The system screamed out in shock as it stared in disbelief at Nolan, whose eyes brimmed with quiet conviction and determination, yet with a bit of helplessness buried deeply by that same conviction and determination.
"I'll stop looking for a way out of this world..." Nolan replied once more.
[If you stop now, you'll be an idiot.]
[hen the ploys of your enemies would be a success.]
[Then you will be a loser.]
[Are you satisfied with that?]
[What about your freedom?]
[Your dreams of becoming strong and free?]
[You'll leave all that, just for this small stumble on your path?] the system said to Nolan, whose eyes flashed.
"I know I will lose it all. But there's no path forth for me. I'm not strong enough to travel between worlds, and there's no sign of civilization at all."
"And there's also her to consider. I won't be able to move on unless I leave her, which I also can't do. She's young and needs to be taken care of."
