Yes. With their current strength—with the power to destroy an entire island at a moment's notice—what reward could possibly move them?
Only freedom.
The freedom to go home.
The right to live as ordinary people again, in safety, comfort, and peace!
Soldiers missed home after serving too long. Adventurers kept pushing through countless dangers, with their lives constantly on the line. Wasn't it all so they could make it back alive?
Kirk took a deep breath. "I understand, Young Master. Take care, Old Bai."
Old Bai laughed heartily. "This Final Trial may be difficult, but I believe you've rocketed to where you are today because you have your own way of doing things. Go on. All the adventurers in this space are hoping you succeed!"
Kirk nodded deeply.
He led his team toward the red-light district.
All he wanted was to drink with his brothers and get thoroughly drunk.
At the bar, everyone drank and shouted, bursting with excitement.
"Looks like everyone's got plenty of adventure stories. I'll start with mine."
Kirk told them everything about his adventures in Resident Evil 4, holding nothing back. He even included what had happened with Ada and Ashley.
Wang Han smiled but said nothing.
Kirk looked at her. "During my adventure, I suddenly received your message saying something major had happened. What was it?"
Wang Han lowered her voice. "I chose this noisy hotel because I didn't want anyone—including the space administrators—to hear us. I deliberately avoided Old Bai earlier, too. In the world of Lost, I discovered a shocking secret."
"A shocking secret?"
"You all know what Lost is about, right? A flight crashes into the sea, and a group of survivors struggle to survive on a deserted island." Wang Han's eyes held a trace of sorrow.
"Yeah. Go on." A sense