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In the tapestry of tales, secrets entwine, A war looms, a test for the brave and fine. Royal Nebu's commander, a thinker profound, Challenges Menes, mysteries unbound.

Jack's heart, a hint of love concealed, In the unfolding plot, truths revealed. Khonsu and Alfonse, a promise in air, The chronotex weaves, a tale so rare.

Ramon, a child in a man's embrace, His true identity, a mystic case. Kamil and Kasib, minds and might, Will they aid in the impending fight?

Something grand awaits, so stay near, In the past lies truth, crystal clear.

The Man On The Hill and Memnon The Memory Keeper

Shouting out loud, Khonsu said, "Memnon! It's you!"

"Memnon! You're back!" the whole group shouted, except for Jack.

Memnon, a man with light brown eyes, smooth skin, and a small beard, wearing Armor with blackish-brown hair tied in a bun, stood with a bow in his hands and a sword on his back. He was ready to fight the soldiers of the Royal Nebu.

With authority, he commanded, "You lot, go to where you were heading. I'll take care of these soldiers." He leaped from the rooftop, landing on the ground with a resounding clank of his Armor, showcasing his strength.

"Thank you, Memnon," Ramon expressed his gratitude as Kailo began to pick up speed.

"Go ahead," Memnon said, smiling.

After the group had passed, Memnon turned to the remaining soldiers of the Royal Nebu. "So, which one of you is ready to die?" he declared, unsheathing his sword.

In a fit of rage, the soldiers rushed toward him to attack, their previous disorientation faded.

Memnon moved with deadly precision, dodging attacks and swiftly dispatching each soldier. Still, a few remained.

Seeing their comrades fall, the remaining soldiers shouted, "We will kill you!" and charged at Memnon.

"You know what? I've had enough. I'm very hungry, and I've just come back from a long journey. There's no way I'm fighting all of you."

"You have no choice!" the soldier yelled, lunging at Memnon with his sword.

Memnon avoided the strike swiftly, whispering into the soldier's ear mid-motion. Memnon's eyes widened with intent, akin to a hunting lion. He whispered, "I do have a choice."

Then, Memnon shouted, "Past contemplation!"

The group heard screams from behind, and it was evident that the soldiers they were surrounded by were in distress.

"Hey, who was that guy? And what's all this screaming? Is he killing all of them this quickly?" Jack asked, clearly worried.

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"Don't worry, Jack. He is Memnon, the Memory Keeper. He's the second Royal Guard of the Royal Army after Khonsu. His power is Mnemonic Tracer, which gives him control over memories," Kamil explained, his hair dancing in the wind due to the carriage's speed.

"He probably used his Past Contemplation power," Khonsu suggested.

"What does that do?" Jack inquired.

"It makes a person remember their past, especially the worst moments, and in guilt, they're driven to harm themselves," Khonsu explained.

"Harsh," Kasib commented.

"That is a power which is too strong," Jack said, looking at his own hands, realizing he was unable to use his own power at will.

Kamil, who picked up on Jack's unease, consoled him. "Don't worry, Jack. sometimes the strongest come last."

"We have arrived," Ramon pointed out.

"Look up there, that's the person me and Alfonse saw," Khonsu said, pointing his finger at the top of the hill where a man stood.

Kailo quickly went up the hill, and the group dismounted, running towards the man who stood there. However, he was not alone. He commanded an army of soldiers who appeared to be both dead and alive.

"Hey you!" Kasib shouted in a threatening voice, drawing his sword.

The man turned to them, exuding authority. He was tall, with cropped black hair and a groomed beard that framed his stern yet handsome face. His eyes were a piercing shade of brown.

He pointed at Kasib and commanded, "Attack him."

Without a second thought, the soldier charged at Kasib, moving in an odd, almost inhuman manner. Its body was hunched, hand still below its waist, and it moved back and forth with its face turned to the side.

"Explode!" the man shouted, and the soldier detonated right in front of Kasib. He was shocked, unprepared for this sudden turn of events.

"Shield!" Kamil shouted, conjuring a protective barrier in front of Kasib just in time to absorb the explosion.

"Thanks," Kasib said, his eyes still locked on the enemy.

Kamil, who had created the shield, replied in an annoyed yet worried tone, "Be more careful next time for gods’ sake."

The rest of the group arrived and dismounted from the carriage. Khonsu asked Kasib, "You okay?"

"Yeah," Kasib replied.

Kamil, assessing the situation, gave his opinion, "Be careful, everyone. His power somehow allows him to control people, make them explode, and manipulate them into doing things. You might lose control of yourself."

"What do we do in this situation?" Ramon asked.

Jack thought to himself, figuring out a way to win.

"I guess we'll just have to attack," Kasib said determinedly. He moved in with his sword, engaging the undead soldiers of the Royal Nebu. Kasib slashed through them swiftly, blood spattering on the others. He was so fast that he reached the other soldiers before the blood could even be seen.

"Kasib, be careful!" Kamil shouted.

The man shouted, "Kasib, hear me. Become my slave!"

Kasib's once agile body stopped abruptly. His strong figure turned limp, mirroring the soldiers he had fought and killed from the Royal Nebu. He looked back at the group as the man commanded, "Kill the people of the Royal Army." His body turned around, consciousness lost.

"Hey, Kasib, what are you doing? Why are you looking at us like that?" a scared Ramon asked.

"Hey, Kasib, get it together!" Khonsu shouted.

"Hey, you! Who are you, and what did you do to him?" Jack demanded, his emotions running high.

The man spoke once again, "My name is Rahotep Nefer, one of the commanders of the Royal Nebu." He opened his arms, commanding, "Kill them all," both his soldiers and Kasib moved towards Jack and the others.

"Nefer, leave now. A threat is coming," a voice echoed in Nefer's head.

Nefer hesitated.

The voice spoke again, "Nefer, don't bring back the boy you possessed from the Royal Army. He may turn out to be a threat in the future. We will use him when his time is due."

"Yes, Boss, don't worry," Nefer spoke, holding his ear and feeling a bit annoyed by the voice as it echoed.

"All soldiers, retreat. Kasib of the Royal Army, you are free for now, at least," Nefer commanded. All the soldiers ran back, forming a human bed that Nefer sat on as they rushed outside the bounds of the city into the far distant desert. Soon, they disappeared.

"Kasib, you, okay?" shouted Jack as he ran towards him, and the others followed. Kasib, his consciousness just returned, replied, "Yeah, I think I am good."

"What happened? You nearly attacked us," Ramon reminded him.

"Did I? I don't remember," he replied in a mentally tired tone.

A figure landed in front of them like a meteor of darkness. "You kids, okay?" It was Commander Menes.

"Wow you're finally here, Commander!" Ramon shouted.

"What happened here, and Kasib, why is he like this?" Menes asked as he hurried to give Jack and Ramon a hand to pick him up.

Khonsu explained the situation to Menes, "We were going to fight the Commander of the Royal Nebu. However, somehow his power allowed him to possess Kasib."

Furthermore, Kamil added, "He was talking to someone in his head. I believe he got given some orders from someone."

"By the way, how did you know we were here, Commander?" Jack asked.

"Well, Memnon told me," Menes replied.

Menes recalled the memory of Memnon sitting on the bodies of the dead soldiers and looking up at the sky as Menes appeared in front of him.

Memnon recognized Menes' presence and said, "Hey, Commander, I think you should go look after the new ones. They went there," he pointed in the direction of the group.

"I think we should hurry back to the Palace the threat is over for now," Menes suggested to the group.

"Yes, indeed, Commander," Khonsu replied. He continued, "I don't think they will come back for now. However, we should hold a meeting to find a way to fight back efficiently."

"You're right, Khonsu. We will discuss that in the morning with the Nubia Kingdom," Menes replied.

Annoyed, Ramon and Kamil asked, "Oh, that brat Kairo is coming too?"

Looking back at the city, Menes spoke, "Yes, he is with General Amon Khaldun."

"Huh, whatever, let's go back," Kasib replied as he started to walk, slowly getting back to normal.

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