Time reached noon. The Fairy Tail Guild had already set up over a dozen tables, filled with delicious food and fine wine. Many people were already eating.
At this time, the Crime Sorcière trio arrived, carrying bags of gifts. Leading them was Ur.
Seeing them, Gray's expression lit up with joy. He hurried over to greet them: "Ur, you're here."
"Gray, long time no see!"
Ur smiled: "The guild is quite lively today."
"Ultear, Meredy, welcome, welcome!"
"Jellal, get over here! Today, I'm definitely drinking you under the table!"
Everyone greeted them excitedly. Laxus grabbed Jellal and pulled him over. Last time they were drinking at the Palace, everyone ended up streaking except for this guy, who managed to escape. It was truly annoying!
Ultear pulled Meredy along and unceremoniously sat down at Cana's table, her eyes shining: "The food looks great today!"
Cana said in surprise: "You guys actually bought gifts? That's rare."
Ultear looked dissatisfied: "Of course. Are we really that stingy?"
If her mom hadn't insisted repeatedly, she wouldn't have spent the money.
She patted Meredy's shoulder and said: "Eat as much as you can. We have to eat back every cent we spent."
Meredy's face turned red. Just say that in private; don't be so blatant about it.
Wendy and Meredy were good friends. Seeing her embarrassment, Wendy ran over and pulled her to another table, away from these female alcoholics.
Soon, the people from Lamia Scale arrived—Jura, Lyon, Sherry, Sherria, Yuka, Toby... there were a full thirty or forty of them.
Everyone was speechless. This group was truly unreserved, freeloading as a whole family and not even bringing gifts.
Orba Babasama: "Makarov, where are you?"
Makarov waved his hand: "Over here!"
Ur smiled: "Lyon, over here."
"Gray, Ur, you two actually didn't wait for me!"
Lyon walked over with Sherry and Jura.
Gray said indifferently: "Who knew if you were coming or not."
Lyon leaned in and teased: "How are things going with Juvia?"
Beside them, Juvia's face turned red, steam rising from her head as she looked at Gray with anticipation.
Gray looked helpless. He grabbed a beast leg and stuffed it into Lyon's mouth: "Just hurry up and eat!"
Watching this, Juvia was suddenly filled with jealousy. Lord Gray hadn't even fed her. As expected, Lord Lyon was also a love rival.
Sherria ran to join the table with Wendy and Meredy. They were sisters of the same age and got along very happily.
However, as more guilds arrived, including Blue Pegasus, the five sisters of the Snow Fox Guild, and Blue Pegasus...
The Fairy Tail Guild finally couldn't fit everyone inside. So, they set up tables outside, all the way to the square, which was also becoming overcrowded.
However, those who could be friends with Fairy Tail were all informal people who didn't care about such things. The most important thing was for so many friends to gather and have a good time.
Acnologia saw the people from Grimoire Heart arrive as well and was slightly surprised: "Have these guys turned over a new leaf?"
Jellal, sitting at the same table, said: "They performed well during the Eclipse Gate incident. The Magic Council is willing to give them a chance to return to a Guild of Justice. They are currently under observation."
Oración Seis had been recruited by the Kingdom of Fiore. After the Magic Council was destroyed and rebuilt, they realized their own strength was insufficient to lead the continent, so they were also trying to find ways to increase their power.
And Grimoire Heart was one of their subjects of observation.
Soon, Zeref, Mavis, Zera, August, Larcade, Dimaria, and Brandish also arrived. However, the three did not reveal their identities, acting only as guests from afar.
If people knew that Black Wizard Zeref had arrived, the entire kingdom would likely fall into chaos.
Nevertheless, these people naturally carried the aura of the powerful, causing people to involuntarily pay attention to them.
Lucy's face showed pleasant surprise. She stood up and waved her arm: "Brandish, over here, over here!"
"Milady!"
Seeing her, Brandish left the others and ran over excitedly, hugging Lucy tightly.
"Long time no see. How have you been in the Western Continent?"
Irene laughed: "Little Green-hair is doing much better than you. Over there, she eats whatever she wants and does whatever she wants."
Unlike Lucy, this young lady, who worried about rent all day.
Lucy was speechless, then invited Brandish to sit down. At that moment, Dimaria also walked over.
Irene waved: "Little Blondie, long time no see."
This Little Blondie was more generous than Little Green-hair; she had even treated her to a meal last time.
"Please call me Dimaria!"
Dimaria sat between Brandish and Lucy, separating them. Seeing how close they were made her feel a surge of jealousy.
"Milady, this is Dimaria, my best friend from the Western Continent."
Brandish introduced them one by one: "This is my Milady, Lucy!"
Lucy smiled and reached out her hand: "Hello, Dimaria."
Meeting the other's enthusiastic gaze, Dimaria couldn't easily refuse, and with Brandish beside her, she politely reached out and shook hands: "Hello!"
Irene poured them each a glass of wine and said with a smile: "Why be so formal? Come, let's start drinking."
Lucy's eyes lit up: "Wait a moment, I'll call Aquarius out. She must miss you very much too."
"Wait! Wait!"
Brandish hurriedly waved her hands: "Let's call Aquarius when we get back!"
Lucy was puzzled: "Eh, why?"
Brandish looked troubled. She was afraid Aquarius would make her do something embarrassing, and there were so many people here.
Irene and Dimaria exchanged a glance, sensing some gossip. They would have to see what was going on tonight.
Last time, they felt something was off with Brandish, and it might be related to Aquarius.
At this time, Makarov was chatting happily with Hades and Warold. Knowing that the Second Master had mended his ways, Makarov no longer held any grudges in his heart.
Suddenly, Hades's expression changed, and he abruptly looked at the person walking toward them.
"Ze..."
He almost blurted it out but stopped instantly. With so many guild masters around, he absolutely couldn't say it.
This was the Abyss of Magic he had always pursued; he hadn't expected to encounter it here suddenly.
Zeref said with a smile: "Long time no see, Precht."
Precht's expression was complex and unreadable. He looked at Mavis and Zera and sighed: "Yes, long time no see."
"Mavis, Zera!"
At this moment, all past obsessions vanished. Seeing the happy appearance of Zeref and Mavis, what else was there for him not to understand?
The Abyss of Magic didn't exist at all; it was all just his own wishful thinking.
Makarov called out: "First Master, please come and sit."
Warold had already seen Mavis and Zera. Seeing Zeref, he naturally guessed the situation and nodded in silent understanding.
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