I must remind myself that the previous season (or part of it, whatever) started out very slow, too, so I guess these plot-free episodes are to be expected.

That said, I hope we'll return to it, soon, although it's hard to imagine how. With Sylphie already being prepared for getting pregnant, it's hard to imagine that Rudy would leave her alone to go travel the world in search for his mother. Which is why I feel very uneasy about the current situation. I'd hate to see something like the Dragon god appear, crush the house and murder Sylphie for whatever reason.

If I had to list the potential plot-driven elements:
- finding his mom
- finding a way back for Nanahoshi
- becoming strong enough to fend off the Dragon God
- possibly lift the Dragon God's curse
- find out about Man God's motif for helping Rudy
- coming to help the princess and her strife for the throne
- someone needs help (could be his father, could be Eris)

Honestly, I'd kinda of love a repeat of the teleportation event. Except this time Rudy is strong and he'd furiously try to figure out who's behind it.