Sincerely I hated the fact that Laxus replaced Gray's redeeming fight, which was his first as a devil Slayer. And I really like this idea. that they were told the truth. But I hope that the Raijinshuu WAS tile the truth at some point in the manga.

I kind of agree,they shouldnt have lied about it. Also I always wondered how Freed managed to carry everyone back all by himself and fight the poison that long too.

All I have to say is that I agree with you. I always thought that lie would come back to bite them though.