The Premature Intermission

Io Nella had left.

She had taken her most cherished and proudest daughter, Evangeline, with her and headed for the Vatican, the headquarters of the Mage's Association, under the escort of the Grey Cross's combat forces.

Io might be placed under strict surveillance there, but once it was confirmed that Absolute Sovereignty and Infinite Chain Reaction posed no danger, and that Io herself had not violated any taboos, she would probably return, right?

Furthermore, to prevent Absolute Sovereignty and Infinite Chain Reaction from being exploited by people with ulterior motives again, the Association would certainly take full responsibility for Io's personal safety when she returned, so she would no longer need to worry about being coveted.

Under these circumstances, Magical Metropolis Liverpool also returned to peace.

The citizens were rescued one after another and returned to the streets.

The Automaton Dolls that had been subdued would likewise be sent to various workshops one by one. Using the repair program provided by Io, their tampered hearts would be restored, returning them to their original state.

The barrier protecting the entire academy also vanished.

The whole city once again returned to peace. Although police and soldiers could be seen moving about everywhere, most people were citizens cleaning up the damage caused by the riots. Some were clearing the streets, while others were repairing houses. The city was full of vitality, giving it a prosperous, thriving air.

Of course, although the incident had passed, there were many things people still remembered.

For example, the Black Prince's rebellion.

For example, the terror of Absolute Sovereignty and Infinite Chain Reaction.

And then there was the monster army that had ravaged the entire city and subdued tens of thousands of Automaton Dolls.

This incident was like a heavy shell fired into a world that was already