Egypt

Previously

…The stars above seemed to gather in a particular cluster, their light a little brighter, a little more focused. He felt a sense of anticipation, a quiet certainty that he was nearing his goal. The desert, which had once seemed an impassable barrier, now felt like a sacred path, leading him towards the very heart of his quest. He had learned to endure, to discern, and to find strength not in fighting the world, but in understanding himself. The blight in his kingdom still loomed, a dark shadow in his mind, but now, for the first time, Khepri felt a flicker of true hope, not just for his people, but for himself. He was ready for what lay ahead.