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“Precisely,” Kenzo said “We have a replica I will show you later You’ll see that lizards were actually Chinese dragons and the ball that tu You should not omit such details”

“I told you we’d find dragons in here,” Joe said

“Statues don’t count,” Kurt replied, before turning to Kenzo “I hope we’re relying on s here”

“Come with me,” Kenzo said “I’ll show you”

Kenzo led them across the foyer and down a hall Kurt noticed how Akiko never left his side—not like a servant, uard

They passed through a courtyard and then along a parapet that ran above the water The lake was like glass beneath the ht, and a dry moat could be seen between the outer wall and the castle

Joe tapped Kurt excitedly on the shoulder “What about those?” he said, pointing

Kurt glanced down into theon their short, stubby legs “How about that There be dragons here”

Joe grinned “I’d like to see them eat”

“Maybe later,” Kenzo said

He led thee open rooe mix of ancient Japanese and early industrial

A glass atriu and one entire wall Copper fixtures and pipes ran along the opposite wall, disappearing behind bamboo panels Red velvet couches occupied the center of the roo them to sit by a warm fire that crackled in an old stone hearth Cluttered all around were polished wooden tables, antique globes and strange exas, levers and visible gears

Some of the contraptions held weapons; others had valves and small pressure tanks attached to the equip

In one corner stood an old hand-cranked Gatling gun

“Reminds me of an antiques store,” Gamay said