Suddenly, he saw Mulaifa and Imnal embracing each other right in front of him. The sight shocked him deeply, filling him with awe and confusion. He asked himself:
“How did Imnal manage to come all the way here? And why did Mulaifa allow him to embrace her, when she is known for her dignity and pride?”
It was difficult to comprehend, and Mulaifa, realizing the king was watching them closely, quickly withdrew from Imnal’s embrace. Imnal, too, turned and returned to his father, bowing his head respectfully, while Princess Mulaifa lowered hers, her heart pounding.
King Maharaz exhaled deeply and cleared his throat, adjusting his voice to speak. As soon as he began, everyone lifted their heads, eyes fixed on him. Tears welled up in his eyes, an unusual sight that stunned everyone present. Maharaz continued, his voice stronger this time, addressing the assembly with urgency:
“Darbuza, the guardian, has warned me that the lives of all people in this continent are in grave danger. There exists a formidable king, Dujalu, ruler of Hawaruldin. Upon investigation, I have confirmed that Dujalu covets power, wealth, and dominion beyond measure. Driven by jealousy, he has vowed to destroy my kingdom, seize my riches, and conquer all the lands of our continent. Indeed, he seeks to dominate the world itself.”
Maharaz explained that to achieve this, Dujalu must acquire three legendary magical war artifacts, the Mazanjiya weapons, which had once belonged to the great warriors: Kaura Shaddadu of Kufa, Sadauki Hantaru of Kisra, and Hulkas of Romania. These warriors were unmatched in their time, and their legacy would never be forgotten.
Sadauki Hantaru wields the magical sword Saiful Lujara, capable of cutting through anything—stone, metal, or flesh—killing anything it strikes due to its lethal sharpness.
Shaddadu commands the enchanted mace Galilil Haras, which can annihilate thousands of enemies within moments, and then return safely to his hand. It can also transform into a mount, like a horse or camel, capable of traveling without fatigue or sustenance for forty days.
Hulkas possesses the Lamsara helmet, which allows the wearer to see up to forty days’ journey ahead, regardless of storms or heavy rain.
Maharaz warned that Dujalu had already left his kingdom with his army, heading toward the Sufiya Ocean to retrieve Saiful Lujara. The journey would take three years on horse or camel, and even magic or spirits could not shorten the time. Retrieving the sword was a matter of fate; it could only be obtained with great luck. Once Saiful Lujara was secured, the other two artifacts would follow more easily. Whoever combined all three weapons would become the Gagarabadau, master of the entire world, able to command humans, animals, spirits, and every creature.
He urged the people of Darul Mahabur to prepare diligently, for if Dujalu obtained the weapons first, he would invade their lands, kill their men, and claim their families and riches. The king sent envoys to neighboring kingdoms to alert them and request their support.
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Meanwhile, Imnal and his guardian Hibru returned home in silence, deep in thought. Hibru worried about the lives at risk and the challenges they would face, while Imnal focused on acquiring the three Mazanjiya weapons. Mulaifa entered his thoughts as well—he could not imagine going on this journey without her.
Upon reaching home, Imnal halted at the gate and looked at Hibru, who asked what had happened. Imnal explained that he had broken the rules at the shrine, approaching Maharaz during worship. Hibru sighed, knowing the gravity of the situation, and reminded Imnal that this was a serious offense. Imnal, smiling, assured him that his affection for Princess Mulaifa made him ready for any punishment, even death.
By evening, the palace was filled with citizens responding to the call for war preparations. Maharaz addressed the people, explaining that the training for Imnal would begin the next day, and that after it was completed, everyone would depart to confront Dujalu and secure Saiful Lujara.
Later, Imnal was sent to the market to purchase a new fire weapon since his old one was broken. As he rode through the streets, everyone marveled at him, talking about the punishment Maharaz would give him for his offense. The palace guards who saw him praised him, saying he had accomplished the impossible—winning Princess Mulaifa’s heart, who had never shown interest in any other man. They warned that she was now in distress over Imnal’s upcoming punishment.
Hearing this, Imnal instructed the guards to assure the princess that he, too, would fast and abstain from food until he could see her again. Imnal smiled confidently, ready to continue his training and prepare for the monumental battle ahead.
Suddenly, he saw Mulaifa and Imnal embracing each other right in front of him. The sight shocked him deeply, filling him with awe and confusion. He asked himself:
“How did Imnal manage to come all the way here? And why did Mulaifa allow him to embrace her, when she is known for her dignity and pride?”
It was difficult to comprehend, and Mulaifa, realizing the king was watching them closely, quickly withdrew from Imnal’s embrace. Imnal, too, turned and returned to his father, bowing his head respectfully, while Princess Mulaifa lowered hers, her heart pounding.
King Maharaz exhaled deeply and cleared his throat, adjusting his voice to speak. As soon as he began, everyone lifted their heads, eyes fixed on him. Tears welled up in his eyes, an unusual sight that stunned everyone present. Maharaz continued, his voice stronger this time, addressing the assembly with urgency:
“Darbuza, the guardian, has warned me that the lives of all people in this continent are in grave danger. There exists a formidable king, Dujalu, ruler of Hawaruldin. Upon investigation, I have confirmed that Dujalu covets power, wealth, and dominion beyond measure. Driven by jealousy, he has vowed to destroy my kingdom, seize my riches, and conquer all the lands of our continent. Indeed, he seeks to dominate the world itself.”
Maharaz explained that to achieve this, Dujalu must acquire three legendary magical war artifacts, the Mazanjiya weapons, which had once belonged to the great warriors: Kaura Shaddadu of Kufa, Sadauki Hantaru of Kisra, and Hulkas of Romania. These warriors were unmatched in their time, and their legacy would never be forgotten.
Sadauki Hantaru wields the magical sword Saiful Lujara, capable of cutting through anything—stone, metal, or flesh—killing anything it strikes due to its lethal sharpness.
Shaddadu commands the enchanted mace Galilil Haras, which can annihilate thousands of enemies within moments, and then return safely to his hand. It can also transform into a mount, like a horse or camel, capable of traveling without fatigue or sustenance for forty days.
Hulkas possesses the Lamsara helmet, which allows the wearer to see up to forty days’ journey ahead, regardless of storms or heavy rain.
Maharaz warned that Dujalu had already left his kingdom with his army, heading toward the Sufiya Ocean to retrieve Saiful Lujara. The journey would take three years on horse or camel, and even magic or spirits could not shorten the time. Retrieving the sword was a matter of fate; it could only be obtained with great luck. Once Saiful Lujara was secured, the other two artifacts would follow more easily. Whoever combined all three weapons would become the Gagarabadau, master of the entire world, able to command humans, animals, spirits, and every creature.
He urged the people of Darul Mahabur to prepare diligently, for if Dujalu obtained the weapons first, he would invade their lands, kill their men, and claim their families and riches. The king sent envoys to neighboring kingdoms to alert them and request their support.
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Meanwhile, Imnal and his guardian Hibru returned home in silence, deep in thought. Hibru worried about the lives at risk and the challenges they would face, while Imnal focused on acquiring the three Mazanjiya weapons. Mulaifa entered his thoughts as well—he could not imagine going on this journey without her.
Upon reaching home, Imnal halted at the gate and looked at Hibru, who asked what had happened. Imnal explained that he had broken the rules at the shrine, approaching Maharaz during worship. Hibru sighed, knowing the gravity of the situation, and reminded Imnal that this was a serious offense. Imnal, smiling, assured him that his affection for Princess Mulaifa made him ready for any punishment, even death.
By evening, the palace was filled with citizens responding to the call for war preparations. Maharaz addressed the people, explaining that the training for Imnal would begin the next day, and that after it was completed, everyone would depart to confront Dujalu and secure Saiful Lujara.
Later, Imnal was sent to the market to purchase a new fire weapon since his old one was broken. As he rode through the streets, everyone marveled at him, talking about the punishment Maharaz would give him for his offense. The palace guards who saw him praised him, saying he had accomplished the impossible—winning Princess Mulaifa’s heart, who had never shown interest in any other man. They warned that she was now in distress over Imnal’s upcoming punishment.
Hearing this, Imnal instructed the guards to assure the princess that he, too, would fast and abstain from food until he could see her again. Imnal smiled confidently, ready to continue his training and prepare for the monumental battle ahead.