She continued deeper ahead, toward an area not yet open to tourists.
At that moment, several members in Hound Family uniforms were standing guard before a temporary barrier.
As expected, she was stopped politely but firmly.
"No entry beyond this point, miss," one Hound Family member said. Then, after seeing her face clearly, his tone immediately turned surprised and respectful. "Wait... Miss Robin?"
"Hello." Robin greeted them politely, her face wearing her usual smile that felt like a warm spring breeze.
"I never expected to meet you here!" Loka, the leading Hound Family member, looked utterly astonished and even somewhat flustered.
"When I had just joined the Hound Family, it was you who brought The Family's greetings."
"You surely don't remember me." He scratched his head sheepishly, his young face flushed with shyness. "No, that was rude of me to say. I'm not qualified to..."
Robin gently shook her head, her smile warm and sincere, as though it could dispel every unease.
"Of course I remember, Mr. Loka."
"Th-this, really...!" Loka was taken aback. He had never imagined that someone as prominent as Robin would remember the name of an insignificant person like him. He was instantly overwhelmed with gratitude.
Robin continued, her voice soft yet clear.
"I do not spend much time in Penacony, and I have even fewer opportunities to serve in Harmony's stead."
"As long as someone is willing to contribute, I will know every one of them—"
"After all, The Family's greetings cannot be mere formalities. They should be heartfelt blessings offered to every family member."
Hearing this, all the surrounding Hound members were deeply moved, their gazes toward Robin filled with respect and warmth.
"Miss Robin... is too radiant...!"
"But why have you come to Dreamville Border? Do you have any instructions for us?" Loka