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After Robin's direct command, the five figures who had been waiting outside entered the hall one after another, their footsteps echoing faintly across the vast marble floor. Aro walked at the front, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his lips, his posture relaxed yet dignified. Beside him, Flora followed with furrowed brows, her expression clearly heavy with restrained thoughts.
Behind them, the three imperial guards advanced in perfect order, their faces set with serious, disciplined expressions.
None of them knew why they had been summoned so suddenly to the throne room, and yet, as soon as they stepped inside, all five—without exception—lowered their heads and bowed respectfully before Robin. Only then did they offer a brief, almost ceremonial salute toward Theo.
