Magi: Lost in Time

Scroll 3: New Light

"Mama? Why are we here in the market again?" Akil dryly asked as he stared at the number of people bustling around. She laughed nervously at her child before telling him that they were going to grab some stuff before leaving Sindria tomorrow. This day had been their fifth and Akil decided that he wanted to visit Magnostadt where Eisa and Khamisa were.

"Hmm. Are you also going to get your hair cut?" He asked.

"Yeah, my hair is a too long for my liking and I guess it's time for me to have it cut." She confessed. Akil smiled sadly. He told her mom that he loved her hair that way but if she decided to cut it, then he will respect her decision. Thais was glad that her child was understanding for somebody so young. She was sure that if the time comes, she will be happy to leave him alone. Akil was stronger than anyone she had seen.

"You can also buy some things for Luna and Kaein since they volunteered on staying back at the inn. I'm sure that your uncles and auntie will also love something from you." He grinned at her words before they went around to buy some stuff. Later on, Thais had her hair cut. It now reached her neck and was styled in a way that her back was shorter than the front. It suited her but she was more glad that nobody in the area recognized her.

'That must have been because they only see you whenever there is a party. Sinbad was usually the one who took care of everything.' Seere reasoned. She was also sure that that was the reason. It was still a relief though. Akil tugged on his mom's dress and pointed at a strange person walking down the market. It was a familiar dragon he was pointing.

"Mama, Mama, that man looks amazing in his dragon costume. Is he for real?" Akil mused. Thais sweatdropped at him before telling her child that he was a real dragon. To her amusement, he jumped a few meters from her.

"Really!? That's amazing! I wonder if he'll tell me if I can become one too." He grinned. Thais giggled at his charm before telling him that Kaein and Luna were waiting for them at home. It was also time for lunch.

"Oh! You're right, Mama. Let's go! I bet they're super hungry right now." The two returned back to the inn, and Thais thought why the dragon was freely roaming the city. Usually, he would have been with his—Right, she just remembered Yunan's words. Because there was a rule regarding the army, Sindria must have stripped off its soldiers and many became normal guards or entrepreneurs at this point. However, she was sure that they were able to adapt so easily considering that most of them were workers of the company to begin with. She could still remember them all.

"Mama? Why are you spacing so much? We just finished eating while you still have food on your plate." Akil pointed. She scratched her cheek and told them that she was just thinking about Magnostadt. Luna was unconvinced knowing that it was something different. Kaein was sure that it was about Sindria but let it slide. Akil trusted her but for some reason, he was sure that it was not it.

"Well, we're going to depart tonight so it's better to have your stomach full, Mama. I'll be going outside to play."

"Be careful!" She warned. Kaein and Luna stood in front of her and asked about her current plans. They know that she would not just let the others move and considering that they were at the peak of their adventure, she will have something in her sleeve.

Thais finished her food and sat by the bed. She told them that she planned to go against the Sacred Palace and the so-called destiny. They were astounded by her words. She thoroughly explained to them her plans after coating the room with special magic using her rukh. Kaein and Luna asked why and how.

"When Alibaba and Hakuryuu battled each other, I discovered that falling into depravity was not all that bad. Don't get me wrong, it still drives a person mad but with enough control, they can live as normal as anybody in this world. I think... I think it's not bad for us to make unacceptable choices. If ever, it would actually help us grow. Cursing fate or destiny, I don't think it's not good. I think it is because we defy the path created for us to make a new path. I remembered from Aladdin's story that the parallel worlds are like sheets of a pad paper. From one point, one can make a bad choice while at one point, one can choose a good one. It's a web. Right now, I plan to release the world from the bindings of the Sacred Palace. I don't know why the Al-Thamen nor David wants to destroy it but my goal would be the same. If the rukh are freed from their bidding, if ever the room was destroyed, then the world may also be free from them. It will not be easy for this world to recover, true, but I believe that they have the strength. This is yet the better I have seen of them. No, there is still a better world and I want you two to help me." She begged. Kaein and Luna found a new light to enlighten their darkened path. Yes, they were willing to help her. With their mistress, they will free the world.