The first strike echoed across the ruined temple.

The Pharaoh charged without fear, his blade flashing beneath the blazing Egyptian sun. Every movement carried the pride of a thousand generations, every step driven by his oath to protect Egypt.

The Destroyer did not even flinch.

With terrifying speed, the beast caught the Pharaoh by the throat, stopping his attack as if he weighed nothing.

For a brief moment...

Time stood still.

The Pharaoh struggled to break free, refusing to surrender, his eyes locked onto the monster that had reduced mighty temples to dust.

The Destroyer leaned closer.

"You fight for a kingdom that is already dead."

Its voice rumbled like an earthquake through the shattered ruins.

But the Pharaoh smiled.

"As long as one soul still stands... Egypt lives."

With a desperate burst of strength, he drove his blade deep into the creature's side.

The Destroyer roared.

The temple shook violently.

Massive stone columns cracked, and clouds of ancient dust erupted into the air.

Hidden among the shadows, FuryFox-09 watched every second of the battle.

She finally understood...

The Pharaoh never expected to win.

He was buying time.

Somewhere beneath the ruins, the royal advisor was searching for the one secret that could stop the Destroyer forever.

The battle had only just begun.

To Be Continued...