Damian and Lord Jugo eventually settled on an open terrace overlooking the heart of the Shika compound. The terrace had been built around a massive artificial pond, with clear water flowing continuously beneath the stone platform before disappearing into several channels that ran through the gardens below.
From their seats, Damian could see almost the entirety of the compound, including the blue armored guards stationed along the walls and the various aquatic sculptures illuminated beneath the moonlight. The atmosphere was peaceful now, almost difficult to reconcile with the chaos that had taken place only minutes earlier.
Rah sat slightly behind Damian while William stood at his usual position, his hands folded calmly behind his back.
