Luneshale Pass fifty-fifth

the gods.

the gods moved of their own accord. senmut had no doubts they had spoken to the princess, but had they led her back to pharaonic right?

officially, she had more claim than any prince. in terms of civil war, their queen must continue with her choice. the man selected could be challenged then by ashikaga, who would have gathered her own supporters by then.

senmut wished to avoid all these things.

"your sister makono took the throne after your father died. she has left us. it is said," it was not, "that pharaoh must be chosen another way. what say you?"

the blood had failed the Horus Throne twice where the queen had not.