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Curse of the Pharaoh

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Chapter 1 - CRYSTALS OF GODLIKE POWER

PROLOGUE

Many Years ago, when the earth was void of Civilization and gods still walked in the midst of men, Egypt had by far the most advanced technology, all thanks to their gods. Their gods lived amongst them and so wisdom and skill were taught to them by celestial beings. Their gods used some mythical powers to activate some technologies. Years later Egypt was set as the most powerful dynasty in the entire earth it could be predicted that in the Next 5000 years no nation could be more advanced and powerful. The gods decided to go back to the skies and let the people be on their own, because they've established their people, they vowed never again to return to live amongst people or interfere in the affairs of men unless they are being called upon and if they are, there must be a vessel thag they'll reincarnate.

Before leaving they taught the people mystic arts enabling them access to magical abilities. These people were called sorcerers as they were shouldered the responsibility of protecting the people when their army is weak, warning them never to misuse those powers.

The gods converged and ascended and left men to decide their fate.

EGYPT 4976 BC

The supreme leader of Egypt Pharaoh Assadinis was sitting this Palace when the Chief priest who's also the leader of the mystic art came to the palace looking terrified, the Pharaoh shocked as he's never seen such strode up from his throne and asked " The one with the eyes that see beyond the eyes, the one who sees what the gods sees and walks amongst the gods, what terrifies you today? What is greater than what the gods can handle" the Chief priest and answered and said, "I have seen below my nose your Majesty, my ears have I seen right in front of my eyes" "You know that, this wisdom of yours can only be translated by you and the gods, please speak plainly to me" the Pharaoh demanded. The Chief priest sight and in a fearful tone started, " This morning I was communicating with the gods about the proposal of the master technician, he's built an iron bird that the interior looks like a chariot capable of carrying two people, he's asked that the bird be given the ability to fly with people in it, as this will aid transportation emergencies. As I laid down my request before the Supreme lord RA, he told me to leave this one first as there are more pressing things at hand, I asked what he means and he showed me a future, where entire Egypt is destroyed." "How is that possible we are the most powerful nation with the most advanced civilization on earth how can that be possible?" the Pharaoh interrupted, " That was the same question I asked your highness, before RA showed me a cave, he said this is where they converged before they ascended that the crystals there have been touched by their powers and unless that cave is found and destroyed before the next moon Egypt will be destroyed." The Chief priest spoke with Alarm. " But how do we do that, Egypt is a very large dynasty and since the activities of the gods can't be traced with sorcery it's a near impossible task considering the time limit, the next moon is in 6 days how do we do that?" the Pharaoh replied pacing up and down in his Palace. Then with a confused look the Chief priest suggested " There's only one person who can do that, One person who can find that cave in less than 6 days, but we aren't sure if he'll lead us to the cave, but I assure you your Majesty.." " This is very bad idea, Khamunrah!?" the king shouted in his palace, one because he fears Khamunrah and secondly because of the inevitable doom he senses would happen to the kingdom. Khamunrah is one of the most selfish people the king has ever come along, Khamunrah is the kings elder brother who was denied the throne by their late father because of the level of wickedness he possesses, Khamunrah is someone who'd go extra miles for the sake of power and with a chance at the power of the Crystals, if he knows about this then there's no doubt he'll go and harness this powers for himself.

The Chief priest himself knows this is a bad idea but then suggests to the king " But your majesty that is the only chance we've got to locate this cave, with his network of outcasts hell locate that place in no time." the king nodded in affirmation and the chief priest suggested the king dismisses his personal guards as Khamunrah's eyes and ears are in the Palace. The king did so and the chief priest continued " your majesty, it's better we let him know and then tail him, than for him to know before us and he'll just show up here with powers we can't tame, when the power is new he won't know the extent and that's when we can strike and destroy both him and his powers, we both know that you've been longing to get rid of him since he pierced your father's heart with a dagger before your father banished him from the kingdom." The King agreed and sent words that Khamunrah be brought to the palace.

Khamunrah was brought to the palace and the king handed the task of finding the crystals to him. Khamunrah promised the king that he'll tell the king once he finds it. The king also called his most trusted spy and tracker and gave him the responsibility of tracking the activities of Khamunrah.

As expected Khamunrah found the place in 3 days and immediately the king's spy sent word to the king, Khamunrah had earlier in confided in his most trusted henchmen that he'll absorb the power of the crystals that in his further investigations came to know that it contained unmatched powers that could make him immortal.

The king immediately alerted the chief priest who in turn, gathered his most trusted sorcerers and headed to the valley of the gods that is where the cave was located.

The sorcerers arrived just in time when Khamunrah was about to absorb the powers his sorcerers had set up everything for him. " No Khamunrah Don't!!! This crystals contain a far more dangerous power, one that could destroy you, eat up your flesh and kill every humanity in you, you'll only yearn to see destruction and nothing can reverse this powers, all the things you love won't be of any value to you, Pain will be the only thing that will give you joy. If you let us destroy this you'll be remembered as a hero and will be allowed to stay in the kingdom and enjoy the benefits of royalty your sins will be forgiven and you'll be accorded the same respect as a prince." "Hahahahahahahahahhaahahhaah, don't be ridiculous chief priest, you just mentioned all my characteristics, I don't want to be a prince and we all know that I love destruction, you are a little too late sorcerers of Egypt, I am going to be a god and there's no stopping me, I'll extend this kingdom to the ends of the earth and your Pharaoh will bow before me or face my wrath" immediately the ground began to shake and a purple orb enclosed Khamunrah the sorcerers tried to destroy the orb but it was impenetrable. Khamunrah's sorcerers began attacking the king's sorcerers and after a fierce battle the sorcerers of Khamunrah were defeated.

The defeat was just in time as Khamunrah emerged from the purple orb, he wasn't touching the ground, just suspended in the air and he let out series of hysterical laughter, shaking the whole cave, the walls of the cave began to shake and break as everyone ran for their lives. The sorcerers we're able to exit the cave just to find a thick purple cloud covering the sky going through the kingdom, they were alarmed and fear ripped through their bodies to their souls. Amidst Their fear the chief priest spoke out " Fear not, for we are willing to risk our lives for the people of this great dynasty, we won't submit to evil, for by the powers of the gods we shall conquer, let's run ahead of him, the palace shall be his tomb and by the gods we shall be victorious, we will fight together and combined, our powers will defeat the evil."

The sorcerers raced to the palace on their birds but they found Khamunrah seated on the throne with the king already in chains laying motionless with blood all over his body, " Could he be dead?" Was their fear