In the secluded chambers of the Royal Palace, Emperor Markus Hartfield and Arthur found themselves in a conversation that delved into the mysteries of the past.
"Arthur," the Emperor began, his voice carrying the weight of a profound history, "I knew you would eventually ask this. It is not like I wanted to keep it from you, but I had an agreement with someone."
"Who?"
"Well, it all starts with a story that begins with my battle against a formidable adversary."
Arthur listened intently as the Emperor recounted a tale of peril and triumph, a narrative that unfolded in the southern continent.
The Emperor described how he had faced a great enemy, and in the throes of battle, they both plummeted into one of the forbidden zones.
"I was on the brink of death," the Emperor continued, his eyes distant with the memories, "when a mysterious cultivator appeared out of nowhere. He saved me, and then he requested something of me."
