The Unsung Warrior Of Baghdad: Mysterious Magical Stones Quest

The Call to War

The Present Minister looked nervously at King Zafar. "Why are you so anxious, King Zafar? Our defense was four times stronger than usual today. No one can attack us."

King Zafar's gaze was intense. "Do you remember Omar the warrior?"

The Present Minister nodded.

Zafar continued, "He knew every shortcut and secret door in this castle. He would have taught it to his son too."

They were in the court hall, but Zafar stood near the throne. Suddenly, they heard someone speaking from the throne itself. It was Aladdin.

"He's right," Aladdin said, a smirk on his face. "That's how I reached here without getting caught."

Zafar and the minister were shocked and fearful. They attempted to leave, but at the entrance, Pravin made a dramatic entrance.

"No way out," Pravin declared.

The minister called out, "Soldiers! Hurry up here!"

A group of soldiers arrived, but the minister's smugness quickly turned to confusion when they arrested Zafar and the minister. These were not regular soldiers but members of the Black Thieves.

Pravin stepped forward. "What did you do to the king and his family?"

Aladdin added, "And to Princess Yasmine?"

Zafar smiled, a sinister look in his eyes.

Pravin interpreted the smile. "His smile indicates that the king and his family are imprisoned in Egypt."

Zafar's grin widened. "Nice guess. Yes, it is true. What are you going to do now?"

Pravin ordered the gang members to imprison Zafar and the minister in the dark cell. However, Zafar and the minister managed to escape before they could be confined and began their journey to Egypt.

Pravin turned to Aladdin. "Claim the throne and become the king."

Aladdin protested, "Why me? You are better suited. You should claim the throne and lead us to the rescue mission."

Before Pravin could respond, a gang member rushed in. "Zafar and the minister escaped from us. They said they were going to—"

"Egypt, I know," Pravin interrupted. "That's my plan. Now, I need a quick learner to be the king, so I am asking—no, I am ordering you to claim the throne. The king and the princess will be impressed by your victory too. By that, you can marry her in the future."

Aladdin nodded reluctantly. "It's not my victory; it's our victory."

With determination, Aladdin claimed the throne and became the King of Baghdad. The news spread quickly. While the soldiers were angry, the civilians were happy, knowing the Black Thieves were good. The soldiers obeyed Aladdin because he was now the king. Aladdin ordered the army to prepare for war with Egypt and sent a messenger to the Egyptian kingdom. Zafar, upon receiving the message, killed the messenger without hesitation.

Aladdin led his entire army to Egypt, ready to declare war. The Egyptian army had already set traps to kill them. Realizing the danger, Aladdin decided to step back and wait. As night fell, the army set up tents to sleep.

In the Egyptian castle, Zafar confronted the king and his family. "I will defeat the army of Baghdad, and the kingdom will be ours forever."

Princess Yasmine, her voice filled with defiance, retorted, "No, you can't. Aladdin will never leave you."

Zafar laughed cruelly. "Really, Princess? Mark my words, he will be dead before sunrise." He left the prison, confident in his plan.

Yasmine cried, missing Aladdin deeply. From the balcony, Zafar ordered his archers to shoot fire arrows at the tents. The attack caused chaos, but Aladdin and his army managed to break through the entrance gate, though they were exhausted by sunrise. The Egyptian army, still fresh and energetic, awaited them.