"Oh." I couldn't really refute what they were saying. I did want to reach the top if I could, but I was far from a "win or die" mentality of not settling for anything less. "I guess I'll need to think it through, whether I'm willing to resign myself to reaching the top no matter what."
"Exactly. Once you're sure, then I can guide you. But right now, I get the impression you're too busy running from something to seek the top with all your might. I'll be keeping an eye on you, though."
And for the first time, Chen Huan left through the door instead of simply vanishing. It wasn't until some time after that I spotted the small medallion on my desk, which my Inventory identified as the special Post Mark granting me permission to use the mail service.