The old man regarded him with a solemn gaze, his eyes reflecting the depths of his wisdom. After a moment of contemplation, he replied tersely, "Nothing. Just go and never return."
Clark's smile remained undiminished, his spirits buoyed by the prospect of freedom.
"Okay then. Until we meet again, Senior," he said, offering a respectful fist salute to the old man.
With a sense of closure and anticipation for the adventures ahead, Clark bid farewell to the Tree of Life and its guardian.
He knew that his family would be safe under the watchful eye of the old man, allowing him to embark on his journey with a heart full of adventure and a well-deserved vacation in mind.
As he ventured forth into the unknown, he carried with him the knowledge that he was finally free to explore the vast expanse of the universe, unencumbered by the confines of his former existence.