NickLemming

I got a crystal box from somewhere, and I don't remember if I freed anyone under Almaria, but I think I went through everywhere under Almaria when I was travelling through that way to get to the castle. I'm now up in the Abyss, having done all the other stuff in the Big Cave, have just gone through Fort Spire and am now heading for Bargha.

I've managed to kill all three shades, including the Almaria one, but everytime I wander towards Almaria, I still get attacked by the soldiers guarding the place, and the guy on the bridge keeps saying his old stuff, including that the shade is still there. Is this some bug, or do I have to kill everyone there in order to explore the city?