Magi: A Tale of a New Beginning

Scroll 20: The Decisive Battle

"No way."

"Damn it!"

I could hear Gyokuen mock us. I was aware that we needed 72 staves but we were hoping for a miracle. Just then, a white rukh flew from the medium. I watched it quiver in pain as it held its head.

"What is happening?"

"Azami-nee. It's hesitating and there is still a white rukh in the middle! We still have hope." Aladdin said.

"Lucien. Setta." They nodded and we flew from the scene. We could still purify this. I knew that Aladdin will be using Solomon's Wisdom but with a little help from us won't hurt.

"Guard us, Lucien." I kindly asked my household member. He smiled and put on a barrier.

"Of course, milady."

We held our hands and focused our hands together. Our rukhs appeared in front of Aladdin and Yamraiha.

"Come, Aladdin. Call forth, Solomon's Wisdom."

"Azami-nee, Setta-kun."

They nodded and entered the medium. Yunan had a worried look on his face for he knew what we, the two Alma Torran magicians, were planning. I gave him a smile and led Aladdin to Matal Mogamett. We left them there for we knew they'll be able to help them.

"Let's go over there, Setta."

We went to the southern part of the room and purified a huge amount of rukh. We hoped that our power is enough to accomplish such feat.

"Don't give up so easily, Matal Mogamett! Aladdin, Setta, and the others learned from you!" I shouted. The black rukhs were in rage.

"Purify your souls, Thalg Tarif." It was an ice magic that will help purify people. Setta did his best to purify a lot but I could tell that it was still straining his body.

"The room. It's sparkling." Setta looked behind us and saw that Matal Mogamett was freed from his cage. He faced us and gave Setta his thanks.

"I don't know you, young lady but thank you as well."

It made me smile but he looked at the three sadly. He told them his last words. An important message was left in their hands and now, these three will pass it on to the others.

"Go back, Setta. I have to purify, at least, some of them." I smiled but I was not sure if I'll return.

"What are you saying, Azami-nee?"

I smiled at pushed him back. I flew towards the dark part and continued to purify some. The medium was broken. I could feel it. My body was now out cold.

3rd POV

Setta was back to his body but Azami was not yet.

"Azami-nee?" He shook her but she was still unresponsive. Yunan felt the shift and quickly flew to her side. He touched her forehead and her body was engulfed in light. That was when her eyes fluttered open.

"Setta? Lucien? Yunan?" He gave her a smile and a light scold for doing such a reckless thing. She hugged the three and thanked them.

"Sorry again okay? Aladdin and Yamraiha returned safely right?" She asked. Lucien confirmed it and that made her smile. They helped her towards the battlefield where tension was growing between Kou and Sindria.

'Wow. The tension.'

'Both of them are fighting for this country after all.' Furcas replied. Most of her djinns were also exhausted. Aladdin meddled with them and reminded him of their promise but Kouen told him that Magnostadt was their main goal. The Seven Seas Alliance pointed out about any secret weapon they could be hiding but so was Kou Empire. They stared at each other until the leaders of each party felt a smack on the back of their heads.

"That's enough."

"Stop that mean look, Kouen."

They were all shock to see Yunan and Azami scolding them. Yunan pointed out the precautions they made while Azami pointed out their injuries and the amount of damage it will cause the country more. Sinbad sighed and announced that Reim was now an ally of Seven Seas Alliance. It surprised them but Muu confirmed it. Sinbad pointed out Kou's faults and even to the point of using Yamraiha's name for Magnostadt. Kou was in pinch right now but Kouen didn't look so fazed. Instead, he went towards the two people on his side.

Azami's POV

He walked towards Aladdin and I thought I was safe until he also pulled me towards him. I had a terrified look on my face and I was right that he still remembered everything. Everything!

"Well then, I'll be taking this magi and metal vessel user."

Everyone was shocked to say the least. Even Yunan. I could see a tint of jealousy in his eyes but I think it was just my imagination.

"We promised, right?" Kouen asked. His face was too scary.

"Y-Yes."

'Aladdin.'
'Azami-nee.'

'We're doomed.' I didn't even hear anything from my djinns! Kouen explained what kind of man Sinbad was. Since they had nothing to explain, they returned to their human form. Just then, a shout was heard from up above and it was the magicians. Sphintus, whom Setta introduced to me, had Marga in his arms who was sleeping. She woke up later though and was looking for Titus, the other magi. I smiled sadly but a Fanalis jumped down the air balloon and told him that something was delivered to the magic circle. Another air balloon descended down and Marga quickly ran towards it. I looked at that person and noticed that it was Titus.

"Lady Scheherazade. Have a good night sleep." That's when I felt a dark power forced somewhere. I noticed a dark portal and knew that it was Judal. So he was here and so was Hakuryuu.

Setta and the others were busy so I left them to that while Lucien was with Alibaba. He expanding his social life now. That made me laugh until I felt a hand on my shoulder. I saw Yunan with a smile there though there was an irk mark on his face.

"Please explain to me why the first prince of Kou wants to talk to you?"

"I-I promised him that I will teach him the Torran language! I'm sorry, Yunan! Promise, that was all there is to it!"

"Hmm?" He looked at me with a closed eye smile which made me more nervous.

'What's up with him all of a sudden? Help me!' He sighed and touched his forehead with mine.

"I don't know yet my feelings but I don't want to lose you." Those words made me flushed. I didn't expect him to be jealous of somebody else but at the same time, I was also happy.

"I'll wait for you then. Maybe soon, I can tell you mine." I said. He kissed my forehead and flew upwards. Guess it was his time to go.

"Will I see you this summit?" He nodded and flew towards the east.

"See you later, Yunan."

I dusted my clothes and fixed it. The town was a disaster but I guess we had to help fix it. We started helping the townspeople with their wounds while there were some who started fixing the houses and buildings right away. Setta used his gravity magic while Lucien used his household vessel. I helped with the crops and clothing.

"Wew! This is also tiring."

"Are you sure you should be up and about, Azami-sama?" Lucien asked. I told him not to worry. I brushed my pants and went back to work. My clothes also changed. I wore white pants with white top lined with golden threads. As embarrassing as it was, it showed my abdomen. It was a little uncomfortable but I got used to it soon.

"The summit is when again?"

"Soon, Azami-sama but Lord Kouen was already asking for you."

"I don't want to! I'm dead!" That's when I saw Aladdin and we both looked at each other with pity.

"Aladdin!"
"Azami-nee!"

"Kouen is going to kill us!"

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