Testing and Post-Battle Summary

Philiers, Council Hall

"Your Highness, Lord Heradi and Lord Seraf request an audience!"

"Let them in!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

With that response, the attendant bowed and exited the Council Hall. Shortly afterward, the Silver Knight and the bearded elder entered the hall.

"This humble servant, Heradi, greets Her Highness the Empress!"

"This humble servant, Seraf, greets Her Highness the Empress!"

"There is no need for such formalities. Rise."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

After the two rose, Crimson, seated above them, asked, "How was the matter in Magnolia handled?"

"Reporting to Your Highness, apart from Guild Master Jose Porla being sent to the Magic Council for trial, and the Water Element Juvia and Iron Dragon Gajeel being taken in by Fairy Tail, all other Phantom Lord members have been brought back. They are currently detained at Training Headquarters, awaiting Your Highness's decision." (Seraf)

"Mm, not bad."

"By the way, how are things with the Magic Council and Fairy Tail?"

"Reporting to Your Highness, after receiving Lord Ogg's and Your Highness's secret orders, the Rune Knights only conducted a symbolic investigation and did not make things difficult for Fairy Tail. At present, Fairy Tail is rebuilding under Guild Master Makarov and Miss Erza's leadership. They should soon return to normal." (Heradi)

"That's good... that's good!"

After releasing the breath she had been holding in her chest, Her Highness Irene returned to her aloof queenly demeanor.

"Charlie!"

"Your servant is here!"

"Immediately expand the force with Phantom Lord Dominator's core members as its foundation. In three months, I want to see a qualified Third Training Brigade!"

"This humble servant will not fail Your Highness's trust!"

Just as the Minister of Education returned to his place, the Chancellor began his report.

"Your Highness, we made such a major move this time. If we do