My eyes opened... It was a new day as I heard a voice ringing in my ears

"Teacher-sama you're finally awake!" said the recognizable voice, "Have a nice rest?"

I turned my head and nodded, "Yes, Mana, I have."

Mana giggled, "That's good but... You kinda slept in! Karimu's already left and you missed your meeting!"

"WHAT!?!?"

"Hehehe... Ummm... But don't worry about it! Ashisu took care of it for you!"

"Ashisu? We barely even speak to each other.. Why'd she do something like that?"

"Well it's obvious! It's because she wants you to become a priest just as you do yourself!"

"I suppose that could be true..."

"Of course it's true! You should always open yourself up to other possibilities!"

"Hehe... You're a quick one"

"Of course I am! If I wasn't I wouldn't be you're apprentice now would I?"

I laughed, "Of course!"

I put my robe on top of my sleep wear, straightening it out.

"Here Mahaado-sensei!" Mana said cheerfully.

"Ah... My hat... Arigatou Mana" I took it from her hands and placed it on my head, "All set.."

She smiled, "Okay! Let's hurry up! The pharaoh wishes to see you!"

I nodded and started walking, Mana in front of me.

Halfway down the hall I see Akunadin and stop for quick conversation.

"Oi! Akunadin? What have you been up to lately?" I said, cheerfully.

"Ahh... Mahaado" He smirked, "Nothing much accept working on a scroll for the pharaoh"

"Oh? What's it about?"

"New rules"

"Alright then"

"Did you have a good sleep? Karimu was... Disappointed that you weren't awake when he was dismissed"

"Hai... I know... I solemnly apologize for that" I said bowing my head down.

I heard Mana giggling beside me and turned my head.

She followed a frog, copying it as it slowly leaped away.

"Mana.. You know the palace isn't a playground, stop playing with the frog and get over here"

"Awww..." She whined as she came over.

"Well, it was nice to get a chance to speak with you again, Akunadin-sama"

"Same here" Akunadin said, returning to his work, "It's best you'd hurry up and get to the pharaoh's side"

I nodded and grabbed Mana by the arm speed walking off.

"You're in a rush now huh?" Mana said.

"Yes, and I don't get there soon I don't know how I'm going to get myself out of this mess"

I entered the pharaoh's corridors bowing solemnly infront of him.

"Gomen pharaoh! I didn't mean to-"

"It's alright Mahaado I just wanted to say that about 3 years... You'll be receiving the Sennen ring and becoming the Tomb Guardian. That means you will be in management of my father's tomb. Understand?"

I nodded, "Completely, Pharaoh Yamasis"

"Good... From now on you will be my... Head and closest priest" He said smiling, "You're dismissed"

"Thank you pharaoh" I said bowing and walking away.

"Tomb Guardian, huh? That's a biigg responsibility!" Mana said catching up beside me.

I nodded, "Of course it is... I'm so glad that the pharaoh trusts me with this job though!" I said laughing, happily.

"Hai! Hey... Didn't Pharaoh say that you would be given the Sennen Ring when you became Tomb Gaurdian?"

"Hmm... You're right!" I said continuing to walk on.

"Huh?" Mana said after her pause, "Hey! Teacher-sama! Wait up!"

I laughed and began racing up ahead, "Hurry up Mana!"

She chased after me laughing, "Teacher-sama!"