Bzzzt~
"We pay our respects to His Majesty the Monarch! We salute the Honorable Head of the Academy!"
The moment the portal activated and a figure emerged—an eerily pale woman moving with supernatural grace and utter silence—six portal operators and guards instinctively fell to one knee. Their eyes lowered, their breathing hushed. A wave of reverence and fear washed over them, as if a divine entity had descended.
Step… step…
In stark contrast, Robin stepped out behind her. His footsteps weren't soft, nor hesitant—they echoed with purpose, each one like a drumbeat that struck not just the ground but the hearts of those who heard it. He walked forward a few paces… then stopped.
"…"
With excruciating slowness, eyes wide open and unblinking, Robin turned his gaze in every direction.