Although Alan said that the Eclipse Gate in Ishgar was not in Fiore, everyone was still eager to return to Magnolia.
Makarov, in particular. Normally, he would not have taken part in an operation like this, but fearing that Alan's side might lack sufficient combat power while also wanting to contribute his own strength, he had insisted on joining them. Under normal circumstances, he would be holding down the fort back at the guild. Now, having heard about the trump card of the god Ankhseram, Makarov was itching to return to the guild immediately.
Along the way, Makarov had contacted Yajirama and learned the current situation in Ishgar from him.
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