Book 4. Vulture against Serpent, Soul Eater and Chaos

By Olga Kryuchkova

Ancient Egypt.
Pharaoh Ramses III ascends the throne. He has three wives Isis, Tyti and Tije. Isis and Tyti belong to the royal family. Tije is the daughter of a court dignitary. Tije is the mother of Pentaweret, the pharaoh's firstborn. However, the Pharaoh appoints his son, born of Queen Tyti, as his successor. In addition, he alienates his third wife and moves her to the Northern Palace, intended for senior concubines. Tije conspires with the High Priest of the temple of the goddess Meretseger to overthrow Ramses III and place her son Pentaweret on the throne. The High Priest keeps an ancient papyrus in the secret vault of the temple, according to which Tije is the heiress of the ancient gods. Tije and the High Priest win over the Dark Gods to their side. According to their plan, Ramses III must die from the curse. However, Nekhbet and Wadjet, the vulture goddess and the cobra goddess, are called upon to protect the pharaoh and his power. But Tije and the High Priest do not give up, they find new helpers and followers. The Palace of the Dazzling Aten, the home of the pharaoh's family, becomes the center of intrigue, black magic, betrayal and hypocrisy.
"...After breakfast, the pharaoh usually engaged in state affairs. He retired to his office and received reports from the First and Second Counselors. If necessary, the pharaoh put his seal on the documents. Then he dictated his orders to the secretary. After that, he received ministers and other officials on various issues of national importance.
However, for the last eight years, he shared state duties with his co-ruler, erpator Ramses IV. The morning of Ramses IV began almost the same as the morning of his father. He also supervised many government affairs that his father entrusted to him. He had the right to seal state documents with his seal.
As soon as the affairs of state were finished, the pharaoh ordered to send for the Chief Court Judge Malach. The Palace of the Dazzling Aten had its own independent justice system separate from the city. Although offenses were rare in the palace, the pharaoh was careful not to publicly disclose such cases.
Malach was a hereditary court judge. His great-grandfather, a Libyan by origin, accepted the citizenship of Ta-Kemet under the pharaoh Ramses II and settled in Waset.
Soon Malach appeared before the gaze of the pharaoh. Malach was old. Over the years, he grew fat, but did not lose the clarity of mind and energy. He was dressed in a long white tunic, girded with a golden belt. On the neck of Malach hung a golden necklace in the image of the goddess of justice Maat. In his hands he clutched the Was-scepter, the scepter was wrapped around a snake-uraeus. Such a scepter was considered in Ta-Kemet as a sign of the highest judicial authority.
Malach respectfully knelt before the ruler of Ta-Kemet.
“Greetings, Sun-faced Ruler! Glad to see you in good health. May the gods Horus, Osiris, Wadjet and Nebekht protect you.”
Malach noticed an ancient golden necklace with the image of the goddess Mafdet on the pharaoh. Malach had an excellent memory and he remembered this necklace. The necklace was worn from time to time by Ramses II and Setnakht, the father of Ramses III.
The pharaoh nodded to the judge. Ramses respected Malach and favored him. He motioned the Chief Court Judge to a chair. The pharaoh himself sat in an armchair opposite.
“How can I serve you, o, Divine descendant of Ra?”
Pharaoh smiled involuntarily. Malach knew how to choose the right words.
“I'm sure you already know what happened to me.”
“Yes, my pharaoh. As part of my duties, I spoke to the Chief of the Court Guard and his assistants. I will not hide the fact that my faithful man has already visited Iunu Montu.”
Pharaoh always admired the way Malach could thoroughly understand the essence of the problem.
“I want to hear your opinion, Malach.” Pharaoh said evasively.
Malach understood this perfectly.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Olga Kryuchkova
• Release date: Feb 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215645840

Olga Kryuchkova

Olga Kryuchkova began her creative career in 2006. During this time, the author had more than 100 publications and reprints (historical novels, historical adventures, esotericism, art therapy, fantasy). A number of novels were co-written with Elena Kryuchkova.

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Book 4. Vulture against Serpent, Soul Eater and Chaos

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On the same day, upon arrival from Iunu Montu, the pharaoh ordered all the temples to pray for his health. The Steward of the Northern Palace, Sepanabed, met privately with Nehy, the Ruler of the Pharaoh's Chambers, and handed him a certain papyrus.

When Nehy read the contents of the papyrus, he became very nervous. He understood that the content of the papyrus could cause serious discontent of the pharaoh. And at the same time, if he does not inform the pharaoh about the existence of this papyrus, he may pay for his indecision with his position. And Nehy valued his position very much.

The day was drawing to a close when Nehy appeared before the eyes of the pharaoh.

What do you want to tell me, Ruler of my Chambers? The pharaoh asked and touched his amulet, obtained during the ritual in the hidden temple of Solar Ra. The amulet depicted the Eye of Horus surrounded by Nekhbet and Wadjet.

Nehy fell on his knees before the pharaoh.

I'm glad to see you, my Sun-like Lord, in good health! I have decided to be vigilant, O my Solar Lord! Perhaps my vigilance is excessive... But... This is about Queen Tadukhipa.

Pharaoh immediately tensed up. After all, this morning she lost consciousness in the temple of Solar Horus. High Priest Ur Maa advised the pharaoh to pay serious attention to this.

Now Tadukhipa was in her chambers in the Southern Palace. No one bothered her, for the Steward of the Southern Palace knew that she was not well.

You can get up, Pharaoh said graciously. Nehy got up from his knees.

A papyrus written by the hand of Queen Tadukhipa fell into my hands. It's a long story how papyrus got into my hands…

Pharaoh tensed up even more.

It doesn't matter how this papyrus fell into your hands! What is written in it?

If you allow, O Sun-faced, I will read it.

The pharaoh nodded.

Read it!

And Nehy recited the prayer favored by Pharaoh's fourth wife.

"Unheard of insolence! She reveres the Sun Disc as a single god! In the past, Pharaoh Amenhotep IV Akhenaten tried to eradicate faith in the ancient gods from the inhabitants of Ta-Kemet and give them faith in the Sun Disc in return! He closed the temples. The temples have fallen into disrepair! He confiscated temple lands and temple slaves! And he offered prayers to the Sun Disc in the open air in his sinful city of Akhetaten! Tadukhipa passed out in the Temple of Solar Horus. High Priest Ur Maa was right: I need to seriously pay attention to this fact! My wife is an apostate, she rejects the ancient gods Ta-Kemet. How could she do such a thing? After all, she constantly visited with me the palace temples of Isis and Nekhbet! So her prayers were not from the heart, but a pretense! Nehy, you did the right thing by coming to me right