2025-11-09 06:00:07“Edi! We’re done. Get in now,” Amel called from the car, ending their conversation.
Edi nodded at Olivia. “Continue on the phone. Give Edi all the information you’ve gathered about Desmond.”
Edi hurried into Amel’s luxury car, settling into the soft leather seat. Amel held his hand as the car drove off. She turned her head, her eyes filled with passion and appreciation.
“That was clever, Darling,” Amel whispered, kissing Edi’s cheek. “Making my daughter believe you are my consultant. Now we have an alibi.”
“She’s not suspicious anymore?” Edi asked.
“Suspicious, yes. But at least she doesn't think you're the man she saw brutally kissing me in the club bathroom hallway. You managed to convince her,” Amel chuckled. “So, what is your first step, Mr. Consultant? Should we focus on the Berny issue or the more important matter—your already abu
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The Slave's Weapon and the Spy
Desmond returned to the palace servants' quarters before dawn. He needed eyes and ears.As he entered his room, a shadow was already waiting for him. A woman in the attire of a head maid was cleaning a small dagger with a silk cloth."Entering without knocking is impolite," Desmond said, closing the door."Returning smelling of the Queen's perfume and a General's blood is also impolite," the woman retorted. Laila.Desmond sat on the wooden chair. "Who are you really, Laila? Ordinary slaves don't carry *Nubian Assassin*-style daggers."Laila smirked, spinning the dagger on her finger. "I am the head of household affairs. I know when the Pharaoh relieves himself, and when the Queen cheats. I know everything in this palace.""And what do you want from me?""Freedom," Laila answered quickly. Her gaze was sharp. "I am not Egyptian. I was kidnapped from my homeland ten years ago. I see the way you look at these people. You are
Meeting in the Sacred Place
Desmond looked at Hatshepsut and nodded."I accept," Desmond said. "Let's dance, Amun."The festive atmosphere turned chilling. The guests backed away, forming a circle. The music died, replaced by the sound of drawn swords and the murderous aura emanating from both men.Tonight, the palace’s marble floor would be painted red.A circle of spectators formed in the center of the palace hall. The air was heavy with tension. On one side stood General Amun in bronze, magic-plated armor, his sword glowing orange from a fire spell. On the other, Desmond wore a thin tunic and was unarmed."You will die, Slave," Amun snarled, taking a fighting stance. "This sword is blessed by the War Priests. One scratch, and your blood boils."Desmond stretched his neck. *"Sabrun, analyze the attack patterns."**"The enemy relies on 'Brute Force' and Fire Magic. Speed is slow due to heavy armor. Use Shadow Step for hit and run."*"All
Primal Power Against the Sword
"Bold," Hatshepsut smiled faintly, waving her camel-feather fan. "Nefertari says you have a special talent. She claims you can make even a stone statue feel passion.""The Crown Princess is too generous with her praise," Desmond glanced briefly at Nefertari. Nefertari’s face flushed, a mix of embarrassment and jealousy at seeing Desmond become the center of attention."Prove it," Hatshepsut challenged. She pointed toward the group of officials' wives. "See Lady Merit over there? Her husband is Khufu's loudest loyal supporter. Make her forget who her husband is tonight.""What is the reward?" Desmond asked boldly.The guards gasped. Nefertari held her breath. No one bargained with Hatshepsut.Hatshepsut leaned forward, her eyes gleaming with interest. "The reward... I will not hand you back to Setnakhte. And perhaps, if your work is exceptional, I will allow you into my private chambers.""Deal," Desmond rose.He wal
The Power-Hungry Queen
"Look at me," Desmond commanded, using a low dose of the *Whisper of Submission*. Not to enslave her, but to open her inner eye. "See what I carry. You seek knowledge, don't you? You seek the secrets of other dimensions that aren't found in those old papyrus scrolls?"Seraphina fell silent. Her breath hitched. As their skin touched, she glimpsed—just a glimpse—into Desmond’s mind. She saw cities of iron in the future, saw burning skies, and saw the *Void* between dimensions.That was the knowledge she had sought her entire life.Seraphina’s knees went weak. Not from fear, but from intellectual *euphoria*."What... what was that?" she asked, her voice stripped of its haughty tone."A snippet," Desmond released her hand. "The world outside this sandbox."Seraphina backed away, leaning against the altar. She looked at Desmond with a new perspective. No longer an enemy, but the key to a gateway."You are not human," she murm
The Restless High Priestess
"Desmond... you..." Tahira stared at him in disbelief."Run, Tahira," Desmond said quickly. "Get out of here. Take his wealth, run to your family. This old man is finished."Desmond turned to face Setnakhte, who was trying to stand, his face scorched."You... Devil..." Setnakhte groaned."And you're a hypocrite," Desmond spat near the Vizier's face. "Don't look for me. Or next time, I'll break your neck, not your toy."Desmond saw the priests starting to stir. "Time to go."He activated *Shadow Step*. His body faded into a black shadow, shooting up the stairs, leaving the ruined dungeon and the Vizier roaring in the wreckage of his pride.Tonight, Desmond had won a crushing victory.Night in Thebes was never truly silent. Between the sigh of the desert wind and the chirping of crickets, there was another vibration—the hum of ancient magic coating the city like dust.Desmond slid between the colossa
Forbidden Rituals in the Darkness
The following night, Tahira returned. This time she brought bread, cheese, and more importantly: she wasn't wearing her veil."You came," Desmond greeted her, waiting behind the bars."I just brought you the leftovers from dinner," Tahira deflected, handing him the cloth bundle. "Don't get any ideas.""Of course, of course," Desmond took the bread, biting into it ravenously. "But you took off your veil. Who is that for? For me?"Tahira turned her face away, her cheeks flushing under the dim light of the wall torch. "It's hot in here. That's all.""You're beautiful, Tahira," Desmond said. "It's a shame beauty like this is hidden away in a stone fortress.""Stop with the sweet talk," Tahira knelt down in front of the cell, hugging her knees. "You know what? Today Setnakhte punished a servant just because she laughed too loudly. He said laughter invites demons.""The old man is insane," Desmond commented, chewing the c
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