I'm really not a Sanctuary Warlock.

This seems to be the best option at the moment.

but……

“Before you make your decision,” Sian’s voice rang out again, “there’s something I need to tell you.”

Lynn looked at him.

"The power of a fool has a limit."

"What restrictions?"

"It can only function within its own territory."

Lynn was stunned.

“The Fool’s power of rules originates from the Kingdom’s will, and the boundary of the Kingdom’s will is the territory of Orentia,” Sian explained. “Once you step outside the territory of this country, the Fool’s power will fall silent.”

Lynn's mind raced.

Can it only be used within one's own territory?

“Wait.” Lynn suddenly looked up. “Fate made you protect Eileen, and then it sent you to tell me about this restriction… Did it already know what choice I would make?”

Xi'an tilted his head slightly, seemingly considering his words.

“I guess,” he said slowly, “that destiny believes your future will not be confined to the small kingdom of Orentia.”

Lynn's pupils trembled slightly.

Yes.

Will he stay in Orentia?

He had never seriously considered this question.

From the moment he transmigrated to this world, his goals have been constantly changing: to survive, to find refuge, to gain power, to protect Anna...

Protect Anna.

Lynn's thoughts suddenly lingered on those four words.

What will happen to Anna after the karmic fire within her is extinguished?

She will definitely not go back to the church; that corrupt place is not worthy of her.

As for where she will go...

A memory surfaced in Lynn's mind.

On Mount Nikolay, Anna mentioned a place more than once.

The Duchy of Toussaint.

She said the scenery there was beautiful, and it was like springtime for miles around.

When Anna said those words, her voice was very soft, as if she were describing a distant dream.

If Anna goes to the Duchy of Toussaint, will he go with her?

The answer is self-evident.

Then the problem is coming.

If he becomes the Fool, it means he is bound to Orentia.

Can he still be Anna's humble servant?

Becoming a fool meant that he and Anna were destined to drift further apart.

Lynn looked down at his palm.

Strength is certainly important.

From the very first day he transmigrated, he knew clearly that in this world, power was everything.

Those without power cannot even afford bread; they can only cower in alleys and wait to die.

but……

He didn't want to be tied down.

I don't want to be tied to one place by anything.

I don't want to give up the infinite possibilities of the future just for the title of "Guardian".

And... what are the conditions for becoming a fool?

It is kindness, it is purity.

So, does kindness necessarily mean becoming a fool?

Does a kind person have to wear the cloak of a "guardian" in order to do good deeds?

Do you have to stand above everyone else to protect the people you want to protect?

Lynn suddenly smiled.

"Have you figured it out?" Sian's voice was gentle.

"More or less." Lynn stood up, turned around, looked at the empty sky, and then looked at Eileen, who was still in the distance.

The girl saved the person who wanted to kill her during the trial, and even in dire straits, she wanted to give the chance to live to someone else.

She's more suitable than I am.

No, it's not just about being more suitable.

She needs this strength.

And he, Lynn, never needed the title of protector.

His current trump card is already incredibly powerful.

“I give up.” Lynn shrugged, his tone returning to its usual casualness. “To be honest, the title of Guardian sounds impressive, but I’m a pretty free-spirited person. Being tied to a country and unable to move around… isn’t really my thing.”

“Moreover,” he paused, a slight smile playing on his lips, “I have someone even more important to find.”

Xi'an looked at the smile on Lynn's face and remained silent for a long time.

Then, he smiled too.

“You know what,” Sian said softly, “of all the people I’ve ever met, you’re the most like a fool.”

"But precisely because of this, you don't need to be a fool."

Lynn raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything.

Sian raised his hand.

A pale golden light shone in his palm, warm and gentle, like a small patch of concentrated sunlight.

“I can’t give you the power of the Fool.” Sian looked at the ball of light and said softly, “But this is my own soul power, and it has nothing to do with the Fool’s legacy.”

"As a gift of your choice."

"Also as a token of my gratitude."

After saying that, he didn't give Lynn a chance to refuse.

The golden light rose from his palm, like a butterfly spreading its wings, and floated lightly toward Lynn before disappearing into his chest.

At the same instant, Shian's body began to become transparent, gradually turning into golden specks of light that drifted into the air.

"See for me what this world will become in the future."

Sian's lips moved, his voice growing softer and softer, like a whisper in the wind.

"As long as one has good intentions, everyone is a fool."

The light spot completely disappeared.

The pale, handsome boy was no longer seen in the arena.

Only the wind, blowing from all directions, gently brushed against Lynn's cheeks.

Damn it.

Lynn felt as if a whole volcano had been stuffed into his head.

His screen was flashing wildly in front of him.

等级：30……35……40……45……50……

Ultimately, it settled at 55.

Lynn: "???"

Level 55?

Holy crap, this works?

From 30 to 55 directly?

In short, his strength was all given to him by others. The Tree of Life gave him level 19, and Xi'an gave him level 25.

Fine.

Lynn took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to complain that was surging within her.

Don't worry about where the power came from; once it comes, it's yours.

"Lynn?"

A voice interrupted his thoughts.

Lynn turned her head.

Eileen was standing not far away, looking at him with a blank expression.

“I choose to relinquish my right to succeed him,” Lynn said.

Eileen was stunned.

"Wh-what?"

"Fools and the like don't really suit me."

"You...you've given up?" Eileen's confused voice came through the phone. "Why? You're more qualified than me..."

“Because I have things I want to do more,” Lynn interrupted her.

He walked towards Eileen and stopped in front of the girl.

"Eileen".

"Ok?"

Let's keep going.

Lynn looked into her eyes, those eyes as clear as a stream.

"Practice the kindness in your heart."

"You will become a qualified fool."

Eileen finally couldn't hold back her tears, which welled up in her eyes.

"I...I don't know if I can do it..."

Lynn stood there, not going forward to comfort her.

Some things don't need comforting, they need time.

A few seconds later, Lynn felt a faint light coming from beneath his feet.

His trial is truly coming to an end.

Eileen suddenly raised her head, looking at Lynn with teary eyes.

"Thank you."

The golden light engulfed Lynn.

The world spun around.

When his vision cleared again, Lynn found himself standing in a spacious hall.

At the far end of the hall was a huge throne, and a young man sat on the throne.