On the other side, Linke and his army were stationed in a hilly area not far from the city of Pasaybek.
The terrain here is complex, with undulating hills and sunken valleys providing a natural hiding place for the army.
However, the area is very windy and sandy. Strong winds sometimes blow up yellow sand all over the sky, covering the sky and making it difficult for people to breathe.
The wind and sand were whistling over the hills, making a low whimpering sound that sounded like the wailing of dead souls.
The soldiers' armor and weapons were soon covered with a layer of fine sand, and even their eyebrows and beards were dyed a yellowish brown.
Of course, this is not the first time that the soldiers of Holy Egypt have faced such an environment.
"Warriors of Holy Egypt, take action!"
"If we hold out for one more day, it will be time to launch the general attack!"
Lin Zai Gao gave orders, and the soldiers of Holy Egypt quickly took action.
They took out the heavy linen and leather that had been prepared long ago from the accompanying camels and carriages and began to build a simple windbreak.
These barriers were supported by wooden poles, with linen and leather fastened to the ground, forming walls that could block the wind.
They built the barrier into a semicircle, with their backs against the hills, forming a relatively closed camp.
"Hurry, secure the tent!" A soldier in charge shouted loudly. His voice became a little blurred in the wind and sand, but the soldiers still heard his order clearly and executed it immediately.
They used heavy stones to weigh down the corners of the tent to prevent it from being blown away by the strong wind.
Inside the tent, soldiers covered their mouths and noses with wet cloth to reduce the inhalation of sand and dust.
At the same time, another group of soldiers began to dig shallow pits and half-buried their bodies in the sand.
This was a common method used by the holy Egyptian soldiers to avoid the wind in the desert.
The weight of the sand can stabilize the body and reduce the invasion of wind and sand.
If it is at night, it can also maintain body temperature, which can effectively avoid hypothermia when the temperature drops at night.
"Surround the camels in a circle and keep them at the periphery!"
Camels are a valuable resource in the desert. Not only can they carry loads, but they can also provide soldiers with an additional barrier against the wind.
The soldiers led the camels to the outskirts of the camp and made them kneel on the ground.
Although the sandstorms are still raging, the environment in the camp has improved significantly.
The soldiers hid behind tents and barriers and began to take turns resting and standing guard.
Lin Ke walked into a larger tent at this time. Nan Tong and several senior military officers were discussing in front of a simple map.
Although the air in the tent was still turbid, it was much better than outside.
At this time, an officer frowned and said to Lin Ke: "Your Majesty, the wind and sand are too strong. If it continues until night, it will seriously obstruct our vision."
"If we can't see the signal inside the city, will our operations be affected?"
Lin Ke's eyes fell on the map and he just shook his head slightly.
"No, the gaze of the God of the Desert and the Nile can penetrate the sand. This small sandstorm is a good thing for us."
"The Hebrews would never have thought we would operate in weather like this."
Nan Tong nodded in agreement: "Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh is right."
"Using the cover of wind and sand, we can approach the city more safely and catch them off guard."
Lin Ke continued to stare at the map: "That's right."
"However, before that, we must ensure that the soldiers' physical strength is not affected too much. After all, this is a night battle."
"Pass the order down, everyone take turns to rest and maintain your strength."
"When the wind and sand weaken a little, we will start to move."
The officers nodded and quickly passed on the order.
Outside the tent, the soldiers began to take turns eating and resting.
They took out dry food and clean water from their bags, carefully avoided the wind and sand, and replenished their energy.
Despite the harsh environment, the discipline and adaptability of the ancient Egyptian soldiers allowed them to maintain high morale under such circumstances.
Of course, Lin Ke knew very well that this was because they had a strong desire to liberate the city of Pasaybek.
Who would have believed that Holy Egypt could now actually launch an attack on a city occupied by the Hebrews?
However, at this moment, Ramses' body suddenly shook slightly, and his eyes kept flashing irregular golden light, which looked very abnormal.
Ramses slowly raised his hand and gently supported his head.
The surrounding soldiers and officers opened their eyes wide when they saw this, because the God of the Desert and the Nile had never made such a move before.
Lin Ke took a step forward and supported Ramses' body slightly. Of course, although this was of no real help to Ramses, after all, he was a god.
"What’s wrong with you?"
Ramses did not answer immediately, his eyes just kept flickering.
After a moment, he gradually regained his composure and slowly turned towards Lin Ke.
"I once again sensed an extremely weak, yet powerful divine aura."
"I could even clearly hear him whimpering in pain. He seemed to be trapped somewhere."
Lin Ke frowned slightly, his eyes fixed on Ramses: "Can you determine the direction of this breath?"
Ramses nodded and turned his gaze towards the direction of Pasebek City: "I can clearly hear the voice of the god. It is much closer than before."
"He is in that city."
A cold light flashed in Lin Ke's eyes, and his mind quickly recalled the previous conversation in the palace.
At that time, Ramses mentioned that the Egyptian gods seemed to be bound by some force and unable to respond to the prayers of their people.
And now, Ramses sensed the breath of God again.
Obviously, the answer lies in the city.
When Nan Tong heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, this is consistent with your previous speculation."
"I think that the God of the Desert and the Nile might have sensed some kind of divine power in the Twin Temples."
"From the current situation, the only thing most closely related to the ancient gods is the Twin Temples."
After hearing Nan Tong's words, Lin Ke nodded slightly: "That's right."
Then he continued to ask Ramses: "Besides this, do you feel anything else?"
Hearing Lin Ke's words, Ramses simply said: "Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh, there is nothing else besides this."
"After I capture the city of Pasaybek, I want to go to the Temple of the Two Gods."
"The Temple of Kom Ombo."
Lin Ke nodded, then turned to look at the generals and officers around him: "Pass my order down."
"During this siege, everyone must protect the Kang Ombo Temple."
"Especially magicians, you must be careful when using area magic."
"The Kom Ombo Temple must not be destroyed."
Everyone immediately obeyed: "Yes, Your Majesty the Holy Pharaoh."
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