Chapter 108 Please Lend Me Your Strength!
The Valley of the Royal Clan is where the pharaohs before King Aknamkanon were buried. Until King Aknamkanon came to the throne, in order to carry out religious reform, he moved the location of the royal city and built it in a new place. The mausoleum.
However, the construction of the tombs of the pharaohs of the past dynasties actually started long before they ascended the throne, when they were still princes. For example, An Yuxi, although it has only been less than a week since he ascended the throne as pharaoh, his tomb has already been completed. The person in charge is Simon, the former priest of [Millennium Key].
King Aknamkanon did indeed build a new tomb for himself, but the original tomb prepared for him in the Valley of the King's Cultivation still exists. This is why Yami Yumu asked Kalim and the others to send the pharaoh's mummy to him. The reason for coming here is that it cannot be wasted.
"So, Yugi... the pharaoh's tomb is not in the Valley where the royal family rests." Listening to the explanation of Maliku who was accompanying him, Hayato said clearly, with a very regretful tone.
Because he remembered that in the original plot, he wanted to get the name of the nameless pharaoh who was deliberately erased. Yami Yugi's grave was the only place where that name was still recorded. This is why Hayato came to the Wang family before he came to rescue Isis and the others. The reason for the Valley of Everlasting Sleep.
As a result, he just learned from Maliku that the tomb of An Yugi he was looking for was not at all in the Valley of the Royal Resting Room, but was closer to the location of the newly built tomb of King Aknamkanon. Hayato Trying to find the name of the nameless pharaoh in the Valley of the King's Clan's Rest was a complete misfire.
Hayato guessed that the nameless pharaoh was based on the historical Pharaoh Tutankhamun. His father also had the deeds to promote religious reforms. However, in the history that Hayato knew, this religious reform failed. In Pailao's world, The unknown pharaoh corresponds to Pharaoh Tutankhamun in the timeline of the success of the religious reform.
If it is true history, Hayato may still be able to find the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Royal Family, but now if he wants to find the true name of the unknown Pharaoh, Hayato still has to go back.
After leaving the Valley of the Royal Family's Rest, the group is currently heading to the ruins of the thieves' village of Clay'Elna. Clay'Elna was once not a thieves' village but a craftsman's village. Essentially, it is because it is convenient to stay in the Valley of the Royal Family's Rest. A village of craftsmen who gathered to build mausoleums.
Although it is impossible for the craftsmen to live very close to the Valley of the Royal Family's Rest due to the need to ensure the privacy of the Valley of the Royal Family's Rest, it is not too far away.
According to Isis, when she was about four or five years old, that is, nearly fifteen years ago, a tomb robber who knew the structure of the royal tombs well because he was a craftsman village and a "specialty" was regarded as a thorn in the side of the kingdom and always wanted to The bandit village that wanted to be wiped out but had been unable to deal with it because of the war with other countries perished almost overnight. At that time, Isis also went there with her father.
After all, even if it is a notorious bandit village, the villagers are still considered as subjects of the kingdom, and the sudden destruction of a village must be taken seriously no matter what. In the past, whether it was the Thief Village or the Craftsman Village, the one who had the most dealings with them was the tomb-guarding clan Isildar. Naturally, the then head of the tomb-guarding clan, the father of Isis and Malikul, was responsible for the investigation.
In Isis's memory, because the kingdom attached great importance to this massacre, and the war had not subsided, it was necessary to deal with Krelna's disappearance as soon as possible. Her father was in a hurry to lead the people on their way. Even so, it still cost almost the same. It took half a day to arrive.
Judging from their current speed, half a day might not be enough, and it might already be late at night or even early in the morning when they arrive at Claire's. Fortunately, the ancient Egyptians had similar sleep schedules to those who stayed up late, otherwise they would have had to rest halfway and continue the journey the next day.
Although Hayato was a little anxious to get to the Thieves Village as soon as possible, he just wanted to cut off the support he could get before Bakura died and Tapiryo replaced the new chess pieces. He was not in a hurry, as long as it was not too late to arrive at the Thieves Village. Every village can accept it.
One of the reasons why the craftsman village Clay Elna turned into a thieves village is that after the royal castle was moved, the craftsmen in the village were unable to find enough work to support themselves. The fundamental reason is that compared with the distance between the village and the Valley where the royal family sleeps, the royal castle is far closer to Ke'elna. The distance to Leaire is really too far.
Isis estimates that the difference is at least twice as much. That is to say, if Hayato and the others arrive there in the early morning, and someone sets out from the royal city to go there at the same time, no matter how soon, it will be the afternoon of the next day. This is why Hayato feels relieved. It won't be too late to get there.
In addition to Bakura, the second chess piece that Tapiryo can use is Aknadi who is far away in the royal city. Although Hayato told Yugi and the castle that they were going to the Valley of the Royal Family's Rest, they did not follow Ah Kanadi said. Even if Akhnadi has the [Millennium Eye], assuming he can read minds like Becas, Hayato also has the [Millennium Wheel of Wisdom] protection.
Unless Akhnadi planned to go to the Thieves Village after "visiting" the unconscious Yami Yugi, otherwise it would be completely impossible for him to get the news of Bakura's death and set out for the Thieves Village after Hayato and the others. catch up.
I, Hayato Kobayashi, am a professional commentator. There is no way I could be wrong. If Akhnadi could arrive at the Thieves Village earlier than me, I would have Maliku commit suicide by swallowing sand on the spot.
——Xudong: Can we suffer worse than now? (Then they broke up via internet————
Time passed, the sun set in the west, and it was almost dusk. While Hayato and his party were still on the road, a group of people arrived at the ruins of the thieves village Clay Elna.
"Master Priest, ahead is the former thieves village Clay Elna." Among the team, a sentry came to the leader's car and said respectfully, "We have confirmed the situation. No one lives in the village. Mark of."
After a pause, the sentry continued, "In addition, Sir Priest, is the thief Bakula who tried to assassinate the Pharaoh really hiding here? According to the intelligence we collected, since more than ten years ago, all the villagers in the thief village here have After the mass death incident, the area around here seems to have been cursed, and no life dares to approach or survive."
"Even the former leader of the Tomb Guard Clan, Lord Geb Isildar, who was responsible for investigating this place more than ten years ago, and the members of the Tomb Guard Clan who accompanied him, were cursed and died early when they were investigating this place. Only the young man at that time The young Priest Isis survived because he was protected by the [Millennium Jewelry]."
The sentry's implication seemed to be that he was doubting where the news from the priest who had taken them out of the royal city and rushed here in a hurry came from. According to his knowledge, it was not reliable at all. Pure and simple Fake-news.
Hearing this, the riding priest just said calmly: "Just do as I said. I know what you are thinking. This is the exact information I obtained from important sinners with my [Millennium Artifact]. .”
As he spoke, the priest lifted the hood on his head, revealing the [Millennium Eye] on his left eye.
Unexpectedly, it was Priest Aknadi who Hayato had categorically said would never arrive at the Thieves Village earlier than him!
"The thief Bakula first committed the crime of greed and stole the tomb of our great ancestor Pharaoh, King Aknamkanon who ended the war and brought peace to the palace. Then he committed the crime of arrogance and destruction. The royal city and attempted to assassinate the Pharaoh, and in the end committed an unforgivable crime. After escaping, he was not grateful for the Pharaoh's tolerance, and even ambushed the Pharaoh and made him unconscious!"
Emperor Akna looked like he was filled with indignation because the pharaoh was actually killed in the hands of such thieves. Anyone who saw him would probably admire his loyalty and patriotism, "Although I am only a civil servant and not as powerful as other priests. Strength, but in order to protect the stability of the kingdom and the glory of the Pharaoh, even if I sacrifice my old body, it is my duty!"
"What's more, the sacrifices made by the Pharaoh and Priest Sharda were not in vain. Priest Set successfully repelled Bakura through their efforts, and it was up to me to track down Bakula who had been injured and escaped here." Looking at the soldiers he had drawn from the royal city, Aknadi said sincerely,
"Everyone, for the pharaoh we are loyal to, for the kingdom we are sworn to protect, and for our respective glory, there is still one last step."
"Please lend me your strength!"
"In this way, when I enter the underworld after death, I can face the previous pharaohs." At this point, Akhnadi's eyes flashed with tears, as if he was very emotional.
After hearing Akhnadi's passionate speech, the soldiers who were originally a little puzzled that Akhnadi led them all the way from the royal city to the ruins of the Thieves Village suddenly felt the sacred mission they shouldered.
If Akhnadi hadn't told them, they really wouldn't have known such exciting news. Priest Seth actually repelled the thief Bakura who even Pharaoh and Priest Sharda were helpless, and they were actually chasing the thief Bakura now. So as long as I'm lucky enough to catch Bakura and round it off, wouldn't I be roughly equal to Pharaoh?
Master Akhnadi is so kind to us, he is really, I cried to death.
"Lord Aknadi!" "Swear to protect the kingdom to the death!" "For the Pharaoh!"
There was almost no need for Akhnadi to say anything more. The soldiers had already spontaneously started searching for the ruins of the thieves' village Kleilna. The previous rumors of "curse" and "unknown place" were not scary at all at this moment. , and every one of them is full of motivation.
The dark alley is indeed terrifying to those who are afraid of the dark, but if you just watch a gold brick being thrown into it, your fear will probably be relieved in an instant.
Not long after, with the efforts of the soldiers who were dedicated to their country, they actually found something - they found a basement. Although they could not find the whereabouts of Bakura they wanted to find most, they did. An unusual-looking stone slab was found, with the appearance of a monster engraved on it.
Among the priests, Akhnadi also had the deepest understanding of the slate monsters. He was also the priest specifically responsible for handling and keeping the slates. The soldiers who did not act rashly reported this to Akhnadi immediately and brought them with him. He came to the stone slab.
Not many people came out of the empty room. There were only three people in total: the soldier who first discovered the basement and the stone slab, the soldier who led the way, and Akhnadi. And Akhnadi saw the stone slab. Finally, he immediately said with certainty: "Well, that's right, this slate is the [Diabond] slate used by the thief Bakula."
"As Lord Akhnadi said, the thief Bakula is really hiding here." The soldier said excitedly.
Akhnadi nodded, glanced at the [Diabond] slate in front of him a few more times, and then continued: "What Bakula relies on to do whatever he wants is nothing more than this [Diabond], although I You cannot destroy this stone slab, because this will release the evil monster sealed in it, but I will stay here and seal this stone slab so that Bakura can no longer summon [Diabond]."
"Tell the others that you must move faster and catch Bakula before he can react and run away, while he can no longer summon [Diabond]."
Patting the soldier on the shoulder, Aknadi said with a kind face, "The fate of the world depends on you."
"Yes, Lord Akhna!" Being entrusted with the important task by Akhna Emperor, the soldiers were naturally very excited. They were not worried that Akhna Emperor, who had the best reputation among the priests, would take credit for their discovery of the stone slab and immediately turned around and left. I made a basement with the [Diabond] slate, so that I, who did not understand the slate monster, would disturb the priest’s work on the slate.
And watching the two people leave, the smile on Akhnadi's face disappeared, replaced by a treacherous sneer.
"Haha, idiot, there is no Bakura here."
The purpose of Akhnadi's initial visit to the Thief Village was indeed to find Bakura, with the purpose of seeking cooperation to murder Yami Yugi. If An Yugi dies, the position of Pharaoh will be freed up, and Seth will be able to become Pharaoh without dirtying Aknadi's hands, getting the best of both worlds.
But this is the idea, but on the way, under the control of Tapirang outside the chessboard, Akhnadi sensed the news of the death of Bakula, who had obtained the same dark power as himself, but the disappearance of his partner made him Aknadi was extremely happy. It doesn't matter if Bakura dies. Instead, he can take advantage of the opportunity to gain the power he left behind.
And that power exists in his original destination, the Thieves Village, and one of them is the stone slab of [Diabond] in front of him.
When the stone slab is destroyed, the monsters will be released. That is to say, Akhnadi deceived the soldiers who knew nothing about the stone slab monsters, and deliberately sent away the soldiers. Looking at the stone slab of [Diabond], Akhnadi The emperor completely released the power of the [Millennium Eye] and made direct contact with the resentful spirits and malice entangled on the stone slab.
Malice, terror, anger, hatred, despair, struggle, murderous intent, destruction, annihilation, and destruction.
Negative emotions that can almost swallow up all the thoughts of a normal person swallowed up Akhnadi's soul. The evil spirits on the stone slabs of [Diabond], which were entangled with the evil thoughts of the villagers who were massacred and died in the thieves' village, appeared one after another. Tangled up with their murderer——Akhnadi in front of me!
The evil spirit rushed into Akhnadi's body from his grinning mouth. However, in this case, Akhnadi's smile became even more evil. The [Millennium Eye] shone brightly, and his expression was full of madness. A voice sounded: "Anyone who hinders Seth from becoming Pharaoh, I, Akhnadi, will eliminate you!"
“O God, kneel down before me!”
"I am, the Dark Priest!"