He made his way upstairs to his bedroom and closed the door behind him, then locked it to ensure his father wouldn't enter when he was away, listening for a moment to ensure his father wasn't following. The sound of Alan's footsteps moving closer to the trophy confirmed that Noah's prediction had been correct about wanting to admire it privately.
It was time to check on Lola and return to Esta. The World Tree expedition had been delayed long enough, and he needed to coordinate with his archmage companion about their preparations for the dangerous journey ahead.
Noah activated his portal system, the familiar shimmer of interdimensional energy appearing in his room as the gateway to his shop materialised. He stepped through without hesitation, leaving Earth behind as he returned to the medieval world where his most important challenges awaited.
