Once everyone had made it across safely, Shadi led the way down to the lower level.
Although Tetsuhiro had seen this place in the original story, experiencing it firsthand was different. Besides, he wasn't here to rob the tomb, and the mummy's rightful occupant was standing beside him. How should he put it? It felt rather strange.
As they entered, Dark Yugi emerged of his own accord and surveyed their surroundings.
"This place feels so familiar. I feel this inexplicable sense of belonging. Could this really be my..."
Tetsuhiro teased him. "How does it feel? Pretty familiar, right?"
"I don't know exactly how to describe it, but it really does feel familiar. Like... home."
"Then that's right. That's exactly the feeling. Shadi, tell everyone a bit about the history." Tetsuhiro then turned and signaled that Pegasus and the others could get to work.
Seeing that the researchers still had some reservations, Tetsuhiro smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry. If anything happens, someone stronger will take care of it. Never mind Shadi and me—the rightful occupant is right here. What are you afraid of?"
Perhaps Tetsuhiro was simply too intimidating. After hearing that, they finally gritted their teeth and began setting up their instruments to survey the site and collect samples.
Pegasus mainly served as their coordinator and analyst.
Meanwhile, Shadi had already taken his place before the mural. Pointing to the golden items depicted on it, he explained to everyone:
According to legend, during the New Kingdom period, an enemy nation invaded. To defend against them, the previous king had no choice but to order the creation of seven golden items using the Book of Darkness, selecting elite warriors to wield them.
Ultimately, the seven items' various powers, together with the attacks of the monsters they summoned, defeated the invaders and successfully