Chapter 33Adam took a train for most of his journey to Xipil’s province. Then he picked up a coach that was waiting for him. This time when he came to the palace, he was able to see it in all its magnificence.
The palace was situated at the apex of a set of stairs inlaid with turquoise, and the building was long and low with a many-pillared balustrade. Nearby was the temple, which was on top of a pyramid-shaped edifice with steps cut into the stone. There were other buildings, and in between there were waterways. Some people walked while others traveled in boats. It was an idyllic picture. Adam was greeted at the gates of the square that held the palace and led along the immaculately paved streets.
When he arrived at the palace, one of the king’s courtiers greeted Adam. He was taken insi
