Chapter 2
During this night of joyous celebration in the kingdom, only one temple was still extremely quiet. It stood in stark contrast to the surrounding scenery.
"… Has this information been verified yet, Belmon?" One person asked.
"Yes. This is what I heard with my own ears, Priest Akunadin [1]" The other person replied.
"How hateful! Damn it!! Why must they be born now?!"
Akunadin was so enraged that he smashed a statue to the ground. Belmon calmly watched him, knowing the reason for his anger. This was because Akunadin had been coveting the throne for a very long time. Of course, he had thought of assassinating the old Pharaoh for numerous times but only Belmon managed to talk him out of it.
"When were those two little demons born?"
After venting out his frustration, Akunadin's mood seemingly had calmed down a bit.
"At midnight."
"Midnight?"
"Yes …"
Apparently, Akunadin had thought of something because the corners of his mouth went up slightly.
"Heh heh, it appears that the gods are still on my side…"
Belmon waited for him to continue, as he looked at Akunadin uncertainly.
Akunadin turned out and faced Belmon, saying, "Listen carefully. Go make the necessary preparations at once… we are leaving for the palace."
"Why are we going to the palace?" Belmon asked.
"Heh heh, we are going there to eliminate those two children that were born today …"
{The Capital – Cairo}
"Ah … it truly is lively …" Akunadin were watching the people celebrating in the streets
"Sir Akunadin …" Following him closely, Belmon opened his mouth uneasily.
"What is it, Belmon?"
"Are you sure this is alright? Maybe we should …"
"Oh … don't worry. We have been here for a while and no one has recognized us."
Akunadin knew what Belmon was thinking about. He feared that someone would recognize them, considering that they were high ranking people. Each time they went out on the streets, there would be a group of people bowing down and showing their respects to them. In order to avoid this kind of event from happening again, he had changed out of the priestly robes that he was proud of wearing.
"From the looks of it, we won't be able to get in the palace today …"
Akunadin gazed at the palace, with its lights and loud shouting in the distance.
"Then what should we do, Sir Akunadin?"
"Heh heh, let's rest here for now. As for dealing with those two royal children, I have a plan …"
As he spoke, Akunadin led Belmon into a nearby tavern. He wanted to get some rest tonight in preparation for the turmoil he will cause to the entire country the next day …
Author's Corner:
Youlan: This chapter is used to link the story together so the content seems rather boring. However, the next chapter will be a focal point in this story …
Translator's Note:
[1] The name that was written could also be how we Chinese pronounce the name of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten of the 18th dynasty. However, I don't think he is the one mentioned in this story though so I didn't use it.
First posted on March 24th and updated on May 6th of 2004 by Rika.