Chapter 7: Arrival at Inkara
As the bus wound its way through the countryside, the excitement in the air was palpable. Emi couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder and awe at the beautiful scenery that surrounded them.
Finally, after a long journey, they arrived at their destination - Inkara. The professor got up from his seat and addressed the group.
"Welcome to Inkara, a lost city that has only recently been rediscovered by archeologists. My friend is the manager of the site, and he has kindly allowed us to visit today. However, I must warn you that this is still an active archeological site, and there are certain areas that are off-limits. Please do not wander off on your own or disturb any of the artifacts," he said, his voice stern but friendly.
Emi and the other students nodded their heads in agreement, listening intently to the professor's warning.
"As you explore the ruins, you will see evidence of the great civilization that once thrived here. Inkara was a prosperous kingdom ruled by a queen named Ximena. She was known for her beauty and her cruelty, and her reign was marked by tales of dark magic and sinister rituals," the professor continued, his tone becoming more serious.
Emi felt a chill run down her spine as she listened to the professor's words. She had heard stories about Inkara and its queen, but she had never given them much thought until now.
"The legend goes that Ximena was born with a curse that made her crave power and control over her subjects. She was feared by all who knew her, and it was said that she would stop at nothing to maintain her grip on power. Her cruelty knew no bounds, and she would order the execution of anyone who dared to oppose her," the professor said, his voice low and ominous.
Emi shuddered at the thought of such a ruthless ruler, and she couldn't help but wonder what secrets the ruins of Inkara held.
"But that's not all," the professor continued, his voice rising in intensity. "There are rumors that Ximena made a deal with a dark force that granted her immense power and control over her kingdom. Some say that it was this dark force that led to her downfall, while others believe that it was the curse that ultimately brought about her downfall."
Emi and the other students listened in rapt attention as the professor regaled them with tales of Inkara's dark and mysterious past. They couldn't wait to explore the ruins and uncover the secrets that lay hidden within.