The future is not changing.

Because from the moment Delphi returns to this old era across more than a decade, the future she has experienced has become one of the many possibilities that are "between being and not being".

As we all know, the time turner cannot go to the future, and 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.

And it is precisely based on this characteristic of the rules of time that Maca and Delphi have the 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 the maca in possession of the stone ball, she could really detect those large changes in the rules of time, right?

“…… From this point of view, the world may be able to divide the world into endless branches like tree roots according to the uncertainty of the rules of time. And we at this moment only belong to the branch at this moment. ”

"Assuming that the 'future me' I met in the Final Three belonged to branch A, then when Luna survived that day, branch A was naturally reinforced. And assuming that the 'future' in Delphi's memory 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 exist some branches 'B1', 'B2', 'B3' ...... that are very similar to it."

"And we should be on top of some 'Class B branch' right now...... Well, let's set it to 'B1' for now. ”

"So, if you want to save Luna, it's at least theoretically possible. Just find out how to get to a branch 'C' where she can survive, and the problem will be solved. ”

In an uninhabited corner of the city, Maca is alone in her first research into the rules of time. He is far from understanding what is too deep, let alone doing any research, so he can only start from the most superficial parts and gradually deduce.

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

Then, I couldn't help but whisper to myself:

"But why is it always Luna?"

As she spoke, Maca quickly patted her head, and then couldn't help but smile bitterly.

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

But is it really that simple?

However, at this time, Maca did not delve into this problem, 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 drastic change that completely changes the observed facts, that is, Luna's life and death. And this change is enough to trigger the restrictive nature of the rules of time, if he is also present at the same time as the change, the consequences will be no different from the future maca on "Branch A".

Oh no, there should still be a difference - without the protection of that three-dimensional rune array, he probably wouldn't even have time to react, and he would be completely erased by the time rule on the spot.

Therefore, it was because the rune array still had a certain resistance to the rules of time that Maca would make a lot of effort to make that stone ball.

If the branch change is successful...... At that moment, the stone ball would inevitably disintegrate and destroy immediately.

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

Anyway, none of these shifts have so far triggered a forced revision of the rules of time, including the largest tremor caused by Thomas.

Although he is still far from touching the upper limit of this rank, this class table Maca must be kept in mind, because it is his own life.

"But doesn't that mean I'll never be able to save Luna if I survive?"

Suddenly, Maca, who realized this, couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

There is no doubt that his research still has a long way to go!

……

Of course, not to mention Maca's painstaking study, Delphi obviously didn't know much about such purely theoretical things. Before she came to this era using the time turner, although she had also done a lot of research and preparation, she 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 of the Delphi plan is clearly skewed.

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

If the original plan had been followed, perhaps Maca, who was immersed in chaos, would not have been able to find the time turner hidden in many twists and turns, but now he was found by his clear mind.

However, in addition to 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 that her plan had completely failed, suddenly sensed a certain possibility in Hermione!

"Future...... Changing? ”

The way she looked at Hermione suddenly changed when she thought of such a thought—yes, even if something failed, she didn't want to let her trip go in vain.

"Hermione—"

Suddenly, Delphi asked coldly:

"As far as I know, you like Mr. McLean, don't you?"

It was the first time Delphi had called her by her first name instead of her last name, so much so that Hermione was slightly startled.

And she didn't know why Delphi had asked the question out of the blue.

Even if it wasn't a secret for a long time, even Helbo knew about it. But when Delphi asked in front of her, there was still a slight flush at the base of her ears.

"Yes...... What's wrong? ”

"So," Delphi thought for a moment more before continuing, "Miss Lovegood...... Although she never said it, she must have liked Mr. McClane just as much, right? ”

"I think so."

Hermione nodded again.

Because of the two of them just getting along, the distance between her and Delphi was suddenly so much shortened that she didn't mind answering these more personal questions.

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

"Hermione, maybe I'm presumptuous to ask, but...... I wonder if you are feeling guilty of Miss Lovegood's death, and so have been worrying about certain things lately, and even deliberately suppressing yourself? ”

After a pause, she continued:

"You know, I've rarely been involved in your conversations, but I've seen your interactions with Miss Lovegood. I can sense that there is a kind of confrontation between the two of you that is always under mutual respect. ”

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

"Uh......"

Even though the two of them have narrowed a lot of distance in the discussion just now, but now what Delphi said still has a feeling of being superficial.

After hearing this, Hermione couldn't help but open her mouth, and then asked in confusion:

"Miss Fisher, you...... What exactly is it trying to say? ”

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

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

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, she was anxious because she suddenly thought of some possibilities, which only aroused the vigilance in Hermione's heart.

I knew that this Miss Granger was an extremely intelligent and sensitive person, why did she not pay attention to it so much?

"Oh, no...... Actually, I just think that Mr. McLean may need your comfort and help. Delphi pondered his words for a moment before he continued, "You see, with Miss Lovegood gone, Helmo is putting so much pressure on him...... Although he is stronger than many people, he also needs someone to comfort him and help him bear it at the right time—"

"Miss Fisher, say no more!"

Before Delphi could finish speaking, Hermione waved her hand and stopped her from continuing.

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

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

With 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 her say this, Delphi couldn't help but purse her lips, and then asked:

"Since you think so, what is the anxiety and hesitation you hide in your heart?"

This sentence obviously stabbed directly into Hermione's heart. When the unwarranted anxiety in her heart was pierced by the other party's words, she opened her mouth several times in a row, but she couldn't say half a sentence again.

Oh, yes! So what's going on?

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