Two Days Later—
Clack...
The grand doors of the throne hall creaked open slowly, echoing through the vast chamber. Without a moment's hesitation—thud!—a figure strode in and dropped to one knee in a precise and practiced military salute, his head bowed with reverence and purpose.
"As soon as I returned and learned that I had been summoned—personally—by name, by Your Majesty himself… I could hardly believe my ears. But here I am—Raiden, reporting for duty!"
"Haha, come now, come sit," Robin beckoned with a hearty laugh, gesturing toward the seat across from him.
Bzzzzzt! In less than a blink, Raiden vanished from the entrance. The next moment, he was seated in the chair like lightning itself had delivered him there. His eyes were wide open, sparkling with eager energy. He stared intently into Robin's gaze like a child who knew he was about to be handed the toy of his dreams.
"…"
