The sound of mechanical gears echoed from the massive gates as the heavy doors descended.
Their movement was slow, but the machinery behind them worked with enough force to make the surrounding stone structures tremble slightly.
Metal sections fitted against one another as the gates continued lowering.
Once the doors touched the ground, the Steam Vehicles drove straight ahead, crossing the stone bridge that led to the Castle itself.
"Wow."
Lucy looked through the window, her eyes sparkling as she caught sight of a massive statue.
It depicted a man dressed in a high-ranking military uniform, with the crest of House Drakes displayed on his military cap.
The sculpture had been carved with great care, from the details of his clothing to the shape of his face.
However, Lucy could only see its head from inside the vehicle.
The rest of the statue extended far below the level of the bridge, showing just how enormous the entire sculpture was.
