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The castle court yard was immensely large. Surrounding the entire building was a large iron gate standing seven feet tall. Their was a huge double door at the front of this which served as the only entrance as well as the only exit. The entire courtyard was being constantly patrolled by the guards, as was the case everyday at Castle Inti. There was a large roadway leading from the gate to the castle upon which carriages and horses could approach the castle. Anyone moving about in the courtyard would have been greeted by water fountains, neatly trimmed hedges, flowers of all colours and finely tended grass. Moving closer to the castle persons would find themselves slowly moving further up the hill upon which the city was located. The moat which surrounded the castle denied access unless by a drawbridge which had to be lowered. The castle was so far up. So far removed from the city which it had a perfect view of below. Amara, standing on the very roof of the ten story stone building mused over the wonder of it all. The high priest had claimed the castle was built on holy ground and she was bring tempted to believe him. No smoke from the factories below ever clouded the sky above it, no drought or flood ever caused any damage. It almost seemed as if Amara was standing in heaven looking down at Earth. Only Kurogari, royals, priests and thoroughly cleansed guards were ever allowed to enter the castle, and at moments like this, before embarking on a mission, she was glad she was one of the few who could be here. She turned to look at Daremo. "Now, we go." She uttered simply