"Maman, is Kakay going to visit us again today?" Lior asks, looking up at him as he sat comfortably on Ezra's lap, his small hands absentmindedly playing with the sleeve of Ezra's clothes.
It had been a few days.
A few days of somewhat peace after all the revelations Ezra found out, though "peace" still felt like the wrong word for it.
Because even if things had quieted down on the surface, the kingdom itself felt tense now.
A lot had happened in just a short amount of time.
The king had publicly announced the existence of the Cultists, the possible origin of the Dark Ones, and the fact that the kidnappings were likely connected to both.
The announcement caused panic within Luxaelis almost immediately.
Witnesses were asked to come forward.
Any information, rumors, suspicious sightings, even vague tips were encouraged to be reported.
The king also warned the public to be careful around mysterious figures, especially those who concealed themselves with cloaks and masks.
