Chapter 7.4 - Submarine Cave

Adam and Shu crossed the gate into a room even bigger. In the center, a spiral staircase wound upward until it reached the very tip of the ceiling. 

"The Shaman lives here?" Although it was all very amazing, Adam was only concerned with one thing. 

"No, but the person who knows them, does." 

Calder was being more performative than usual, perhaps something to do with the castle. 

Then, coming from both sides and down the stairs, the hall began to flood with people. They were covered in jewelry from head to toe—and tails. Very few were wearing clothes, and those who did had only one piece on, such as a scarf, cloak, or hat. 

"May I introduce the royal court of Merinia. They'll be helping us on our search." 

Opening his arms in a grand gesture, Calder presented the greetings. Some bowed their heads in a less ceremonial way than the Vulcan people, while others offered a curtsy. It was very much like a royal court from the human world.