Disbelief

Disbelief and betrayal are the two emotions at war in Alibaba Saluja as he gazed at the flames from the royal treasury, he say his father's crumpled form laying still and unresponsive, his Foster brother the cause of this, casually leaving the destruction without a care for the lives he's ruined, he hears the shouting of gaurds, the panicked screeching of nobles and the outraged voice of his older half brother demanding for his head as if he us to blame.

Almost on autopilot Alibaba dashed to his room grabbing several articles of clothing, he approached the wardrobe then opened a secret compartment to retrieve the stash he hid there, it was a large sack containing, a few bags of gold and silver, two swords for fighting, three water cans, a map of the surrounding areas, and a large traveling cloak. He hid these things a year ago in preparation if anything went horribly wrong and he had to run, he just never thought he would have to use it.

He takes one last look at his room then bolts out the door, he uses the chaos of the fire to get out of the castle and then hoped on a caravan leaving Balbadd that night.

As he sits down in the caravan wagon, he keeps going back to the fire and the betrayal from Cassim, how could he do this we were brothers, we grew up together, he just throws it away for money and the hate I saw in his eyes that I choose to ignore when we meet again after three years apart. Why the hell would he hate me! He basically forced me to go to the castle and now he resents me for his choice. That traitorous street urchin I never should have treated them like family when they were anything but…. His thoughts stopped abruptly at that train of thought, no they are family and Cassim choose to betray that bond, he won't allow himself to sink to his level not now, not ever.

Alibaba now resolute looks back to the direction of Balbadd, he might have to run from his home just to survive but he will return and reclaim what was his, for his brothers none of them are fit to rule Balbadd that's why his father made him the heir to the throne.

(A week later)

Alibaba arrived in the city of Qishan, after settling fees for travel with the caravan he makes his way into the city proper, what he see repulsed him slaves, there were hundreds of them almost everyone he sees owns one there is even slave auctions happening in public and no one bats an eye, for someone like Alibaba who grew up in Balbadd a free country with no slaves this was quite a heavy dose of reality, but he had a goal in mind and he can't let this stop him, he needs to survive so comfort is secondary.

(One year later)

Using the money from his stash Alibaba was able to buy a wagon and some merchandise to trade with he also hired a few men to help, with the use of his lessons in trade from his father he steadily started to make increasingly large profits, he was able to buy another two wagons, and more men for trading one of his best selling points that made him faster than the other caravans was that he didn't avoid the routes with bandits, in fact he purposely choose to for it allowed him to vent his anger on men who deserved it also gave his caravan a reputation for taking out bandits, the loot he and his men took from the bandit and slaver hideouts was funneled back into the business making them grow large in a short time frame.

His success brought him enemies especially due to the fact he and his men targeted slavers, making quite a few slave traders lose large amounts of business, this lead to several cut throats in back alleyways and the aggressive asset relocation of the now dead slave traders properties including food, clothing, metals, and even their slaves.

He now has one of the four biggest trading businesses in the city of Qishan and he was held in high regard among the other merchants and the citizens, he has started finalizing a solid method to transport high quality grape wine, which if it worked would see him having a monopoly on the wine market, all the slaves he took from the slavers and the slave traders were released back to their homes, others were placed under work contracts this protected them from returning to slavery and had them learning skills and making money.

Alibaba was walking down the street in the city of Qishan when he came along a strange sight, he sees an old man and a woman carrying heavy bags.

The old man was tall even with the cloak covering his body you could tell he was a warrior, he had a muscular build with scars on his arms and legs, he had grey hair and blue eyes framing his wrinkled face, he had a strange aura about him that both terrified and intrigued him.

The woman was 5'7 and had long crimson red hair, she had a voluptuous figure, large breasts, flaring hips, toned arms and legs, her eyes and facial structure gave away her Fanalis heritage. She was carrying a large pack on her back.

They were several eyes focusing on the fanalis female, now Alibaba didn't know a lot about them but he new they were very expensive and rare slaves when sold and given the lessening prospects for slave die to him, the slavers were getting desperate for income, so to prevent an incident he approached them.

"Hello, my name is Alibaba welcome to our fair city." He greeted them in a friendly manner.

"Hello, young man, my name is Harahb and the young lady beside me is Scarlett." The old man now know as Harahb greeted warmly.

"Hello, I am Scarlett, are you in charge here for from what I hear being whispered quite a few people fear you?" She says plainly.

"Yes, I run one of the largest merchant businesses in the city and due to my tendency to hunt down bandits and slavers some people have chosen to fear me." Alibaba says nonchalantly.

"You hunt down slavers? Why do you do that when we hear you have slaves yourself?" Scarlett questions, suspicious of his intentions.

"I don't have slaves, some of them were returned to their homes immediately but the ones who didn't have anything to return to I gave them contacted work so they don't just end up back to being slaves " Alibaba is not at all offended by her questions it's the typical response.

"That is quite the undertaking young man, and a commendable one at that." Harahb said impressed.

"I'm sorry for my accusations." Scarlett apologized.

"It's fine, why don't you both join me for lunch and get to know each other." Alibaba offered.

"We accept." They say in unison.

(Few hours later after lunch)

The lunch was very informative Alibaba learnt much about his two lunch guests, Harahb was a traveling mercenary he had fought in many wars over the decades, he was also from a secret clan of warriors but he was the last one left alive, his current goal is to find someone to inherit the knowledge and skills of his clan before he does. Scarlett much to Alibaba's surprise was only sixteen years old one year older than him, she was found by Harahb in her destroyed village half dead, Harahb nursed her back to full health and took her under his wing, she has been with him for eight years and they have a father and daughter relationship, they were both skilled fighters; Harahb more with bladed weapons of any kind, Scarlett was decent with blades but her true talents were in hand to hand combat.

Alibaba felt he could trust them more of a gut feeling than anything else, so he shared his story with them, and his desire to become king so he could honor his father and help his people, he also told them of his dream of creating a world without slavery, where everyone was free to rise and fall at their own merits.

To Alibaba it felt good to talk about his life and dreams to people who he didn't know it gave him an outside perspective, they both seem moved by his story and his dream, Scarlett was more enthusiastic about it and supporting, Harahb was less so he was very critical about his goals, Alibaba quickly found himself in an intense argument as he had to constantly defend his goals, Harahb challenged every point he made forcing him to think more deeply and more broadly than he ever did before, by the end of the argument he had an actual start of a plan to make his dream come true, the toll though was more than he ever allowed himself to think about, he was starting to doubt if it was worth and if he could do what was necessary to accomplish it.

Harahb had levelled him with a fierce stare and spoke. "I see that you have fully become aware of what it will take to create that type of world, now you must ask yourself can you do it, stain your hands to get the job done, ask yourself is it worth it and if you have doubts," he gestures to behind me, were a mother was crying over her dead child they were slaves, but what ignited Alibaba's fury was the indifference from the people who just walk by them as if they are nothing. "This is the current face of the world, many people say they want to change things but they never do anything, so Alibaba are you going to be the one who finally follow through on their dream for a better world." Harahb was looking him dead in the eyes when he said this.

Alibaba closed his eyes just focusing on the cries of the mother, how many people are now crying for a lost love one due to practice of selling people like their cattle, no it must stop and if someone has to walk the bloody path to create a future for these people then so be it.

"I will create a world where no one will be shackled and sold like livestock even if I have to swim through a river of blood." The promise in his voice, the resolve in his eyes and posture made Harahb truly believe that he can do it.

"I acknowledge your resolve and tell you now that you will have me at your side in this venture, I have decided to choose you as my successor so let's change the world." Harahb says, then extended his hand out to Alibaba who grasped it firmly.

"I accept, I look forward to working with you." Alibaba says firmly.

(Two years later)

Many things have changed over the last two years in the Oasis Cities; The ASLAW Trading Company founded, owned, and run by Alibaba Saluja, is the largest, most effective, and protected company in the entirety of the oasis cities, it had a monopoly on the wine trade throughout the desert areas, it's workforce is also the largest due to hiring and training of former slaves also gaining itself a stellar reputation and trust among other people and countries, it's reach was very far trading with several countries even sometimes with Magnostadt, the company also has a highly trained professional private military force, their primary objectives were to provide protection to the caravans, naval trade vessels, and the business interests of those who choose to hire their services.

The leadership of the Oasis Cities were covertly usurped by Alibaba, while in public it seemed nothing has changed but the truth of the matter is that the public leaders are now only puppets dancing to his tune, Alibaba forced their submission to his rule, he made them sell all their slaves to him for a tenth of the price, he also restricted them from buying more and had them hire only a legitimate workforce who conveniently all have ties to ASLAW Trading Company.

One of their most coveted acquisitions were magicians, Harahb had a few friends who were magicians that he brought in to help in their goals, this was a major help to Alibaba and his company, with the use of their magic they allowed the company to always have fresh produce to sell, boosted the training of the soldiers, and they help them spot untrained or lone magicians who are then recruited by the company.

Harahb was the one who trained the private army and Alibaba, he taught them in all forms of military training, tactics, and fighting. Alibaba was personally trained in arts of Harahb's clan; weapon arts, battle tactics, magoi manipulation, espionage, poisons, and torture.

The form of Magoi manipulation that Harahb's clan practices is vastly different than the others, they use a method of augmentation with the use of specially made elixirs that boosts all the senses, muscle mass, bone structure and density, and changes their body to allow them to grow their magoi by consuming the magoi of others, they also use their to strengthen weapons, armors, and the physical and mental faculties of the body.

Alibaba being the chosen heir of the clan went through it all, he had reservations about the process and the taking of another persons life force to feed his own, but one sparring match with Harahb wherein he was completely destroyed without even being able to harm much less touch Harahb he say the necessity of it and agreed to undergo the augmentation.

The results were amazing to say the least, Alibaba's physical changes were drastic, he now stands at 6 foot 3 inches, he now has large lean muscular frame built for speed, dexterity, maneuverability, and power, his hair grew out into smooth silken golden strands, his golden eyes now have a slight glow that enables him to see in the dark, he had light tanned skin from living in the dessert for year's.

His internal changes were subtle but no less striking, his lung capacity was doubled, his bones density tripled, he had largely boosted immune system, his muscle density increased, his reflexes were sharper, and quicker, his mental capacity and analytical ability was also increased.

Harahb weapon arts training had him becoming increasingly proficient in a myriad of fighting styles and disciplines, most notably swords, spears, knives or any bladed weapon, he was getting better at the specific martial arts of the clan, his magoi capacity has been steadily increasing for every enemy he has chosen to harvest from, his total capacity has tripled from his base amount which he found out was just slightly above what's necessary to be King Candidate.

Alibaba's relationship with Scarlett has grown from friends to a more intimately mature one, along with that of a fanalis girl named Morgiana who they freed from Jamil, Morgiana had wanted to stay with him after hearing about the future he wishes to create, her infatuation with him was encouraged by Scarlett she seems to believe that strong warriors should have many wives to ensure the continuation of his bloodline, once Scarlett had determined that he was strong enough to be her mate she ambushed him, tied him to the bed to stake her claim and only let him go when he came around to her line of thinking and started being a fully willing participant to their bedroom activities.

(ASLAW Trading Company Residence)

Alibaba Saluja is currently in his office going over the logistics of his company's trade accounts, it's a lavish well decorated office with a large mahogany work desk, four couches, a few small tea tables, richly tailored drapes are drawn back from the two large windows letting sunlight in. There was a knock at the door, he told them to enter without looking up from his papers, his assistant quickly entered and made her way to him then spoke quietly into his ear, Alibaba thanks her then tell her to summon Scarlett, Morgiana, and Harahb immediately.

Fifteen minutes later three people enter his office, Alibaba looks at them, Harahb hasn't changed much over the years aside taking up smoking, Scarlett grew two inches in height, her crimson hair now rests at her ass, she voluptuous curves were more pronounced, she wore leather pants, silk shirt, leather armor, gauntlets, she also carries a short sword, Morgiana has changed the most, she's 5'6, has a curvy, athletic figure, with modest breasts, flairing hips, toned legs and thighs, she wore similar outfit to Scarlett but without the gauntlets, or the short sword.

"You called for us?" Harahb asked.

"Yeah, me and Mor we're in the middle of a sparring match when you interrupted us" Scarlett complains while Morgiana just nodded in agreement.

"It turns out that their is a Magi in town, and it's not one of the three we know off." Alibaba states, the others are notable surprised.

"That shouldn't be possible unless one of the others died." Harahb says suddenly serious.

"And since we would of heard of something that important," Scarlett continues.

"That means he is an unknown Magi." Morgiana finishes.

"Exactly, we have on our hands an opportunity to get an unknown Magi on our side, and no merchant worth his salt will let go of such an opportunity, so let's go get a Magi." Alibaba says with a dazzling smile.

(Qishan Aladdin P.O.V.)

The city was huge to Aladdin and there was so many people, taking, trading, laughing, drinking, dancing and many more things. It was amazing to him all the different and new experiences he got to enjoy now that he was no longer locked in that place.

He is walking around when something catches his entire focus causing him to freeze in place, up ahead the street he's on a woman was walking across the street, the woman in question was breathtaking her long crimson hair flowed in the breeze, the way the sunlight catches it makes it seem like liquid fire, her flawless lightly tanned skin glows, her bright welcoming smile of pure ivory brings out her exotic facial features, warm ruby red eyes survey the area, A flowing white dress that emphasized her large shapely breast, slim waist, wide flairing hips, large perfectly shaped bubble butt, long toned legs in leather boots.

Aladdin is completely transfixed his gaze glued to her swaying hips, bouncing breasts and ass, as she continued walking Aladdin finds his feet moving on their own accord to follow the, he is so fixated on her body that he doesn't pay any attention to his surroundings, and untold amount of time later he finds himself in at the outside of a large mansion, the woman turned around and beckoned him inside with a friendly smile, he followed her inside in a daze.

The events that followed was the most fun Aladdin had in his life, he met this great guy named Alibaba who quickly became his best friend, the woman he followed was named Scarlett she was Alibaba's lover along with another beautiful girl called Morgiana which was made him feel down, but it didn't last long as three beautiful busty women came out to keep him company, they spent the night eating, dancing, laughing and joking around, at the end of it he became friends with Scarlett and Morgiana, found out from Alibaba that the Dungeon of Amon has a Djinn and he invited me to come along with him in two days time, all in all it was a great night.

(Alibaba's bedroom)

Alibaba, Scarlett, and Morgiana we're getting ready for bed after they broke up the celebration party.

"That went a lot better than expected." Scarlett commented while taking off her clothes.

"He seems like a nice kid." Morgiana voiced her thoughts also removing her clothes.

"Yeah, I actually really like that kid, he makes me want to trust and protect him already, I can't use him not now not ever it just feels wrong," he passed to remove his shirt. "I will have to earn his loyalty and trust the honest way, it's the only way I see forward for me and him." He finished speaking while removing his pants.

"Well, good I would hate to break your legs for using that sweet kid." Scarlett lightly threatens with Morgiana nodding in agreement.

"Well, now that that's settled why don't we enjoy our night together ladies." He says while bringing Morgiana into an intense kiss.

"Yes, we should begin our own night activities." Scarlett purrs in Alibaba's ear.

The trio end up in a intensely pleasurable tangle of limbs, bathing the room in moans and screams of ecstasy far into the early morning hours.

(Two days later)

It been two days since they have met but Alibaba has grown quite close with Aladdin, the little guy was just so easy to like and his honest nature made him easy to trust, he had no malice, hate, ulterior motives in his gaze or body language and his perverted nature was just a bonus.

He met Harahb the following morning, where Aladdin learned that he was a Magi and what that title normally entails, Magnus the head magician that Alibaba had working for him decided to teach Aladdin the basics of being a magician, it turns out Aladdin was a natural fire magician and took to his lessons enthusiastically.

They were getting ready to enter the dungeon, everyone was wearing enchanted clothing that made them have higher resistance to fire in preparation for Amon's fire dungeon, Alibaba and the others were carrying spelled bottomless pouches for the treasures they will find in the dungeon, only Alibaba and Scarlett we're carrying weapons, Aladdin carries his new short staff for magic and Morgiana was unarmed.

They left the mansion in the early morning and made their way to the dungeon, as they are walking up the steps they occupy their time by making idle chatter about random things, all talking stopped as they reach the entrance.

"There is no going back once we touch the entrance." Alibaba says to them.

"We're prepared, we won't back down." Scarlett states.

"We are ready." Morgiana says seriously.

"Yeah, it's going to be fun, so let's go." Aladdin chirps in excitedly.

"Alright then, lets go." Alibaba says, then they joined hands and entered the dungeon.