The Lord of Taibai Water

Gu Shanhai witnessed this great world of numerous heavens and discarded his third life. 
The gods of the human realm forged an eternal utopia with blood and fire. 
The King of the Red Dragon led his knights, patrolling the never-setting empire. 
The scholar, with a smile and a sword stroke, depicted thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, while monsters opened their eyes and stretched forth claws, giving birth to all manners of demons.
...
'Everyone here is a player; you can't call me abnormal just because I haven't been digitized, right?'

I Don't Agree to the Terms

Deer Plain, Gu Shanhai finally returned with Ava.


They didn't encounter Merlin blocking the way, nor did they face any other dangers. Robbers and bandits naturally didn't count as dangers.


Upon their return, they saw Mafas talking with an elderly man, and it looked like they were having a joyful conversation. Without thinking, one could tell this elderly man was Merlin.


"Ava, you've had enough fun, it's time to go back," Merlin said directly upon seeing the two return.


"I'm very sorry, sir, but Ava has no plans to go back. He intends to stay and become a Druid," Gu Shanhai spoke up first.


Mafas hesitated for a moment before finally speaking to smooth things over, "Merlin, I understand Ava's situation too. He's not a noble, and living in the Royal Capital isn't as good as becoming a Druid..."


"Mafas, you don't understand," Merlin interrupted Mafas. This smoothing things over, of course, leaned towards Gu Shanhai, as how could they favor an outsider over one of their own.


Chapter 97: Knight King or Druid King?