You don't get it! (1)

The group continued to converse. Trying to understand what Julius had 'felt'. It took a tremendous amount of time, but in the end, they had a better grasp of the situation. 

His statement had been an exaggeration. But things certainly weren't looking good. 

In summary:

Magic had existed on Earth long ago. In the age of the mythos. Gods were loosely connected to those who had been the strongest casters. Many of Miracle's top families could claim, with some certainty, to be descended from those aged gods. 

And thanks to this, within select families, there were stories still being carried over. Of a time when magic was everywhere. 

Naturally, most thought it was just that. A story. 

The fact that they themselves have magical powers certainly made it more difficult to dismiss. But the utter lack of mana had convinced most. Especially with none managing to sense, not to mention control, it.