The Atmosphere Suddenly Got Hype!

The Sphinx nodded repeatedly, adding that this strange female pharaoh had always been like this, which was quite embarrassing.

If you don't believe me, keep watching.

"Waaaaaahhhhhh!!!"

The crying grew even louder. Rovey glanced at the woman over there again, but she seemed to have thought of something sad and started crying even more miserably. She even buried her head in the sand to escape reality, which was incredibly shameful. Then she started rolling around in the sand.

As the woman and the beast approached, the surrounding sand and dust gradually loosened. The woman, who had been crying with her head down, seemed to sense something approaching. Her rabbit-like ears twitched, and then her crying gradually stopped. She then raised her head and glanced in the direction where Rovey had come from.

"..."

Their eyes met, and the atmosphere fell silent. The Sphinx behind them could no longer bear to look.

"Waaaaaah!!"

She was still crying when she realized that a stranger named Rovey was staring straight at her, and she was completely dumbfounded.

"!!!"

After letting out a loud cry, she abruptly turned her head away, frantically wiped away her tears, then stood up and quickly turned her face back.

In an instant, the tears and smudged makeup on her face disappeared, and a dignified expression immediately appeared on her beautiful face. She raised the Sunbird Scepter, which she had just thrown to the ground, a symbol of power and status, and looked at Rovey with a dignified gaze, like a high priest or Pharaoh.

Oh, she really is the Pharaoh, then it's alright.

However, seeing her serious demeanor and recalling her embarrassing appearance not long ago, Rovey couldn't help but want to laugh.

"What are you laughing at? Show some respect in my presence, you mortal!"

"Yes, yes..."

"I am Pharaoh Nitocris! You sneaky scoundrel, state your name now!" Nitocris said with an air of authority.

If you can ignore the aggrieved look on his face when he was crying, he does look quite dignified.

"Pfft!"

Because the contrast between the two was so stark, Rovey couldn't hold back this time. The Sphinx behind him lay down in the desert and started laughing so hard he was doubled over. Clearly, both of them were amused by Nitocris's behavior before and after.

"None of you are allowed to laugh!!"

"Disrespectful! This is utterly disrespectful! How dare you ignore my question! What are you doing entering the Sun King's territory, you strange fellow? And you've even brought the Sun King's Sphinx with you... Wait! Why is the Sphinx with you?!"

It was only then that Nitocris realized that even the Sphinx was there, and then, thinking that her actions had been witnessed by the Sun King's divine beast, then...

"Waaah..."

She couldn't hold back and sat down on the ground, bursting into tears.

"Stop crying, are you a crybaby? You've been crying here for who knows how long, it's time to take a break."

Looking at Nitocris, who was crying again, Rovey stopped smiling. After all, bullying an idiot was a bit too much. When he saw that the Sphinx beside him was still laughing, he swung his staff and made its eyes clearer.

"???"

The Sphinx's astonished expression then clearly indicated—

Didn't you just laugh? Why did you hit me?

However, Rovey ignored its protests and quickly walked up to Nitocris, rubbed his finger on her cartridge, and a silvery-white light bloomed at his fingertip.

Thanks to Raphael's divine medicine, Nitocris's eyes, which had been red from crying, stopped completely.

"Get up, stop crying. Since you're an adult, you should act like one. Let's just consider what happened an accident. I've never seen you cry and throw a tantrum before, is that alright?"

"Huh? My eyes don't hurt anymore, thank you. I didn't—cough cough cough! I am Nitocris, the Queen of Magecraft! I can do Magecraft of this level without you. You mere mortals don't need to worry about me. That's disrespectful! Disrespectful!"

Oblivious to what was happening, Nitocris ignored Rovey's outstretched hand. Then, as she was getting up alone from the desert, she tripped and fell. After Rovey helped her up, she patted her bottom and glared at Rovey fiercely.

Rovey stared. "..."

At this time, all you need to do is smile.

"Alright, alright! I appreciate the concern you just showed, but it's also true that you witnessed my loss of composure as the Pharaoh. Although I don't know why the Sphinx is with you, the punishment for offending the Pharaoh must continue! Let my summoned creatures teach you a lesson first!"

"Are we really going to fight?"

Rovey's expression showed some hesitation.

I never realized you were the type to start a fight at the drop of a hat!

This scene is frequently recorded in FGO.

It's exactly like the scene where several bipedal dragons suddenly appear.

However, Rovey Wei really didn't want to fight her.

For no reason.

Even if she wins, she'll definitely cry a lot, which would be a real problem.

He then pondered for a moment, as if he had thought of something.

"Stop! Pharaoh Nitocris, do you want to prevent the worshippers of the Sun King from witnessing their idol?!"

Just as Nitocris took out the mirror, preparing to release some evil spirits, Rovey gripped his cane tightly and shouted sternly, "This is rudeness! This is arrogance! This is utter disrespect!!"

Extremely disrespectful! Extremely disrespectful! Extremely disrespectful!!

"The Sun King...?"

This powerful question successfully stunned Nitocris, and upon hearing the echoing voice, she immediately stopped her attack.

"That's right! I've come to see the Sun King! I've long heard of the legendary King of Kings, the Golden Gong King, the Sun King. Moreover, I have some connection with him, and this Sphinx is the best proof of that!"

Rovey's question completely stunned Nitocris.

Especially when she saw how intimately Rovey was with that Sphinx, which was clearly an elite breed, she actually believed what he said.

After all, only the Pharaoh could command Sphinx of this caliber, and the Rovey before him, Lovi, was certainly not the Pharaoh. Therefore, he must be someone with a connection to the Sun King, and probably the Sun King's most loyal follower.

"You've come to worship the Sun King?!"

"That's right! I've longed to see that magnificent pyramid, his 'boxer shorts, boxer shorts!!' and his cheerful laughter for so long. This is a rare opportunity, so I naturally have to go and see it for myself and witness his glory!"

"Radiance?!"

"Yes! I swear in the Ether that I have come here to see Rameses II! If I am lying, let Anubis punish me!"

"What devout believers! They actually swore an oath in the name of the sun and the Underworld!"

"I acknowledge your piety!!"

Upon seeing Rovey's praise of Rameses II, Nitocris, the Sun King's number one lackey, gradually lost her ability to think, her eyes filled with fanaticism.

Just as praising King Arthur could bring you closer to the Knights of the Round Table, praising the Sun King would make Nitocris see you as one of the same ilk.

At this point, all Rovey needs to do is keep pacing Rameses II to gain Nitocris's trust and get her to point him in the right direction, and then he'll have succeeded.

Rovey was very satisfied with his plan.

After all, Nitocris is practically a carbon copy of Zealot, so easy to fool.

It's definitely possible, absolutely possible!!

Although it's unknown how much longer it will take, Nitocris will definitely put her to the test, but by slowly building up her trust, we can surely find the location of the Great Temple of Radiance.

——

"—In conclusion, Pharaoh Majesty, I have brought this traveler, who has a connection with you, back to see you."

Rovey: "..."

Rameses II: "..."

They exchanged a glance, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

While the two remained silent, Nitocris continued to recount to Rameses II how she met Rovey.

For a moment, Rovey looked at Nitocris with a hint of pity, and at the same time felt a pang of guilt, after all, he had fooled another fool.

Rameses II, sitting on the throne, could no longer bear to look at the scene. He looked up at the sky and sighed, then covered his eyes with his hands.

"——Humph hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha from you out there out there out there!!!"

In such an awkward moment, just let a loud laugh get through it.

Chapter 180 The atmosphere suddenly became lively!

A message carried by fallen leaves came from within that glorious and sacred pyramid...

"Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha-!!!"

What a pleasant and melodious voice it was, though it seemed to be mixed with a bit of a headache, and... a forced smile.

At this moment, the Sun King was staring at Rovey without moving.

At this moment, Rovey also stared at him without moving.

The atmosphere between the two was particularly awkward.

Because he misjudged Nitocris's blind obedience when he arrived. Although his original plan was indeed to use her to find the Great Temple of Radiance, however...

This effect seems to have gone too far unintentionally! Rovey Wei never expected that Nitocris would not have put up any tests or trials at all, and that she would have brought him to the final boss so naturally.

The next moment, Rovey and the Sun King covered their faces together.

At the same time, he couldn't help but give himself a score for this infiltration: absolutely 99 points, he didn't give the last point because he was afraid of making himself arrogant.

If the Hassan, who had gone to great lengths to discover the Great Temple of Radiance, knew about this infiltration method and its speed, they would probably be tempted to commit suicide.

"Enough, Nitocris. Although I've noticed from our interactions that you can be a little slow on the uptake sometimes, to go to this extent today has truly broadened my horizons..."

Realizing he had laughed enough, Rameses II felt that continuing to laugh would make him look foolish. He then turned his gaze away from Rovey and looked at Nitocris was still giving a long and detailed presentation below.

"Yes, yes, Your Majesty the Sun King! I sensed the traveler's sincerity and his unexpected understanding of you. I myself have received his kindness, and with the Sphinx by my side, I felt it necessary to bring him before you so that he may behold your great glory! The supreme radiance of the Pharaoh!!"

"Well..."

When Rameses II was mentioned, Nitocris, the already somewhat dim-witted pharaoh, became even more excited, responding like a devoted fan. Ozymandias, on the other hand, closed his eyes and sighed.

At this moment, Rameses II, the Sun King, was utterly speechless.

"Sure enough, when it comes to Yu, your already not-so-bright brain will do something even more foolish and unexpected. This isn't the first or second time, is it, Nitocris?"

"Don't you really realize what mistake you made?!"

"... Eh, eh? I am utterly sorry, Your Majesty the Sun King. It is indeed a grave sin of mine that my negligence led to the loss of contact with the fifty-odd Sphinx you entrusted to me! So please punish me!"

Upon hearing Rameses II's words, Nitocris, who had been in high spirits, suddenly remembered something. Her expression changed abruptly. She thought that Rameses II was now holding her accountable for her negligence in letting the Sphinx run away. She immediately became nervous, bowed, and knelt down to beg for his forgiveness.

"..."

Rameses II's head throbbed even more at this, especially when Nitocris knelt before him; Rovey could see his lips twitching uncontrollably.

Rovey could roughly guess the reason for what was happening. After all, Nitocris was, after all, an ancestor of Ozymandias's great-grandmother, and a fellow Pharaoh, he was his predecessor.

Although Nitocris was a woman and her achievements were far less than those of Rameses II, she was still Pharaoh, and one who had made some merits but made no major Pharaoh. Therefore, Rameses II respected her quite a bit.

However, upon seeing his ancestor, Nitocris showed none of the dignity befitting Pharaoh. Leaving aside her inherently weak character, Rameses II truly couldn't bear the sight of her kneeling before him. Even though he had repeatedly told her not to perform such a grand gesture—that in this Egypt territory, Nitocris was a pharaoh like himself, and therefore of equal status—she still knelt before him like a lackey, which deeply troubled him.

If a comparison must be made, then this abstract act is almost like Romulus, the founder of the Rome Empire, kneeling before Nero. This act of kneeling would make all the Rome emperors scream, which is why Rameses II was also very troubled by it.

"It's not because of this. Think about it again!"

"Ah? Then... what is it because of? I'm so sorry Pharaoh! Have I done something to cause you trouble again?"

Although she didn't know what she had done wrong, Nitocris apologized first, without even thinking of refuting it.

"... Ah, never mind, I'll just cut off your hands and put them in a jar. You really deserve some punishment for not even being able to see through something like this."

Seeing that Nitocris still didn't realize where she had gone wrong, Rameses II pondered, "That fellow over there has absolutely no respect or reverence for me, yet you brought him directly before me. What a fool!"

The Pharaoh on the throne shifted his posture and turned his gaze back to Rovey in the hall. Although it was true that Rovey had no respect for him, he could still see Rovey's extraordinary nature. The fact that Rowe could control his Sphinx was enough to pique his interest.

So...

Is he a relative of the pharaoh who has been forgotten by history? Is he someone qualified to Pharaoh?

This is indeed somewhat interesting.

Rameses II had a vague feeling that the person Rovey who appeared before him might be related to the person he had been looking for all along.

"W-what?! You mean I was tricked! Does that mean I let in an outsider who has no respect for the Pharaoh?! This, this... how incredibly rude and disrespectful! I'm sorry, Your Pharaoh... before you punish me, please allow me to make amends and expel this person who only possesses radiance..."