her forehead, and then couldn't help but smile bitterly.
"Hey, why else...isn't it because I have always focused on Luna's life and death?"
But that being said, is the reality really that simple
However, at this time, Maka did not delve into this issue, but quickly focused on the difference between "from branch B to B1" and "from branch B to C".
Obviously, this is a major change that completely changes the observed facts, that is, Luna's life and death. And this change is enough to trigger the convergence of time rules. If he is present when the change occurs, the consequences will be no different from the future Maka on "Branch A".
Oh no, there should still be a difference - without the protection of the three-dimensional rune array, he probably wouldn't even have time to react, and would be completely erased by the time rules on the spot.
Therefore, it was because the rune array still had a certain resistance to the rules of time that Maka put a lot of effort into making that stone ball.
If the branch change is successful... at that moment, the stone ball will inevitably disintegrate and be destroyed immediately.
Thinking of this, Maka looked through the stone ball reactions he had recorded in the previous test and divided them into several levels according to the amplitude of each tremor.
Anyway, so far, these changing classes have not triggered forced revisions of the time rules, including the largest tremor caused by Thomas.
Although it is still far from knowing where the upper limit of this level is, Maka must keep this level table in mind because it is related to his own life.
"But doesn't this mean that I will never be able to save Luna while still surviving?"
Suddenly, Maka, who realized this, couldn't help but fell into deep thought.
There is no doubt that his research still has a long way to go!
…
Of course, let alone Maka's painstaking research, Delphi obviously doesn't know much about purely theoretical things like this. Although she had done a lot of research and preparation before using the time turner to come to this era, it was not as deep as Maka thought.
After all, she was never prepared to live herself from the beginning.
Now, the biggest goal in Delphi's plan has obviously gone awry.
Originally, she planned to force Maka to give up the idea of changing the past by destroying all time turners and killing Luna. But now, it was precisely because she couldn't bear to see Maka fall into pain and chaos after Luna died, so she slapped him again unplanned.
If he had followed the original plan, Maka, who was immersed in chaos, might not be able to find the time turner hidden among the many twists and turns, but now he has found it with his clear mind.
However, apart from this incident, Delphi also has another goal that she wants to change - that is, to make the war-torn world she experienced no longer exist.
At this moment, Delphi, who thought her plan had completely failed, suddenly noticed a certain possibility in Hermione!
"The future... is changing?"
When such a thought suddenly flashed through her mind, the look in her eyes when she looked at Hermione suddenly changed - yes, even if something failed, she didn't want her trip to be completely in vain.
"Hermione—"
Suddenly, Delphi asked abruptly:
"As far as I know, you like Mr. MacLean, right?"
This was the first time that Delphi directly called her by her first name instead of her last name, so Hermione was slightly startled.
Moreover, she didn't know why Delphi suddenly asked this question.
Even though this matter has not been a secret for a long time, even Haierbo knows it. But when Delphi asked in front of her, there was still a slight blush at the base of her ears.
"Yes, what's wrong?"
"Then," Delphi thought for a moment before continuing, "Miss Lovegood... although she has never said it, she should also like Mr. MacLean, right?"
"I think so."
Hermione nodded again.
Because of the interaction between the two of them just now, the distance between her and Delphi suddenly shortened so much that she didn't mind answering these more personal questions.
On the other side, Delphi suddenly frowned slightly after hearing Hermione's answer.
"Hermione, maybe I'm a bit presumptuous in asking this, but... I want to know if you feel guilty for Miss Lovegood's death, so you have been worrying about certain things recently, and even deliberately suppressed them. Own?"
After a brief pause, she continued:
"You know, although I rarely actively participated in your conversations in the past, I also watched the interaction between you and Miss Lovegood. I can feel that there is a tension between the two of you. A confrontational nature that is always based on mutual respect.”
"But now, after Miss Lovegood's death, you seem to be starting to give up?"
"Well… "
Even though the two of them had become quite close during the discussion just now, what Delphi said now still felt like they had a deep understanding of each other.
After hearing this, Hermione couldn't help but open her mouth, and then asked in confusion:
"Miss Fisher, what...are you going to say?"
In fact, Hermione had noticed some clues from Delphi's words - it seemed to her that Delphi was trying to persuade her not to give up pursuing Maka because of concerns
Hermione was undoubtedly very confused about this. Because this seems to be just her personal matter and has nothing to do with Delphi, does she need to do this
Seeing Hermione asking questions, Delphi seemed to be aware of the other party's doubts, and couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. Just now, she was anxious because she suddenly thought of certain possibilities, which aroused Hermione's guard again.
He obviously knew that Miss Granger was an extremely intelligent and perceptive person, so why didn't he pay attention to her
"Oh, no... Actually, I just think that Mr. MacLean may need you to give him comfort and help." Delphi secretly considered her words before continuing, "You see, after Miss Lovegood has left, Under such circumstances, the pressure brought by Haierbo to him was so great... Although he is stronger than many people, he still needs someone to comfort him in a timely manner and help him bear the burden-"
"Miss Fisher, stop talking!"
Before Delphi could finish her words, Hermione waved her hand to stop her.
"Actually, I have thought about what you said, and it was even a belief of mine. But now Luna has used her life to tell me that those beliefs of mine are all wrong..."
"Yes, Maka may indeed need someone to share the burden for him. Someone who may be able to share the burden for him... at least it probably won't be me, Hermione Granger."
At this point, Hermione shook her head.
There was no expression on her face, but she sighed secretly:
"I don't have that strength, and I no longer have that qualification."
Hearing what she said, Delphi couldn't help but pursed her lips and then asked:
"Since you think so, what are the anxieties and hesitations you hide in your heart?"
These words clearly pierced Hermione's heart directly. When the unreasonable anxiety in her heart was pierced by the other party's words, she opened her mouth several times in a row, but could not say another word.
yes! So what exactly is going on