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“That would have made no difference, Sinbad,” said a voice in the darkness. It was the elderly Azurian. His heart was full of sympathy and quail. “Akhdar would have had Azrak killed regardless of your decision, and he would have died a thousand deaths for his belief in the prophecy. You know that.”

Sinbad sighed and decided it was time to spread the truth about the foresight. Even though it would crush whatever hope the prisoners had.

“The prophecy is a lie,” replied Sinbad. “A rumor started by Akhdar to give the Azurians hope and keep them in use.”

“Truth can be hidden within a rumor, Sinbad,” said the elder, sitting up straight against the wall. “Azrak, believed in you. As do I.”

Sinbad shook his head, trying to assemble his scattered wits. Now the weight of this world rested on Sinbad’s shoulders. He could not picture himself as the savior of this alien planet. How could he save an entire civilization if he couldn’t save the ones he cared about the most?

At least he knew Azrak is now with his family in the next life. Before Sinbad went to sleep, he made a vow to Allah to see that Akhdar and all his minions will pay dearly. Not just for the injustice that was done to him, but for the downtrodden to both Azurians and Thulians alike.

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