In the deepest chamber of the pyramid lies an underground room, with dimensions double that of the pyramid above.
Despite its location, the chamber is brightly lit, as though exposed to sunlight, thanks to stones embedded in the ceiling that emit a glow resembling daylight.
This light reveals the presence of at least fifty corpses, each dressed differently, in either ancient or modern attire. Most hold weapons, while a few wield wands.
In front of the corpses, several people are gathered—some kneeling, trembling in fear, others unconscious on the floor, all with their hands bound by ropes.
After a few minutes, Fleur, Laila, Ricbert (the goblin), Faten, Ayman, and Salah awaken to find their hands also bound. Looking around, they discover Mandil, Mostafa, Tara, and Ali, whom they believed to be dead, are by their side.
Fleur: I'm so glad you're alive! We thought you were dead.
Mandil: I'd rather be dead than face what awaits us here.
Laila: What do you mean?
Voice: Hahahahahaha.
Voice: So, you've finally woken up, little insects. Did you think you could enter and loot my home without consequence?
Everyone turns toward the voice and freezes at the sight of its figure.
It's the image of the god Anubis—a tall, muscular jackal with dark skin.
His eyes glow with a phosphorescent green, and he's dressed like the ancient Egyptians: a Nemes headdress, golden bracelets on his wrists, large golden piercings on his shoulders, and a white Shendyt skirt from waist to feet.
After a moment of shock, one of them musters the courage to speak.
Ricbert (goblin): I don't know who you are, but if you don't free us, you'll face the wrath of goblins.
Voice: The wrath of goblins? Don't make me laugh. You're nothing but insects awaiting my crush. But fear not; I have a better use for your lives.
Mandil, Mostafa, Tara, and Ali begin trembling, clutching their knees.
Ali: No, not again, not again, not again...
Fleur: What's happening? What will he do?
The figure raises its hand, and Ricbert (the goblin) begins to levitate, drawn toward the creature.
Ricbert (goblin): Put me down, put me down... put me down!
The others watch helplessly as Ricbert is held in the creature's grasp.
Ricbert (goblin): What do you intend to do with me, you fiend?
The jackal merely gazes at him before tearing out his heart with his right hand. All are horrified to see Ricbert's heart pulsing in the creature's grip.
Mandil, Mostafa, Tara, and Ali scream while the others stand paralyzed, unable to act.
The jackal brings the heart to his mouth and swallows it whole. With his bloody hand, he draws hieroglyphs on Ricbert's forehead, the glowing symbols etching themselves into the goblin's skin.
Ricbert's body jerks as his wounded chest heals.
Voice: Consider it an honor; you'll join the army of the great Amenhotep.
Ricbert's corpse walks over to the row of bodies. The others realize he has joined the ranks of missing members from their exploration team.
Horrified by this realization, some begin to weep while Amenhotep grins.
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