When they heard the words of the American Magical Congress's wizard representative, everyone turned to look at him in disbelief.
After all, ever since news had spread that the American Magical Congress commanded a wizard army of over ten thousand wizards, the American wizarding world had been regarded by all as one of the foremost powers in the world.
Only the British wizarding world, guarded by several Demon King level wizards, had the means to contend with the American wizarding world.
Yet now, the American Magical Congress, which possessed perhaps the most powerful force in the wizarding world, had chosen to withdraw from the International Confederation of Wizards. How could the representatives simply accept that?!
"Mr. Dumbledore, shouldn't we try to persuade them to stay?"
Watching the American Magical Congress representative's departing figure, the French wizard representative looked at Dumbledore hesitantly.
Dumbledore let out a soft sigh. "There is no need. Let us adjourn."
Given the irreconcilable relationship between the American wizarding world and the Muggle government, the American Magical Congress likely could not accept the implementation of the Fusion Plan. In that case, any attempt by the International Confederation of Wizards to retain them would probably be futile and would instead cost the Confederation its dignity.
The wizard representatives from every country rose one after another and left in the same orderly manner in which they had arrived. However, unlike the joy they had felt when the Fusion Plan was passed, after learning that the American Magical Congress had withdrawn from the International Confederation of Wizards, they all looked deeply worried.
Linley did not rise. Instead, after the wizard representatives of the other countries had all departed, he had Irina remain seated with him as the two looked toward Dumbledore, who sat at the head of the table.
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