To become an Emperor... this was what Gabriel had finally decided on! The Empire was robbed from the descendants of Saint King and Novius. Now that all those descendants were dead, there was no way to return the Empire to its rightful owners.
The only way he could think of to make sure that the Empire remained in Novius' family was by becoming the Emperor himself. Even if not by blood, he was part of Novius' family, and he was sure that Novius would've wanted the same as well! It was better than letting the Empire fall into the hands of the corrupt Nobles.
"But how to achieve that... It's easier said than done..." He rubbed his temple, losing himself in deep thoughts. He had decided on an end goal, but the path to be taken to reach that goal was yet to be decided.