The city, once restored, bore no visible scars. The effect of the "erasure spell" had also turned out far better than expected—of course, what had happened in Misty Capital had already been reported in the magical newspaper founded by the Magician's Association.
The dynamic newspaper headlines had even recreated quite a few scenes from last night's fierce battle in Misty Capital... The whirlpool of discussion had already begun quietly spreading through the countries of the Euro-Continent.
At Buckingham Palace... it was already nine o'clock the next morning.
Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by Dagonet and Oppen, received the leader of the Magician Corps this time, Butler Ace.
"Mr. Ace, this is your Holy Spear. Please check that it is intact."
Inside the box was the Holy Spear used by the royal guardian last night to defeat Pugin with the final blow... Dagonet was holding it.
Butler Ace merely brushed his palm casually across the box before smiling. "I believe Her Majesty the Queen is a respectable person who keeps her promises."
The Queen said calmly, "As for the cost of restoring Misty Capital this time, sorry for the trouble, but please prepare a detailed list. Once I have verified that everything is correct, I will send someone to deliver it personally to your association."
"Then what about those mineral deposits in the northeast?"
Butler Ace narrowed his eyes. Compared with a magician, he looked more like a shrewd merchant... This was actually the main issue. Britain possessed several exclusive materials.
"As for this matter, I will personally discuss it with the relevant members of your association later." Her Majesty the Queen smiled.
The butler did not say anything more... After nodding, he left with the Holy Spear. As for how the two sides would haggle over the mineral deposits