The Crocodile's Scales
The Crocodile's Jaws was a virtual representation of one of Bayek's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.
Description
Bayek must find Apollodorus's informant in the Faiyum in order to discover the identity of his next target, the Crocodile. The Faiyum has been brought to its knees through a combination of economic corruption and violent oppression. Egyptians are being stripped of their lands and culture. Over it all looms the shadow of the Crocodile.
Dialogue
Bayek rode in Faiyum to Hotephres's location.
- Bayek: And here I am, at last, in the Faiyum. I will root out the agents of the Crocodile.
It seems I'm not the first visitor today. - Voice: Culture for all! Greek and Egyptian knowledge joins in a new climate of restoration. The Faiyum is --
Bayek entered the building, and the voice faded.
- Bayek: Hotephres! Nek, he's not here. I need to find out where my informant is. A lot of damage, but no blood or signs of a fight. Maybe he fled before this happened?
The voice drifted in.
- Voice: Security for all! An increased military presence throughout the Faiyum has made life safer for everyone. Egyptian slums are --
- Bayek: Hmm. These scrolls tell me nothing useful. I should check upstairs.
- Voice: Prosperity for all! Latest census figures show increased wealth for all in Faiyum. Thanks to the Great Ptolemy's aid for --
Bayek came upon a slain dog.
- Bayek: Who would have done such a thing! What were you protecting, boy?
Climbing the stairs, Bayek continued his investigation.
- Bayek: A child's doll. I'm going to kill this neket iadet Crocodile.
Scrolls and ink. Nothing that tells me where Hotephres has gone. Wait... feathers. From a messenger pigeon? - Voice: The new Faiyum promises peace and plenty. A new age of wealth under the guidance of Greek innovation! Prosperity for all!
Bayek climbed to the top of the nearby pigeon roost to find a letter left behind by Hotephres.
- The Crocodile knows who I am. One of my servants has already been arrested by soldiers on false charges and taken to the nearby military camp. Ok Crocodile, let's dance. If you so desperately want to cross swords with me, you'll have to catch me...
- Bayek: A letter left behind by my informant. It looks like he fled, but the soldiers caught his servant. If the servant is still alive, he'll know where Hotephres is. They'll be holding him at the nearby military camp.