"Oh, your majesty, the emperor! Welcome back! At last, you've returned home! You should have informed me first!" Arthur chirped with joy, greeting Ares and V as they emerged from the sealed gateway of the teleportation portal.
Arthur bowed with deep reverence. "How are the majesties? I'm relieved you were able to return so swiftly."
There was a different aura this time—Arthur vividly saw the way Ares and V interacted, their newfound closeness, the depth in their gazes filled with unspoken meaning.
Had the Priest and The Chosen One confirmed the soul-life reincarnation within the empress's body?
The emperor looked genuinely thrilled. He smiled fabulously much more now.
"Howdy, Arthur?" Ares offered a slight smile, briefly patting Arthur's shoulder before removing his cloak and black leather gloves.
