Half a month later, Gildarts returned to the Fairy Tail guild. However, his return did not spark the usual cheers and commotion; instead, it plunged the entire guild into a heavy silence.
The moment everyone laid eyes on Gildarts, they were struck with shock. Gildarts was wrapped tightly in thick bandages from head to toe, with traces of blood faintly visible through the wrappings. He walked with a heavy limp, clearly having suffered severe injuries.
Seeing the state Gildarts was in, Makarov's expression instantly turned grim. He leaped down from the bar counter, hurried over, supported Gildarts, and asked in a low voice, "Gildarts, what happened? How did you end up hurt like this?"
Chapter 104