Jamil was born into a family of servants. From the very beginning, he served the young Kalim - the future sultan of Scalding Sands. He simply accepted his fate.
However, with time, things changed. Firstly, Kalim was... Incredibly energetic. Jamil had to pay double attention to him. Sometimes, it was terribly exhausting. Secondly, Jamil was incredibly talented in every field - sports, cooking, and even magic. However, nobody ever noticed that. He lived in Kalim's shadow, who was praised for the smallest things.
He desperately wanted to change that. He wanted to be noticed at least once. That's why he searched. He searched and searched until he finally found a solution. Somewhere in the desert, there was a Cave of Wonders where a Genie's Lamp could be found. And a genie grants wishes. To find the entrance, he needed a key in the shape of a scarab beetle.
With a little help from magic, he obtained two parts of the key. But what did he find out? He couldn't enter. He needed someone who was a diamond in the rough. Even with Kalim, he wasn't that disappointed. Out of frustration, he hastened his search through spells and manipulation. In two days, he found a boy who was the so-called diamond. All he had to do now was to seize the lamp, push the boy, and...
Finally. The lamp. Is. His. The life he longed for? Also his. He rubbed the side of the lamp, and the most powerful creature in the universe appeared before his eyes. The genie. After their brief introduction, he raised an eyebrow and looked at them as if they were ridiculous. "A friend like you? What?"