After the grandmother woke up, the somewhat tumultuous political situation in Winter swiftly returned to stability.
As for the Melvin family who disappeared into thin air, it was as if people had forgotten about them.
A full week after their disappearance, no one asked a single question, nor did anyone inquire.
Of course, they couldn't possibly know the truth about the divine entity, but they probably all knew what happened.
The Melvin family had been attempting rebellion for more than a year or two. In the Winter duchy, aside from Rasputin, nearly every family had some thoughts about the duchy's throne.
Although the bearer of the Tricolor Scepter must have the surname "Winter," according to Winter's traditions, intermarriage within the Winter family is not allowed. This is because it would increase the probability of premature death and consolidate talents and abilities.
