21st Century Necromancer

On the banks of the Nile River, Inomata Naoki was confined to the car by the accompanying US military soldiers, unable to get out. He could only look at the Nile River outside the window, hoping that Chen Yu would return soon.

Although he came with Chen Yu to witness a real supernatural event, Inomata Naoki also knew that he was just an ordinary person. If he got involved, it was unlikely he would survive, but he still couldn't suppress his curiosity and followed along.

Inomata Naoki knew that what he was doing was too risky, but having witnessed the battle between Chen Yu and his wife against the Giant Sea Monster earlier, he found it hard to restrain his desire to pursue and explore the supernatural world.

But this kind of adventure was worth it, because Inomata Naoki truly witnessed the existence of the supernatural world firsthand. He saw how Chen Yu and the others performed a ritual in the temple of Osiris and how they opened a so-called passage on the Nile River and then disappeared into the water.

Although this didn't seem as grand as the previous battle between Chen Yu and his wife against the Giant Sea Monster, it fit more with Inomata Naoki's expectations of the supernatural and mysterious.

In his view, the so-called supernatural and mysterious should be like this—enigmatic and incomprehensible while being full of mythical and magical elements, making one irresistibly want to explore the unknown.

However, this waiting made Inomata Naoki feel very uncomfortable because he knew that Chen Yu and the others were experiencing the supernatural events he longed for and dreamed about, but he could only wait here, making him feel tormented.

But just when he felt tormented and worried, a spatial passage, somewhat resembling those in sci-fi works, suddenly unfolded before them, and Chen Yu and Major General Claire walked out together.

Chen Yu had already changed out of his equipment and looked no different from before, but Major General Claire appeared somewhat disheveled.

Even though she looked a bit disheveled, Major General Claire's expression was one of excitement, as she played with a golden bracelet in her hand, unable to conceal the joy on her face.

"General!" When the American soldiers saw Major General Claire appear, several officers hurried forward to greet her.

"Take these things back and process them according to Plan Number One." Major General Claire put away the bracelet and signaled to the officers to deal with the items she brought back.

Behind Major General Claire, several of Chen Yu's Undead Soldiers were placing a large pile of gold and silver vessels and jewelry beside her.

After finishing this, the Undead Soldiers returned to the Necromantic Space, and Chen Yu followed suit by closing the passage, not bothering with how Major General Claire and the US soldiers were going to transport the items. He walked directly to Inomata Naoki and greeted him.

"Brother Yu, why are all the things being taken by the Americans? Don't you need the spoils?" Inomata Naoki asked in confusion as he watched the items being taken away by the US military.

"That's just the part allocated to the United States. What I give them is theirs; what I don't give, they get nothing." Chen Yu smiled, completely unaware of the shock his words brought to Inomata Naoki, casually taking out a gold-cast Life Symbol and handing it to Inomata Naoki: "This is for you, as a souvenir of this trip. I've made quite a harvest this time. Once I sort it out, I'll give you a few useful items, Naoki. You can also start on the path of the supernatural."

"Really? Brother Yu, can I also become a transcendent? " Inomata Naoki was a bit excited, although Chen Yu had promised him before, saying he could guide him to become a transcendent, hearing it again still made him very excited.

Chen Yu nodded; he didn't expect Inomata Naoki to be so excited but still said to him: "It's nothing too significant, and besides, I've gained a lot of good things this time. Once I sort them out, see what you like, and let me know. Naoki, you're my brother; I'll never let you suffer a loss."

"Thank you, Brother Yu!" Inomata Naoki said excitedly, thanking Chen Yu quickly.

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The group returned to the temple in Abydos. Upon seeing them return, Professor Smith quickly set aside his work and came to greet them.

"Lord Chen Yu, Miss Claire, you're back! How was the harvest? Did you find the tomb?" Professor Smith eagerly inquired of the two, being greatly interested in the important archaeological discoveries from the pre-dynastic period.

If he hadn't known he was just an ordinary person, he would have gone with them earlier.

"I'm sorry, Professor, although we did find the Garden of Osiris and the pre-dynastic tomb, they no longer exist." Chen Yu couldn't tell the old professor that since he took the physical body of Osiris, the entire Garden of Osiris had collapsed.

However, seeing the hard-to-conceal disappointment on Professor Smith's face, he still said to the old professor: "The garden had a self-destruct mechanism, and we're very sorry as well. But before it was destroyed, we did manage to salvage quite a few things. Once they are sorted, you can find..."

Chen Yu glanced at Major General Claire, saw her nodding, and continued: "You can find Miss Claire to get those items, including the obelisk recording the achievements of all the Pharaohs of the pre-dynastic period, as well as related documents and some funerary items."

"Really? That's wonderful!" Professor Smith immediately beamed with excitement, rubbing his hands joyfully, very thrilled.

Seeing Professor Smith so excited, Chen Yu took out another piece of fabric and handed it to him, saying: "This is a copy of the Book of the Dead we found, well-preserved. Professor, you can see how it differs from the previous discoveries."

Receiving the piece of fabric from Chen Yu, Professor Smith was so surprised that he didn't know what to say. This was a Book of the Dead from the pre-dynastic period, a significant archaeological discovery!

Professor Smith couldn't wait to run towards a nearby tent with the fabric, as excited as a child who got a new toy despite being in his seventies.

Watching Professor Smith run off without even saying goodbye, Chen Yu could only smile and shake his head, not telling him that those obelisks had also been shipped over.

"I'll leave it to you to transfer those obelisks to Professor Smith. Naoki and I need to head back first." Chen Yu looked at Major General Claire and said to her.

"Thank you, Lord Chen Yu, for your assistance this time. I will arrange for someone to send you back," Major General Claire nodded to Chen Yu in acknowledgment and said, "As for the Dragon Blood Potion matter, let's proceed as we agreed. I would appreciate it if you could prepare the first batch of potions."

"I will, as long as what you promised is delivered." Chen Yu agreed with a smile.