Now that he was the ruler of the hidden region, Danny didn't have anyone or anything pressuring anymore.
If there was anything that could pressure him, it was probably himself and the fact that he wanted to conquer the entire Primedival Pyramid before it would collapse.
He still had almost 100 days left before the Pyramid would collapse, burying and destroying all invaluable treasures within it.
Danny was not sure when he fell asleep but he was certain that he had never slept that well before. He was lying on a thin mattress that wasn't soft or too comfortable, yet his sleep had been blissful.
Unfortunately, that didn't mean his head was fine after he woke up. He had the worst headache from drinking too much the day before, and he felt like sleeping for a few more days. That was also why Daniel chose to postpone charging into the Primedival Pyramid for a little bit longer.
Time might be tight, but it was better to be in his best condition when he entered the deeper parts of the Primedival Pyramid.
He spent the next few days helping his subordinates reconstruct parts of the settlement, and watching the engineers research the Summoning Gate in-depth to initiate the reconstruction process. Danny left the Origin Expanse only once to take a look at the messages sent by his brother – if there were any messages, to begin with.
Michael was still in the spaceship on his way to the Saphirelake Military Academy. Thinking of his brother traveling through space, Danny felt a tinge of envy.
He may not like Military Academies or Universities, but Daniel knew that they played a vital role in the growth of young Lords. The most important was the access to various techniques, knowledge and social circles that couldn't be entered easily under ordinary circumstances.
The Saphirelake Military Academy was exceptional in terms of social circles. If not for the conquest of the Primedival Pyramid, and the fact that Danny had been busy fighting for the sovereignty of the Sacred Desert's hidden region, he might have considered applying to enter the Saphirelake Military Academy alongside Michael.
It would have been great to stay by Michael's side, especially since he had a lot of regrets to make up for. He wanted to treat his younger brother better since the brothers were all they had left of their once happy family. They had learned to take care of each other when they were young. From a young age, their lives had changed drastically, forcing them to mature early.
They may display some childish tendencies now and then, but the brothers would only be able to reveal them when they were with each other. They wouldn't dare to show their childish behavior to anyone other than their family as they were unsure how others would react, and if they would be abandoned once again.
Trust was important between friends, but both Danny and Michael learned early enough that their trust could be broken easily – especially by people you would least expect to.
Danny was very vigilant whenever others approached him. He didn't trust anyone completely other than Michael, and a few Summons and Awakened since he had been working with them for four years, or eight years if considering the time ratio of the Origin Expanse.
But Danny also knew how easily Michael trusted others. Michael may be considered a vigilant youth at first glance, but he was actually quite foolish. Michael trusted his gut feeling too much, and wouldn't hesitate to reveal his secrets to others as long as his gut feeling told him that they were trustworthy enough.
It was only a matter of time before Michael would have to face some problems because of his unbending trust in his gut feeling. Unfortunately, Danny couldn't do much to help Michael. He didn't know where the Untamed Jungle was located, how long it would take to travel there, or if Michael would be betrayed in the Saphirelake Military Academy, or in the Untamed Jungle, in the first place. Maybe…Michael would be betrayed in both places.
The thought of seeing his younger brother getting betrayed always caused a grim expression to form on his face.
When Danny recalled that Michael wouldn't message him for a while as his little brother might be busy in his territory, he decided to return to the Origin Expanse once again. He spent his time preparing to enter the Primedival Pyramid once again.
Inside the Primedival Pyramid, everything was the same as before. Raiding the Primedival Pyramid was not easy, but Danny and his most trusted allies paved their way through the pathways by either avoiding the traps or triggering them while maintaining a safe distance.
In the following 90 days, Daniel Fang made his way to the deepest parts of the Primedival Pyramid. Less than two days were left before the Primedival Pyramid would collapse when Daniel finally found the path to the deepest and most sacred part of the Pyramid; the burial chamber.
The burial chamber was the innermost and most sacred part of the Primedival Pyramid. It was the place where the sarcophagus containing the Pharaoh's mummy and funerary goods were stored.
The funerary goods were one of the reasons Danny desired to conquer the entire Primedival Pyramid. He didn't shy away from spending a fortune, and months of reading ancient texts to prepare everything necessary to raid the Pharaoh's tomb. After all, the heavenly treasures of the Second Epoch were said to be buried here alongside the Pharaoh.
Adding the fact that the Will of the Origin Expanse turned the burial chambers into one of the older resurfacing ancient ruins, Danny knew that the Primedival Pyramid did not only have the funerary goods of the Pharaoh, but also treasures created by the Will.
Danny was excited, but also worried when he reached the deepest part of the Primedival Pyramid. It was said that the Primedival Pyramid contained the Sarkophag of Primedival, the mummy of one of the oldest and strongest Pharaohs in the history of the Sacred Desert.
Conquering the Primedival Pyramid in the last three months hadn't been too difficult. All it took was careful and meticulous exploration of everything and ensuring that Danny noticed all clues leading to the secret passageway of the Pharaoh's burial grounds.
The difficulty of the Primedival Pyramid worried Danny a little bit. He was not sure why the Primedival Pyramid of the strongest Pharaoh would be that easy to conquer. It didn't feel right. At the same time, Danny could only calm himself by thinking that his thorough preparations were the reason for all of this. Without the knowledge he procured over the course of months, Danny wouldn't have made it that far.
In fact, he wouldn't have been able to pass the second trial, forget about the trials he encountered afterward. With that in mind, Danny calmed down as he made his way to the entrance gate of the burial grounds.
Anticipation filled the air as he passed through the corridor leading to the burial chamber. The corridor was adorned with intricate hieroglyphics, narrating the Pharaoh's noble lineage, his mighty conquests during his lifetime, and the blessings he had received from the Divinities. Vibrant murals depicted incidents of the Pharaoh's life and achievements, commemorating his deeds to be passed down from one generation to another over the course of millennia.
The entrance to the burial chamber was marked by a massive stone door, meticulously carved with sculptures of powerful deities and guardian spirits, standing watch over the Pharaoh's journey to the afterlife.
The entrance gate was locked, but Daniel's fingers moved swiftly across the meticulous carvings, unsealing the gate by using the marks he had been given for every trial he passed with excellent scores.
As the entrance gate creaked open, an architectural wonder unraveled itself in front of him. A solemn aura enveloped all who dared to cross the threshold to the burial chamber, almost as if the spirits of the ancient time stirred in response to the intrusion of the living.
The burial chamber was hidden deep within the heart of the Primedival Pyramid, illuminated by shimmering wisps of energy. It was a clear testament to the might and grandeur of the Second Epoch's mightiest Pharaoh.
The journey to this sacred space was arduous, filled with mazes, secret passages, traps, and mighty Guardian Statues, which had been awakened to safeguard the Pharaoh's eternal rest from intruders, but Danny knew that everything was worth it as the heart of the Primedival Pyramid appeared in front of him.
Upon stepping inside, Danny and the others were unable to control themselves anymore. Their eyes shot wide open, and their jaws hit the ground.
The inner space of the burial chamber was vast. It had a high-vaulted ceiling adorned with golden stars, mirroring the night sky. The walls were decorated with carvings, depicting religious ceremonies, and divine beings.
A soft golden light filled the burial chamber, casting flickering shadows that danced along the walls, adding an otherworldly touch to the already breathtaking scene.
The air was filled with the scent of incense and ages-old history, causing Danny and the others to feel momentarily stunned.
Nobody dared to take a step closer to the center of the chamber where the Pharaoh's sarcophagus, a magnificent masterpiece of craftsmanship, rested.
The sarcophagus gleamed with a celestial radiance, adorned with precious jewels and gems that glinted like stars in the dark. Elaborate engravings, enchantments, and unknown symbols graced its surface, bestowing blessings upon the Pharaoh's eternal soul.
Surrounding the sarcophagus, priceless funerary goods and offerings were meticulously arranged, reflecting the Pharaoh's earthly wealth and status. Glowing Artifacts, Old Scrolls, Tomes, a golden oval-shaped egg, and various alabaster vessels filled with viscount content adorned the chamber.
The viscous content released a strong herbal scent that quickly overpowered the incense scent not long after Danny and the others had entered the room.
Spread around the funerary goods, various other treasures were neatly placed. They didn't seem as old as the funerary goods so it was quite easy to distinguish between the Artifacts of the Second Epoch and the treasures created by the Will of the Origin Expanse.
Staring at the treasures in the vast space of the Pharaoh's burial chamber, Danny could tell that the sacred space was a place where the past and the divine converged, preserving the legacy of a revered ruler.
It felt weird standing in the burial chamber, almost as if it was urging those who entered it to contemplate the mysteries of life, death, and the eternal journey beyond.
It was exceptional and awe-inspiring. Observing every object meticulously, Danny found out that he could learn a lot just by standing here.
However, he didn't want to stay here. After all, the Pyramid would collapse soon.
But even if he didn't have much time left, Danny wasn't ready to risk anything. He didn't rush up to the treasures to collect them.
Instead, he continued to observe the scene that unfolded in front of him.
'Something is off.'
