Madison officially assumed the position of leader of the Mystic Arts Alliance, with Logan handling the arrangements on behalf of the government.

Logan led Madison in taking the oath under the flag. Afterward, he brought out a specially crafted badge. "This will serve as the official badge for the office from now on."

Madison accepted the badge and pinned it to her chest.

Logan then accompanied her to meet various leaders and introduced her.

After the introductions, he turned to her and said, "Since the office has now been established, shouldn't we discuss the basic rules and regulations for its operation? Specifically, the ones that fall under the scope of the law." The members of Mystic Arts Alliance instantly straightened in their seats. This was a topic of significant concern for them.

The world of mystic arts was distant from the regular world. Naturally, it had its unique aspects that called for special considerations.

The government officials on Logan's side all smiled knowingly.

After all, the Mystic Arts Alliance members were still citizens of the nation. As citizens, they had to abide by the same laws as everyone else. Nobody could be above the law.This belongs to .

Though both sides smiled outwardly, there was an unmistakable undercurrent of tension in their eyes, hinting at a battle of wits.

Seven days later, the members of the Mystic Arts Alliance emerged from the office feeling utterly drained. Each of them held a booklet titled "99 Regulations for the Office of Non-Scientific Affairs". Initially, the regulations had exceeded a hundred points, but the Mystic Arts Alliance members, highly sensitive to numbers, felt that 99 was more fitting for their identity and managed to trim it down. Holding the booklet, Erwin glanced up at the blinding sun and murmured to himself, "Master, the Mystic Arts Alliance has been preserved."

However, the other members of the Mystic Arts Alliance looked far less optimistic.

"Do we really have to follow all these rules?"

"How is this any different from before?"

"Even if we comply, will the others agree to this?"

As they voiced their concerns, they instinctively looked toward Madison, who was trailing at the back. She was engaged in a conversation with Logan.

Once she rejoined them, the group nudged Liam and Erwin forward.

Liam cleared his throat and spoke

up, "Ms. Locke, here's the thing.

Everyone feels that these

regulations are a bit too stringent. If

all mystic art practitioners are

expected to follow them, I'm afraid it

may not be feasible."

Madison nodded. "I've talked to the government, and they've expressed their understanding. They mentioned that some rules can be adjusted, but only after seeing our capabilities and sincerity." Liam frowned. "Capabilities and sincerity?"

Madison affirmed with a soft hum as she continued walking, and the rest of the Mystic Arts Alliance members trailed behind her.

Logan stood there, watching them leave with a smile.

A senior leader emerged and shared an amused grin. "Madison is even more capable than we anticipated."

These regulations had been deliberately crafted to suppress the Mystic Arts Alliance. After all, the Mystic Arts Alliance's representatives who had arrived were all capable cultivators.

However, cultivators were typically

unfamiliar with mundane legal

frameworks, whereas the

government team assigned to this matter consisted of individuals. highly skilled in law and

vel.

argumentation. Their sharp thinking and quick tongues left the Mystic Arts Alliance with no room to maneuver, forcing them to concede repeatedly.

They had expected Madison to face backlash from her own people, but she had seemingly secured their compliance with just a few words.

Watching the departing vehicle, Logan remarked, "With the situation as tense as it is, who knows whether the Mystic Arts Alliance will even be willing to assign their disciples to the Office of Non-Scientific Affairs?" The leader mused, "Even if they join, will they obey the rules and regulations? That remains to be seen."

Meanwhile, inside the car, the Mystic Arts Alliance members crowded around Madison.

...

She broke the silence and said, "I've spoken with the government, and their view is that the Mystic Arts Alliance has no real impact or benefit to the modern world. Their willingness to establish the Office of Non-Scientific Affairs is merely a gesture to provide an explanation for the Mystic Arts Alliance."

Her words made everyone's expressions shift.

"What does that mean?" someone asked, alarmed.