We went in a westerly direction and came closer to the Terrace of Elephant. Following the path to another splendid temple, we could see the Victory Gate from a distance.
"We should not go near the encampment," I said.
"No, we're not," Amarisa said. "Let me show you the place we might rest."
Then she steered the horse off the path. It took a while until we saw another tower crowned with gold pinnacle. The complex was the shape of a three-tier pyramid. It had a lotus pond decorated with serpent-princesses. I could see stone sculptures of both male and female winged Kennars at the entrance. Other mythical winged creatures attached to the gallery walls.
"Oh wow, what is that temple for?" I said.
"Phimean Akas, 'the Astral Palace'," Amarisa answered. "It's where a serpent-spirit with nine
