Arthur, as the Mortal Emperor, had fought off the immortal invasion.
The war had been brutal and costly. Many died on both sides. In the end, Arthur had driven the invaders back and killed several of them.
But the effort had weakened him greatly. It was one of the major factors that led to his eventual death in that incarnation.
'Of course I'll get those debts paid in due time,' Arthur thought coldly. 'No hurry. When I reach the upper realms myself, I'll make sure they remember what they did.'
He spent the next hour transferring everything in the treasury into the Nine Heavens Palace.
Aixen worked tirelessly to organize it all properly. Gold went into storage vaults. Weapons were placed in armories. Treasures were secured in special containment areas.
When everything was finally transferred, the treasury stood empty. Arthur had reclaimed every single item he had left here.
But he wasn't done yet. One final location remained.
