The New World [Magi Fanfic]

What I Must Do

"Have you suddenly forgotten? Besides our governing body, there is another person here in Parthevia. We must go report to King Ceylan."

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"Wonderful. That is welcome news." Ceylan smiled down at the group who were on their knees.

"Yes." Sinbad said, holding his hands up in the company's sign.

"I was surprised. I never would have imagined that someone in King Rashid's escort was actually Sinbad, Head of Sindria Trading Company." Ceylan said while putting his hands in his lap.

'King Ceylan ..." SInbad said.

"I approve. I would welcome your trade activities here in Parthevia. Allow me to apologise for this country's past injustices towards you.... We'll be counting on you Sinbad. I'll ensure your removal from our wanted list. Please feel free to visit our country with fear." Ceylan ensured.

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"That's good, isn't Sinbad? Throughout Partheia's history, there has never been a single instance of a criminal having his name expunged from our wanted list while he still lived. That is, until now. I guess that means you've created yet another legend." Barbarossa said happily to Sinbad.

'That's right... I was once a wanted criminal in this country. But now, I've become someone who gets invited into the country and welcomed by all... I understand what Serendine was saying at that time. I didn't have the tight bloodline. So there was once one path for me to take, wasn't there? If that's the case...' Sinbad thought but was cut short by Barbarossa.

"...But it's good that Lord Ceylan is a wise person." Barbarossa said with a finger on his chin.

"Huh?" Sinbad asked after being brought back from his thoughts.

"He objectively understands his own position. 'This country's present condition' The treatment of the royal family.' Not only does he understand all of that, he doesn't overstep the boundaries of his current position. We couldn't have asked for someone more suitable to fill the position of a 'symbolic king'. Until now, the Parthevia royal family has ruled solely with power, not backed by actual ability. Without realizing that they were leading their country towards run... What foolishness." Barbarossa said with a sigh. Sinbad widened his eyes at the President in shock.

"If it was anyone but Lord Ceylan, this offer may have been completely rejected because 'Setting up something like this like an Autonomous Nation is blasphemy to the royal family.'" Barbarossa said, clicking his tongue in annoyance.

"Well, we mustn't waste time. Shall we go? There's more to discuss." The President said, turning away and walking. The trio stood there in silence. Lucy looked at Sinbad, eyeing him suspiciously.

"I know you mentioned it before but he really says what he means without holding back... If Miss Serendine heard what he just said, she'd likely be angry, it's a good thing she's not here.." Ja'far said.

"...Sin? What's wrong? Sin?" Ja'far asked as he began to worry about his leader's unusual behavior. Sinbad widened his eyes to reveal those deep purple swirls. Lucy covered her mouth as she let out a gasp.

'This isn't Sinbad! Its Serendine!' Lucy thought as she saw SInbad draw his sword that housed Baal.

"SIN!!!" Ja'far yelled as he gripped Sinbad's shoulder, effectively knocking him out of the daze.

"Sin. We're in the royal palace. I don't know what you're intending to do, but you don't need your metal vessel." Ja'far said sternly as Sinbad stared in shock.

"What... was I ...? Metal vessel...? Why would I ...?" Sinbad asked as he clutched his head.

".... You must be tired. Let's go get some rest." Lucy said, putting her hands on both boy's shoulders.