Of course, while Yassmin and Lyra fought, they weren't the only ones who had reached their destination. In another part of the world, in South Africa, an aircraft descended onto a warm landscape bordered by mountains and vast expanses of forest. At the center of this setting stood a towering silver spire, reaching toward the sky like a pointed finger. Sara and Yassir exchanged a glance as they approached the location. Both knew this was the crucial artifact that needed to be destroyed, but they also knew a guardian deity awaited them.
When they reached the base of the tower, a tall, slender man with dark skin and eyes that shone like stars stood waiting for them. He wore a white robe adorned with golden embroidery resembling hieroglyphs, and in his hand, he held a staff decorated with feathers and precious stones. His head was crowned with a headdress representing an ibis, the symbol of his dominion.
