“I agree. Still, I don’t feel like it could be another Epitome. It takes time and an enormous amount of mana to prepare one. At this point, there is no way I wouldn’t have sensed it. Something else must be happening”
“Your majesty is right. But what about the missing prisoners? If Riu escaped, then this might be a ploy of hers to get her magic back” The Leon duke said.
“I haven’t received a report from the commander of the guards yet. For now, I want you all to be on your guard. We have to prevent another incident like the Epitome’s from happening. This is an immediate command so leave now”
“Yes, your majesty”
The throne room emptied of people until only Bim, Sylin, Hephit and Meryl were left. The Matron of the Dolls was the last to leave but she was called back.
“I heard that the D
