The compound’s walls loomed out of the foggy bank like a ghostly presence. Constructed out of huge earthen bricks mortared together with red clay dirt, the perimeter looked resilient and imposing. Atty stared upward, trying to spot the parapet, but it remained shrouded in white mist. The immense metal double doors were already open by the time they reached the entrance. As they moved inside, she noticed the walls were at least six feet thick. Given the fact that she lost sight of the topmost battlement after twenty or so yards up, she was already impressed by the compound’s size. A squadron of soldiers dressed in form-fitting, gold-trimmed, dark gray uniforms stood in front of the portals. Their swords were drawn but pointed downward. She had seen Yulen’s troops use the same posture. It was meant to show they were prepared to use their weapons if they were provoked, but the visitors were welcome to enter as long as they didn’t cause any trouble.
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