[ it's a little difficult for zhongli to wrap his head entirely around, as he's sure it is difficult for others, but he must give credit where credit is due: ajax knows what he wants out of his life, which is more than can be said for most. not to say that there is anything wrong with not knowing what direction you want to travel in, but such ambition is admirable, even if it seems, to zhongli, to be a bit of a waste. ]

You wish to rival even the gods themselves, I see.

[ though the archons, of course, have long since stepped back from the world, the stories still remain. the belief still remains. ]

And when you sit atop that great peak, what then will you do? Find a way to travel the stars in search of new battlegrounds?