Chapter 1287 The Distant "Branch C"

The future is not changing.

Because from the moment Delphi returned to this old era spanning more than ten years, the future she experienced has become one of the many possibilities that are "between existence and non-existence" .

As we all know, the time-turner cannot go to the future. If the reason is investigated, it is naturally complex 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 time rule that Maca and Delphi have the so-called hope of "changing the future"-to put it bluntly, who knows if the world will be completely wiped out in the next second?

No, maybe with Maca who owns the stone ball, he can really perceive those large changes in time rules, can't he?

"... From this point of view, the world may be able to divide into endless branches like the roots of a tree according to the uncertainty of the rules of time. At this moment, we only belong to the branches at this moment."

"Assuming that the 'future me' I met in the final match belonged to branch 'A', then when Luna survived that day, branch A would naturally be closed. And assuming that Delphi's memory That 'future' belongs to branch 'B', then from Luna's long-term coma to death, branch B will cease to exist, and at most there will only be some branches 'B1', 'B2', ' B3'..."

"And now, we should be on a certain 'B branch'... Well, let's call it 'B1' for now."

"So, to save Luna, at least in theory, it is still possible. As long as we find out how to reach a certain branch 'C' where she can survive, the problem will be solved."

In an uninhabited corner of the city, Maca was conducting preliminary research on the rules of time alone. He is still far from understanding things that are too profound, let alone doing research, so he can only start from the most superficial part and gradually deduce them.

Now, after such a series of enumerated hypotheses, Maca has circled the name of every Luna included in it.

Then, he could not help but whisper to himself softly:

"But why is Luna always the reference point?"

Just as he was talking, Maca quickly patted his forehead, and then couldn't help but smiled wryly.

"Hey, why else... Isn't it because I have always focused on Luna's life and death?"

That being said, is it really that simple?

However, Maca at this time has not delved into this issue, but quickly put the object of consideration 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 at the same time as the change, the consequences will be no different from that of the future Maca on "Branch A".

Oh no, there should be a difference—without the protection of the three-dimensional rune pattern, he probably would not even have time to react, and would be completely wiped out by the time rule on the spot.

Therefore, it is because the rune pattern has a certain resistance to the rules of time that Maca took great effort to make the stone ball.

If the branch change is successful... at that moment, the stone ball will definitely disintegrate and destroy immediately.

Thinking of this, Maca flipped through the stone ball reactions he had recorded in the previous test, and divided them into several classes according to the magnitude of each tremor.

Anyway, so far, these changing classes have not triggered the forced revision of the time rules, including the most dramatic tremor caused by Thomas.

Although it is still far from knowing where the upper limit of this hierarchy is, Maca must keep this hierarchy form in mind, because it is related to his own life.

"But in this way, doesn't it mean that I will never be able to save Luna on the premise of my own survival?"

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, leaving aside Maca's painstaking research, Delphi obviously doesn't understand such purely theoretical things. Before she used the time-turner to come to this era, although she had done a lot of research and preparation, it was far from as deep as Maca thought.

After all, she was not prepared to live herself from the beginning.

Now, one of the biggest goals in the Delphi plan has obviously gone awry.

Originally, she planned to force Maca to stop changing the past by destroying all time-turners and killing Luna. But now, it was precisely because after Luna's death, she couldn't bear to see Maca fall into pain and chaos, so she slapped the other party out of plan.

If the original plan had been followed, Maca, who was immersed in the chaos, might not have been able to find the Time Converter hidden among the many twists and turns, but now he was found by him with a clear mind.

However, apart from this incident, Delphi 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 flashed through her mind, the way she looked at Hermione suddenly changed - yes, even if some things failed, she didn't want to let her trip go in vain.

"Hermione—"

Suddenly, Delphi asked abruptly:

"As far as I know, you like Mr. McLean?"

This was the first time that Delphi directly referred to her by her first name instead of her last name, so Hermione was slightly taken aback.

Moreover, she didn't know why Delphi suddenly asked this question.

Even though this matter has long been no secret, even Hai Erbo knows about it. But when Delphi asked in front of her, there was still a little blush at the base of her ears.

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"Then," Delphi thought for a while before continuing, "Miss Lovegood...although she never said it, she probably also likes Mr. McLean, right?"

"I think so."

Hermione nodded again.

Because of the relationship between the two of them just now, the distance between her and Delphi has been shortened so much that she doesn't mind answering these more personal questions.

On the other side, Delphi frowned slightly after hearing Hermione's answer.

"Hermione, maybe it's presumptuous of me to ask this, but... I want to know, are you blaming yourself for Miss Lovegood's death, so you've been worrying about something recently, and even suppressing it on purpose? looking at yourself?"

After a short pause, she continued:

"You know, although I seldom took the initiative to participate in your conversations in the past, I have also noticed the interaction between you and Miss Lovegood. I can feel that there is a connection between the two of you." A confrontation that is always maintained under mutual respect."

"But now, after Miss Lovegood's death, you seem to be beginning to give up?"

"Uh……"

Even though the two of them had narrowed the distance a lot during the discussion just now, what Delphi said now, after all, still feels a little shallow.

After hearing this, Hermione opened her mouth involuntarily, and then asked back in puzzlement:

"Miss Fisher, what... are you trying to say?"

In fact, from Delphi's words, Hermione has already noticed some clues - in her opinion, Delphi seems to be trying to persuade her not to give up pursuing Maca because of concerns?

Hermione was undoubtedly very confused about this. Because this seems to be her personal matter, and has nothing to do with Delphi, is it necessary for her to do this?

Seeing Hermione's question, Delphi seemed to be aware of the other party's doubts, and couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. Just now, because she suddenly thought of certain possibilities, she was impatient for a moment, which in turn aroused Hermione's alertness.

He clearly knew that Miss Granger was an extremely intelligent and sensitive person, so why didn't he pay attention?

"Oh, no... Actually, I just think that Mr. McLean may just need you to give him comfort and help." Delphi thought about his words secretly, and then he continued, "Look, after Miss Lovegood has When he left, Hai Erbo brought him so much pressure... Although he is stronger than many people, he still needs someone to comfort him at the right time and help him bear—"

"Miss Fisher, stop talking!"

Before Delphi finished speaking, Hermione waved her hand to stop her from speaking.

"Actually, I have thought about what you said, and even this was my belief. But now Luna has used her life to tell me that my beliefs are all wrong..."

"Yes, Maca may indeed need someone to share it for him, someone who might do it for him... at least it probably won't be me, Hermione Granger."

Having said that, Hermione shook her head.

There was no expression on her face, but she sighed secretly in her heart:

"I don't have that strength, and I don't have that qualification anymore."

Hearing what she said, Delphi couldn't help pursing her lips, and then asked:

"Since that's what you think, then what's going on with all the restlessness and hesitation you hide in your heart?"

This sentence obviously pierced Hermione's heart directly. When the unreasonable anxiety in her heart was pierced by the other party, she opened her mouth several times in a row, but she couldn't say a word.

Yes! So what is going on?

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