After the ceremony, Laine walked with his hands behind his back, following Mogiana. Amelia had already returned to Winford with Surya, so Laine instructed his two Ranger Knights, Lops and Hex, to return to the territory and report to Angerong, while he stayed alone in Kulona.
Even though Laine had recovered, Mogiana did not move out of his room, opting instead to sleep in separate beds.
"No news from the Archbishop of the Merciful Goddess?" Laine asked Mogiana.
"None." Mogiana shook her head repeatedly, a hint of uncertainty in the voice of the Lake God Witch: "We have searched all of Kulona and the surrounding villages, but it's as if she vanished into thin air. No one has seen her since, and the Merciful Goddess Church is already discussing a new candidate for Archbishop."
"Mathew Bade is also missing," Laine frowned.
