After leaving the tavern, Green walked through the city streets, gathering information about the city while considering the direction of his future research.
"Should I start with small-scale Voids and work my way up to higher levels, or go straight to the Seven Origin-Level Voids and explore the greatest mysteries?"
As he walked, Green rubbed his chin, unable to make up his mind.
"Studying the Void from the lowest level upward would give me more complete knowledge and make it easier to build a coherent system. But the Endless Void has already provided so much. At best, I could make a few repairs and additions during my research. There'd be no groundbreaking progress!"
"Studying the highest-level Void could easily lead to breakthroughs. The drawbacks are obvious, though: the danger is extreme. The Void Will could suppress me at any moment, stripping me of all my power. On top of that, my true self can't take risks, so I'd have to rely on an Avatar—and that makes it even more dangerous!"
Green felt a headache coming on. He had only two options: one that offered little benefit, and another that was far too risky.
"Never mind. I'll go take a look at an Origin-Level Void first. Maybe I'll find a way to slip through unnoticed!"
Every situation had to be judged on its own merits. After mulling it over for a long while, Green finally decided to head for the Seven Origin-Level Voids. He would see what things were like, then decide what to do.
"As for my first destination, I'll go to the Origin River. That'll give me a chance to witness the Great Destruction of an Origin-Level Void!"
With that in mind, Green reached the edge of the city. The enormous plaza appeared once more, and he made his