Zeref, his family of three, and Irene arrived in Magnolia on New Year's Day. The very first thing they did upon returning to Alvarez was to announce that Fairy Tail was to be treated as an ally, sending shockwaves of astonishment across both continents.
The citizens of Alvarez were utterly baffled as to why their great Emperor would befriend such a small Mage guild, a sentiment shared by certain ministers as well. Yet none dared voice their doubts, for this was Zeref!
Once Zeref made a decision, no one could alter it.
Chapter 168