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Chapter 778: Please Lend Me Your Strength!
Necrovalley was where the Pharaohs before King Aknamkanon were buried. When King Aknamkanon ascended the throne, he implemented religious reform, moving the Royal City and building a new tomb elsewhere.
However, the tombs of successive Pharaohs actually began construction even before their ascension, when they were still princes. For example, Dark Yugi's tomb was already completed even though he had only been Pharaoh for less than a week. The person in charge was Priest Shimon, the former holder of the Millennium Key.
King Aknamkanon did indeed build a new tomb for himself, but the original tomb prepared for him in Necrovalley still exists. This is also why Dark Yugi had Karim and the others bring the Pharaoh's mummy here. After all, it shouldn't go to waste.
"So, Yugi... the Pharaoh's tomb isn't in Necrovalley," listening to the explanation from Malik, who was accompanying them, Hayato said understandingly, his tone full of regret.
He remembered that in the original plot, Dark Yugi's grave was the only place where the deliberately erased true name of the Nameless Pharaoh was still recorded. This was also why Hayato wanted to come to Necrovalley before coming to rescue Isis and the others.
However, he only learned from Malik that Dark Yugi's grave wasn't in Necrovalley at all. Instead, it was closer to the location of the new tomb King Aknamkanon built. Hayato's attempt to find the Nameless Pharaoh's true name in Necrovalley was completely a misunderstanding.
Hayato conjectured that the prototype of the Nameless Pharaoh was the historical Pharaoh Tutankhamun. His father also had a history of implementing religious reform. It's just that in the history Hayato knew, this religious reform failed, whereas in the Duelist World, the Nameless Pharaoh corresponds to Pharaoh Tutankhamun in a timeline where the religious reform succeeded.
If it were real history, Hayato might still be able to find Pharaoh Tutankhamun's tomb here in Necrovalley. But now, if he wants to find the Nameless Pharaoh's true name, Hayato will still have to go back later.
After leaving Necrovalley, the party was currently heading towards the ruins of Thief Village Creielna. Creielna, when it was an Artisan Village and not yet a Thief Village, was essentially a village of artisans who gathered there for the convenience of building tombs within Necrovalley.
Although because of the need to ensure Necrovalley remained secluded, it was impossible for the artisans to live very close to Necrovalley, it wasn't too far either.
According to Isis, around the time she was four or five years old, which was nearly fifteen years ago, the Thief Village was almost annihilated overnight. Because it was originally an Artisan Village, it 'specialized' in grave robbers who were intimately familiar with the structure of the Royal Family's tombs. They were seen as a thorn in the Kingdom's side, and the Kingdom always wanted to exterminate them, but because of war with other countries, the Kingdom couldn't spare the manpower to deal with them. At that time, Isis also went there with her father.
After all, even if it was a notorious Thief Village, the villagers were still considered subjects of the Kingdom. The sudden destruction of a village had to be taken seriously no matter what. And before, whether it was the Thief Village or the Artisan Village, the ones who interacted with them the most were the Ishtar Tomb Keepers. Naturally, the investigation was handled by the then Gravekeeper's Family Leader, who was also Isis and Malik's father.
In Isis's memories, at that time, because the Kingdom took this massacre very seriously, and the war hadn't ceased and the disappearance of Kul Elna needed to be dealt with quickly, her father took people and rushed there. Even so, it still took about half a day to arrive.
And judging by their current speed, half a day might not be enough. They would likely arrive at Kul Elna late at night or even early in the morning. Fortunately, Ancient Egyptians' sleep schedule was similar to night owls, sleeping quite late. Otherwise, they might have to rest halfway and continue the journey the next day.
Although Hayato was somewhat eager to reach the Thief Village earlier, he was only thinking of cutting off the support Bakura could receive before he died and Bakura replaced him with a new game piece. He wasn't in a rush. As long as they didn't arrive at the Thief Village too late, it was acceptable.
One of the reasons why Artisan Village Kul Elna became a Thief Village was that after the Royal City moved, the artisans in the village found it difficult to get enough work to support themselves. The fundamental reason was that compared to the distance between the village and Necrovalley, the distance between the Royal City and Kul Elna was simply too far.
Isis estimated the gap was at least double. Meaning if Hayato and the others arrived there in the early morning, if someone set off from the Royal City at the same time, the fastest they could arrive would be the afternoon of the next day. This was also why Hayato felt confident that he wouldn't arrive there too late.
Besides Bakura, the second game piece Bakura could use was Aknadin, who was far away in the Royal City. And although Hayato had told Yugi and Joey Wheeler that he was going to Necrovalley, he hadn't told Aknadin. Even if Aknadin had the Millennium Eye, assuming he could also read minds like Pegasus, Hayato also had the protection of the Millennium Ring.
Unless Aknadin, after 'visiting' the unconscious Dark Yugi, already planned to go to the Thief Village, otherwise, the time he received the news of Bakura's death and set off for the Thief Village would definitely be after Hayato and the others. It would be completely impossible for him to catch up.
I, Hayato Kobayashi, am a professional commentator. There's no way I can be wrong, okay? If Aknadin can arrive at the Thief Village earlier than me even like this, I'll make Malik swallow sand and kill himself on the spot.
Time passed, the sun set in the west, and as dusk approached, while Hayato and his party were still on the road, the ruins of Kul Elna welcomed a group of people.
Among the group, a Scout came to the side of the leader's vehicle and said respectfully, "Lord Priest, ahead is the former Thief Village Kul Elna."
"We have already confirmed the situation. There are no signs of anyone living in the village."
Pausing, the Scout continued, "Also, Lord Priest, is it true that Thief Bakura who attempted to assassinate the Pharaoh is hiding here? According to the information we have gathered, since more than ten years ago, after the incident where all the villagers of the Thief Village here died collectively, the area around here has been as if under a curse. No life dares to approach or survive here."
"Even the former Gravekeeper's Family Leader who was in charge of investigating this place more than ten years ago, Lord Gobu Ishtar, as well as the members of the Tomb Keepers who accompanied him, also suffered from the curse while investigating here and passed away early. Only the young Priest Isis at that time survived because she later obtained the protection of the Millennium Necklace."
The Scout's implication was clearly doubting where the news the Priest had, who led them away from the Royal City and rushed here, came from. In his understanding, it was fundamentally unreliable, pure fake news.
Hearing this, the Priest on horseback simply said calmly, "Just do as I say. I know what you are thinking. This is confirmed information I obtained from an important Sinner using my Millennium Item."
As he spoke, the Priest lifted his hood, revealing the Millennium Eye on his left eye.
Unexpectedly, it was Priest Aknadin, whom Hayato had confidently stated would absolutely not arrive at the Thief Village earlier than himself!
"Thief Bakura first committed the sin of greed, stealing from the tomb of our great Previous Pharaoh, King Aknamkanon, who ended the war and brought peace to the Royal Palace. Then he committed the sin of arrogance, destroyed the Royal City and attempted to assassinate the Pharaoh. Finally, he committed an unforgivable crime. After escaping, he wasn't grateful for the Pharaoh's leniency, and even ambushed and sneak attacked the Pharaoh, causing him to fall unconscious!"
Aknadin had an expression of righteous indignation that the Pharaoh had actually been harmed by such a Thief. Anyone who saw this would probably admire his heart of loyalty to the king and love for the country. "Although I am just a civil official and don't have the Power of other Priests, to protect the stability of the Kingdom and for the Pharaoh's glory, even sacrificing this aging body of mine is my bounden duty!"
"What's more, the sacrifice made by the Pharaoh and Priest Shada before was not wasted. Priest Seto successfully repelled Bakura with their effort, and it is up to me to track down the injured Bakura who has escaped here." Looking at the soldiers he had drawn from the Royal City, Aknadin said sincerely,
"Everyone, for the Pharaoh we serve, for the Kingdom we swear to defend with our lives, and for your own glory, there is one last step."
"Please lend me your Power!"
"This way, when I enter the Underworld after death, I can face the Previous Pharaoh." Speaking of this, tears flickered in Aknadin's eyes, as if deeply moved.
Hearing Aknadin's passionate speech, the soldiers who were originally puzzled by Aknadin leading them all the way from the Royal City to the Thief Village Ruins, immediately felt the sacred mission they were shouldering.
If Aknadin hadn't said anything, they really wouldn't have known such explosive news. Priest Seto actually repelled Thief Bakura, whom even the Pharaoh and Priest Shada were helpless against, and they were actually here now for the pursuit of Thief Bakura. So as long as they were lucky enough to grab Bakura, in a sense, doesn't that basically make me equal to the Pharaoh?
Lord Aknadin is actually so good to us. He really is... I'm so touched I could cry.
"Lord Aknadin!" "We swear to defend the Kingdom until death!" "For the Pharaoh!"
Aknadin barely needed to say anything more. The soldiers had already spontaneously begun searching the ruins of Thief Village Creielna. The previous rumors of 'curse' and 'ominous place' didn't scare them at all now, and each and every one of them was full of motivation.
The pitch-black alleyway indeed made those afraid of darkness extremely fearful, but if you also watched someone throw a gold brick into it, that fear would probably be relieved in an instant.
Before long, under the effort of the soldiers who were wholeheartedly for the country, they really did find something—they found a Basement. Although they couldn't find the whereabouts of Bakura, whom they wanted to find the most, they did find a tablet that looked very unusual, with the appearance of a monster engraved on it.
And Aknadin was also the one among the Priests who had the deepest understanding of stone tablet monsters, and was also the Priest specifically in charge of handling and preserving tablets. The soldiers, who didn't act rashly, reported this to Aknadin immediately and brought him before this tablet.
Not too many people came down into the empty Room. Only the Soldier who first discovered the Basement and the tablet, the Soldier leading the way, and Aknadin, a total of three people. And after Aknadin saw this tablet, he immediately said with certainty, "Yes, there's no mistake, this tablet is the tablet of **Diabound Kernel** that Thief Bakura used."
"As Lord Aknadin said, Thief Bakura is indeed hiding here," the Soldier said excitedly.
And Aknadin nodded. After looking at the tablet of **Diabound Kernel** before him a few more times, he continued, "What Bakura relies on to do as he pleases is nothing more than this **Diabound Kernel**. Although I cannot destroy this tablet, because that would release the evil monster sealed within it, however, I will stay here and seal this tablet, so that Bakura can no longer summon **Diabound Kernel**."
"Tell the others, your movements must be faster. Before Bakura reacts and escapes, grab him while he can no longer summon **Diabound Kernel**."
Patting the Soldier's shoulder, Aknadin said with a benevolent expression, "The destiny of the World rests on your shoulders."
"Yes, Lord Aknadin!" Entrusted with such an important task by Aknadin, the Soldier was naturally extremely excited and didn't worry that Aknadin, who had the best reputation among the Priests, would embezzle the merit of their discovery of the tablet. He immediately turned and left the Basement with the **Diabound Kernel** tablet, lest he, who didn't understand stone tablet monsters, disturb the Priest's work on the tablet.
And watching the two leave, the smile on Aknadin's face disappeared, replaced by a cunning cold laugh.
"Heh heh, idiot. There's no Bakura here at all."
Aknadin's original goal for coming to the Thief Village was indeed to find Bakura. The goal was to seek cooperation to harm Dark Yugi. If Dark Yugi died, the Pharaoh's position would be vacant, and Seto could become Pharaoh because of this. Aknadin wouldn't even need to dirty his hand. It was the best of both worlds.
However, that was the idea. But halfway there, under the control of Bakura outside the Chessboard, Aknadin perceived the news of Bakura's death, who had obtained the same dark Power as himself. But the disappearance of his cooperation partner made Aknadin unusually excited. It didn't matter at all that Bakura died. Instead, he could take the opportunity to obtain the Power he left behind.
And that Power existed within the Thief Village, his original destination. One of which was this tablet of **Diabound Kernel** before him.
If the tablet is destroyed, the monster will be released. That was just Aknadin lying to the soldiers who didn't understand stone tablet monsters at all. And deliberately sending the soldiers away, looking at the tablet of **Diabound Kernel**, Aknadin completely unleashed the Power of the Millennium Eye and directly contacted the grudge spirit and malice entwined on the tablet.
Malice, terror, wrath, hatred, despair, strife, killing intent, ruin, annihilation, extinction.
Negative emotions that could almost engulf all thought of a normal person engulfed Aknadin's heart. On the tablet of **Diabound Kernel**, formed by the entanglement of the evil thoughts of the villagers who were massacred and died in the former Thief Village, evil spirits wrapped themselves around the Culprit who killed them—the Aknadin before them!
The evil spirits rushed into Aknadin's body from his grinning mouth. But in this situation, Aknadin laughed even more evilly. The Millennium Eye shone with great radiance, and his voice, filled with madness, rang out: "Everyone who obstructs Seto from becoming Pharaoh, I, Aknadin, will purge you!"
"God, kneel before me!"
"I am the Great Dark Priest!"
Necrovalley was where the Pharaohs before King Aknamkanon were buried. When King Aknamkanon ascended the throne, he implemented religious reform, moving the Royal City and building a new tomb elsewhere.
However, the tombs of successive Pharaohs actually began construction even before their ascension, when they were still princes. For example, Dark Yugi's tomb was already completed even though he had only been Pharaoh for less than a week. The person in charge was Priest Shimon, the former holder of the Millennium Key.
King Aknamkanon did indeed build a new tomb for himself, but the original tomb prepared for him in Necrovalley still exists. This is also why Dark Yugi had Karim and the others bring the Pharaoh's mummy here. After all, it shouldn't go to waste.
"So, Yugi... the Pharaoh's tomb isn't in Necrovalley," listening to the explanation from Malik, who was accompanying them, Hayato said understandingly, his tone full of regret.
He remembered that in the original plot, Dark Yugi's grave was the only place where the deliberately erased true name of the Nameless Pharaoh was still recorded. This was also why Hayato wanted to come to Necrovalley before coming to rescue Isis and the others.
However, he only learned from Malik that Dark Yugi's grave wasn't in Necrovalley at all. Instead, it was closer to the location of the new tomb King Aknamkanon built. Hayato's attempt to find the Nameless Pharaoh's true name in Necrovalley was completely a misunderstanding.
Hayato conjectured that the prototype of the Nameless Pharaoh was the historical Pharaoh Tutankhamun. His father also had a history of implementing religious reform. It's just that in the history Hayato knew, this religious reform failed, whereas in the Duelist World, the Nameless Pharaoh corresponds to Pharaoh Tutankhamun in a timeline where the religious reform succeeded.
If it were real history, Hayato might still be able to find Pharaoh Tutankhamun's tomb here in Necrovalley. But now, if he wants to find the Nameless Pharaoh's true name, Hayato will still have to go back later.
After leaving Necrovalley, the party was currently heading towards the ruins of Thief Village Creielna. Creielna, when it was an Artisan Village and not yet a Thief Village, was essentially a village of artisans who gathered there for the convenience of building tombs within Necrovalley.
Although because of the need to ensure Necrovalley remained secluded, it was impossible for the artisans to live very close to Necrovalley, it wasn't too far either.
According to Isis, around the time she was four or five years old, which was nearly fifteen years ago, the Thief Village was almost annihilated overnight. Because it was originally an Artisan Village, it 'specialized' in grave robbers who were intimately familiar with the structure of the Royal Family's tombs. They were seen as a thorn in the Kingdom's side, and the Kingdom always wanted to exterminate them, but because of war with other countries, the Kingdom couldn't spare the manpower to deal with them. At that time, Isis also went there with her father.
After all, even if it was a notorious Thief Village, the villagers were still considered subjects of the Kingdom. The sudden destruction of a village had to be taken seriously no matter what. And before, whether it was the Thief Village or the Artisan Village, the ones who interacted with them the most were the Ishtar Tomb Keepers. Naturally, the investigation was handled by the then Gravekeeper's Family Leader, who was also Isis and Malik's father.
In Isis's memories, at that time, because the Kingdom took this massacre very seriously, and the war hadn't ceased and the disappearance of Kul Elna needed to be dealt with quickly, her father took people and rushed there. Even so, it still took about half a day to arrive.
And judging by their current speed, half a day might not be enough. They would likely arrive at Kul Elna late at night or even early in the morning. Fortunately, Ancient Egyptians' sleep schedule was similar to night owls, sleeping quite late. Otherwise, they might have to rest halfway and continue the journey the next day.
Although Hayato was somewhat eager to reach the Thief Village earlier, he was only thinking of cutting off the support Bakura could receive before he died and Bakura replaced him with a new game piece. He wasn't in a rush. As long as they didn't arrive at the Thief Village too late, it was acceptable.
One of the reasons why Artisan Village Kul Elna became a Thief Village was that after the Royal City moved, the artisans in the village found it difficult to get enough work to support themselves. The fundamental reason was that compared to the distance between the village and Necrovalley, the distance between the Royal City and Kul Elna was simply too far.
Isis estimated the gap was at least double. Meaning if Hayato and the others arrived there in the early morning, if someone set off from the Royal City at the same time, the fastest they could arrive would be the afternoon of the next day. This was also why Hayato felt confident that he wouldn't arrive there too late.
Besides Bakura, the second game piece Bakura could use was Aknadin, who was far away in the Royal City. And although Hayato had told Yugi and Joey Wheeler that he was going to Necrovalley, he hadn't told Aknadin. Even if Aknadin had the Millennium Eye, assuming he could also read minds like Pegasus, Hayato also had the protection of the Millennium Ring.
Unless Aknadin, after 'visiting' the unconscious Dark Yugi, already planned to go to the Thief Village, otherwise, the time he received the news of Bakura's death and set off for the Thief Village would definitely be after Hayato and the others. It would be completely impossible for him to catch up.
I, Hayato Kobayashi, am a professional commentator. There's no way I can be wrong, okay? If Aknadin can arrive at the Thief Village earlier than me even like this, I'll make Malik swallow sand and kill himself on the spot.
Time passed, the sun set in the west, and as dusk approached, while Hayato and his party were still on the road, the ruins of Kul Elna welcomed a group of people.
Among the group, a Scout came to the side of the leader's vehicle and said respectfully, "Lord Priest, ahead is the former Thief Village Kul Elna."
"We have already confirmed the situation. There are no signs of anyone living in the village."
Pausing, the Scout continued, "Also, Lord Priest, is it true that Thief Bakura who attempted to assassinate the Pharaoh is hiding here? According to the information we have gathered, since more than ten years ago, after the incident where all the villagers of the Thief Village here died collectively, the area around here has been as if under a curse. No life dares to approach or survive here."
"Even the former Gravekeeper's Family Leader who was in charge of investigating this place more than ten years ago, Lord Gobu Ishtar, as well as the members of the Tomb Keepers who accompanied him, also suffered from the curse while investigating here and passed away early. Only the young Priest Isis at that time survived because she later obtained the protection of the Millennium Necklace."
The Scout's implication was clearly doubting where the news the Priest had, who led them away from the Royal City and rushed here, came from. In his understanding, it was fundamentally unreliable, pure fake news.
Hearing this, the Priest on horseback simply said calmly, "Just do as I say. I know what you are thinking. This is confirmed information I obtained from an important Sinner using my Millennium Item."
As he spoke, the Priest lifted his hood, revealing the Millennium Eye on his left eye.
Unexpectedly, it was Priest Aknadin, whom Hayato had confidently stated would absolutely not arrive at the Thief Village earlier than himself!
"Thief Bakura first committed the sin of greed, stealing from the tomb of our great Previous Pharaoh, King Aknamkanon, who ended the war and brought peace to the Royal Palace. Then he committed the sin of arrogance, destroyed the Royal City and attempted to assassinate the Pharaoh. Finally, he committed an unforgivable crime. After escaping, he wasn't grateful for the Pharaoh's leniency, and even ambushed and sneak attacked the Pharaoh, causing him to fall unconscious!"
Aknadin had an expression of righteous indignation that the Pharaoh had actually been harmed by such a Thief. Anyone who saw this would probably admire his heart of loyalty to the king and love for the country. "Although I am just a civil official and don't have the Power of other Priests, to protect the stability of the Kingdom and for the Pharaoh's glory, even sacrificing this aging body of mine is my bounden duty!"
"What's more, the sacrifice made by the Pharaoh and Priest Shada before was not wasted. Priest Seto successfully repelled Bakura with their effort, and it is up to me to track down the injured Bakura who has escaped here." Looking at the soldiers he had drawn from the Royal City, Aknadin said sincerely,
"Everyone, for the Pharaoh we serve, for the Kingdom we swear to defend with our lives, and for your own glory, there is one last step."
"Please lend me your Power!"
"This way, when I enter the Underworld after death, I can face the Previous Pharaoh." Speaking of this, tears flickered in Aknadin's eyes, as if deeply moved.
Hearing Aknadin's passionate speech, the soldiers who were originally puzzled by Aknadin leading them all the way from the Royal City to the Thief Village Ruins, immediately felt the sacred mission they were shouldering.
If Aknadin hadn't said anything, they really wouldn't have known such explosive news. Priest Seto actually repelled Thief Bakura, whom even the Pharaoh and Priest Shada were helpless against, and they were actually here now for the pursuit of Thief Bakura. So as long as they were lucky enough to grab Bakura, in a sense, doesn't that basically make me equal to the Pharaoh?
Lord Aknadin is actually so good to us. He really is... I'm so touched I could cry.
"Lord Aknadin!" "We swear to defend the Kingdom until death!" "For the Pharaoh!"
Aknadin barely needed to say anything more. The soldiers had already spontaneously begun searching the ruins of Thief Village Creielna. The previous rumors of 'curse' and 'ominous place' didn't scare them at all now, and each and every one of them was full of motivation.
The pitch-black alleyway indeed made those afraid of darkness extremely fearful, but if you also watched someone throw a gold brick into it, that fear would probably be relieved in an instant.
Before long, under the effort of the soldiers who were wholeheartedly for the country, they really did find something—they found a Basement. Although they couldn't find the whereabouts of Bakura, whom they wanted to find the most, they did find a tablet that looked very unusual, with the appearance of a monster engraved on it.
And Aknadin was also the one among the Priests who had the deepest understanding of stone tablet monsters, and was also the Priest specifically in charge of handling and preserving tablets. The soldiers, who didn't act rashly, reported this to Aknadin immediately and brought him before this tablet.
Not too many people came down into the empty Room. Only the Soldier who first discovered the Basement and the tablet, the Soldier leading the way, and Aknadin, a total of three people. And after Aknadin saw this tablet, he immediately said with certainty, "Yes, there's no mistake, this tablet is the tablet of **Diabound Kernel** that Thief Bakura used."
"As Lord Aknadin said, Thief Bakura is indeed hiding here," the Soldier said excitedly.
And Aknadin nodded. After looking at the tablet of **Diabound Kernel** before him a few more times, he continued, "What Bakura relies on to do as he pleases is nothing more than this **Diabound Kernel**. Although I cannot destroy this tablet, because that would release the evil monster sealed within it, however, I will stay here and seal this tablet, so that Bakura can no longer summon **Diabound Kernel**."
"Tell the others, your movements must be faster. Before Bakura reacts and escapes, grab him while he can no longer summon **Diabound Kernel**."
Patting the Soldier's shoulder, Aknadin said with a benevolent expression, "The destiny of the World rests on your shoulders."
"Yes, Lord Aknadin!" Entrusted with such an important task by Aknadin, the Soldier was naturally extremely excited and didn't worry that Aknadin, who had the best reputation among the Priests, would embezzle the merit of their discovery of the tablet. He immediately turned and left the Basement with the **Diabound Kernel** tablet, lest he, who didn't understand stone tablet monsters, disturb the Priest's work on the tablet.
And watching the two leave, the smile on Aknadin's face disappeared, replaced by a cunning cold laugh.
"Heh heh, idiot. There's no Bakura here at all."
Aknadin's original goal for coming to the Thief Village was indeed to find Bakura. The goal was to seek cooperation to harm Dark Yugi. If Dark Yugi died, the Pharaoh's position would be vacant, and Seto could become Pharaoh because of this. Aknadin wouldn't even need to dirty his hand. It was the best of both worlds.
However, that was the idea. But halfway there, under the control of Bakura outside the Chessboard, Aknadin perceived the news of Bakura's death, who had obtained the same dark Power as himself. But the disappearance of his cooperation partner made Aknadin unusually excited. It didn't matter at all that Bakura died. Instead, he could take the opportunity to obtain the Power he left behind.
And that Power existed within the Thief Village, his original destination. One of which was this tablet of **Diabound Kernel** before him.
If the tablet is destroyed, the monster will be released. That was just Aknadin lying to the soldiers who didn't understand stone tablet monsters at all. And deliberately sending the soldiers away, looking at the tablet of **Diabound Kernel**, Aknadin completely unleashed the Power of the Millennium Eye and directly contacted the grudge spirit and malice entwined on the tablet.
Malice, terror, wrath, hatred, despair, strife, killing intent, ruin, annihilation, extinction.
Negative emotions that could almost engulf all thought of a normal person engulfed Aknadin's heart. On the tablet of **Diabound Kernel**, formed by the entanglement of the evil thoughts of the villagers who were massacred and died in the former Thief Village, evil spirits wrapped themselves around the Culprit who killed them—the Aknadin before them!
The evil spirits rushed into Aknadin's body from his grinning mouth. But in this situation, Aknadin laughed even more evilly. The Millennium Eye shone with great radiance, and his voice, filled with madness, rang out: "Everyone who obstructs Seto from becoming Pharaoh, I, Aknadin, will purge you!"
"God, kneel before me!"
"I am the Great Dark Priest!"
