Now that the matter had been decided, Fela prepared to set out. But Sui Xiong advised him not to hurry. At the very least, he should settle his family affairs first.
"Technically speaking, you really should make haste. If you can stabilize your state as a divine creature before the salt-washing technology spreads completely, before awareness gives rise to faith and the world's origin bestows its feedback, then ascending to godhood will become far easier. Otherwise, it may cost considerably more time and effort..." Sui Xiong advised. "But the technology is still stored in our research institute. When it gets promoted is entirely up to us. We can delay it for as long as we wish, so there's no need to rush at all."
"This trip to my divine kingdom—even if everything goes smoothly, it may take you half a year or a year to completely stabilize and consolidate your new state. If things don't go well, it may take even longer... You'll be gone for such a long time; your family will worry. Besides, you're getting on in years, and there must be matters at home that need arranging. So don't rush. Handle those things first."
Naturally, Fela would not refuse Sui Xiong's advice. In his eyes, these were commands bestowed upon him by the god, and he had to carry them out to the letter.
Just as he was about to take his leave, Palin called out to him again. "Mr. Kenji, I have a suggestion. Don't tell anyone the real reason you're leaving this time... Just tell them that I arranged a period of seclusion for you, and that if you're lucky, you may be able to step into the Legendary realm."
Fela was an old hand himself. After thinking for a moment, he understood Palin's meaning,