The Lost Fruits

On his way to the city of Rahba, Ace made his 20 camels ran as fast they could, it wasn't a big distance from the border to the city of Rahba, just the distance of a half a day, and with the speed of 20 camels, Ace reached the city rather quickly.

"Ocean..." Ace mumbled as he saw the ocean beside the city, many sh.i.p.s are docked, either being charged or emptied "This city is a good trading post due to being near the coastline, just like Agrabah." he said. Alexander stopped the carriage and switched to road mode by equipping the metal tires, Ace was able to do the work that would need 4 people to support each other in a few minutes due to his Herculean strength.

Then he continued his path inside the city where he gathered a lot of attention, Ace had one purpose, and that is to get as many new items as possible. Lately, Agrabah's economic situation begun to improve and the demand for new items and food started to increase.

the next day, Ace managed to fill his carriage so he decided to leave. But he decided to take a look at the port first. On his way, his eyes recognized someone he hasn't seen in more than 4 months...

A short man in the port was supervising a ship as it was being unloaded "Razik...?" Ace called.

The short man looked back to see a huge carriage being pulled by 20 camels which scared him "Whoa!!" he fell on his b.u.t.t "What in the name of the seven seas is this?!!" his eyes looked at the driver and then his eyes widened with surprise.

"Mr.Ace...?" he stood up, a smile slowly formed on his face "It is really you!" Razik said.

Ace jumped down from his carriage and greeted Razik "It is good to see you again, you did not come to visit." He said as he hugged the short man

"Bah! I had some sh.i.p.s buy and new business to manage," Razik shook his head "Sorry to make you wait for me."

"Nah! I too had a business to take care of." Ace stopped his friend from apologizing "I have become a merchant in Agrabah."

Razik's eyes widened "That is some good news! I presume that you came to Rahba to buy new stuff, huh?" Razik put his eyes on his chin as he understood what was going on.

Ace laughed and patted Razik's shoulder "Anyway, I need to go. I still got your glass if you need them."

Razik smiled, he knows that Ace wasn't a lier the moment he saw him "Will do..."

Ace jumped back to his carriage and spoke: "When you come to Agrabah, tell them to take you to Morjan, you will find me there." Ace then ordered his camels to move. Razik, on the other hand, was shocked...again.

'Don't tell me...he is...' Razik got wind about the Morjan Company that was born in Agrabah in the past 4 months, hearing its name from Ace, Razik knows what that means.

Back in Agrabah...

Jafar has exited the palace riding on his horse and parrot on his shoulder followed by 5 guards.

The red parrot flapped his feathers and spoke "Why do you care about some merchant all of a sudden?" he asked.

Jafar looked behind him and made sure that the guards can't hear him speak, he frowned and looked forward "It is very suspicious...this Protgas guy. Nobody can overtake the market in 4 months, and he has displayed an ambition in court. I must see that company myself."

"The man is out of the city for now, you're wasting your time." The parrot said.

"I know..." Jafar answered.

Jafar marched to the northern side of the city and stood in front of the Morjan company's doorsteps. The common people noticed him and gossips started spreading in the streets of Agrabah. Jafar walked inside and looked around to see people and merchants trading and bargaining with each other. A good sight to be witnessed by Jafar, better than the almost dead market from 4 months ago.

"If it isn't our Vizier Jafar!" Jafar heard someone call his name. He turned to see who it was and saw Walid.

"And you are...?" Jafar pointed his staff at Walid.

"I am Walid Ibn Hameed, my lord. May I ask what business brought you here?" Walid bowed a little to Jafar. Jafar mused for a moment "I came to see how things are going, I have many things about your company and I would like to see for myself." Jafar said.

Walid's eyes gleamed with a faint light as he chuckled "If you want, I can take you to talk with the Vice-president, I am sure he will be able to answer all of your questions." he said.

"Lead the way..." Jafar's guard followed him but he raised his hand "Don't. there is no need." he said.

Walid took Jafar to the top floor and knocked on the president's office door. "Come in..." A faint response came in and Walid opened the door and entered with Jafar.

Aladdin who was counting some golden coins Abu stopped in his tracks when he saw the man in front of him wearing the uniform of the Royal Vizier.

"My Lord!!" Aladdin jumped from his place and greeted Jafar whose eyes were wide open looking at Aladdin.

Walid and Jafar noticed how Jafar became quite all of a sudden "My lord...?" Aladdin waved his hand in front of Jafar's eyes, his parrot poked him with his beak "Ouch!!" He shouted snapping Jafar out of his musing.

"Ah, F-Forging me, I was thinking about something in the palace." Jafar apologized calmly, but under that calm face, a festival of joy was taking place as he found what has been looking for for ages.

"Walid says you need to ask me about something?" Aladdin started the conversation, he didn't actually want to be around a royal court member that much, he is afraid that he may say something that offends this Vizier. After all, his reputation isn't that good among the people. After all, he is the one that started their long war with the Jahilon country.

"Yes, yes..." Jafar regained his thoughts but he actually forget what he came here for "I...I...wanted to ask about..." He thought of his question "...How did you manage to overtake the market in 4 months?" he asked. Jafar asked, that was close to what he came for but he doesn't care anymore.

Aladdin and Walid exchanged a look. Walid chuckled and was the one to answer "We have a rich president and reliable workers, my lord." he said.

"A rich president?" Jafar tilted his head.

"Yes, our president is a foreigner who immigrated to Agrabah for a new chance in life. He saw an opportunity and took her, and with his eyes for choosing his servants wisely, he managed to gather the best of the best, and in 4 months...Here we are."

"...Yes...here you are." Jafar said looking at Aladdin. he smiled "Excuse my rudeness, I am merely doing my job as Vizier and that is all. Now if you excuse me." Jafra tapped with his staff on the floor and turned to leave.

Aladdin and Walid found it strange but didn't dwell on it.

On his way to the palace, Jafra was whipping his horse while flashing between the streets with his guards, they didn't care about the people as they caused chaos on the jammed streets.

"I found him! I found him! I found him! Zahahaha!!!" Jafra was laughing as hard as he can while his parrot was confused thinking: "He has finally lost it, not that he had it in the first place.'

"The diamond in the rough...I have found him. Finally!!"

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