Desolate sands of the desert held the faint visage of a ruined ancient city, standing tall like the skeletal remains of a giant from bygone eras amidst a limestone canyon, with cliffs battered by wind and sand.
"This place is 700 kilometers from Cairo, 7 kilometers from the west bank of the Nile River. The ancient capital of Thebes is buried here. After the Divine Tree descended upon the world five hundred years ago, the geology here underwent massive changes. Even older ruins have emerged from the depths below," Gates explained loudly through a megaphone while driving ahead.
This afternoon, his role had changed.
From leader to tour guide.
Members of the Red Rose Team looked at each other with reservation and a touch of wariness.
"Can we really trust them?"
Yuan Qing muttered from inside the vehicle, "Could they betray us?"
"Don't worry, he's not a bad guy."
