We'll see," William wasn't serious about this. He'd take fifty years in Sloth's best estimate to reach the pinnacle stage, but he promised himself he'd do it in less than a decade, not five!
As the two walked on the mainland, they finally found themselves near a big city with portals. Yet this one wasn't connected directly to Lara's city. When they asked about a portal to Lara's city, and with the description that matched the legendary Fox guild founding master, everyone started to recognise William.
This created hype in that city! William and Sloth had to stay in a hotel for a few days, while the former kept meeting tons of masters, accepting their good wishes and will to join his guild.
He didn't refuse any, kept smiling and exchanging good words with them. He knew they admired him too much, and he had to accept their good intentions without any annoyance.