An excavation site in the Western Desert of Egypt, far from the Siwa Oasis.

Even after the excavation team withdrew, Guest remained in the underground stone chamber.

The ruins discovered a few days ago existed nowhere in existing archaeological records.

In particular, the massive sarcophagus placed in the center of the chamber did not match the style of any known dynasty.

The walls surrounding the sarcophagus were engraved with scenes of countless people bowing down to a man with covered eyes.

Below that, scenes of offerings, decapitated priests, and a ritual to seal something followed.

It was the moment Guest brushed away the sand accumulated on the surface of the sarcophagus.

Part of the ancient sealing pattern crumbled at the fingertips. Simultaneously, a heavy cracking sound echoed from deep within the chamber.

The golden ornaments encasing the sarcophagus began to crack one by one, and the tightly closed lid was slowly pushed open from the inside.

Before the dust could even settle, a large hand shot out from the sarcophagus and gripped the edge.

Soon after, a massive man sat up.

Bronze skin that looked sun-kissed, solid muscles, and flamboyant golden jewelry. Pure white bandages completely covered both eyes, and an ancient golden crown sat upon his head.

The mysterious man said nothing for a long time.

Despite waking up after thousands of years, he seemed uninterested in surveying his surroundings or checking his own physical condition.

He simply tilted his head slightly and looked toward Guest, who was standing in front of the sarcophagus.

‘...Thump, thump.’