The Awakening

As you can see, [Nom], over the last few months, we've restored everything that Damien destroyed. As much as we could, anyway. But regardless, The Empress's powers have awakened...

I don't know much about her new powers, but I know she's gotten stronger. That means her knights are stronger as well.

I'd prefer for Shinsoo to fill you in on the details, but... she's not here at the moment. I wonder how the Empress is handling that. The two have never been separated.

Do you wish to see the Empress? She might seem different, but I believe she will be happy to see you.

No one knows why Shinsoo left, but she is the only one who can decide whether you deserve an explanation for all that has happened to the Empress.

Hello, [Nom]. Ereve is... so different now, isn't it? It feels strange to me, too. Truthfully, I haven't been feeling quite myself lately. My powers awakened when I thought Shinsoo died, and now things are... different.

Shinsoo always told me that it wouldn't be me to awaken, that I wasn't ready. It was supposed to be one of my descendants. And yet, look at me. I don't know how this twist of events will turn out. I feel so unstable.

I'm... I'm afraid. Did I cause this to happen? Is that why Shinsoo left? I feel guilty, yet I don't regret what happened. I was able to resurrect Shinsoo because I awakened, and I'm giving strength to others as well.

If I caused this mess, so be it. I believe the Shinsoo will return one day to guide me. Until then, I will do all that is within my power to bring peace to Maple World.

You still didn't go see the Empress? I'm sure she would like to see you.