More people in the continent were born without mana. They are unable to use magic. They are considered normal.
However, if they are exposed to magic items like magic dust, it becomes like poison to them. There's no mana in their body to counter or accept the dust, so it's dangerous for them to ingest it.
Whoever had put that dust in the well knew that it was dangerous for the villagers.
Who could it have been?
"I never knew magic dust existed"
"I don't know what it looks like in real life but I'm sure that's what is killing the villagers. It's not plague or..." Celina turned to Papa Sword and saw the confused look on his face. "...a curse,"
"Can you cure them?" He asked.
"Of course, but you'll have to accept my terms" She wore a fake smile on her face, pointing her finger at him.
He let out a disappointed sigh and placed his other hand on his waist.
"We'll arrange the coins by the time you're done,"
