Arthur returned to the palace still late in the night as darkness settled over the capital. The guards stationed at the main gates bowed deeply as he passed through.
They recognized him immediately. He walked through the familiar corridors of his residence with steady steps. The hallways were quiet at this hour. Most servants had retired for the night.
Once inside his private chambers, Arthur closed the door behind him. He activated the privacy formations with a wave of his hand.
His fingers moved through the air. Energy rippled outward from his gesture. Multiple layers of protective barriers sealed the room completely.
After thus he entered the inner world of the Serene Palace Painting.
The next moment Arthur appeared in the magnificent palace within the inner world. The transition was instant and seamless. The structure before him was vast and beautiful.
