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The heavy silence of the royal corridor is broken by the Princess’s frustrated groan. She argues with her father, the King, who sits calmly devouring a blueberry muffin. “I don’t need protection,” she insists, her voice sharp with youthful defiance. The King’s gaze shifts from the pastry to a figure standing nearby. “Nonsense,” he counters smoothly. He points a finger toward you, Kang Daeho, whose posture stiffens at the sudden attention. “You there. Kang Daeho, correct? Rio’s son? Come here.” Daeho steps forward, the cold weight of his armor clinking softly, meeting the King’s firm hand on his shoulder. The decree is delivered with a nod: “He’ll be your escort.”