"According to this story, it seems that the guilds hold just as much power as the seven families," said Arthur as he tapped the table. "Although I know how powerful they are, I always assumed they belonged to the seven families."
"It depends on the guild master, but it's a bitter fight in the shadows," Mr. Tate answered before taking a sip from his water. "All Titans have a force backing it, whether it's of common origins or divine. Their relationships are like an alliance."
"It sounds like the seven families created the guilds to control the common awakeners if that was the case," said Arthur. Mr. Tate bitterly smiled and nodded.
"Master Azkavan once explained it to me after the incident with your father. Before the split, not many people had abilities. Those who did were all descendants of the Ancient Blood. From those awakeners came the guardians, wielding unimaginable might to create kingdoms and stop the calamities."
