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Elroy dismounted his war horse and approached the castle entrance, it's grand gate opening for him and the massive wooden entrance doors as well.  The king had asked for him to come personally due to him being the "protector" of Aldarina, it was his duty to follow the kings' orders, no matter what amount of gold he'd be paid.  Elroys' kite shield was held high in his arm, making sure not to scrape the ground, it was a gift from the king himself.  Inside the castle were were a few of the mercenary type,[color=f7976a] "greetings."[/color] He said emotionlessly, he then stood to the side in wait for the kings' next order.