"Let's go check it out," Arthur said.
Stelan quickly turned and exited the office, and Arthur closed the door behind him as he stepped out, the two of them walking across the large lobby outside Arthur's main office and passing through the door directly opposite it.
"A total of 18 new Gates leading to the 18 new planets you've added to your rule," Stelan said proudly.
His expression, however, contorted a second later as he added in a quiet voice, "That means 18 new planets I have to oversee, assign regents, deal with logistics…!"
Stelan gritted his teeth, grumbling under his breath. "More work because of a certain absent boss…!"
The man silently glared at Arthur from the corner of his eye as he said that, but Arthur only laughed and placed the lollipop in his mouth while inspecting the hall.
It was a massive circular chamber clearly designed as a central transit nexus, with spatial gates built into 19 enormous metal double doors positioned evenly around the entire perimeter.
