Chapter 437: Expel- II
No one spoke. For many, this was the first time seeing a companion expelled. Others were reminded of the day Ivan, Makarov’s own son, had been cast out.
No matter who it was, friend, guildmate, even blood family, if you betrayed Fairy Tail, Makarov always stood firm.
After a long silence, Makarov straightened and continued, "Next are Freed, Bickslow, and Evergreen."
The three Thunder God Tribe members stood side by side, supporting each other.
"Yes, Master."
"You helped Laxus carry out his plans. As punishment, you will help pay for the damages to the church and city. Additionally, you will join the reconstruction effort."
Makarov had actually planned to cover Laxus’s portion himself. But Freed stepped forward.
"We’ll pay Laxus’s share as well," he said. "We’ll earn it together."
Truthfully, they didn’t have much money left. They’d spent almost everything on magic lacrima for Laxus’s plan. But all three were strong, skilled, and capable of making money quickly, unlike a certain fire-eating demolition expert who regularly destroyed city blocks.
"So it’s settled," Makarov nodded, accepting Freed’s insistence to take responsibility alongside the others.
But then he took a deep breath and declared something no one expected.