Infinite possibilities.
He felt like they became available to him every time he returned after a long period of training. This time, even if he wanted to stay for longer, he could not. The Tower was calling his name.
After he progressed into Bone Forging, he stayed in the Tatsuya Clan for another three months before he got ready to leave.
Alaric was the only one to see him off. The others were kept to their own areas due to their specific circumstances, after all.
"It seems like you're helping me every time we meet. It's even a bit annoying," Atlas said.
"Eh? Are you a masochist? You want me to start charging you for lessons?" Alaric responded in annoyance.
Atlas smiled slightly, nodding his head.
"Something like that. It feels wrong to take so much without giving anything in return. I'm not a person who likes to owe people favors."
Alaric looked at him for a second like he was stupid.
"Are you stupid?"
