Bab 2141: Hope and Despair (Part 3)

"And that changed when the All-Father appeared in front of his believers, exposed the fake clerics, and claimed that whoever gives up on their gift for magic is unworthy of living." Zekell replied.

"Why do you think the followers of the cult changed its name and now embrace magic instead of rejecting it?"

"I don't remember saying any of it." Lith shrugged. "It was just a farce to screw up the ringleaders of the cult."

"In fact, you didn't." Solus nodded. "More importantly, it was Friya who defeated you during your All-Father act. How did you involve her and how come she's now a Bright Maiden?"

"That was Faluel's idea." Zekell replied. "The cultists were doing a lot of good for Lutia, helping with their magic however they could and clearing your name. She thought that it was best to spin their narrative to our advantage so that upon your return, you wouldn't find a dying city.