After understanding his abilities, Richard left the ruins of Cross Town with Bones.
According to the map from the tavern, they were now in the wilderness between the rings. If they wanted to attack the Lawless Land again, they'd need to traverse the wilderness for a long time.
This was clearly a waste of time for Richard.
So, he refined some of the Power of Nightmare, restoring his spiritual power back to the level of a Second Ring Wizard.
He then once again formed a coffin and placed his Nightmare Body inside, allowing Bones to carry his body across the wilderness.
Meanwhile, he opened the Gate of Nightmare and returned to the Wizard World.
Back in the Wizard World, Richard's soul entered his body, and he stretched lazily, a long-awaited gesture.
Over these years, his body had been somewhat out of control, with actions varying in power.
Now, at last, it had returned to normal.