Orazio (Vol. 2) Orazio vs. the Cult of Isis.

Taking care of garbage.

Isis turned away from Narmer and let out a lunatic's laugh.
- But don't be worried - she said - You have given me my Chosen One, so if Emma sells her shares in "The Company" I will release her immediately. She's just a spoiled rich girl who has more than she deserves in life. I will get her home safe. I promise.

Isis let out another laugh and Narmer took that moment to lunge. He put his hands around her neck, but she kept her cool.

- That was stupid - she said with a mischievous smile.

There was an explosion of bluish fire that blew Narmer into the air. He smashed into the concrete floor. His chest had been completely burnt but Narmer was still struggling to get back on his feet.

- The truth - said Isis advancing slowly towards him - is that I had thought of killing you anyway. For helping my chosen one escape.

Orazio had not seen the true power of Isis in action until that moment. And he was terrified.

Still, he couldn't let Isis kill Narmer that way. So he ran to Isis...

And threw himself at her feet.
- Don't kill him! - he begged kissing those beautiful feet - I am the guilty of everything. Punish me!

- Oh, I will! - said Isis smiling from above - But first I'll take care of this garbage.

Neboo and the rest of the temple's eyes had cautiously moved away; but they kept watch on the only exit from the room.

Narmer was aware that he was no match for Isis. Even so, his programming forced him to try to survive. He became invisible.

- Don't let him escape! - shouted Neboo.

The eyes were positioned in front of the door so that it was impossible to get through.

Isis was clearly enjoying this. Then she frowned slightly as if something didn't fit.

Orazio was still at her feet begging for Narmer's life.

- Making you invisible won't do you any good - said Isis - You can't run away from my power.

Isis spread her igneous aura throughout the room, but without touching Orazio or her worshippers. The furniture began to crackle and some of it caught fire.

Narmer understood that his only way to prolong his life for some time was to leave that room as soon as possible.

He snatched a weapon from one of the Eyes and began to shoot.

***
- I can't believe this thing can't go any faster - shouted Zero losing his patience.
- You humans give too much importance to time - said J4N3 paying almost no attention to him.

- Don't give me that philosophical bullshit, - said Zero, crossing his arms.
- It has nothing to do with philosophy, Carlos - said J4N3 with her attention divided - My plan, the plan I've been working on for months, has definitely gone to shit. We are in a chaotic situation. In this kind of situation it can be just as bad to be early as it is to be late. We have no control over what is going to happen. So relax.

Zero gave an angry snort, but he couldn't find anything to argue about.

- Well, - he finally said, unable to remain silent - If we can't do anything, why don't we just turn around and let things take their course?

- Is that what you want to do? - said J4N3 giving him her full attention for the first time since they left the bunker.

- Well... No! We have to rescue Orazio... and your daughter.