A Leader's Dilemma and the Return Home

Justin blinked blankly for a moment. He wondered if he had heard wrong. Give up the leadership position? A role so powerful that it was terrifying to give away, even if it offered little advantage?

"Are you joking?" Justin asked.

"Do you think I'd say this as a joke?" Zachary responded, his face showing a mix of pent-up frustration. It wasn't anger; rather, it was as if he could no longer hold back his resentment.

"I even asked Nox about it. He said the leadership position can be passed on at any time. The only mandatory vote is the initial one."

If desired, the next leader could be decided through a vote as well, but only if the current leader wanted it. In other words, if the leader didn't wish for it, there was no need. It was entirely up to the leader whether to pass it on or not.

"So, if I can pass it on, I want to give it to someone. And among everyone, you seemed like the best choice," Zachary said.