Vol 13: Chapter 12-1. (1/2)

Vol 13: Chapter 12-1.

Imhotep and Anck-Su-Namun were sitting on the sofa quietly. Imhotep didn't need to consume any food while Anck-Su-Namun was enjoying a cup of coffee and cakes. When Xuan turned to them, Imhotep refused. ”I have no obligation to help you. We haven't come to any terms yet.”

Zheng asked. ”I have been curious. Why did you come to New York with the others? Are you seeking the mask too? You can't even turn into a monster since you are not a normal human. What would you need it for?”

Imhotep nodded. ”Yes. I don't have any use for the mask but Anck-Su-Namun could. If we use the diamond on the mask, she won't turn into a monster. Otherwise, she is growing older day by day. I can help you fight the monster but the mask must belong to me.”

Evelyn coughed to get their attention. ”What the murals depicted is only a possibility. You should be aware that the monster and the vampires it made will burn to dust upon contact with sunlight. Yet, it says to shine concentrated sunlight on the mask's forehead. Are you sure about taking this risk?”

Anck-Su-Namun looked hesitated. No normal person would want anything to do with the mask after seeing the experiments on the flesh even if the mask brought immense power. Especially a woman as beautiful as her. However, Imhotep didn't seem to get her feelings and acted stubborn.

Zheng had to enlighten him. ”Imhotep, stop acting so selfish. Is it fine turning your lover into a monster just so you can be with her forever? Do you love her or yourself?”

Imhotep turned to Anck-Su-Namun with doubts. She looked back at him with a pair of pitiful eyes. He hesitated before saying with difficulty. ”At least let me experiment the mask on an animal. If it really turns into a monster, I will give the mask to you. Give me that piece of flesh.” He held out his hand to Xuan.

Xuan handed him the bottle with the largest piece. Imhotep opened the cap then the flesh instantly shot out at his hand and trying to dig its way in.

Everyone was shocked. The women screamed and the men all stood up. Imhotep waved his hand and said. ”Not a problem. My body is different from yours.” His whole arm transformed to a wave of sand then back to an arm. On his palm was a piece of dehydrated flesh.

Imhotep smiled at them then tore the flesh in half. There was no sign of regeneration anymore.

Xuan took over a piece and pondered for a moment. He opened the saline solution bottle and threw it in. The thin slice that was originally inside the solution surrounded the dehydrated flesh. As it absorbed the solution, the dehydrated flesh grew back up and in the end, merged with the thin slice.