Author's note: ok everyone here s chapter three! I want to once again thank my readers and reviewers and also the people who are following and favoriting my story. I don't own Tír na nÓg and Aaja Nachle title song. Thank you once again and I hope all of you enjoy chapter 3! Please keep reviewing! Thank you and Goodbye and Goodnight!
Chapter 3 - Spice and Sinbad
"It's a great pleasure to meet you. My name is Ja'far, a merchant. It would be an honor if you could stock our products your at you lovely store...what the heck am I saying?" Ja'far slammed his fists on the table. "I've had enough, old hag!"
"Old hag?...RURUMU CHOP!" Rurumu chopped Ja'far with her hand.
"OW!" Ja'far had three bumps on top of his head. And he was also bleeding. I think this it what they call "child abuse" but apparently that doesn't apply here ooooor in this case.
"How many times do aI have to remind you?" Rurumu reminded. "When you address a mature lady call them "Miss" or "Madam."
Sinbad was stricken with fear by Rurumu, in fact they all were. Rurumu was only nice to me because, one, I was a young girl and two, I knew had to politely act. So she and I were in good terms, and I'm glad. I don't think I would be able to live through a "Rurumu chop." Sinbad changed his outfit to match his new merchant life. I have to admit, it's interesting.
"We're part of Imuchakk's official merchant ship crew led by Sinbad. Our every conduct will help build a strong, reliable relationship." Rurumu explained.
"You tell them!" Hinahoho said. He muttered something else but I couldn't make it out. I was busy getting the food ready for lunch. But I'll tell you this, Rurumu was how you say, "cracking the whip" on Sinbad and Ja'far. I think that's how it goes. I watched their tired, scared faces as Rurumu drilled them on the basics. Rurumu taught them general education, culture, geography, mathematics, posture, and the other good stuff.
"Hey! How come Sapphire do eat have to do this stuff?! Ja'far asked.
"Simple. I already drilled her on this, and she was perfect." Rurumu answered. "She knew everything, from general education to mathematics. So because of that, she doesn't have to do this."
Sinbad glared at me and Ja'far looked at me while grinding his teeth. I, just smile. Sinbad and Ja'far ceased their attacks on me.
Smile. Even if you're facing an enemy, people can't attack others with a smile.
When Rurumu was done with Sinbad and Ja'far, they both passed out.
"Hanging in there guys?" Hinahoho asked.
"Chief! No. Mr. Ja'far, you got this!" Vittel said. Mahad nodded.
"My brain is about to explode..." Ja'far muttered.
"Everyone! It's lunch time!" I said as Rurumu and I brought out the food.
We gave the men the food and don't ask me what we made because I don't have the slightest idea on what it was. But, the men seemed to enjoy it, so it was all good. When lunch time was over, Sinbad and Ja'far got back to their studies. I help with the problems that were hard for them and we had Rurumu to grade them. I have to admit, being a college graduate in a thirteen or fourteen year old body, had its rewards. For one, I didn't have to worry about suffering at the hands of a ticked of Rurumu...
Several days and nights pasted. Sinbad and Ja'far have learned a lot, but they still had aways to go. Especially if they want to reach my level of intelligence. The boys slept in one room, while Rurumu and I slept in another. And if anyone of the boys came into our room (especially Sinbad) they would get the "Rurumu chop" big time. Buuuuuut I have tell you something. Sinbad did try to take a peek in my room. Sadly, he succeeded, buuuuut at least all he saw was me in a nightgown and I was combing my hair. What was embarrassing was, that he heard me humming a song that I remembered. I found out he was there when a wave hit the ship, and I turned around to the window, and I saw the end of a violet colored ponytail. I knew immediately that Sinbad was watching me this whole time. I could feel a blush on my face, I decided not to tell Rurumu, because I think she would kill him, and I did not what that on my conscience. So I let it slide...for now.
After several days of waiting, and Sinbad peeking threw my window, we finally arrived at the Reim Empire.
We docked at a port and we all boarded off.
"No time to waste! Let's get to business!" Sinbad said.
So we set up a shop and put up our stuff.
"Come and see for yourself. Direct imports from Imuchakk!" The boys said.
I went out to see the competition, and to get some more products for our store. Selling unfamiliar goods in a different land would be a rough start. The people would be considered and suspicious at first for the things we're selling are unfamiliar to them. So, if I get somethings that are from here and sell them in our shop, then we can gradually push people into buying our products from Imuchakk. I went to a store that was selling some products from the Far East. I could tell they were just leaving, and not coming back. Heh, easy prey.
"Um, excuse me sir."
I got the owner's attention. "Yes young lady, how can I help you?"
"Um, can I please buy some of your products?" I asked.
"Why certainly. You can have anything you want. We're leaving, and we don't have enough room for all this stuff. So take what you need. It's on the house." The man smiled.
"Really! Thank you sir!"
I looked at the products that these people were selling. They had wool, clothing, armor, fruits and some jewelry. All valuable products, but if they had some much of them, selling them would be hard. So I crossed those off me list. Then, from the corner of my eye I saw some barrels, I went over to the barrels. There probably filled with with be or some sort of fruit. But when I opened one, I was surprised. It was filled with spices, each and everyone of the barrels were filled with spices!
"I'll take all these barrels!"
"Uh are you sure? That's an unusual item." The man said.
"Well I think it's perfect."
"Alrighty then, I'll give you all fifth teen barrels."
So I took all fifth teen barrels and watched the men who gave them to me sail off.
"That's quite usual. I mean, I thought that you would go for the armor or clothes."
I turned around and saw a familiar cat-like creature behind me.
"Ryubebe." I smiled. "It's good to see you again. Tell me, how are you?"
Ryubebe jumped on my shoulder and hung around my shoulders with his tail curled around my neck like a scarf. "Nothing much, I just came to see how your progress with finding the two other girls was going. Any luck?"
I let out a sigh. "I just arrived here this morning. And Sinbad had just set up shop so I haven't had anytime to look yet."
"I see, but remember, finding the two other girls are your top priority. You can worry about Sinbad and his shop later."
"Ryubebe, how will I recognize them when I find them?" I asked and I fed Ryubebe a bread piece.
"Well, your necklace will be attracted to their summoning jewelry."
"Summoning jewelry?"
"Yes. Your summoning jewelry is your necklace, called the summoning necklace. The other two would either have the summoning ring or the summoning bracelet. These three jewelry are the three summoning jewelry. They hold all your powers and abilities, and when you find the other two girls, you'll be able to contact them from anywhere. No matter the distance."
"Wow that's incredible!"
"Yes it is. So, when you're near the summoning ring or bracelet, your necklace with glow and it'll lead you to them."
"Sweet, that'll help a lot."
"Yes I know. My master made them."
"Will I ever meet you master?"
"In due time. But tell me Sapphire, why did you buy these barrels filled with spice?"
"Well, armor and clothes would be good, but fashion always changes and people won't want old fashions. But with spices, many people want them and it is something that is used a lot and it never changes. So, it is a product that would be quite useful."
"Wow I'm impressed. Humans are an interesting species. I find them fascinating. In this world you need money to get by, so humans do whatever they can to obtain it. Some humans do it the honest way, others steal to survive. And these merchants are very interesting. The world revolves around money. Money is moved by merchants. Merchants stand in the for front of the world. They have a great grasp on society which helps them make astute forecasts. It wouldn't be an exaggeration if I said that merchants moved the world. And Sinbad and his friends get to compete with people of that caliber. I very intrigued on how all of this turns out. Ah, yes, humans indeed are a very fascinating species."
"I'm so glad we "fascinate" you so much."
"Hmmm, thank you. Oh, well here's where I get off." Ryubebe jumped of my shoulders. "Thank you so much for the ride and food Sapphire. It was also fun talking to you. Well I'll be off now, see you soon Sapphire, and remember, don't tell anyone about me, my master, or that your from another world."
"I won't."
"Good. Well then, I'm off." And Ryubebe vanished once again.
I found Sinbad and the gang celebrating something. Then I found a giant bag filled with silver coins. "Hey guys. Where all our stuff?"
"We sold it." Vittel said.
"Sold it! All of it?!"
"Yes. Some man came and bought all out products!" Ja'far cheered.
"Tell me you didn't..." I sighed.
"We did! We sold it all!" Hinahoho said.
Oy vey...I'm surrounded by idiots. Sinbad, I expected better from you.
They told me that some Reim soldiers said that all commercial transactions have to go through the Reim Merchant Union. And that companies approved but the union are aloud to do business here. When the soldiers left thats when a man in a blue cape with a hood showed up and bought all our products. *sigh* these guys were in such a rush to sell our stuff, they didn't stop and think. Night time came and I was still upset that the boys sold all our stuff. But at least we still got some profit. We all went for a walk, then something caught our eyes. *sigh* I knew this was going to happen. It was a stand selling our products. The products that these idiots sold before I had a chance to do anything.
"What's going on? These are our products."
"The prices are five times, no, ten times higher!"
"We've been deceived!"
"He took advantage of us."
"The guy who you sold all our stuff to, makes his money by reselling." I explained.
Everyone look at me with their mouths wide opened.
"From what you told me, he must target non-Union merchants...just like us." I finished.
After we found out about this, I had to break the bad news to Rurumu.
"I see." Rurumu murmured.
"It's unfair." Ja'far whined.
"What was our total loss?" Hinahoho asked.
"I don't know?" Sinbad replied. Then he crumbed up the paper he was holding. "But in the end, we need to join the union to do business in Reim. We can't argue about the resale."
"You're right." Vittel agreed. "I underestimated how business works."
"It's true. This is the reality of business." I added.
"We're still total amateurs at this." Hinahoho said.
"What are you saying?" Sinbad tosses the ball of paper up in the air. "That's the fun of it!" Sinbad eyes lite up.
"But we were just deceived!" Ja'far said.
"Don't you get it? That's why it's fun." Sinbad replied. "I respect merchants. Don't you think they're the shrewdest of them all? And we get to compete with these people. It's nothing short of mind-blowing!"
"Jeez, you got me again." Hinahoho sighed.
Sinbad, you are the weirdest and most strangest person I have ever met.
"If our leader say so, it's our duty to follow him."
Everyone one, except Sinbad and I got on the ship. I decided to stay with Sinbad because, I don't want him to do anything stupid again.
"Sinbad, Sapphire, are you two sure about this?" Hinahoho asked.
"Yup." Sinbad replied. "Head back to Imuchakk at once and return with new goods."
"By the time you guys return, I hope that I can settle things with the union." I added.
"Got it. We're counting on you two." Hinahoho said.
Then Sinbad and I watched as the Imuchakk ship sailed off. I really do hope I can settle things with the union, I'm pretty much the only hope these people got, since I'm the one with the most experience.
"Grrrrrrrr."
"What was that?" I asked.
"Um, first, we got to take care of my stomach." Sinbad said.
"Oy!"
Sinbad and I walked into the market. He flipped a bronze coin. Looks like that's all he's got.
"Here." I offered.
Sinbad looked and saw me holding up a small bag filled with silver coins.
"Where did you get this?!" Sinbad asked, with his mouth hung wide open.
"I've been saving this all this time." I lied. I actually got it by selling some of the spices I got from those other merchants.
"Sapphire you're a life saver!" Sinbad hugged me.
"Sinbad-to-tight!" I panted.
Sinbad dropped his bronze coin and it rolled on until a man with a blue hooded cape picked it up.
The man looked at us, and Sinbad immediately let me go and locked eyes with the man.
"What's the matter?" The man asked. "Doesn't this belong to you?"
The man looked at Sinbad with a shocked expression.
Sinbad smiled. "Would you like to join my and my friend for dinner?"
So the man joined us for dinner. It was interesting I'll give you that, but fun nonetheless. We sat down at a table and ordered some drinks and food. At least this place has stuff I could eat.
"My name is Harun." The man said. "I'm a trader from Balbadd."
"Balbadd? That's the largest economy next to Reim." Sinbad said.
"If you're a merchant, it's worth a visit. It's a very active city."
"Yes. I'll look you up when I'm in town."
"You do know, right? In selling your goods at a higher price."
"Yes. That was due to our lack of knowledge and experience. In other words, I lost the trade battle with you, Harun." Sinbad explained.
"So that way you approached me to learn about the ins and outs?" Harun asked.
"Indeed, that's correct." Sinbad answered.
"Your composed greed tells me you're fit to be a merchant. So I shall teach you.
I'm glad Sinbad has someone to teach him the ins and outs of business. If I tell him all I know, this would draw suspicion towards me. And like Ryubebe said, I have to keep my world and who I really am a secret. But, I am also interested in how things work here in this world.
"Reim has never seen goods from Imuchakk before. You had the most lucrative product but missed the timing to sell at the highest price and let another merchant decided on its standard market value. Think of this incident as the greatest loss you can ever imagine."
Suddenly I saw yellow butterflies flying all over the place. I couldn't tell, whether it was coming from Sinbad or Harun. But they vanished as suddenly as they appeared.
"So will you tell me how did the great man Rametoto to approve of this? I've been curious ever since you made your grand entrance at this port. I've been to Imuchakk many times to ask for approval but was always turned down. So why did they allow an inexperienced boy and girl to handle their goods?"
"No matter how ignorant I maybe I can't reveal my business secrets." Sinbad smiled.
I once again found yellow butterflies emanating from Sinbad. Sinbad, just who are you?
"I need to acquire a deeper understanding of this country. In exchange for that, I'll reveal everything to you. Yes, only it we can be comrades who support and share each other's knowledge." Sinbad calmly said with a smile.
Harun banged his fist on the table. "You're telling me to become your comrade? A comrade with a child like you? You're selling me short on that one. But, I'll give you an ear."
Sinbad waved his hand and put it in front of Harun's wine mug. "Please." A strange blue sign appeared.
Harun was shocked at what he saw, and so was I. Harun's wine froze! That's not something you see everyday!
"The wine...froze?!" Harun said.
I tapped the ice. "Oh sweet mother of all things pure and innocent it is frozen!"
"That's the power of the ice Djinn, Valefor. It's an ability only Dungeon Capturers can acquire." Sinbad explained.
"You're a Dungeon Capturer?!" Harun said.
"Yes." Sinbad answered then he pointed to me. "And this lovely lady, is Sapphire. My lovely companion."
I hated how he looked at me when he said that and I hated his tone when he called me lovely. I hated that look in his eyes when he call me lovely, and I hated his smile to.
"My name is Sapphire, Harun. Like Sinbad said, I am considered his traveling companion." I said.
"Well, I'm intensely curious about your story." Harun said.
Sinbad told Harun his adventures of what had happened since Sinbad and I first met.
"A battle facing a great dragon and a treasure vault of a historic ruin. Your stories are more interesting than a court poet's!" Harun explained.
"Court poet?" Sinbad and I asked.
"Taking on adventures and exploring this cast world. You're living a dream, I'm in awe. But I still can't figure out, what you're going to do with powers you obtained." Harun said. Harun also looked drunk.
Sinbad was quiet, when I looked at him, Sinbad's expression was somewhat...dark.
"I'm going to revolutionize this world." Sinbad answered.
"Revolutionize?"
Sinbad put his hand on my shoulder. "Our home country, Parthevia exploits their citizens and is headed to self-destruction. I have a strong desire to to save the people. But it can't be done by myself. I knew I needed to ovation greater power. I need to create a country that moves the world. I'm going to become king."
When I looked at Sinbad, I didn't see any yellow butterflies emanating from him. His expression was dark, the look is his eyes was dangerous...it scared me. As I let what Sinbad said sink into my heart, I started to wonder how dark his ambitions might be. Was it safe for me to travel with him? What sort of things was Sinbad going to do to accomplish his goals? Many people was Sinbad going to hurt? Just who is Sinbad?
"King?!" Harun said. "Sure, a king may have power, but it's more of a burden. It's impossible to cater to the needs of the world and people..." Harun stood up. "Sinbad. Your story is intriguing but still immature. In order to join Reim's merchant Union you need recommendation letter from a union merchant and 1000 gold coins as an admission fee. It's out of reach for most commoners. Bye if your motivations are genuine, and you truly want to revolutionize this world, make it happen. I'm heading to Remano tomorrow for business. I'll be back in a month. Prove yourself by raising 1000 gold coins by then. Depending on the outcome, I'll write you a recommendation letter to the union."
Then Harun left and I was going to pay for our food, but it was already paid for. Expect our room. Harun paid for one room. Not two, and I wasn't going to aloud that. So I paid for our rooms. Yes that right ROOMS, there is no way in heaven or hell in sleeping in the same room with Sinbad. Sinbad slept in one room and I slept next door.
I laid down on the bed, and thought how in heaven's name are we going to raise 1000 in one month. Hmmm.
*knock knock*
"Who is it?" I asked.
"It's me, Sinbad."
"Ok come in."
Sinbad opened the door, and came in.
"Sapphire, I know how we can raise 1000 gold coins." He smile.
-One month later-
"Hurry up or we'll miss it!" A little girl said and another girl followed.
There was a small wooden stage with many people surrounding it. The people were really excited at what they were about to see. Men, women and children gathered around the stage.
"Quiet!" Someone ordered. "It's about to start!"
Everyone was quiet as the curtains opened and a girl with eyes as blue as sapphires, with long brown hair, wearing a pure silk choli and added light blue thread work, light blue sequins, and best of all our swarvoski crystals. It even had beautiful hanging pearls at the bottom of the choli (Top). It had blue sequins, and swarvoski crystals on the skirt to make the outfit sparkle with pride. Leaving a dupatta(scarf) with swarvoski crystals to enhance the beauty of the lehenga. The girl walk out onto the stage so that the people could see her. And yes, that girl, was me.
Music started to played and the show was about to begin! I danced around barefoot for that's how I danced. I was part Indian, and dancing was in my blood. And so was singing. While Sinbad earned money telling his stories, I earned money by singing and dancing.
"Sing sing!" The people cheered.
And so I did.
Hen I was down, I bowed. And everyone cheered! People were throwing money and I had a sack to collect it all. I dance and sing everyday to earn money, Sinbad and I are earned a lot, but it's no where near 1000 gold coins.
"SAPPHIRE! SAPPHIRE!"
I heard someone calling my name. I turned around and saw Sinbad running towards me. Harun was behind him and Sinbad was caring a large bag. I ran down off the stage and Sinbad told me what had happened. Harun was really Rashid the 22nd King of Balbadd and he gave Sinbad a large bag of gold coins. I was thrilled that it all worked out. Though I was sad to stop dancing and singing.
It was now nighttime and Harun, I mean Rashid took us to the same place we are together a month ago. There he gave Sinbad the letter of recommendation.
"I'm grateful beyond words. I was approved to join the union. Now I'm able to do business in Napolia. I'm eager to see the new goods arrive from Imuchakk." Sinbad thanked Rashid.
"Sinbad, why don't we organize a theater performance?" Rashid asked.
"Excuse me?! But, mentor, I was only performing to raise funds for the union admission fee. I don't need to do that anymore." Sinbad answered.
"You're quite mature for your age, but still an amateur merchant. You joined the union, but you still haven't set up a shop."
Sinbad just realized that Rashid was right.
"How about a warehouse to store your inventory and a carriage to transport goods? You must advertise your new shop, too." Rashid said.
Boy, Rashid is just chewing Sinbad up. *sigh* I think I must take over now. "Rashid is right Sinbad. You must work very hard to build a strong foundation now."
"Sapphire is right. In Reim, as you know, there's a policy to sponsor various amusement for its citizens. The gladiators at the Colosseum, gambling houses, bath houses and theater. The gladiators and the theater attract the most citizens."
"Gladiators and theater?"
Gladiators and a Colosseum huh? Reim really is like Ancient Rome.
"I advise against becoming a gladiator. It's a severe spectacle where you're forced to fight, at times, even beasts. Presently, your body is the o it asset you posses. You can't afford to expose yourself to danger." Rashid explained.
"Yes." Sinbad agreed.
There was a silent staring math between Rashid and Sinbad. The look in their eyes was scary. But, Rashid was right, if Sinbad joined the theater, it could advertise our shop and our business could flourish.
"Your adventure stories are solid performances Sinbad. It would be the talk of the town of you performed it in a theater. I believe this is the best thing to do for your business to flourish. I said. "What do you think?"
"I'll do it!" Sinbad agreed. He got up and ran out the door. "I'll start preparing for it now." Then he was gone. "I owe you both a lot!"
"And Sapphire, your dancing and singing is wonderful. I think you'll make a fine opening act." Rashid offered.
I thought about it. Think how fun it would be to sing and dance on a stage again. "Alright I'll do it." And I went to go get ready.
At the Colosseum I stood on the stage alone. In the same outfit I wore before. Everyone cheered when they saw me, they must have recognized me from my past performances. For my song and dance I decided to do Celtic this time.
The music started and I got into position. When I was time I started dancing then singing.
Everyone cheered for my performance! They all love it. Then, it suddenly started snowing.
"Welcome to the world of action-packed adventure!"
Everyone stare in shock and in horror on how Sinbad got on top of the Theater. I too was curious.
"How did he get up there?!
Sinbad pulled up his sword and held it up high. Lighting came forth and electrocuted the sky, then the sky glittered and sparkled with glitters falling down. It was a beautiful sight, something I will never forget."
"Tonight you all will hear the adventure stories of a boy named Sinbad!" I shouted. "Enjoy the show to you heart's content!"
Everyone cheered and the show was a success. Many days, weeks, and months went by, and we had sold out performances. People would come from miles around to hear the stories of Sinbad. This is how...everyone in town came to know who he was.
Sinbad and I were riding in Rashid's carriage right after a performance. Sinbad and I were both exhausted.
"It was a great success." Rashid said.
"Yes. Again, it's thanks to you for suggesting the idea to me." Sinbad answered. "But it was unfortunate for the many people who weren't able to enter the theater. I would like to find a solution for that."
Sinbad, you're a poor excuse for a merchant. I smiled.
"You are a shameless businessman." Rashid stated.
"Do you think so?" Sinbad asked.
The two of them similes at each other.
Sinbad and I looked outside. I was in awe when I saw the Colosseum. I wonder if this is what the Roman Colosseum looked like back in its glory days.
"What's that?" Sinbad asked.
"Is it your first time seeing it?" Rashid asked. "That's the Colosseum."
It was another day and another crowd of people. It was the first time a theater performance was held in the Colosseum. I had just finished my song and dance routine, now it was Sinbad's turn to take over. I walked off the stage to sit down and rest my feet and voiced.
"From selling spices to dancing and singing, my, what sort of path is Sinbad leading you down."
A soft fluffy cat-like creature leaped onto my lap. It was Ryubebe.
"It's good to see you again Ryubebe. How are you?" I asked while scratching behind his ears.
"Nothing much, just checking up on your progress report. I've been watching all your performances, and I must say I'm impressed. Your an spectacular singer and a divine dancer."
"Why thank you Ryubebe. That is very nice of you to say."
"But now, you have some problems."
"Like what?"
"Ja'far is in trouble. He is fighting a dangerous beast."
"Huh?!"
"Remember when I talk to you I make a time loop. So time speeds up a little faster then normal. So I suggest you hurry."
I rush to go find Ja'far, hoping that I'll be able to reach Ja'far before anything bad happens to him.
When I got to Ja'far, Sinbad was already there. Right next to a unconscious Ja'far.
"Sinbad is Ja'far ok?" I asked.
"Yes he's fine. He's now starting to wake up." Sinbad answered. "Are you okay, Ja'far?"
Ja'far opened his eyes. "Huh? Sin? Sapphire?" Ja'far gasped and stood up. "Where's Kikiriku?! Ouch..."
"The baby's safe. He's with Vittel and Mahado. He's fine." Sinbad replied.
"I'm glad."
"I'm relieve that your not hurt Ja'far." I said.
"I was attacked by a monster and lighting shot out of this." Ja'far touched his triangle daggers. It was glowing.
"Lighting?" Sinbad said. "It's radiating lie my sword. Did Baal's power enhance your weapon? If I'm the first Capturer, you're the first Djinn warrior!"
"Yup." Ja'far nodded.
We all went back to the hotel to rest up, then Sinbad told us some directions on where to go tomorrow.
Hmmm. I wonder what Sinbad wants to show us.
Morning came and we went to where Sinbad told us to go...and it was to a brand new build?
"We see only gone for a couple months and we return to this?!" Hinahoho gasped.
"This is..." I said. "The Sindria Trading Company?!" How did Sinbad build, fund, and plan all this behind my back. This guy's good. Just who is Sinbad?!
"What the heck happened?" Hinahoho asked as Sinbad came out of the building.
"Hey everyone." Sinbad was wearing a ton of jewelry. Three large necklaces, four golden bracelets on one arm and three larger ones on the others.
"Sinbad?!" We all gasped.
Dear God, what have I gotten myself into...
"What did I say? Now we can do business in Reim and travel the world to expand our business!" Sinbad cheered.
Dear God, what HAVE I gotten myself into!
"Well done, Sinbad." Rashid congratulated.
"No, I owe it all to you, mentor." Sinbad replied.
"Mentor?!" Hinahoho, Mahado, and Vittel gasped.
"Without you, the business wouldn't exist. I wouldn't be who I am now." Sinbad said.
"No need to thank me. I was delightfully entertained by your fabulous performances during my stay here. And I'm sure you would have gotten along fine without me." Rashid gave me a quick glance.
I guess he knew I was more experienced then I was letting on.
"Your adventure stories should be published as a book." Rashid said, Sinbad nodded in response.
"I must return to Balbadd now. It's too bad be we must part ways here. When you visit, be sure to stop by the Royal palace. Of course, you'll come to me to negotiate business with my country."
"Yes, mentor!"
Rashid walked to his bodyguards then turned around and raised his staff. "Farewell, Sinbad! Farewell Sapphire! Make sure you to take good care of each other!"
"Who's that mentor guy?" Hinahoho asked Sinbad.
"He's certainly not a commoner." Ja'far added.
"Well, he's someone who taught me a lot." Sinbad said. "The King of Balbadd."
"King?!" They all gasped again.
"What have you've been doing?!"
"Don't worry about details. We finally get to do as much business as we want. We can't fall back here. This business exists only as an asset to my nation. Don't forget, our goal is to start our own country!"
"Of course, if you say so!"
So well all set sail towards a new land...again. There was a book about Sinbad, an autobiography. It was soon going to be a world classic. Sinbad changed into different clothes for this fresh new start. And everyone was ready to go.
"Alright everyone! It's a fresh new start for the Sindria Trading Company! Lets accomplish our goal of build a country!" Sinbad yelled. And everyone cheered.
"But your goal is much more different then theirs."
I turned around and saw Ryubebe sitting on a barrel. It plain sight, but yet hidden on the docks.
"Remember, your goal is to find the two other girls and fight a great evil. Then you three will be able to return home."
"Tell me Ryubebe, what type of a man is Sinbad? Just who is he?"
Ryubebe was silent as the boat I was on sailed farther and farther away from Reim.
"He is a man, who you do not want as an enemy Sapphire. Remember that."
Ok for the guest who asked if Sapphire's a magi she is not and for the guest who wanted me to shorten long mirror necklace pendent, I hope summoning necklace will be too your liking lol. I hope you all enjoyed chapter 3! Goodbye and Goodnight!
