The mages of the entire Europa Alliance hold regular offline meetings about once a month.

As for why information exchange isn't conducted online, but through remote video conferencing via the internet.

The main reason is that with the rapid advancement of internet technology in recent years, remote video conferencing carries the risk of content leakage.

Previously, the location and related information of the Japanese sorcerer were exposed online by hackers.

It caused some trouble for the neon lights.

There are rumors online that it was Russia that did it.

Therefore, the exchange of some key information still needs to be conducted offline.

It's not a lack of trust in the monk's communication skills, but a serious questioning of cybersecurity.

The entire building and even the surrounding area are physically without internet access.

Mages in Brussels, such as Pierre and Jürgen, often came to this building.

The other mages are stationed in different locations according to their missions, and they only have the opportunity to come over when there are meetings.

For example, Zheng Li has long stayed on the outskirts of Geneva.

It contains a large amount of confidential data.

Even mages do not have permission to view all the content.

As Zheng Li watched the game of wits being tested, his thoughts drifted back hundreds of years.

Back when he was studying at the magic academy, some of his classmates also enjoyed playing similar games.

This is arm wrestling on a magical level. Arm wrestling is about arm strength, but this is about the intensity of your consciousness and concentration.

"Welcome, Venerable Masters. Today's topic is mainly a discussion of some recent specific matters."

First, regarding London, the abnormal situation there continues. We've gathered everyone here today in the hope of leveraging your collective strength to discuss a management model suitable for London's current situation.

The anomaly in London could very well occur in other cities, and we need to develop a routine response mechanism.

England made significant concessions after rejoining the Europa League, including relinquishing its monetary sovereignty.

This is a huge concession for an island nation like England, which is heavily reliant on the financial sector.

When the United States learned that England had abandoned the pound sterling and adopted the euro after rejoining the Europa League, Federal Reserve officials were incredulous.

From today's perspective, this decision truly saved their lives.

Following the magical event, a large amount of money flowed out of England.

If England continues to use the pound sterling, the pound will experience a surge in value.

Currently, relying on the financial sector within the Europa Union, it is able to maintain a size that is barely enough to survive.

This is similar to how, if a similar situation occurred in Suzhou, other regions could support Suzhou due to the existence of the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration.

"I think we need to use severe punishments to warn these criminals and potential criminals."

Only in this way can we deter them.

"Once the magic detection device is available, we can adjust our policies more flexibly."

This is a well-worn topic.

In Chinese parlance, this means using harsh measures in times of chaos to stop the killing.

The problem with this approach is that it contradicts the long-standing ideology of the Europa League.

The resistance is too great.

"I have no objection to doing this temporarily."

However, I don't think this is a long-term solution.

And if we continue doing this, we will have taken a huge step backward in terms of universal values.

"At times like these, what we need to think about is not universal values, but how to control the situation."

Universal values ​​are merely a pursuit; if universal values ​​were truly useful, London wouldn't have so many people acting recklessly in pursuit of power.

You said that reinstating the death penalty in the long term would contradict efforts to abolish it, and I agree with that.

But this will make people more cautious about their behavior.

Those who oppose the death penalty argue that it violates moral values ​​and common sense, and that it cannot deter crime.

More accurately, the death penalty is the ultimate and irrevocable punishment, and the risk of putting innocent people to death cannot be eliminated.

Those present were divided into two factions. The magistrates from Western European countries felt that restoring the death penalty was a last resort.

This could lead to a regression in the judiciary.

But for just one London, this price is a bit too high.

Mages from Eastern Europe—yes, there are already mages from Eastern Europe appearing—who think that restoring the death penalty is no big deal.

As for Wiles, he only hoped that things could be calmed down, and he didn't care what means were used.

Jürgen stepped forward and said, "I don't think it's appropriate to do that."

The most important point is that without evidence, we have no way to find evidence of murder by magic.

Can a criminal be arbitrarily identified without a strong chain of evidence?

You are the only one who can determine who the spellcaster is.

Currently, it seems that the spellcaster's spell fluctuations are unique, but what if this is just a coincidence?

What if you discover someone else with the same magical fluctuations in the future, but you end up wrongly accusing an innocent person?

Once the door to the death penalty is opened, there is no turning back.

And you are the only one who can convict others—what a terrifying power that is! Can you guarantee that you will always remain true to yourself?

My suggestion is not to open this door.

We'll think of another way.

Jürgen continued, "Wilers, I know you want England to return to peace as soon as possible."

I can understand your dissatisfaction with the current situation.

But once this door is opened, are you really prepared?

Every suspect sentenced to death has to go through your process of identification. Won't you feel inner turmoil and anxiety because of this in the future?

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