6 Egypt (1)
In the previous chapter, Yun Yao lived for seven hundred years, ultimately reaching the limits of her lifespan. She sang her final song at dawn’s first light, then dissolved into bubbles, vanishing into the sea. Watching this breathtaking scene, Yun Yao was deeply satisfied and saved the ending. What next to play? How about ancient Egypt?
【System is generating character card for you】
【Ding】
【Character Card: Eastern Maiden】
【Wishing you an enjoyable game】
Endless dunes rolled on, gleaming golden under the sun like countless mountains of gold. The colossal Great Sphinx stood by the Nile, as if questioning the heavens. The Nile brought fertile soil, nurturing a mighty kingdom: Egypt. Its renown spread across the Asian plains, rivaled only by the Hittites. The Nile was revered as Egypt’s mother, holding supreme status. Each year, the Pharaoh performed sacred rituals by its banks.
On the annual day of sacrifice, the streets of Thebes overflowed with people eager to behold the Pharaoh’s grandeur. The palace gates slowly opened, and countless soldiers cleared the way, accompanied by a fierce lion — the Pharaoh’s cherished companion who had fought alongside him in battles. Solemn drums beat as twenty slaves bore a heavy golden sedan chair forward.
Seated upon the throne was a handsome man, crowned in gold adorned with serpents woven from gold thread and studded with jewels. Bare-chested, his powerful physique resembled a mighty lion. His muscular lines were full and graceful, radiating allure, with a magnificent necklace of lapis lazuli and gold across his broad chest. The necklace dazzled, highlighting the beauty of his form.
The Pharaoh’s features were deep and noble, his prominent nose shining like the sun god himself. His innate confidence was evident, his proud eyes gazing down upon his subjects, who cheered in adulation. This young Pharaoh was Ramses II, only twenty-five years old.
The royal procession moved beyond the city walls to the Nile’s edge, where priests awaited with sacred implements. Ramses offered sacrifices to the nine great gods in turn, praying for Egypt’s protection. Sunlight bathed his handsome face, as solemn and sacred as a carved statue.
Suddenly, the crowd gasped. From upstream floated several intricately crafted boxes, unlike any known craftsmanship. Drifting with the current to shore, Ramses ordered soldiers to retrieve them. The first box was opened, revealing exquisite vases of unknown material, pure white as snow, adorned with azure patterns of breathtaking beauty. All who saw them marveled.
The second box contained luxurious fabrics. Ramses unfolded one: light as mist, woven with subtle patterns shifting colors under sunlight. The splendor stunned and enchanted all onlookers. Silence fell along the Nile’s bank, every neck craned to witness the miracle. Surely, only a god could craft such objects. Perhaps the Pharaoh’s devotion had moved the gods to bestow these gifts.
One by one, the boxes were opened, revealing precious treasures, some whose purpose was mysterious. Then, the last box drifted ashore. Ramses chose to open it himself. He handed his scepter to a priest, then bowed, kneeling on one knee. As lord of Upper and Lower Egypt, the most revered Pharaoh offered his highest respect.
He slowly lifted the lid, and a shaft of golden sunlight illuminated a patch of snow-white skin inside. It was a delicate, beautiful hand adorned with a jade-green bracelet, the verdant hue like a tranquil lake enhancing the skin’s fairness. Ramses froze momentarily, then fully opened the box.
As the lid rose, golden light slowly traveled across the figure within—from brow to eyelashes to ruby lips—unveiling a mysterious veil. Inside lay an exquisitely beautiful maiden, whose features were unlike those of any Egyptian. While Egyptians under the sun god’s gaze bore wheat-colored or deep brown skin, hers was as pale as snow, much like the exquisite vase. Her bone structure was soft and gentle, dreamlike, unlike the sharp Egyptian countenance.
She wore splendid garments, her long black hair piled atop her head, decorated with fine jewelry. She lay silently, mysterious and inviting curiosity. The crowd was spellbound, unable to believe her presence. Ramses reached out, gently touching her cheek as if caressing a flower.
At that moment, her eyelashes fluttered, and she opened her eyes—eyes like a serene lake meeting his gaze. They looked at each other, and she reached out to touch his face with curiosity. Instantly, Ramses’s heart was captured.
“Who are you?” he asked.
The maiden looked puzzled, seemingly unable to understand his words. Yet she curiously touched his crown, necklace, and armlets. A priest exclaimed with excitement, “She must be the daughter of the Nile!” Upon hearing this, all believed.
Ramses helped her sit up, displaying her like a rare treasure before the people. The crowd, now able to see her clearly, erupted in astonished cheers. Ramses proclaimed, “She is the daughter of the Nile!” The crowd’s roar surged like a tidal wave.
Surrounded by adulation, the maiden was the focus of every fervent, worshipful gaze. Ramses assisted her out of the box, then took her hand and seated her beside him in the royal sedan chair. As the procession began, both were carried forward, receiving the subjects’ reverent homage.
The maiden glanced at him once, quietly withdrew her hand, and cast her gaze downward toward the people. Ramses’s hand felt empty, yet he never ceased watching her.
The maiden was brought into the palace, where she saw stone pillars intricately carved with reliefs and halls shimmering with gold, suffused with exotic allure. She looked around, curious about everything. Ramses followed, accompanying her on a tour.
At a pond bloomed many lotus flowers, which held her attention. The lotus, Egypt’s national flower, symbolized purity and loyalty, often worn at banquets and used in divine offerings. The Pharaoh plucked one himself and presented it to her.
She smiled faintly, radiant and brilliant. Ramses was deeply enchanted, vowing to marry her as his queen. The daughter of the Nile should unite in matrimony with Egypt’s Pharaoh.