Chapter 24 Chapter 23 The Death of Rama

People are like this, no matter how many setbacks they suffer, life must go on. If it is too hard to bear, find a way to divert your attention, in short, you have to get over it. After being confused and bloody by Ramses, Ivy forced herself to focus on finding the key to the secret treasure. She decided to go to the secret prison and visit Rama. But Mitol doesn't live in the palace, so he only knows the general location of the secret prison, but it is impossible to get close to it.Ivy went there once with Sheput in another history, but as time passed, the memory became blurred.So when Duo came to visit her in the palace again, she asked her to go to the secret prison.

When she said this, Duo was taken aback for a moment, then immediately knelt down on the ground in fright, knocked her head hard, and hit the blue and white stone ground with a blunt sound.Seeing her terrified appearance, Ivy couldn't bear it. After all, Duo was old, and her request involved the political affairs of the empire, so she was a bit willful. But thinking of all the things that had happened in the past two days that had exhausted her both mentally and physically, she couldn't help but become ruthless, and while half-kneeling to help her up, she continued to shamelessly beg Duo.The two stalemate for quite a while, and Duo finally loosened his mouth tremblingly, "Your Highness, there are extremely important prisoners in the secret prison. If His Majesty finds out, Your Highness, you can just..." Duo's voice was very low, and his choice of sentences was very careful. cautious.She thought for a long time, and then said, "The ability of this servant is really limited. The servant can only try his best to get the gatekeeper to leave for a while, but His Highness has to find a way to go down to the secret prison."

Ivy nodded quickly, "I just want to go in and see Lama." Duo was silent for a while, and finally said as if she had made up her mind: "There is only one gatekeeper in the secret prison in the early morning. The wife of the guard who guards the gate in the future will be my maid. I will ask her to find a reason to call twice. Open the guards, about two quarters apart from the water level, I don't know if this is enough for His Highness?" The two-tick water level that Duo refers to is the scale on the drip timer that was more common in Egypt at that time.Ivy felt about half an hour or so.So she nodded vigorously, "That's enough, thank you very much."

Duo just couldn't stop sighing, but also asked uneasily: "Your Highness, after you come back this time..." She didn't finish her sentence, but Ivy understood what she meant.I wanted to say a lot of comforting words in my heart, but I couldn't say anything. I just stroked her back and said palely: "I won't do things that worry you so much in the future, just this time." The two agreed on a time, and Duo left.When Komitor came the next day, Ivy mentioned such things to her. The young jeweler looked very nervous, but there was unstoppable excitement in her chestnut-colored eyes.No matter how she explicitly hinted that she wanted to follow, Ivy categorically refused.She had no choice but to swear to help Ivy keep the secret in disappointment, but asked Aiwei to show her if she got the water key, but Ivy refused her request.

"I may not be able to get the water key." Kemitor looked at her puzzled, and she continued, "If, as you said, two of the four secret treasure keys have been exchanged, Ramses must have I will be very careful about the other two keys. If I take them away, I will be found out within half a day." "Then you still have to take such a big risk to go to the secret prison." Ivy pursed her lips and did not answer the question. What bothered her was not only the water key, but also two very important things.When they went to Nubia together with Dong, on the bridgehead they passed, it was indeed written in Hittite characters "the key to water, and put it in the north".However, the key of water appeared in the southern country, and she believed that such contradictory clues were likely to be the key clues for her to find the key to other secret treasures.Another thing is that she felt more or less guilty towards Rama. Lian deliberately assassinated the Pharaoh that day, but mistakenly killed the silver-haired Princess Ivy.Although she didn't know what she could do, she couldn't just put these things behind her.

She planned to go to see Rama first, and she would just get the water key on the night she got the fire key and was about to leave Egypt. Time flew by in her anticipation and anxiety.Duo will not have the opportunity to visit her in these few days, she can only go directly to the secret prison according to the time they agreed.On the second night, Ramses suddenly appeared in her bedroom. Ai Wei's mood is very complicated.After that morning, she expected to cry, too sad to do anything.But after only a few days, she became surprisingly efficient. Not only did she carry out her plan smoothly, she also ate very well, and she even slept very well at night without having a single dream.

She thought, maybe it was because he treated her like that, and she finally felt so worn out.In the future, no matter what he does too much, she shouldn't feel sad. But the moment she saw him, she realized that everything she had thought before was an illusion. Just looking at him made it hard to breathe.Her heart, which was not considered rock-solid, was turned into a mess.She wanted to say something, but no sound came out.She could only watch him helplessly, walked into her room, and closed the wooden door again.Moonlight streamed in through the windows, and lighting flames danced restlessly on the walls around the room.

He stood three steps away from her, and the changing light made his expression blurry.He was silent for a long time, and there was an extremely oppressive silence in the air.All of Ivy's attention was focused on a small pendant on his chest, as if trying to burn a hole in it with her eyes. Finally, he said, "Tomorrow I'm going hunting." This sentence made her react for a long time, and finally figured out that he was going out to play.She thought about it for a long time and didn't know what to say, so she just muttered and replied: "Well, good." He waited for a while, and then said: "This time we are going to the north of Thebes, where the oasis has a good view, and we will probably stay for a day or two before returning." After thinking for a while, he added, "The palace The female relatives of the family can also follow."

Ivy still looked at him expressionlessly. He finally said bluntly: "Would you like to come with me?" Ivy only hesitated for a second, and then resolutely refused.His expression froze for a moment, and Ivy felt that if he didn't give Pharaoh face, he might just leave without saying a word.But he continued, "It's not interesting for you to stay here, why not go out and relax?" This sentence is very unlike Ramses' style. He has always done things neatly and never sloppily.But this is also because there is nothing impossible for him to decide.If it is impossible, he will not raise it hastily.

Ivy is sure in his heart that if he is not still useful, he does not know how many times he has killed himself.But tomorrow she will go to the secret prison to find Rama.Thinking of this, she shook her head firmly.This time he finally didn't insist anymore, and left her room after asking her to rest earlier. Ivy didn't sleep all night. It wasn't until the sky turned pale that she felt a little drowsy. Not long after she closed her eyes in a daze, she seemed to feel that the sky was about to brighten.When she opened her eyes, the sun had already emerged, and the golden orange color diluted the dignified dark blue.It was a bit late for the time agreed with Duo, and it was too late to appreciate the beautiful scenery. She scratched her head, and without disguise, she put on some clothes and rushed out.Fortunately, the guard at the gate didn't bother her too much this time. She just said "I'm going to find His Majesty" and let her out easily.

She desperately rushed to the direction of the secret prison that had been checked in advance.When they arrived at the gate of the secret prison, the guards were no longer there as Duo said.To be cautious, she waited another thirty seconds in the dark, and after confirming that no one was around, she quickly opened the door and walked along the stone steps into the secret prison. It wasn't the first time she came here. The long and narrow stairs hovered in the dim light, leading her step by step to the bottom of the secret prison.Memories slowly revived in my heart, and there was even a bit of nostalgia in my steps—the secret prison is exactly the same as another time and space, and buildings may be one of the few existences that will never change. Obviously, Rama's position in Ramses' heart is far lower than that of Yali. He was not locked in the innermost layer. Ivy went down to find him with little effort.The high-spirited Prince of Cush, the leader of the rebels, is now bound by his limbs to the wall, unable to move. Ramses' treatment of Rama was cruel.He didn't just throw him in the Prison, or chain him up.A strong rope tightly bound his wrist, and a bronze nail passed through his palm, firmly fixing his hands and the rope to the wall.Thick bronze spikes pierced both his ankles, and the heavy chains connecting them made it impossible for him to move.The blood from the wound had already turned into a thick black, and it had solidified on his limbs. The bronze vessel itself is poisonous. Rama was tortured like this. It is estimated that even if he is rescued in the future, all his hands and feet will be abolished.He seemed to have lost all his strength. If it wasn't for the iron ring fixed on the wall around his waist to stabilize his body, he couldn't stand for more than a second at all. Seeing this scene, it is impossible to say that Ivy was not frightened at all.She looked at Rama for a long time, her mind went blank, she knew that time was precious, but she couldn't say a word.Instead, the young prince opened his eyes and looked at her. "I didn't expect that you really came." His voice was hoarse and deep, completely lacking the vitality that a desert prince under the sun should have had.However, Ivy's uneasiness and pity for his current appearance suddenly turned into deep uneasiness after hearing that opening sentence. Rama's eyes could no longer find hope, ambition and dreams.His face was contorted, and upon closer inspection, he was actually smiling.That smile was so ferocious and devastating.Even though the two were still separated by heavy railings, not to mention that his body was completely restrained, Lama's smile made Ivy feel that he would rush out at any time and tear her to pieces. At this moment, he suddenly raised his voice, "After so many things, you still have the face to appear here." He seemed to have thought about it for a long time, and he couldn't utter these words quickly.He didn't look at Ivy either, but just stared at the wall opposite him, and continued loudly, "The water key you want is here. If you have the ability, take it. Although I hate Ramses, but I will never do anything for you." When he said this, Ivy was completely confused.She walked to the prison fence and held the railing with her hand, "Rama, what do these words mean." Only when she got closer did she see clearly that the water key was hanging on the wall opposite Rama.The mystic sapphire, shining with flowing light, is still immaculately set in his proud bow.He stared straight at the bow, so close that he would never be able to touch it.What a cruel thing, Ramses put his self-esteem on the opposite side of him, but he could never get it back.At this moment, he suddenly turned his head, and Ivy suddenly understood his distorted expression.It was a direct and simple emotion - pure hate.Ivy subconsciously took two steps back.At this moment, there seemed to be loud footsteps not far away.The sound of weapons quickly approached her position along with the rotating stairs.It was only early morning, and Ramses should have taken everyone to hunt. Without his will, no one would be able to enter the secret prison. Soldiers who shouldn't appear, inexplicable words.Huge uneasiness sprouted in my heart. At that moment, the temperature receded from the whole body. Ivy only felt that her hands and feet became cold, and she almost couldn't feel anything. "Hmph, you helped Ramses bring down Cush, and now you want to join forces with Assyria? It's a beautiful idea." The voice of Prince Cush crossed the dark secret prison, and the footsteps of the soldiers stopped neatly behind Ivy.Rama put away the distorted expression on his face, and the corners of his slightly raised mouth were particularly proud.He looked at Ivy's bewildered expression, and then at the Egyptian soldiers rushing behind her.The way everyone looked at him made him feel as if he had returned to the glorious moment of the past—one person led the rebel army across the southern country, thousands of people looked up to him, and even the huge Egyptian Empire could not do anything to him.And then, a mouthful of blood spurted out, all splashed on Ivy's white clothes through the heavy fence.He seemed to have known that death was coming, not only did his expression not change at all, but he was even somewhat relieved. He said clearly, "I'm not afraid of the poison you gave me at all. I'm tired of your political tricks, go back and explain to them yourself." These were the last words spoken by Prince Rama of Cush. Before Ivy had time to ask any questions or make any clarifications, his expression had already froze in the last mouth shape.The light of life gradually dissipated from the deep eyes, and the chest that was constantly beating because of anger and excitement gradually calmed down until it became still.Tears condensed in Ivy's eyes, and before they gushed out, her body was already supported by two soldiers next to her. A sweet and slightly hoarse voice sounded from behind, "Your Majesty, Camerota didn't lie to you, did she?" The body froze at that moment.My heart was in a mess, and I didn't even have the strength to look back. Before Rama finished speaking, she thought that she might have fallen into a trap.But who, why, and why was Rama involved, she had no idea.However, the appearance of Kami Luota at this moment made her more sure that the whole chess game was set for herself, no matter whether Rama was an accomplice or just a victim who was used at the same time. However, the fact that Ramses appeared here at this moment could only mean that he had already heard that he was going to meet Rama when he came yesterday to ask if he wanted to go hunting with him.Yet he looked at himself, walking into the Prison until Rama had finished speaking. It is normal for Ramses to doubt himself.But this suspicion and precaution only made her feel very tired, so tired that she didn't even have the strength to argue. "Don't you have anything to say to me?" The indifferent voice echoed in the empty secret prison. Ivy looked at Lama, his body had lost all vitality, and his muscles and bones had lost all strength. He hung limply on the dark wall like a slaughtered cow or sheep in a slaughterhouse.One day, maybe she will be treated like this too?When she lost the value of being used, and again and again offended the authority of Pharaoh's rule. She was supported by the soldiers and turned around, but she raised her head slightly, as if she didn't care about everything that was happening around her, and just looked at Rama's cell lightly.Obviously impatient with her silence, he forced her to turn her head and look at him. His expression of indifference was reflected in the amber eyes, the large eyes drifted aimlessly, and his brow furrowed. Camilleta on the side added fuel to the fire and said: "Your Majesty, before the matter is figured out, it is better for Your Majesty to be careful of Your Highness Ivy." Ramses was silent for a second, and then said: "I don't know that my affairs need to be taken care of by others." "Your Majesty, my concubine is also worried..." Camilleta's voice lowered a few degrees, but it was still very sweet.Ivy felt that if Cameronta was placed in modern times, she must be a star in a blockbuster love action movie. With her prominent family background, it is no wonder that Ramses is famous, but there is only this young lady in the concubine.Thinking of this, my mood became depressed, and I didn't want to say anything. However, Ramses was not at all moved by Camirota's ecstatic voice, he told her to go away almost without hesitation. There was already a hint of warning in the word "go back", and the mixture of complacency, jealousy and contempt on Camirota's face when she walked away from Ivy made her feel very tired.Before she stepped out of the gate of the secret prison, Pharaoh's second order came down, "Princess Ivy came to the secret prison only after accepting my order. This matter is a state secret, and none of you are allowed to spread rumors." Otherwise, he will be charged with treason." He said this decisively, and the soldiers around him knelt down in a big way under his momentum.Camilleta's footsteps paused for a moment, and then she became ruthless and walked away quickly.He told the others to let go of Ivy, held her hand, and said nonsense with his eyes open: "Thank you for your hard work, don't act any more, come back with me."