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Master Poja, two women and two Royal guards barged into the throne room. When the Empress caught sight of one of the women, she froze in her seat, hiding her face like it would change anything. “What in the name of our ancestors is this clownery?! How dare you enter the throne room without being called for? Is this a circus?!” the Emperor’s chest rose and fell rapidly with annoyance. Master Poja bowed and so did the women. “Your Majesty, I am your daughter’s best friend, so I am more than welcome here. Besides, all this should not be happening in the absence of me and Raya.” He took the marble urn containing Raya’s ashes from one guard and held it to his chest. “We’ve waited too long for this to miss it.” He went to embrace Haile warmly and she kissed the u
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