Magi: A Tale of a New Beginning

Scroll 33: Aftermath

"There was something off about them but I can't put my finger on it."

Setta nodded at his answer. Azami told him everything and it was not good. If it was really him, then they have to strengthen their magic. Plus with this civil war, Sinbad was bound to do something.

'That obnoxious elder really is getting on my nerves, Azami-nee.'

Sinbad's Ship

"Thank you very much, King Sinbad." A woman in white clothing said. Her face held a relieved yet tired face. Sinbad smiled and put a hand on her shoulder.

"You don't need to thank me, Lady Hakuei." He said with a bright smile. There was an underlying look on his eyes that showed slight amusement.

"Furthermore, to unite the world is also my dream so please let me assist you." She asked. Sinbad agreed but uttered another word.

"By the way, things worked out perfectly. Both Aladdin and Hakuryuu think that you're dead. You're a really good actress, Ren Gyokuen. Or should I say, Arba?" Slowly, the woman before him smiled creepily before turning to a full blown laugh.

"You are Elder David. I used to hate you but I have finally understood. Right now, you are one with them. With Ill Ilaah." She ran towards him and basked in his presence. Her body melting beside him. It would look intimate but Sinbad pushed her out of the way.

"Please use my power to aid you!" She pleaded.

"I'm afraid you don't understand. I am me, Sinbad. I am not Elder David. Until now, I have moved on my own accord. You really are an amazing woman. You both have the knowledge and power that couldn't be rivaled. But I have no use of you as part of Al Thamen. From now on, you will do everything I want. That's all right with you right?" He asked with a cunning smile. Arba gladly accepted his terms.

"King Sinbad, you know that Azami will be a threat am I right?" She asked innocently. Sinbad smirked and nodded.

"I know but I will have to lure her in. I have no idea where she is right now but I will have her join me like Aladdin and the others."

"Then I shall aid you with that woman." She said as she ran a hand through his biceps. She shivered in pleasure at the look he was giving her before backing away.

More than a thousand years since the age of Alma Torran. The world is becoming one for a second time. With those who look forward in this age full of turmoil. With those swayed by resentment. With those who yearn to create a new age.

Azami's POV
Origin Dragon's Cave

"I see. If only I could travel back in time. It would have been easier."

"I will not be able to help you closing that hole for it has something to do with the space-time continuum. Solomon asked something similar when his rukh passed by this area but I could answer all the same. This entity just appeared out of nowhere but maybe by using the rukh from the Sacred Palace will help close it for good. That entity is covered in darkness and will absorb life soon if you will not move. Do you understand little one?"

"I do but from what my memory serves me right, I still have two djinns that I need to conquer right?" I asked her. The dragon shook her head no and two spirits appeared behind her.

'You've come for us, Our Queen.' A deep voice said.

'This is a great surprise indeed, Little One.' A soft voice uttered in amusement. I glanced upwards to see a majestic bird of some sort. It had colorful wings of red and yellow. The other one was a wolf with nine tails, silver coat and purple eyes. There were strange marks on their forehead and I believed that the red ones were the rukh symbol. The one similar to the Toran people.