Prize at hand

**Date Started:** December 14th 2021
**Date Completed:**
**Previous Role-Play:** N/A
**Users Involved:** User:Schith, User:Zalatan12
**Setting:** Israel
**Characters Involved:** Junpei Narukami,Zabur

As He walks toward the basement, Junpei suddenly heard a humming melody from the main hall, surprisingly, it was the very same sound that he heard few times at this castle. At first he think that the sound is an auditory illusion, but as he heard it again in his way. His body began to heating and dying with excitement to meet the girl that creates that beutiful voices.

Looking at his hand, he found a golden crown with a green jewel as its main jewel. It was a parting gift from the crystal golem that impersonating Jalut from Daud myth. The relic that the Golem itself said not supposed to be taken like that as it whole purpose is to be destroyed.

Remembering each phrase the golem said, Junpei caress the jewel that planted deep into the crown.

"If what he said is true, this Jewel should work as a key for something." He said as he walk toward the place this basement corridor leads.

15 minutes after the long walks, Junpei finally meets his destination, right in front of him, there is a large door made from cooper. As it's already aged, the blue door in front of him has multiple Arabian caligraph that arranged beautifully in the door. Right at the left side of the door there is a large bronze pedestal that has the same size with the jewel in the crown.

'As the giant fell, one star of the kingdom would be reached. The promise and responsibilities would befall to the one who fulfill and the one who request.'

Those words was written neatly in the pedestal.

Here comes, All or nothing. He had worked hard for this once he held the star and reading the caligraphy as he went towards the door nearing to the door placing this one jewel to the bronze pedestal. This is all what he had fought for. All the stories he had relieved and created in his own hands. What kind of history awaited him was unknown. "Bismillah."

Right after Junpei place the jewel at the pedestal, suddenly the door makes a loud screeching noise that can hurt anyone that living close their ears. It was so loud to the point that anyone who heard it would question their lives.

"YYEEESSHH!" he was covering his ears as he was walking towards the opening making sure he was able to basically sneak right inside the cracks. He was making sure he could squeeze himself through the opening so he couldn't want to hear the whole screeching.

Slowly but surely, the screeching sound from the deeps of hell began to disminised. Right after that sound was totally stopped, the giant doors in front of him make a little shake before it opened widely, showing a green plains with a large lakes in its centre. In that places, there is multiple giant animal such as giant deer, giant crocodile, and even snakes that reach 20 meter in length wandering around.

Some of them look at him with curious look, when they realize that he wouldn't do anything, down of them began their stroll though.

"Woah, These animals grow like crazy." He was amazed on the lengths and animals growing around here. He was marching forward making sure he finds the treasure he seeks. He was wondering how the fuck did they even grow at this environment. Assuming there is always a person who restock the food. There will always be a person to feed these animals.

While he searching the basement underground ecosystem, he found a crocodile that was happily sunbathing (there is no sun though) near the manmade lakes. Usually something like that isn't weird at all, but that not the reason why he looks at the majestic animal.

Sometimes, from the other side of the giant crocodiles, sometimes a soft hand could be found seen touching that giant beast. Covered by 25 meter crocodilians body, there is someone that patting it...

He sees the person patting it as he moved his way closer. Well moreso due to the fact this might be the person he is looking for or someone who can guide him. He marched forward till he meeting that person patting that crocodile. "Well; hello there."

The crocodile that both angry and surprised look at Junpei and open its large mouth wide open. A the crocodile hissing sound grow louder, the girl that busy patting it's head before now can be seen calming the giant crocodile with her soft hand. The black veil that cover her face and some of her white hair, shakes slightly as she peek at the visitor.

"My my, looks like the heroes has finally comes to pick fulfil the King Promises." She said as she her veil deeper so he didn't see her face.

"Wait, King promises. Are you by chance. Zabur?" He asked as he doesn't dismiss the possibility of her being zabur plus the magic he could sense that it is different from a normal person that he would recognize. This was out of the boundry that is using magic sources from other places.

Only smiling at his words, The girl pat the crocodile twice on its head. As if questioning her decision, the crocodile then looks at her with a expression that can't be described. As Junpei looks at the crocodile, the crocodile then walks slowly toward the man made lakes.

"Yes, marrying the King Daughter." Right after she said that, she then walks toward the corridor Junpei comes. It seems there is a terrace that was placed near entrance with the intention to make everyone that comes from the corridor couldnt see it at first glances.

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"Kings daughter, I must inform you. You are in the further future. Ehna, Bi sina 2021." (We are in the year 2021) He was ready for it as he looked at the girl as he was in the corrider just looking at her. "Looking for you, because I heard you were here."

"Don't you want to marry her? She was the most beautiful woman that every King and Sulthan from middle-east always seek you know?" As she said that, she open the terrace door with her white hand.

"If I was in that era sure, Though I have something my eyes seeks. Even marriage comes with it as a bonus signing. Which is making a family a big one, so the feel of loneliness is nonexist." He was more serious as he mentioned it as he looked at the sun or moon based on what the time was. He was remembering about these time he was at the dinner table with his mother. The joy he had till that joy ended with a bitter smile.

"That's a shame." She said while letting Junpei go first into the terrace. In the terrace, there is multiple pedestal that has ancient text written there. "But a promise is a promise so you need to marry one of the Royal Princess."

"For those who can kill Jalut the great, they can marry one of my daughter." She recites the legend while standing in the middle of the tombs. "I mean you like legends right? Now you can choose your prize, as the legends follow you can marry one of them, of course, they already died for a millennia ago."

"Yeah, Though this would mean one thing. I am taking you." He was confidence as he looked at the girl with a grin on his face. This was the smoothest moment. As he had this smooth words coming out of his mouth. "I'd would've chosen you anyways." That was it, The chance was taken as he awaited for her reaction.

Smiled at his answer, the girl looks at him, because of this she show a small part of her face. From there, Junpei can see the gentle and calming smile she makes. "Why me?" She ask while looking at Junpei from the edge of her veil. "I believe you already seen how beautiful the princess from the painting at the third floor. So you should know how beautiful they're right?"

"yeah, though I would love to pick hidden gems. I can see how beautiful they are. Though You still need to be appreciated as a person what I consider a hidden gem." He was one too, though the actual reason was just to keep her happy rather to not leave her out with a sour answer. Junpei wanted to see what is underneath the veil.

"Ufufu, you should change your job as pickup artist than a mages." For the first time, the girl make a small laugh right in front of Junpei face. "That, aside I welcome you to Daud tomb. May I know your reason to come here?"

"Like I said, I wanted to pick up a hidden gem! That itself was true. Meaning I wanted to have you in my adventures." He was truthful as he chuckled hearing that he was doing well that he was doing well as a pickup artist.

"Hidden gem? Me? Ufufu, that's a very cute words to choice." She said, as she walks toward one of the tombstone. A face full of nostalgia could be found in the edge of her veil when she touch the tombs.

"Can you specify it into a words? I believe you didn't go into a lengthy adventure just to pick up on a random girl in the middle of nowhere right? While I may or may not know what you mean, I want to hear it from your mouth." She adds while still caressing the tombs with her white soft hand.

"That is exactly why I came here, I came in to meet Zabur and take her to a world of an adventure. Improve my own quality of goal, with towrat and Injeel. My goal is to make a big family, for that I must seek improvement to myself." The words hit deep as he was truthful as how he knew it was zabur. It was more on mana recognition.

"That's explain why you smell familiar." She said while making a complex emotion on her face, "Why did you seeks a family? I believe there is multiple way to achieve a happiness without doing this lengthy process of procuring an old object that can't even be confirmed their existence."

"I did that task is to ensure that I have many cards up my sleeve. To become strong, in a way where no one can imagine not by Physical, but in cheekiness." He said that as he was admitting it. As he was seeking her abilities.

"Hmm, is that so." A murmur can be hewr from behind the veil. It was a very kind and gentle voice. Suddenly, the winds around then began to moves with them as the centre. "Then what would you do with that much power in hand? I believe even without the help of Zabur you already have massive amount of power."

"I know, but the more the merrier. Kinda like the ladies I would love to have as wives." He had a chuckle as he looked at her with a grin on his face even with power. He wanted to amass a big amount of numbers, so he can garentee his goals to fruition.

The girl smiles grow darker as she heard what he just said. As she no longer care about her face, finally she show it toward Junpei, but sadly it wasn't the smiles and the look that he was looking for. "What makes you so sure that you wouldn't abuse their power." She ask while glaring at him with a smiles on her face. "I've lived long enough to tell you how many King that drunken with their power and does unspeakable thing. Can you swear right here, right now that you would follow the path that the Lord carve?"

"yes, Even if I broke that rule. I need to remember what is my thema is. Flamma, I become flame as a whole. I burn my being as a consequence if I overdo it. I swear that I will follow the intentions allah crave." He was serious about that, hoping that his honesty would be payed.

"Is that so?" The chilling wind slowly calming down right after Junpei said that words. the girl that glaring at Junpei, also stopped her glare at him and averting her gaze. Pointing at the pedestal at the corner of terrace she then lay down in the tombstone. "There is a precious book placed at the top of pedestal hidden below the poetic word. Maybe that's the book you're looking for."

"Just make sure to keep it between me and you. Now let us see how this will go." He was making sure he was making his way towards the pedestal. He was making sure that he was getting the right goal. Meaning he loved this whole adventure learning new things.

Right after he touch the pedestal he find over the top language and poetry that even though it's readable it's also not readable. Ancient text written there is filled with arrogance and pride that can make anyone that read it feel sick to whoever sleep below this pedestal.

"Hmm, this is curious." He holds the book with a firm touch as he holds the cover of the book ready to give that book its mana. Just ready to see this person come to life after so long being with dawood. This is time to ask the powers of one. "Tyrant rage was something special. Well special in the worst it could be."

"The one who sleeps below the pedestal is the betrayer. Prime Minister that I don't remember who he is. And the book you touch is his criminal records. Or should I say his diary about touching maids and random maiden. Surprisingly, it's fit those genres of modern Novel." She said while giggling at the over serious Junpei that carresing the book with both of his hand.

"Criminal records, Man this guy has it coming if it turned out that way." He chuckled getting over his serious tone, now wanting to change the atmosphere since now it was moreover this girl left. "I guess this random lass is the one I am looking for right? Let us introduce ourselves. My name is Azrael Al-Khalidi. Former Malek Al-Khaleej. Though Please call me Junpei Narukami. This is a name where I keep disclosing myself publicly."

"I welcome you at the tombs of the King, Azrael Al-Khalidi." She said while looking at Junpei face, when you look again, it seems the girl I quite tall compared to most girl he see. "This humble body is manifestation of shape. My name is Zubaidah, the song, the praise, the wind or commonly known as Zabur nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you Zabur. You look incredibly tall, and that is a beautiful thing. Plus I would assume you were the one making these messages when I was on the third floor. Thanks for that." He was thankful as he looked at her smiling. He placed his hand on her shoulder well looking slightly up to her.

"You're thankful for simple word like that?" Zubaidah ask Junpei for confirmation. As she already finish her introduction, she looks at him demanding answer. Isn't like she can't the answer herself, she just one to hear it from his own mouth.

"Yeah, it was morely because I was remembering sour memories. Thank you for that." He grinned, as he answered her demands. He was grateful with every good thing that was coming to him. His own desire to leave loneliness was immense.

"I see." Closing her eyes, she that also lose her family can deeply relate for that, as a grimoire that technically have infinity ages, everyone just leaving her one by one. As she not wanting to feel that ever again, she creates this tombs to fill her time. Opening her eyes one more, she then open her hands wide, then hug his head while patting it on the back gently and with care. "You also have bitter memory."

"Yeah, These memories comes back at the worst of times." He hugged her back as he needed it. These were the hugs he needed for his sour nights. Zabur embrace was the one that he needed. He was keeping his strength to keep it together without crying. "It is weird ain't it?" Questioning his own actions moreso, since he was a prince. Though a kingdom ended by his own hands. Felt extremely weird.

"Yes, it is. Especially when seeing the one who give Jalut the stories that can't never happen is just an affection hungry boy." She said while patting his head with gentle touch.

"You can say that. Thank you for this; I'll begin." Beginning to tie his mana towards her basically she is going to drain his mana if she needs to use her magic. Now she is his grimoires. This whole day has been registered as a memory that he will forever keep.

Little by little Junpei mana begin to flow toward Zubaidah, feeling the process that she somehow missed, Zubaidah drags his head more deep into her bossom while patting Junpei head. Suddenly, as the process completed, Zubaidah body glows.

Smiled in front of Junpei, she then creates a light bright enough to be mistaken as a flashbang. Leaving only her book form in Junoei, arms. Zubaidah then testing her telephatic communication with him. "You've already done so many things, now rest and we talk about what we gonna do later."

"Thank you, Now I'll get back to the princess room. Feeling a tad tired for this whole thing." He made his way outside of the room going to the princess. He was ready to absolutely have his own night with zabur. He finally completed his mission.

Now the only thing left to do for completing this journey is, have a nice rest, good sleeps and good food while being escorted by a good girl. Nothing can't beat that combination if we're talking about good ending. So as it say, Junpei begin to walks with Zabur in hand toward the Royal Princess bedroom.

Once that happened, He laid down jumping down to the bed just out of pure exhaustion. He used alot of his resources holding back on not destroying the whole building. He wanted to make it as clean as possible. He looked at the ceiling as he was just asking for something.

"Can I get some cuddles, Really dying for some."

"Fufufu, are you feeling lonely?" She said using her telephatic communication magic. As her body is a huge book, it's hard to do such thing right now and there is a reason why she didn't fulfill his wish instantly.

"But sorry, I can't there is a few reason why but the main reason why I can't is because I'm still trying to get used with your hot and wild mana. Combined with the battle that happen before it's quite hard to get used with your mana and using human form. Once again sorry."

"Maybe.......... but you should be able to be used to it. Since now it is all low and it wouldn't take much." He was truthful as his mana was enough to bring her to her body form, though he was still generating mana by using the heat around the room and house.

A small giggle can be heard in Junpei head right after he said that words.

"What a spoiled boy, but once again can't. Now go sleep so I can use the magic faster." She reprimand Junpei from his hand, as she talk telephaticaly.

Laying down as he was just feeling his eyes were heavy just closing them. He was beginning to regenerate much more then she would be expecting during his sleep having the most fun. These places have a special meaning to him.

"..."

When there is no sound aside from Junpei breathing that could be heard from the room, Zabur or she claimed to be Zubaidah began to materialize in her human form.

As she looks at the boy that sleep in the princess bed. She then walks toward the wardrobe. There she found a multiple expensive looking dress. "It should be hidden here..." She said as she checks the dress over and over.

There she found a thin string that was connecting a dress and the wardrobe. As she pulls it, a manuscript suddenly show up and dropped from the hidden door that was hidden in it.

"..."

With an emotionless state, she pick the manuscript and sits on the chair while carefully read each word. She was immersed in her own world. Why? Because that manuscript is the only thing that can be saved from those dinasty, her dinasty, and at the same time also their dinasty. Memory that was surpressed began to show up.

As she smile at the last words, she put back those manuscript in the hidden door at the wardrobe.

A melancholic face began to show up in her face as she touch the window while looking at the night stars. "Find your own happiness huh?"

She smiled as she peeks at the boy that became her master for now on. Remembering the fight that looks familiar yet different from before, Zubaidah eyes is locked in his sleeping face.

"I think I will soon find that Princess."

He was slowly opening his eyes as he felt ghe comfort of pillows on his head. These pillows were infact zaburs breasts as he nuzzled himself inbetween them. He was hugging her tightly continuing getting a feel of it by using his face feeling the upmost comfort maybe too comfortable.

"Ah, it seems the spoiled prince has waken up from his dream." Said the girl in question while patting the boy head that burrowed deeps in her breasts. "Is it that comfortable burying your head against my breast?"

"Yes, It is very comfortable." He kept on doing so spoiling himself to Zabur embrace. She was a good choice for his destination. All he needs to do is to maintain his own forms and keep the enemies guessing.

"Did you have a good dream last night? Sulthan?" As she smile with Junpei childish act, Zabur ask that question to the boy that just wake up a few seconds ago.

"Mhm, It was fine." Now parting with her chest. He sat himself up, he looked at the beauty of Zabur. She looks astonishing in bed laying next to him. It was like another wife was waiting for him to stay the night with her.

"Is that so?" She smiled when she hears what Junpei said. That's what she can only do when she saw him sat in the bed with a refreshed face on his face. "Are you sure about that? I'm not going to be angry even if you say you want to sleep for a few more minutes."

"I....won't refuse." He nods as he laid his head against her chest again. He was just having the most relaxing time. Her offer was too good to pass. He was the most honest about his own answer.

"Sadly, we can't do that Sulthan." Unfortunately, the girl shoot the possibility of that happened even though she was the one who ask something like that. Slowly woken up from her position, Zabur look at Junpei that sit on top of the bed. "We need to talk about your goal, what would we do after this, and when will we moves."

"aww man." He sat himself up, as he looked at Zabur curious to what she had to ask. Since this will all be new to her. From this, this will be a new experience for her. "Alright for goals. What is the first thing tthatyou would like to question the most?" He asked as he looked at her curiously since she wanted to understand the goals, might aswell shoot the possibilities on what she had in mind.

When she heard his question, Zabur didn't answer immediately and only walks her way toward the door that leads them toward corridor. As she touch the door knobs, she then turns and look toward her new master. "What is goals in your head Sulthan?"

"Survive and leave as much tricks left in my hand. Improve flamma and abbies. Get more trump cards and ladies. The final goal is to make a big family and I am serious on it." He winked at the ending of his sentence talking about a big family meaning he might go for a harem or rather gunning for it.

"Hmm..." Opening the door with a blank face painted on her face, she then makes her way out from the room. " It was very interesting goals." She said from the corridor. "Would you do anything to fulfill those goals Sulthan?"

"Yes, Will do. Though this is not by force though, focused like picking up girls. Like I did to you. Recalling that compliment did give me some confidence." He was just standing up and following her just grinning. He felt the excitement the happily ever after will be filled with effort.

"Then you should eat more Sulthan, you need to be healthy to fulfill your goals of having big family." Right after she said that, a small steps then could be heard from the corridor. "So hurry up, and moves your body. There is a chance that you will miss the opportunity to meet girls if we still wasting our time in this castle."

"You are right, let me set up the cooking session." He marches his way to the kitchen, ready to cook a quality meal for himself and Zabur since this would be a breakfast to remember. Every second he misses there is a lady waiting for him.

With that words, the Grimoire and the Mages couple walks while talking to each other with a smile on their face. This moment is also marking the epilogue of their stories here, and also the begining of their new stories in the outside world.