War for the North (5) - Rescue

'Well, it shouldn't be a problem for the time being. Mom explained that the invasion has barely started. While things appear dire for the kingdoms, this has only been the unorganized fringes launching their attacks. Or so she said...'

Ceph wasn't sure if it was truly so simple. He had a hard time believing it when he knew the story of Miracle and all.

How his mother had explained it was like a barrier protecting them had been lifted. A barrier protecting the empires and their kingdoms. Similar to the barrier around Avgi keeping random monsters from entering the forest. 

With it gone, monsters could now flock to invade en mass. No longer just a few passing by chance.

The divine protection of the gods no longer limiting how many could enter and invade the kingdoms. There were some religious reasons for this, but Ceph had stopped listening when his mother had explained this. After all, he knew the true reason it had happened.