A Few Weeks Later
When the Seven Families suddenly lost their abilities, they never thought that it had anything to do with Lucas. Instead, they believed it was connected to the goddess.
The goddess had bestowed their abilities upon them, and it was only right for her to take them away upon her return.
Many rallied behind their Empire and immediately sent questions to the North. They dispatched letters and representatives to Wugari and the Rothley Estate, yet none received any answers.
The Rothley Estate remained closed, and the four pillar families remained tight-lipped.
For a while, everyone was on edge, wondering if the goddess would somehow return their blessings.
Even the Emperors and the leaders were tempted to personally visit the North to learn more about what had happened. Everyone was eager for information, but their curious gazes and questions received only one response: silence.