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
with difficulty keep it with ease;
„Ein Reich, das man unter Mühen
erlangt hat, lässt sich leicht regieren,
"Los que adquieren un principado
con dificultad lo mantienen con facilidad,