If there were no Steam Empress.
Tuck would most likely be huddling with other Transcendents.
Heading to Purple Magnolia, or to the Bloody Sea Sunken Ship Land, or to Arumov Demigod World—the final destination he intends to reach after leaving the Augus Twin Star Transcendent World.
Becoming one of the Transcendent Soldiers.
Perhaps due to his high Talent, Tuck might receive special treatment, but... battling on the frontlines would be inevitable.
But with the Steam Empress.
That changes everything.
Now, the current Tuck, along with the Steam Empress.
Is fully qualified to defend a Transcendent World on his own, barring any force from invading easily.
As a Spellcaster, after ascending to Transcendent Master status, one is supposed to construct or even transform the Transcendent World.
And what Tuck is doing right now is remolding the Transcendent World, making it more suitable for himself.
Turning the entire Four-Tusk Elephant World Ship into a Transcendent Steam World.