The New World [Magi Fanfic]

A Curse?

"I am the King's consul, Narmes. Currently, our country is proactively seeking contact with the outside world. It seems that the king will meet with you personally." Narmes said with a smile. Lucy stared at the man. He was undeniably gorgeous, without any doubts.

'These must be the travelers we received the report about. A group of people of all different races...' Narmes thought with a grin, His attention was snapped away when Drakon pulled his hood down.

"...Wait a minute. You there." One of the retainers said. He pointed to Drakon.

"Your face... I don't believe it! We're a matching set! You're wearing a mask just like I am!" The man with a bird mask on said, pointing to his face. The group let out a sigh of relief when he said that. The man went on to explain that in their country, masks were worn as a talisman to ward off evil spirits.Drakon just sheepishly nodded.

"It's alright, you can enter with your mask on." The bird main said.

"Please proceed to the throne room." Narmes said with a smile.

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Lucy knelt with her group in front of the king. He didn't seem any older than the purple haired teen who was in front of them all.

"Welcome to my country of Heliohapt. I welcome you, guests from a forgien land... but what an interesting group you are... Imuchakk... and even someone from Sasan. You're no ordinary travelers. Who are you?" The teen king questioned.

"I am Sinbad, head of the Sindria Trading Company. I am a merchant, formerly of reim, but now currently based in Balbadd. As you have observed, I have allies from Imuchakk, Sasan, and Artemyra, though they are not here right now. I've made alliances with powerful countries to build a multinational company. Your Majesty! Heliohapt is a superb country. You have advanced construction, technology, a wealth of resources, and excellent techniques for creating quality pharmaceuticals. Your Majesty has an interest in foreign countries. Please allow us to tell the outside world about Heliohapt. Could you let us serve as your bridge to the rest of the world? I am more than positive we can become a great power source for you and Heliohapt, your Majesty." Sinbad asked with pure confidence.

"Please wait young king." A deep voice boomed as heavy footsteps echoed through the large throne room. Everyone looked over with a surprised face.

"There is no need for you to waste time. Meeting personally with such a questionable bunch of visitors." The man in the middle said with an arrogant grin plastered on his face. Beside him was an old lady and a muscular man with an Anubis mask covering his face.

"You want to make a deal travelers? I am the Kingdom of Heliohapt's Grand Vizier, Gafra Ka." Gafra said.

"You travelers are aware are you not? Of the sudden increase of deaths with no apparent cause... Healthy young people, dropping dead like flies for no known reason... We are using all of our resources to investigate this phenomenon, but do you know what they are calling it in the city?" Gafra said while glaring at Narmes.

"A curse." He finished, crossing his arms over his chest. His comment elicited small gasps from people within the group.

"That's right! Our great former king strove to keep Heliohapt an independent country, free from foreign influences. Despite that, our current king has chosen to ignore the will of the former king and has decided to let outsiders like these into our country... That is something unforgivable." The lady said with a sickening grin on her face.

"I am sure these actions must have invoked the rage of our great former king." She finished. Narmes grit his teeth angrily.

"Lord Gafra! Lady Patra! You are speaking in front of our king!" Narmes yelled out at the two.