Halharl Infigar!
What amazing power.
His perverted tendencies are deceiving, but he really is a Magi.
How was that?
Absolutely terrible.
Your magoi output is certainly amazing.
However, simply releasing a lot of heat is a bit too simple to be called magic.
What do you mean?
Magic does a lot more.
For example, something like this.
Miss?
I'm here.
This is called Sharrar Magd.
It's done by giving the rukh three commands.
Gather water, change the water into vapor, and manipulate the refraction of light.
Commands?
Magic is made of formulas.
What commands you give the rukh determine exactly what actions will occur.
This is the invisible truth that governs our world.
To understand these formulas, to put them together, and therefore to give rise to different phenomenon,
is magic.
Someone who can use as much magoi as yourself might be able to combine hundreds of commands
and perform great magics, but it all depends on how much training you undergo.
I understand now.
So that's magic.
Thanks, miss.
Please teach me lots more about magic!
You've got openings all over.
Are you sure about using that sword?
My Djinn Equip blade is around this size, so I really want to master this.
But isn't your sword broken to the point where it doesn't even shoot out flames anymore?
It... is.
Ever since I broke it, Amon hasn't responded to me at all.
That does look pretty bad.
Sinbad!
We've got to do something about that knife.
Come with me.
That knife's no good anymore.
What?
It's not like your djinn is dead.
I mean that if you transfer your djinn to another metal vessel, you'll be able to use him again.
Thank goodness.
But the problem is what metal vessel to transfer him to.
Djinn manifest their power by becoming one with their masters.
As such, metal vessels should be items that their masters have worn for a long time,
or items that their masters have strong emotional attachments to.
Your knife fits that description, doesn't it?
It's not really all that impressive.
A little while after I entered the palace,
during my practical economy lessons, the former king of Balbadd, my dad, came to see me just once.
That day was the first time I succeeded in a trade negotiation,
and I bought this knife with the profits.
It was actually pretty cheap.
But I'm kind of sad it's broken.
I understand. That knife is a connection to the late king.
What's this?
This is a sword the late king gifted to me a while ago.
That's from my dad?
There was a battle in which I had hurt both my people and my country, and I was feeling lost and confused.
He gave me this sword then and told me to have strength.
Now, I will pass it onto you.
If you wish to once again take up a blade,
if there is something you must do, it is yours.
I stake my on life on it.
Amon transferred!
Your djinn transferred over so quickly. I'm sure your father's guiding you.
miwatasu kagiri no kouya ni hitori tatteirunda
In the wilderness, as far as the eye can see, stands a lone figure
sorya miburui mo surun darou
Surely he trembles as he stands
osanai shoujo ga yume ni miteiru hakuba no ouji mitaina mono
A young girl dreams of a prince on a white horse
bokura mo dokka de shiranai uchi ni kitai shiteshimatteitano kamo
Unwittingly, we also fall to such dreams of perfection
fukanzen na kono sekai wo dareka ga
No one will recreate
kakitashite kureru nante nai
this imperfect world for us
shinjiru toiu kotoba wo kimi ha kodomoppoi to warau kai?
Will you call me naïve if I say that I still dream?
miwatasu kagiri no kouya de yukisaki wo shimesu mono
In the wilderness, as far as the eye can see, shines a guiding light
mune ni daite aruitekou sekai ga hohoemu
Hold it close as you go and the world will smile upon you
kono basho ga doko darou to miagereba mabataku hoshi
If you're lost, consult the twinkling stars
sono shita de kimi wo omoeba warukunai yoru ni naru
If I think of you while gazing at those stars, the night brightens
tsumetai mune ni hi ga tomoru
and a warm fire lights in my heart
19th Night
The Star's Name is Sinbad
Now it's Morgiana's turn.
What?
Pick any metal item that you like from this room.
Are you talking to me?
Yes.
If you plan on fighting alongside Alibaba and Aladdin, you could become part of their household.
Household?
Household refers to the warriors who support a King Candidate.
They receive magoi from him and a blessing of power from his djinn to fight alongside of him.
In order for that to happen, you need to have a vessel to hold that power, or a household vessel.
As long as it's metal and it touches your body, anything will work.
Any of these would look beautiful on you, Morgiana.
I-I've never worn anything like that before.
Wow, Morgiana!
This would look great on you, don't you think?
Alibaba... that's not something you say to a girl!
Do they look good on me?
You look really strong!
What? Does she actually look happy?
To be honest, some metal piece that you've had for a long time is also best.
Anything works as long as it's metal, right?
Yes.
Wait, aren't those...
Yes, these are the shackles I used to wear.
I couldn't throw them away, so I kept bringing them with me everywhere I went.
This was something Aladdin used to encourage me,
something Goltas broke for me,
and something you freed me from, Alibaba.
This is something I'm proud of, filled with all of the support of those most important to me.
Master Sin.
The delegation from the Kou Empire has arrived.
Kou
So he's the Kou Empire's prince.
Hate him.
What was that?
I am the fourth prince of the Kou Empire, Hakuryuu Ren.
I have heard of you from His Majesty.
I welcome you.
Even without my father-in-laws orders, I wished to visit you.
I am honored to hear that.
But who is the person standing behind you, Prince Hakuryuu?
Princess K-Kougyoku Ren!
Is she interested in Sinbad?
She followed him all the way out here!
Yeah!
Thank you for last time.
I'm so happy to be able to see you again.
I am as well.
What?
Aw, she's talking to him normally.
Thank goodness.
It seems like nothing happened between them.
Seriously?
It's been a while!
I didn't see you at all when I visited the Kou Empire...
It's a pleasure to see you again now!
You didn't see me, huh?
What?
Damn you, Sinbad!
If you had apologized, I was going to try to swallow my tears and deal with it for the sake of my country!
But I can't let you get away with this!
I challenge you to a duel, Sinbad!
You deserve nothing but death for disgracing a maiden's body with such barbarianism!
I knew it!
What did you do?
I-I didn't do anything!
What do you mean?
Princess!
And now she's crying...
Pardon me.
It would be considered cruel and unusual to force the victim to say anymore.
Please allow me to explain in her place.
The princess' tale goes such.
It was the last night of King Sinbad's visit to the Kou Empire.
A lavish farewell banquet was held.
The next morning, Princess Kougyoku awoke in bed to see...
If you insist that there was nothing, please do explain how that happened!
King Sinbad!
I am Sinbad, King of Sindria.
I have overcome many difficulties in my life,
but I've never dealt with anything like this before.
You've disgraced the body of a princess of the Kou Empire, Sinbad!
I'll duel you to defend my honor!
If you refuse, I'll kill you, then kill myself!
Do-Don't be hasty, Princess!
What a distressing situation!
Don't let her hurt herself!
Did I do that?
I'm sorry, I really can't remember anything at all.
"The High King of the Seven Seas has never lost himself to alcohol and done something to a woman..."
...is not something that I can say.
The obscenities of the King of Sindria
and the suicide of a princess
all lead to a war with the Kou Empire!
I-I would never allow such injustice to befall my people!
Wait a sec. Why is this happening?
The whole time I was at the palace, I never even saw her once!
Wait, that night, the King wasn't drunk at all!
Yeah.
Right?
I only had a few sips out of courtesy.
And after that, I went straight to my bedroom.
We made sure of that.
Exactly! I went straight to bed!
I didn't do anything with the princess!
Then why was I in your room?
I'm really sorry, Princess, but I have no memories of that.
Then why were you naked?
Did you strip off your clothes while you were sleeping?!
Yes.
I do that quite often.
Stop lying!
If you really plan on playing innocent, I'll tell you my side of the story!
That night, I hid myself in a corner of the banquet room.
But I could never muster up the courage to speak to you.
But I could never muster up the courage to speak to you. The banquet ended.
After that,
I was attacked by something, lost consciousness,
and awoke to find myself in your room, Sinbad!
In other words-
In other words, this happened!
In order to satisfy your own twisted lust, you went so far as to knock the princess unconscious
before proceeding to commit your crime!
How terrible!
He's disgusting!
He wants kids?
You guys! Believe in your king!
Come on, do you guys really think I would get drunk and commit a crime while on a diplomatic mission?
We do.
We have no faith in you when you're drunk.
Cause this happens every time.
The complaints from girls you've slighted is never-ending.
There was even an old grandmother who complained recently!
She was able to defend herself before it happened though.
You even made a move on me once.
What did you say?
You guys...
My trusted subordinates.
We met on my travels, had adventures together, and built a trust for one another.
What happened to that?
Masrur was once a gladiator slave who looked at me with dead eyes.
When I first met Jafar, he glared at me through the eyes of an assassin.
What is this...
Is the trust we placed in one another and the bonds we formed nothing more than lies?!
As if we'd listen to the words of a drunkard!
He's normally a good king though.
In order for you to take responsibility for your actions, you must marry the princess!
Marry?
Yes!
If you are husband and wife, then the princess' honor will remain intact!
His Majesty, the Kou Emperor, would surely give you the princess' hand in marriage.
W-Wait a moment!
I haven't agreed to anything yet.
We have no other way.
A political marriage with the Kou?
We only have two choices: war or friendship.
That's really no choice at all.
It is a retainer's duty to deal with his master's faults...
...and accompany him wherever his path leads.
King Sinbad, your decision.
I can't take this anymore!
Yamraiha, use your power to prove my innocence!
Are you sure?
I can only show exactly what happened.
That's fine!
Then please gather around.
Princess, you too.
I'll show you what really happened.
You must not, Princess!
Sharrar Raqesa!
What is this?
We'll have their rukh show us what happened that night.
This magic shows only the truth!
He's sleeping.
What about the princess?
She's walking.
She's floating!
Someone's carrying her.
And they put her to sleep right next to King Sinbad.
Then Mister Sinbad didn't do anything after all.
Keep watching!
He might've had someone carry her for him!
Children should not watch!
But we have a duty to stand witness.
I'm going to speed it up.
It's morning.
They only slept.
So nothing happened.
I told you so!
I didn't do anything!
Seriously, do you know how betrayed I felt?
We're sorry.
Princess!
As you just witnessed, nothing happened.
Both your body and your honor are uninjured!
I-I see...
You must not be fooled!
Such suspicious magic does not serve as proof!
Be a man and acknowledge your sins, King Sinbad!
Stop it, Ka Koubun!
Princess!
I thought it was kind of strange, honestly.
Neither my hair nor my clothes were in any disarray.
But I just couldn't understand...
I was scared and I caused a lot of trouble...
I'm sorry!
Princess!
Oh Princess!
I-I feel bad for her.
But doesn't that mean the culprit is still out there?
What a horrible thing to do...
But who did it?
Princess!
Princess...
My name is Ka Koubun.
I am Princess Kougyoku's attendant.
My princess, whom I have long served, has been put through a distressing situation becasue of someone.
And that someone was me.
That night, I made the princess fall unconscious,
and, with the help of her two other attendants, brought her to King Sinbad's bed.
Why did I do such a thing?
I had a plan.
I was going to accompany the princess on her political marriage to the King of Balbadd,
A
Baby
become the guardian of their child,
and control the country from the shadows.
But things did not go as planned.
And there appeared King Sinbad.
I would make what failed in Balbadd succeed in Sindria!
And the princess could marry the man of her dreams!
Two birds with one stone!
That damn magic revealed the truth,
but this still feels like a situation that can be controlled with a bit of persistence!
You mustn't be taken in by them, Princess!
You must have King Sinbad take responsibility and marry you!
I will force my way through this!
I am so sorry!
Everything was orchestrated by Sir Ka Koubun.
And we assisted him!
What?!
A-A-Are you guys stupid?
But don't you feel bad for the princess?
Capture the traitor who tried to deceive King Sinbad!
I will not be captured here!
Prince Hakuryuu!
Stop this farce.
King Sinbad, this issue was the fault of my country's misconduct.
Clairvoyance magic also exists in my country.
I believe that water magic showed the truth.
Am I wrong, Ka Koubun?
No.
As the representative of the Kou Empire, I offer my sincerest apologies for the misconduct of my fellow travelers.
As the purpose of this trip is unrelated to this incident, I beg of you to please permit us to stay.
Of course, permitted.
Thank you very much.
What a stupid thing to do.
Even the prince had to bow down and apologize...
It wasn't stupid!
I had no choice!
For lowly trash like me to fulfill my dreams, I had no choice but to do this!
Don't say that!
You're a great person, Ka Koubun.
Princess!
And that situation felt like one where an apology would win me forgiveness.
If so, then I'll apologize until my face is blue!
Was it okay to let them go?
Yeah. His Highness, the prince, did not seem like he'd go home with his mission unfulfilled.
It's amazing.
You built this empire in just one generation,
and brought together the powerful Seven Seas Alliance.
It must have taken extraordinary skill and magnanimity on your part to do such a thing.
You exaggerate.
No. You were the first to ever speak so forcefully to the Emperor of Kou.
I was just wholeheartedly focused on stopping the weapons pointed at Balbadd.
I wish to continue friendly relations with the Kou Empire.
King Sinbad.
Yes?
You are lying.
Friendly relations are but a superficial pretense.
What are you trying to say?
Please don't misunderstand.
My goal is not to become enemies with you at all.
I have important information to share.
The organization that's currently dwelling in the shadows of Kou is targeting Sindria.
They have already started to act.
If that's true, why would a prince of the Kou Empire such as yourself come and tell me?
What is your goal?
To destroy the Kou Empire.
"kimi ni ha yuuki ga aru"
"You're a hero."
sono hitokoto wo shinji tobidashita
Off you went, believing in those words
mawari ha kare wo waratte
While those around you mocked you
"douse nani hitotsu aitsu ni ha dekinai sa"
"Let him go. He can't do anything."
iwaseteoke
Let them talk
kimi ha keshite yowaku nanka nai
You're far from weak
dare ni mo hatasenakatta yume wo negae tsuyoku
Believe in those dreams no one else could reach!
dare ni mo hatasenakatta yume wo negae tsuyoku
Believe in those dreams no one else could reach!
kanarazu kanaete miserutte
You'll definitely make them come true
saa mizukara no hata kakage
Come, fly your own flag
susume mae ni
and keep moving forward
nijimu namida ha
The tears you shed
kimi no akashi
are proof that you're alive
chikara ni narou
Draw strength from your tears!
mayou toki ha kono boku ga soba ni iru
When you are in trouble, I will be by your side
dakara ikou
So go!
sekai no subete wo mi ni
And see the world
Hakuryuu, you must gain knowledge.
King Alibaba, hate, kill.
Please allow me to join the Zagan party.
Next time: The Two Princes.
20th Night
The Two Princes
The story takes us to a dungeon again.