[Shiv probably isn't looking all that closely at her surroundings -- but whenever she gets closer to the gardener's cottage, she'll get the feeling of being watched.

There's a sword with a bright orange strap propped up near the entrance, as though swords were capable of getting fresh air.

He hasn't said anything until now, given her all of her and everyone else being here, but Yamanbagiri could hear all the yelling echoing over the flowerbeds.]

There's no equivalent of the Witch here. But there are more people than you might expect. [does a sword count as people] That last trial didn't go well.