[Mummy] Heron

After picking up an egret feather that had fallen by the Nile, I was transported to Egypt in 1924. As I searched everywhere for a way back to the present, I accidentally stumbled into the City of the Dead, Hamunaptra.

Endless yellow sands, resurrected mummies, ancient curses, arrogant treasure hunters, and black-robed Medjai warriors brimming with murderous intent.

And all I wanted was to go home.

"I don't belong here, in this desert, or in Egypt in this era."

"I've always known you don't belong here. But I can't help wanting to keep you."

"Say something sweet. Maybe I'll choose to stay."

"You're as beautiful and resilient as an acacia tree."

"The British soldiers stationed in Cairo call their beloved 'my rose' or 'my nightingale.' And you compare me to an acacia tree."

"Acacias are wonderful. So are you."

2029.09.25

Corrected a few typos in the published chapters.

Theme: The egret is an ancient Egyptian deity who governs the cycles of time and reincarnation, and the workings of cause and effect. Across different eras, you will always fall in love with the same soul.