"How do you plan to handle his legacy?"

This was a question Ethan hadn't had time to consider yet. According to the information Yoda brought, the situation in various dimensions doesn't look promising. However, this was expected; the peace of the Golden Kingdom was originally sustained by the absolute rule brought by the golden radiation. Once the compulsive thought connection is lost, the seemingly unbreakable alliance falls apart in an instant.

"Let's retreat."

After a moment of contemplation, Ethan said.

Forcibly taking over the King of Gold's territory means he would also need to create something that could match the golden radiation on the level of authority and power. From then on, he would have to take the place of the King of Gold, embarking on a journey to conquer different dimensions. Such a life is certainly not what Ethan desires.

"Retreat?"

Yoda was stunned for quite a while; he never expected Ethan to say such a thing.

In the past, conquering was one of the few pleasures of the King of Gold – exploring an unknown dimension, then using golden radiation to make them all submit, finding some spiritual satisfaction in the endless stretch of life.

He has been the longest follower of the King of Gold.

The King of Gold granted him miracles in exchange for eternal loyalty. During this long journey, Yoda witnessed the transformation of the King of Gold from an adventurer to a ruler, whose overly long life became hollow, forcing him to find ways to seek pleasure.

Yoda also met some other guild leaders, once believing this was the inevitable destiny of every leader. They embarked on their journey for different reasons, yet reached a similar end.

Until the King of Gold was defeated.

According to the duel contract, everything he owned was granted to Ethan. However, the man who went through great challenges to defeat the King of Gold decided within less than a minute to return those dimensions ruled by the King of Gold to their people.

"Do you know what the King of Gold's legacy means?"

Yoda blurted out, not waiting for Ethan to speak, and continued, "Supreme power, unparalleled authority. The creatures in those dimensions, whether kings or gods of faith, must bow to you..."

"Stop, stop, that's the most troublesome part."

"Troublesome?"

"I don't want anyone to submit to me."

"Then... what is your ambition?"

Yoda realized that this conversation was gradually departing from official matters; they had nothing to do with the future of the Golden Kingdom, or the belonging of these people. It concerned himself.

He was once a brave warrior, so where would the end point of this journey lead?

"Ambition?"

"What exactly do you plan to do after all this ends?"

The King of Gold had recounted his ideals more than once.

——More is better, conquer more dimensions, mark more places with his brand, until the guild can no longer detect other dimensions.

Power, strength, wealth, beauty, he nearly acquired everything.

"You're asking the right question."

Ethan also fell into contemplation; his upcoming "main quest" became engaging with the guild, with the ultimate purpose of uncovering the plight of his advent to this world. The future Lindong almost indicated that his "crossing" was filled with mysteries, something forgotten during this process.

All the answers are hidden with the pioneers who came to this world with the King of Gold.

The future life is bound to become quite fulfilling, but after he understands everything, even knows the method to return to the real world, what will he do?

Return to a not-so-large rented apartment, continue living a nine-to-nine life, spending the numb remainder of existence?

A tempting voice echoed in Ethan's mind.

"Is this really the life you want...?"

The surroundings turned icy cold, thin red lotus-like ice spread underfoot.

The senior sister was hinting at him.

With Ethan's growing understanding of ice elements, he gradually grasped the senior sister's personality — generally speaking, she could be the first understanding senior sister, but if things don't go as she expected, she turns into an action-oriented person.

For example, chasing him all the way to the real world.

"Probably going home."

With the senior sister's kind reminder, Ethan easily came to a conclusion.

"Going home? You mean the place Merlin wants to go?"

It was not hard for Yoda to guess that Ethan and several other guild leaders came from the same place. For some reasons, the text they used was called "ancient texts" by the guild, and those fancy creations were referred to as "ancient technology," while their bodies were flowing with ancient blood.

But that could be explained.

Merlin was an Elemental Shaper, Ethan inherited his legacy and became even stronger, accomplishing the feats Merlin once failed to achieve. This already meant he had the ability to rival other guild leaders.

However, once again Ethan gave an unexpected answer, "No, I mean the house in Imperial Capital."

Lindong should have been waiting for him at home for some time.

That might be an afternoon, Miss Keroy was right beside the alchemical furnace, researching new magic potion formulas, Rowena and Other Shore might have just come over, bringing wild game they hunted outside, Old An and Aionim boarded the steamship to the Western Continent, wearing peculiar clothing, accompanied by graduates heading to Ophira to spread Bazatous-style art.