The appearance of the Abyss Gate brought the Mage League to a complete halt.
After realizing the danger of this thing, all countries launched emergency responses, sending high-tier mages to Kost to negotiate with the Northern Alliance.
As for the open and hidden struggles or interests exchanged during this period, outsiders had no way of knowing.
During the diplomatic activities, Blake also arrived at the hotel where the Divine Magic Academy's competition team was staying. After getting the full details from Nikodemos, he called the Holy Maiden Squad together.
"I've learned about the entire situation."
Blake looked at Hilia with a strange expression. "I really didn't expect the president of that committee to be so bold, actually daring to go against you, Hilia. This is their just deserts!"
Hilia slowly raised a question mark: "?"
What do you mean, actually daring to go against me?
Hilia felt like the principal had even more misunderstandings about her.
