In the afternoon, people from Huijin Divine Hall arrived.
Along with them came members of the Ista Royal Family.
The two are respectively in charge of the Divine Hall and the nobles. Mr. Puniel, as City Lord, has autonomy over Southern Border City, but it's only semi-autonomy, not full. So when the castle was damaged, they still had to report upwards and request funds from the Ista Royal Family to help rebuild.
After the authorities arrived, Puniel handed over all the remnants of that 'Magic Puppet Man' to the Royal Family, stating that all other pieces were smashed, including the Heart of the Magic Puppet.
When facing inquiries from the Holy Court, he gave the same explanation, but secretly hinted both openly and covertly that Hilia had taken the Heart of the Magic Puppet and suggested the Holy Court should dish out some money.
Melina, who handles the sect-related matters, heard Hilia's name and immediately looked as if everything made sense.
