October arrived.
Fairy Tail's annual Harvest Festival officially began.
The people of Magnolia decorated their homes.
Lanterns and colorful ornaments filled the streets.
At the same time, invitations spread everywhere.
The Fairy Tail Fairy Miss pageant was announced.
The winner would receive eight hundred thousand j.
She would also join the Magic Parade.
Eight hundred thousand j was tempting.
Early in the morning, the stage was already lively.
Beautiful girls showed their charm.
Cheers echoed nonstop.
The Harvest Festival atmosphere exploded from the start.
"So lively."
Makarov enjoyed rare free time.
He stared at the stage with shining eyes.
His mouth almost watered.
"Behave yourself."
Porlyusica chopped his head mercilessly.
Makarov clutched his forehead.
He coughed seriously.
"Pure appreciation."
"Absolutely pure."
"You really like slandering people."
"Come on."
"Let's see what Caesar prepared this time."
"He's too extravagant."
"I must scold him properly."
As he spoke, Makarov glanced at the reporters.
He also glanced at the filming equipment.
Yes.
He needed to criticize properly.
And maybe keep the footage.
Porlyusica sneered.
She knew exactly what he was thinking.
She decided to talk to Caesar later.
"Are the parade costumes ready."
"Hurry up and collect them."
"Gajeel, move faster."
"Natsu, don't cause trouble."
"Go warm up with Ignia."
"Have the floats been inspected."
Voices echoed nonstop.
When Makarov and Porlyusica arrived, the guild was busy.
Caesar ran around giving orders.
The entire guild was in motion.
"That's generous."
Makarov looked at the props.
Compared to the past, it was heaven and earth.
"They really put their heart into it."
Porlyusica snorted.
"I had no money back then."
Makarov coughed again.
"You think I was as rich as Caesar."
"With the Grand Magic Games prize."
"Of course he's not short on j."
"Master Spectre, you came just in time."
Caesar spotted Makarov.
He dragged him forward immediately.
"Try this outfit."
"Get into position."
"Wait."
"I'm the council speaker now."
"You're also the guild master."
"Stop talking."
"Put it on."
Makarov fell silent.
Cornered, he changed clothes.
He started rehearsing.
Though he complained, his actions were honest.
"Oh right."
"I brought an old friend."
Caesar watched the rehearsal.
He raised his hand.
A sphere of soul energy appeared.
This soul came from Giltina.
It was once part of Diabolos.
Caesar had captured it long ago.
Because of the festival, he ignored it.
Only later did he investigate.
The memories were fragmented.
But something stood out.
A Fairy Tail crest.
Familiar figures from the past.
Caesar stayed silent.
He waited for the right moment.
The soul unfolded.
A thin figure appeared.
Caesar modified the vision.
Only Fairy Tail members could see it.
Makarov froze.
"Reis."
"Long time no see."
Reis smiled gently.
His memories returned.
All regrets faded.
He was ready to rest.
Caesar suggested he watch the festival first.
As for a new body.
Reis refused.
He was satisfied.
Caesar respected his choice.
"Caesar."
"The people are here."
Gajeel rushed in.
His face was full of disbelief.
Caesar laughed.
Reis was a surprise for Makarov.
The next guests were for the guild.
Gajeel's shattered expression said it all.
"Guild Master Caesar."
"Nice to see you again."
Elukis from Fairy Claw entered.
She shook Caesar's hand happily.
"I'll leave the performance to you."
Caesar smiled calmly.
"Don't worry."
"We rehearsed plenty."
Confidence filled Fairy Claw.
Gajeel dragged everyone closer.
He refused to suffer alone.
"What is this."
"Something's wrong."
"My eyes."
"They're burning."
Elfman collapsed.
His worldview shattered completely.
Some questioned life itself.
Others adapted quickly.
Mirajane smiled naturally.
She was used to modeling.
Erza chatted happily with Elukis.
They discussed stage acting.
Those who knew Erza well stayed silent.
Caesar nodded with satisfaction.
Everyone accepted the surprise well.
A new idea formed.
Since things were already lively.
Why not go further.
Maybe.
Invite everyone from Edolas too.