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As I stood there, gazing down at Earth, a mix of emotions churned inside me: excitement, dread, and determination. This was my home, yet it felt distant—like a place I no longer truly belonged to.

The Empress remained silent, letting me process my thoughts. But I knew I couldn't hesitate forever.

I turned to her. "Prepare for my departure. I'll be heading down tomorrow."

She raised an eyebrow. "Alone?"

I nodded. "Yes. This is something I need to do on my own. And there's no need to make it enormous—no one will even notice the process."

"I'll just teleport there directly."

Her expression flickered with something—concern, perhaps—but she didn't argue. Instead, she simply said, "Understood. I'll have it ready."

"Ah, one more thing—Empress, do notify me when they've reached the park, will you?"

She nodded. 'I will, Kallus.'

I said with a genuine smile, "Thank you, Empress."