The Innkeeper looked at Ereboth as an elder would look at a naughty child, and for a moment his expression seemed like he was resisting the urge to sigh. Of course, the fact that Ereboth had been able to sense as much was because Lex had revealed that expression to him in the first place.
"Young man, I have already instructed you at length, even going as far as describing things to avoid and pitfalls to be careful of. I can show you the way, but I cannot walk it for you. Let me ask you a question instead, and maybe that question will help guide you. If the system disappeared right now, completely, without repercussions. All your quests are gone, and there is nothing guiding you towards anything. Even the abilities you have are only your own, what would you do? Or rather, what would you want to do?"