Chapter 474 - 424 : Think and Act Wisely (1/2)
”So, in the end, did you agree to help her?”-Lucy
Hearing Lucy's question, the Joker chuckled and replied:
”No way, we weren't fools or heroes wannabes, we just wanted to return to our worlds and solve our own problems. Sadly, we were ignorant back then and we didn't know the consequences of our actions, especially I and Leiu, which spent most of our growth period in the past.”
”How did you leave that place?”
”We didn't 'leave', the memories were transferred back to our original selves. They were vivid and realistic, when it struck me, a wave of emotions assaulted me and slightly changed my mindset.”
”What about Quhea? Did she give up on trying to convince you?”
The Joker shook his head and added:
”She didn't even try to convince us, she merely answered our question and explained a few things. It's as if she knew we'll face the other faction sooner or later, it was just a matter of when.”
Having reached the end of this long story, the Trickster gulped another cup of tea while waiting for Lucy to ask what's on her mind. The silver-haired woman was lost in thought, pondering about many things. After a few minutes passed, Lucy asked:
”When the time comes… will you face them?”
The Joker spread his hands in helplessness while giving an honest answer:
”I and Leiu have nothing precious to protect, we just have to move forward. We already promised each other to try and stop 'them' when the boundary breaks. But… fear not, Arthur will not be included as, unlike us, he has you, Saly and a home to go back to. Even if he insists on joining, we will not welcome him… for his sake.”
”If he really considers you two as brothers, he won't stay still and watch you two protect him.”-Lucy
”Hehehe true but, what if he has to choose between his brothers and his wife?”
The Joker stopped for a second before resuming
”It's not even a question worth asking! Though he may treasure our brotherhood, you're everything for him. Which is why, when the calamity strikes, it'll be you who'll stop him from going.”
Hearing this, Lucy couldn't help but retort
”What if I encourage him to go fight and accompany him?”
Before replying to her, Wolfram cleared his throat and spoke with a slightly harsh tone
”Look… in terms of judging an individual's strength, talent, or future potential, there's no one in this multiverse better than I and when I look at you, I see a one-of-a-kind genius, a talent with unlimited potential but please believe me when I say that there's ALWAYS a limit.”
He pointed at himself then continued:
”Look at me, for example, I've reached the apex of power a few thousand years ago. Even if I were to consume a heavenly, miraculous fruit that would give me the power of a thousand Overgods, it'll still do naught for me. The same applies to you, who, in the future, will reach a threshold that cannot be broken. Perhaps you'll be the strongest person in the multiverse but it'll still not be enough to fight against armies of parasites, Cthulhu, etc… and that is while excluding their creators. I, Leiu, and Arthur have inherited the powers of the Twelve and that is the only reason we stand a chance.”
As he saw her expression, the Joker let out a sigh and added:
”Fine… let's say you become outrageously powerful, do you seriously think Arthur would let you go with us? What about Saly? Your friends and family?”
Several cards floated before the unstable Lucy, who gazed at the card which showed her a picture of Saly, whose eyes become sky-blue and her long snow-white hair.
”One would fight a losing war only when he has nothing to lose.”
At last, the Joker got up from his seat, ready to leave this room after saying his part. Just as he was about to turn around, Lucy abruptly got up and locked her gaze on him. After a few moments of silence, Lucy surprisingly stretched her hand while saying
”Let me formally re-introduce myself. I am Lucy MoonStar, wife of Arthur MoonStar, it is a pleasure to meet you.”
Confused by her actions, The Joker furrowed his brows and hesitantly asked:
”I thought you can't touch other men.”
For the first time since their meeting, Lucy flashed a mesmerizing smile at the strangely-clothed man.
”It's not that I can't but I don't want to. Moreover, it only applies to strangers whereas you're a person who helped my husband and saved his life on multiple occasions.”