Chapter 2572: What Exactly Did You Go Off to Do?
Watching his parents busy themselves in the kitchen, Xiao Ran's eyes reddened as well. He felt guilty, happy, and somewhat helpless.
Xiao Ran had no idea how to explain to his parents what had happened in Prometheus after he left this world. Explaining it would only raise more questions and make things more troublesome. Still, he had to find a reasonable excuse for what had happened before, and he also had to explain why he would leave again later. Just like in the Faction Territory, he could spend Merit Points in this world to buy more Retention Time. He had known that ever since he first received the notification.
But what did it matter if Xiao Ran could stay here for one year, two years, or even ten? Sooner or later, he had to return to Prometheus and rejoin everyone. Besides, he could not possibly stay for ten whole years. Even if time did not pass in Prometheus, after ten years, his thoughts would be vastly different from what they were now, and it would have a huge impact on him. So, one year was fine, and two years would not be a problem either, but two years was the absolute limit.
This was not a matter of Merit Points. It was about not allowing himself to truly settle into an ordinary, peaceful life. The rhythm and habits he had developed in Prometheus absolutely could not be disrupted. Otherwise, it would not just be him becoming useless when he returned—his entire legion would be affected by him as their leader and eventually turn into a bunch of slackers. And in a place like Prometheus, slackers did not meet good ends. Besides, since he could come back once, he could certainly