Fairy Tail Episode 90 -

, titled "The Boy from That Time" (or "The Boy Back Then"), is a pivotal chapter in the Edolas arc that masterfully blends high-stakes action with deep emotional revelations. Originally airing in July 2011, it serves as a turning point for the future of Extalia and the identity of one of the guild’s most mysterious members. The Truth Behind the "Gods"

: Initially devastated by the truth and the orders she thought she was given, Carla ultimately rallies her race, encouraging them to stand and fight for their home regardless of their power. A Hero Returns: The Mystery of Mystogan

: The myth of the Exceeds' god-like status was fabricated by the elders to protect their weak race from human mistreatment. Fairy Tail Episode 90

The emotional core of the episode reveals that Mystogan is actually the . He is "the boy from that time" whom Panther Lily saved years prior—an act that led to Lily’s exile from Extalia. This connection brings their respective arcs full circle as they unite to save their homeland from destruction. Key Highlights

: The celebration is cut short when Erza Knightwalker shoots Panther Lily through the chest, leaving the fate of the Exceed commander hanging in the balance as the Royal Army's plot continues. , titled "The Boy from That Time" (or

The climax of the episode features the dramatic intervention of . Using Reverse Anima , he successfully returns the giant Lacrima (containing the trapped citizens of Magnolia) back to Earth Land.

: Lily finally finds peace with his past, acknowledging that despite his resentment, Extalia is his home. A Hero Returns: The Mystery of Mystogan :

: In a rare moment of solidarity, the previously arrogant Exceeds join forces with the Fairy Tail mages to physically push back the Lacrima island.