Chapter 1: The First Clue to the Lost Sword
There was a city named Azamgarh, where a hidden secret was about to be unveiled.
It was midnight.
The moon had disappeared behind the clouds, and darkness engulfed everything.
Amidst this darkness stood an old wooden cupboard, filled with ancient books and documents.
An elderly man was searching for something inside that cupboard. His wrinkled fingers touched a very old book—one that held a centuries-old secret.
His fingers stopped on the dust-covered pages of the book.
His eyes narrowed with concern, and in a hushed voice, he whispered,
"Al-Amaanah... the time has come... the last heir will soon face his destiny..."
That elderly man was none other than 81-year-old Sheikh Hamza. He was well aware of the ancient secrets of Azamgarh and the name Ameer Taahir.
However, Sheikh Hamza had no idea that someone was secretly listening to him.
The eavesdropper couldn't hear everything, as Sheikh Hamza was reading in a very low voice.
The man hiding near the door, overhearing Sheikh Hamza's words, was none other than Ameer Taahir's spy.
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Ameer Taahir's Conspiracy
Ameer Taahir was a ruthless ruler who dreamed of conquering the world.
He was searching for something dangerous—an object that could grant him invincible power.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Hamza had finally found the path that could lead him to the legendary sword, as he had just discovered a map inside the book.
Unfortunately, the spy had also caught a glimpse of that map.
Sheikh Hamza immediately sensed that someone was spying on him.
But before he could take any action, the spy had already escaped and rushed straight to inform Ameer Taahir.
As soon as Ameer Taahir received the news, he gathered his soldiers and marched toward Sheikh Hamza's house.
Sheikh Hamza vs Ameer Taahir
Although Sheikh Hamza had grown old, the sharpness in his eyes and the courage in his heart still remained.
As soon as Ameer Taahir entered his house, Sheikh Hamza shouted in anger,
"How dare you step into my house?"
Ameer Taahir burst into laughter.
There was a strange glint in his eyes, as if he had already won.
"You? You think you can stop me, Sheikh Hamza?
Alexander the Great conquered the world, and now it is my turn!
And you... you will be the one to guide me, old man!"
Sheikh Hamza's eyes burned with fury.
"Your dream will remain just a dream! And what path are you talking about?"
Narrowing his eyes, Ameer Taahir said,
"Al-Amaanah! Where is it? Do you really think you're the only one who knows this secret?
I've been searching for it for ten years!
Today, my search will finally end!"
Sheikh Hamza replied in a cold voice,
"Don't utter its name with your filthy tongue, Ameer Taahir!
That sword belongs only to the last heir. The heir of Azamgarh is still alive, and I will not tell you anything!"
Ameer Taahir demanded to know the location of the map, but Sheikh Hamza refused to give him any information.
Fortunately, he had already hidden the map.
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Ameer Taahir's Attack
Furious, Ameer Taahir shouted,
"If you refuse to speak, I will force the truth out of you!"
He commanded his soldiers,
"Search every corner of the house!"
As the soldiers began searching the house, Sheikh Hamza attempted to escape.
But Ameer Taahir and his men chased after him.
The soldiers carried a weapon—a special pin,
one that could paralyze anyone upon contact.
"Swishhh!"
The weapons flew through the air—sharp, tiny pins moving at lightning speed toward Sheikh Hamza!
"Ahh!"
Sheikh Hamza tried to protect himself, but three pins pierced into his shoulder and back!
Blood trickled down, but he didn't stop—staggering, he disappeared into the darkness.
Ameer Taahir's soldiers couldn't find him and eventually left the place.
Now, Sheikh Hamza had only one mission left—
to find the last heir before it was too late.
Ali's Entry
The next day – afternoon.
Ali, the son of a merchant.
Honest. Kind-hearted. Always ready to help others.
But… was this truly his destiny?
Ali was not satisfied with his life.
He always felt that he was meant for something greater,
that one day, he would achieve something extraordinary.
As he was walking, a wounded old man suddenly collapsed in front of him.
It was Sheikh Hamza.
With a weak whisper, Sheikh Hamza said,
"Ali... listen carefully... you are the last heir... the sword... Al-Amaanah... you must protect it... before it's too late..."
Ali was shocked.
"What sword? What is Al-Amaanah? The last heir? I don't understand anything!"
He shook Sheikh Hamza, trying to get more answers.
But Sheikh Hamza, who was severely injured,
took his last breath and passed away.
Now, a storm of questions raged in Ali's mind.
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The First Attack on Ali
A crowd gathered at the scene.
Suddenly, someone shouted,
"Ali! What have you done? Did you kill this old man?"
Ali desperately tried to explain that he was innocent.
After some time, people started to believe him,
but Ameer Taahir's spies were already present in the crowd, watching everything.
The spies began following Ali.
As he hurried towards his home, they attacked him.
"Thud!"
Ali tumbled to the ground.
Two masked men rushed towards him.
"You can't escape now!"
The first man lunged from the right,
but Ali ducked, dodging his grip and punched him in the stomach!
"Ugh!"
The man staggered back,
but before the second attacker could strike,
Ali leaned against a wall, slipped into a narrow alley, and disappeared into the darkness.
The spies couldn't find him and eventually left the area.
Now, Ali realized that he was trapped in a dangerous secret.
Sheikh Hamza's last words still echoed in his mind:
"Al-Amaanah... the last heir..."
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What Happens Next?
Will Ali find the answers to his questions?
Will Ameer Taahir discover the truth about Ali?
Can Ali uncover the mystery of 'Al-Amaanah'?
To find out, read Chapter 2!
To be continued...