C5 Chapter 5 : The Mystery of Al-Amaanah
(Ali and Junaid accompany the mysterious boy to his grandfather's house, where they hope to find answers from an elder.)
The Secret of the House
Ali and Junaid walked alongside the boy toward his home.
His house was located in the dense and old quarters of Azamgarh city.
When they reached his house, the boy knocked on the door.
Within moments, an elderly man opened the door.
As soon as he saw Ali, he said:
"Come in, Ali! Welcome to our home.
The last heir of the Azamgarh Sultanate and the rightful owner of Al-Amaanah, the special sword!"
Hearing this, both Ali and Junaid were shocked.
Ali immediately asked:
"Me... the last heir of the Azamgarh Sultanate and the rightful owner of this special sword, Al-Amaanah?"
The elderly man smiled faintly and said:
"Will you discuss everything outside, Ali? Come inside, then we'll talk."
They all entered the house.
The elderly man instructed his grandson:
"Son! Bring water for our special guests, Ali and his friend, and arrange for their meal."
The boy quickly brought water for Ali and Junaid.
After drinking the water, Ali eagerly asked:
"Now tell me, how do you know me? What is the secret of the last heir and the Al-Amaanah sword?
And who is Ameer Tahir, who wants to rule the entire world?"
The elderly man pointed toward an old wall and said:
"Look at the old picture hanging on that wall."
Ali and Junaid carefully examined the picture.
Junaid said in surprise:
"This looks like the picture of a royal sword..."
Ali immediately asked:
"Is this the special sword, Al-Amaanah?"
The elderly man nodded and replied:
"Absolutely right! This is a picture of Al-Amaanah. Its glow appears dim in the picture because the picture is very old.
But in reality, this sword is incredibly radiant and powerful."
Ali's curiosity grew even more.
"What makes this sword so special, that it is different from others? And how do you know all this?"
The elderly man spoke in a serious tone:
"I don’t know much about it. All I know is that this sword belonged to your ancestors, and you are its rightful heir.
When you obtain it, you will defeat Ameer Tahir and reclaim the Azamgarh Sultanate.
Currently, a vizier is running the sultanate, but he is not managing it well."
Ali asked:
"Who told you all this? And how will I get complete information about this mystery?"
The elderly man answered:
"I learned this from an elder who knows you very well. He has answers to all your questions."
The elderly man paused for a moment and then said:
"Tomorrow, we will go to Junagadh city, where he lives in an old house."
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Ameer Tahir's Wrath
Meanwhile, Ameer Tahir had no idea that Ali and Junaid had escaped from Sheikh Hamza’s house.
He turned to his men and said:
"Let's go to Sheikh Hamza’s house. I want to see for myself what this last heir, Ali, looks like!"
When he arrived at Sheikh Hamza’s house with his men, Ali and Junaid were nowhere to be found.
Angrily, he asked his men:
"Where is the last heir, Ali, and his friend Junaid?"
One of his men replied fearfully:
"Sir! We had captured them here. But it seems they have escaped."
Hearing this, Ameer Tahir’s fury reached its peak.
"What did you say? They escaped? Do you realize that Ali is the last heir of the Azamgarh Sultanate and could become a huge threat to us?"
His men, trembling, responded:
"Forgive us, sir! This mistake will not happen again."
Amir Tahir shouted angrily:
"Inform all spies and soldiers! Find Ali and Junaid at any cost! I want them both, no matter what!"
Following his orders, Amir Tahir’s spies and men spread across the city to hunt for Ali and Junaid.
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The Danger Intensifies
Meanwhile, in the room where Ali and Junaid were resting, someone suddenly knocked on the door.
Ali and Junaid immediately woke up.
When Ali opened the door, the boy’s grandfather stood there, looking deeply worried.
Ali asked:
"What happened, grandfather? Why do you look so concerned?"
The elderly man replied:
"Ali! Just now, Amir Tahir’s men came here. They were asking about you.
I firmly denied knowing anything. We must leave this place immediately and head to Junagadh. We cannot wait until morning!"
Ali and Junaid quickly agreed and thanked the elderly man.
But Ali was still concerned.
"If we leave, won't Ameer Tahir’s men recognize us?"
The elderly man smiled and said:
"No! I know a secret route to Junagadh that very few people are aware of. Ameer Tahir’s men won’t know about it."
With that, Ali, Junaid, the boy, and his grandfather set off toward Junagadh.
The journey was difficult, and it was nighttime.
Slowly, they approached Junagadh.
By morning, they had reached Junagadh.
The elderly man took them to the mysterious elder, who lived in an old house near the city.
The house was surrounded by dense trees.
As soon as Ali saw the elder, his eyes widened in shock!
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What happens next?
What did Ali see that left him astonished?
Will Amir Tahir capture Ali and Junaid?
Will Ali find answers to his questions?
Find out in...
Chapter 6 ...
To be Continued.....
