Gurenji moved the ‘Do not pass’ sign from the front of the gate and ordered the strangers to move onto the bridge that spiraled upwards. As everyone walked along the path, the sights down below became smaller and smaller with every passing minute.

The Pilkons had no problem keeping their brisk pace. However, Bridget and Clause grew tired and nauseous from the long and fast walk, feeling like they’re just about to pass out.

“Can we take a break?” Clause asked.

“Be quiet.” Gurenji retorted.

“Yeah, I’m feeling a little sleepy myself,” Midoricha stated.

“From doing what? You don’t even have any legs!”

“How do you even know what legs are?” Bridget asked.

“No more questions!” Gurenji shouted. “Less talking, more walking.”

“Do you know how much longer this path is?”

“Don’t worry; it shouldn’t be too long now miss.” One guard told her.

“Man, it’s a long way down.”

Clause looked down and panicked. “Why did you say something, Bridget?”

“Hey, get a move on!” Gurenji commanded.

“Hey, can I ask you something gray ball?” Bridget turned to ask.

“No.” Gurenji bluntly stated.

“Aw, but why not?” Bridget whined.

“Stop talking.”

“But I want to know more about this culture.”

“Oh?”

“Yeah, like, what’s so great about this ‘Kii’ lady?”

The Pilkons gasped in shock at the question.

“Wha- how dare you speak of her like that!?” Gurenji shouted. “Oh, that does it. When we get there, you are so going to get it!”

Gurenji and Bridget glared at each other. Sparks flew between their eyes. Bridget finally understood what Benjamin and Sebastian felt every time they had a bickering contest.

Clause asked, “Uh, get where exact—?”

“I said, no more questions!” Gurenji screamed.

“Hey, Gurenji.” One of the guard Pilkons piped in.

“What. Now?”

“We have reached our destination.”

“Oh, good.”

They stopped in front of their destination, a large castle. It had light blue windows, a silver plaque on the front, a purple roof, and some magenta doors.

“This is Perlington Castle.” A guard spoke up.

“Whoa, I don’t want to believe it, but I can see it right in front of me!” Bridget exclaimed in awe.

“Me neither.” Clause added. “But why couldn’t we have gotten a lift to get here?”

“The path we took is the only way to get here.” Another different guard explained.

“You guys are in big trouble now.” Gurenji warned, “Especially you!” He said as he turned to Bridget. She and Clause rolled their eyes in disgust as the Pilkons pushed them closer to the front gates. “Come now; let’s hurry. We don’t want to keep her waiting!”