Everyone in Minas Tirith began preparing for the celebration. Aragorn, Boromir, and the others finally understood Andrew's identity. So he was the real deal; Smaug had merely been a smokescreen.
"Mr. Wang, I'm very sorry, but I don't plan to leave this world. There are things in this world that I must protect."
Holding Arwen's hand, Aragorn said, "If Aragorn isn't leaving, neither am I."
"Mr. Wang, sorry, but we aren't leaving either."
Boromir, Faramir, and the others said the same. The rest of the Fellowship of the Ring also refused. That was only natural. Unless it was necessary, who would want to leave their homeland? Especially to go to another world.
Andrew did not force them. He smiled and said, "It's fine. We'll meet again after you die."
Of course, not everyone refused. Saruman said, "I'd quite like to visit other worlds. This world is too familiar. There's nothing new left here."
"Saruman, that really makes you sound like a scumbag."
Gandalf mocked him. In truth, he was somewhat tempted too, but after thinking it over, he still refused. After all, he was already old.
"I have officially joined S.W.O.R.D. Once I arrange things for the Elves of the Golden Forest, I'll leave this world with you."
Galadriel said this, and Gandalf was shocked. Had that bastard really run off with the goddess?
Gandalf seriously considered whether it was too late to change his mind. It wasn't about a goddess—it was about saving the world. Everyone had a responsibility.
"No problem, but make it quick. Once the celebration is over, I'll leave immediately. It can't be helped. The Creation God has been watching me."
Andrew smiled, opened a portal to the Golden Forest, and Galadriel glanced at him before walking into it. Gandalf and King Elrond exchanged looks and