According to the might befitting a pirate lair of thousands, the treasures held within were innumerable beyond imagination. Among them were several symbols of Fury, objects very dear to Iris in her lifetime.8

However, one had to be particularly wary of these treasures.0

Eugene was well aware of the persistence and malevolence of the Demon Kings that lingered even after their demise. Even after being slain and banished, the Demon King of Carnage and the Demon King of Cruelty had become dark spirits, beguiling humans and attempting a return for three centuries.2

There was a possibility that Iris, after having transformed into the Demon King of Fury, might attempt such mischief through Fury’s artifacts.0

Eugene had no desire to reunite with a Demon King he had slain with his own hands. So he proceeded to shatter all symbols of Fury and carefully inspected all the remaining treasures.0

"What could she have possibly wanted, amassing so many treasures like a mountain?" Eugene mused. Although Iris, who could have answered his question, had already perished, Eugene could hazard multiple reasons without actually asking her.0

"Perhaps funds for some grand venture or such, for supporting her troops," he answered his own question with a possibility while twirling a glittering, lavish crown on his finger.1

These were treasures pillaged from the Southern Sea over the years. And Iris, having barely enjoyed her newfound status as the Demon King, perished in less than a week, ensuring these treasures would never be used as war funds.1

"Why does she keep staring like that?" Eugene suddenly complained without bothering to turn around.0

The blatant gaze piercing the back of his head was hard to ignore, especially after enduring it for hours.0

“She has been calling it a divine favor," Kristina responded, "And isn’t that the actual case?? You even chased...2