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Never thought you would also be interested in archeology. I thought you've devoted your lifetime to boring TV shows and mobile games.

Anyway, I don't expect you to be well prepared for the visit. So, here is my advice for you.

Less talking, more watching.

Well, not bad. I think I didn't notice some values of yours. Like...

You seriously know yourself well.

I knew it! In the world of Radiants, except for fighting Nightmares, Lens are the only one thing that matters...

You must know, the history and secrets in artifacts are more important than Lens!

Well...now I've come here with you, I will take you with me all the way. I don't want to, but I will.

Though I don't think you can appreciate the intimidating beauty of artifacts...

At least they will somewhat enrich your spiritual world a little bit.

Look. Here... and here. Their connections are a little delicate.

Maybe there's another way to deconstruct it...

Hey! You need to stay focused... Archaeology is all about studying and proving things over and over again.

Archaeology is a completely different field, Leader!

If my guess is correct, your knowledge of archaeology is as deep as a second-grade.

Oh...sure enough. Although the owner of these cultural relics remains unidentified, it is accepted in academia that they are related to Djoser.

Based on the existing historical records and archaeological finds, the owner may well be his daughter, a beautiful princess.

Well, technically, his courtiers came up with the idea of building the first pyramid.

So his tomb is the first pyramid in Egypt in the history.

It'd be pathetic if archaeological conclusions are easily made based on a single piece of evidence.

Each conclusion should be drawn from the analyses of abundant direct and indirect evidence.

In other words... you're not intelligent enough for events like this.

In general, the earthenware and gold ornaments exhibited this time and those in the Pyramid of Djoser are very much alike both in specifications and in shapes.

Also... seeing the photos makes me feel like I am sort of connected with them...

Obviously, every field has its own specialists.

You see? When it comes to Spirit Lens, Leader is suddenly a smart guy.

Perhaps I should not tell you about the argumentation in archaeology...

You should start with the parts that you can understand, Leader...

The pattern of this gold ornament shows it's for men, which is not the gender of the tomb owner. And, there are the emblems of a Pharaoh.

Being buried together with the deceased in the tomb indicates that it was rightfully owned and greatly treasured...

Very likely. This gold ornament must mean very much to the tomb owner.

But with no further evidence, the academic circles are probably certain that it was a common reward.

Well, nobody knows for sure...

I mean, it's possible that a princess was buried in the tomb.

OK, ok, that's enough discussion. It's time for the expert's speech...

Just a heads-up...do not interrupt the expert.

Let's get over there now.

With regards to the relationship between the legendary dreams and the human world, what I am holding is contrary to the mainstream academics.

People usually say that dreams originate from the real world. Is that the truth?

As far as we know, the two are more like parallel worlds...From the perspective of energy level, dreams are even more complicated.

Never mind. I have no intention to have a discussion with you. You're just a random guy I picked to talk to.

After all, it is strange to talk to oneself all the time, even for an archaeologist.

I don't want to be seen as mentally ill and taken away for treatment...

Uh, didn't expect Leader to be smart about any other things except for Spirit Lens!

Yeah, it was a wise decision to take Leader to the exhibition.

Anyway, after becoming a Radiant, I can always sense some kind of emotion from the Lens...

Not an emotion of human beings. More like the kind of... divinity?

The ability to obtain power from the Dream World and expel Nightmares to affect the real world. It's a lot like the legendary "Tree", isn't it?

But why does the will of a "Tree" give talent to the Radiants, and create Nightmares at the same time?

... If the "Tree" hears what you said, it will probably laugh so hard in dreams that it wakes up.

Generated from will and so powerful, can Nightmares be induced by humans themselves?

No... Obviously they come from the will in the Dream World, and the Dream World itself comes from the "Tree".

Hmm, this is a new way of thinking...

Regretting his creation of human beings, the "Tree" is planning to destroy all humans...

When civilization has reached a certain stage, people start to believe in themselves. Is a God without belief still a God?

To sum up, if we consider Nightmares as malice borne by the "Tree" towards humans, all problems are solved right away.

But then, we got new problems...

Do those who set up the Radiant organizations know these facts? What are they pursuing the secret of the "Tree" for?

We are just brainstorming about reasonable guessing, okay?

Isn't there anything else sparking in your mind except for the Spirit Lens!?

Yeah, that makes sense. If only we could check SEED's database...

No. Diaries are too subjective, incomplete and inaccurate. We still need objective third-party resource...

Hmm, maybe we could...

No! Forget that. I am a law-abiding archeologist!

Archeology is a discipline based on human communities, so I must follow rules of human society.

This is valuable experience from forefathers. When we don't understand the world well, we'd better comply with the rules.

...Of course not. Such dangerous ideas only pop up occasionally!

You see, I know ideas like that are dangerous, why would I put myself in jeopardy?

Yeah, only think about it occasionally, I swear!

That being said, it's not good to daydream...

Maybe I should collect more materials. What would be a better way doing that?

That sounds like a good idea. I will try.

But I don't think it's a good idea to ask them directly...

Hmm, though they serve the capital now under the influence of Phoenix.

An incomplete conclusion can be enough to support my argument, I suppose.

There is no time to lose. I'd better move now.

Oh, Leader, thank you for your interesting idea.

Keep up the good work.

Um...I'm sorry. We planned to go shopping but ended up being drawn into strange dreams...

Things are more complicated than I expected...After a simple investigation, I'm sure that this dream belongs to my professor, a great archaeologist.

The cultural relics unearthed recently may carry certain substance or power from dreams...I hope we will be able to purify these Nightmares with our power...

But there may be some strange things in the dream of an archaeologist. So just be prepared.

Perhaps...The professor is an expert in this area, and has been doing research on ancient Egyptian beliefs. So there might be some strange fiends.

Mummies or something like that...are common elements...

Strictly speaking, this work is not a cultural relic, but a great artwork that has been passed down to now. It's beyond the scope of our study...

Thank you for your unprofessional and ridiculous remarks that helped us exclude an impossible option.

Ah...What just flashed by? Two mummies?

Is there any chance that we can get rid of them without a big fight...In the Professor's dream, what can be used to fight mummies?

Sounds silly, doesn't it?

Under the bandages are dried corpses, not skeletons that will fall apart at the merest touch...

Don't you know that? It's common knowledge!

Hey, come on. We need to be serious here.

Do you know how long had mummies existed when the Holy Cross first appeared?

When we are back, I'll make sure to teach you some good lessons about common knowledge! Yes, I will!

Aye, the mummies are gathering towards somewhere...

Let's follow them and check out.

Hmm, one takes on the color of one's company. That's a good point. Good for you, Leader!

But what does the professor want so badly? I mean why is his will so strong that it can drive mummies...

Oh? Guessing and relaxing at the same time. How great is that.

So, you wonder if they are preparing for a family meeting to discuss about the impact of the humid climate on their life expectancy as mummies?

Wait. Did you see that? It's so strange... Looks like a wedding ceremony, doesn't it?

I think I know what is going on here...

...This must be the most embarrassing moment in my life... Please promise me you will forget all of it no matter what will happen...

Hey, how could that be a wedding ceremony for mummies?

Dreams reflect reality. Okay? Have you slept through all your classes?

Perhaps...me getting close to a boy triggered Professor's wild imagination...

Yeah... the thing Professor wants the most is for me to live happily in the normal world...

He is like a father to me. He hopes I can succeed in my study and career, and he also hopes I can fully enjoy my life...

It's only natural for him to think too much after he saw me hanging out a lot with boys...

So... It's easy to resolve this dream! Leader! Please play along with me!

Uh... Hope you don't mind...All you need to do is read the oath to Professor. And that doesn't mean anything...

Hmm...It was actually my first time...

So! Do not tell anyone about this!

Or I will have to wrap you up like a mummy and hide you somewhere!

Not, not acting!

I am...

Yeah, you are right. I would have made a great actress if I hadn't chosen to study archaeology!

Oh, the dream is disappearing...

I'm glad that nothing dangerous happened.

...All of us had sweet dreams, didn't we?

Until next time, Leader!