
The Ageless almost followed in Geno's footsteps, and still can.
I didn't quite realize it until I started reading through the full Oathbound/Ch4 s1 lore, but Ths Ageless 100% almost followed DIRECTLY in Geno's footsteps.
Let me explain:
《The Rift Gate》 The Ageless had his Rift Warden, Stellan create The Rift Gate to wander the vast universes and view other worlds. A character, who is canonically a past Geno snapshot. The same past Geno who specifically did the EXACT same thing The Ageless is trying to do with the Rift Gate. Two perfectionists, two people trying to wander the vast universe, both ruled a kingdom before eventually leaving
《Where he slightly diverged》 Rather than immediately looking more into multiversal travel, he focused more on his kingdom and comrades after it failed. Losing a scrimmage with his youngest knight and one of his blacksmiths, etc. Rather than following directly in Geno's footsteps, he went back to what he was left to do. Rule the Oathbound.. Buuuut
《How he could potentially still end up like him》 This is via his skin, "The Ageless Explorer" in which takes place after he leaves The Oathbound. And is likely the same outfit Geno wore while finding the Zero Point
《Evidence》 His skin description, while mostly ignored. Is "No empire can compare to worlds beyond number." Implying yes, he left The Oathbound exactly like Geno did. And has ALSO been looking into information about other worlds, exactly like Geno did
《Even more evidence》 All of his item descriptions imply other Worlds, and secrets within the snow. The only location at that time with snow, was Brutal Bastion. It is very possible that The Ageless was interested in The Reality Warriors base, who are implied to be the past seven. The seven whose whole job is protecting the zero point. My reason for this theory was hiring Volpez to kill Snowheart and The Frozen Knight, who were guarding Brutal Bastion at the time
《Conclusion》 It is still somewhat possible. From his perfectionist mindset, to his interest in other worlds, to his interest in the zero point. It is entirely possible that this can come full circle and be a "loop" of sorts.