Van is returned to Julius as a result of the mediation of the Grand Chaos Empire, in exchange for a great deal of reparation costs. Souma returns to the Kingdom of Elfrieden, where many other problems yet remain.
those who acquire a principality without
difficulty keep it only with difficulty."
aber eines, das man ohne Mühen
erlangt hat, dafür umso schwerer.“
e difícil manter um principado
conquistado sem dificuldade".