In the treasure palace underground, Richard hurried back.
His thoughts were crystal clear now, which was to pack up and escape.
He had achieved his goal, found the item he sought, and there was absolutely no need to wade into the troubled waters of the East Coast. He didn't care about the outcome of the decisive battle outside or what the Mysterious Organization intended to do; he just wanted to take the scrolls from the palace, which contained knowledge, and depart to a safe and undisturbed place on the Main Continent to conduct his research and slowly uncover the true nature of the world.
Thinking this, Richard walked up to the stone table nearest the palace entrance, picked up the scroll that lay there, and started packing it into the Space Iron Ring.
