The most orthodox path that was directly in front of Leon was doubtlessly furthering his research on the magic spell knowledge related to his elemental affinity β Fire. Understanding this knowledge could help him when he breaks through the threshold of an Mage in the future. Meanwhile, the ability to craft golems, which currently was the greatest help to him, was considered unorthodox, as it deviated from the right path he chose.
The relationship between them was like the relation between 'Dao' and 'Technique' in his previous life.
The 'Dao' was the path of development he chose for himself and was also the ultimate goal he would spend the rest of his life with in restless exploration. While 'Technique' was merely the tricks used in order to achieve some smaller goals, it was just an auxiliary method.