After an entire day had come and gone—
A voice, firm yet respectful, echoed from just beyond the grand entrance of the imperial throne hall:
"Your Majesty, I humbly request permission to enter."
"You may," came the calm, deliberate reply from Robin, who sat with regal stillness upon his elevated throne.
Claaank...
The enormous double doors groaned open, ancient metal grinding against itself as the sacred gateway to the heart of the empire slowly parted. Light spilled through the widening gap, illuminating the tall, imposing silhouette of the figure who stood beyond it.
