Khepri's Links
Lazarus' Royal Guard. Khepri uses his large wingspan and hard shell to shield Lazarus from any harm, and guards his sarcophagus as he sleeps. In return, Lazarus lets Khepri wallow in riches and jewelry, which Khepri is absolutely captivated by. He insists on keeping all of Lazarus' jewelry clean and shiny.
Khepri adores Lazarus deeply, believing him to be the once-dead now-arisen form of the Prince he was once tasked with guarding, of an empire and royalty that has long since fallen. He has sworn to protect the "Prince" in life or in death, and would do anything for him.
Khepri's undying loyalty to someone he assumes who Lazarus is, is exploitable. Who wouldn't want a living meat shield when the things you do to rise up are extremely dangerous? Lazarus' interest in Khepri is only for what uses he provides for him. Otherwise, this greedy chimereon has no interest in his well being whatsoever. Although being a living treasure provides him with pleasure his other treasures cannot. Lazarus will keep Khepri around as long as possible, but even in death his corpse will be his to keep.