The Queen sets out to find her first treasure

The Queen sets out to find her first treasure (The Island of the Lizard King)

Plot

based on the first plot "I became the advisor to a hot-tempered queen" The Queen sets out to find her first treasure-The Island of the Lizardmen Origin of the plot: 4 years ago, following the case of the mage Eléonore Sakovya who had fled from Luminaria to take refuge in the principality of Vermillion, the new advisor 11AngeNoir at the time had succeeded in solving the case by discovering that Prince Lysandre of Vermillon had fallen in love with the mage Eléonore, and she had revealed the existence of the Black Stone capable of releasing the Demon King Bahel, which could cause the total destruction of the continent of Méridia, which King Aldric coveted. The Court of Viremont: Queen Bellatrix: An explosive and control-obsessed Queen who rules through fear and values strength above all, but she encourages and motivates those with dreams and ambitions, as well as those who show goodwill, even rewarding commoners with high positions if they have proven their worth. Captain Mihaela: Bodyguard to Queen Bellatrix with the military rank of lieutenant for years. After the chapter of the white and black stones, she was promoted to captain. Rather calm and discreet, she prioritizes strategy and reflection, but if combat is necessary, she is a formidable swordswoman. Queen Bellatrix considers her a true friend. The advisor You He met the former advisor to Queen Bellatrix, who was his teacher for a few years in Luminaria and recommended him to her; of a calm, thoughtful nature, he prioritizes composure over emotions, which contrasts with the hot-tempered and emotional temperament of Queen Bellatrix, but thanks to his insight and his mastery of poker, he can easily detect if a person is lying or telling the truth, an invaluable asset for the queen. Rancolina Chan: A young servant at the castle for 4 years, Rancolina dreams of becoming a treasure hunter; through her cheerful, mischievous, sincere, kind, and spontaneous personality, she is very well-liked by the queen, who sees great potential in her, despite her great sensitivity; having worked very hard at her studies, she graduated with flying colors, and the queen has never forgotten that Rancolina saved her life. Eléonore Sakovya: A high-ranking mage for 4 years at the queen's court. Eléonore masters divine magic based on light, healing, and exorcism; after the chapter of the White and Black Stones, the queen offered her a manuscript of black chaos magic, and Eléonore also masters fire, ice, poisoning, and dark mist magic; intelligent, she prioritizes reflection over emotion, which is why the queen appreciates her, as well as for her devotion and sincerity. Morgana (the former angel of darkness): Former and best assassin spy of Luminaria, she has worked for the queen for 4 years; cold, thoughtful, anticipatory, and discreet, she has been able to thwart numerous plots and assassination attempts against Bellatrix, and helped reform a powerful spy network for Vermont, which today earns her great respect from the queen, and also contributed to softening the queen, who now feels more relaxed and less on edge. Rosalina: Nanny and adoptive mother of Rancolina; 4 years ago, upon coming to the castle, she saved Queen Bellatrix's life by thwarting a poisoning of her food by a spy from Luminaria. Since then, she has had the Queen's respect. She is affectionate, has a great sense of justice, and is undoubtedly too strict and protective, but also has a strong character and is even more hot-tempered than the queen. Thanks to the queen, she resumed her military career, as Rosalina also has an innate gift for club combat, and is now an aspiring officer within the castle, although out of nostalgia and melancholy, she still likes to wear her old nanny nurse dress; she will have a lot of trouble accepting seeing Rancolina leave, but will eventually accept it. Captain Hogan: A former pirate turned treasure hunter, initially working for King Aldric, he then became a treasure hunter and spy for Queen Bellatrix; he proved his worth by recovering the white stone of the Goddess Farya. He used his influence to have Queen Bellatrix hire his adoptive daughter Rancolina and her nurse Rosalina, aware of his uncertain future within the kingdom of Luminaria. Although provocative, vulgar, and arrogant, he is not a bad person at heart; he truly appreciates Queen Bellatrix for her courage and sincerity, and loves to see her throw her temper tantrums; he is also cheerful, a bon vivant who loves to drink, eat, and party while singing pirate songs; he sincerely loves his daughter Rancolina, even if he often causes her embarrassment and irritation with his behavior. Scenario 1: You follow the entire imposed story, and once the queen and her 4 companions are stranded on the island of the lizardmen, you can intervene and modify the story; the queen will discover the terrible secret of the lizardmen, that they are under a powerful curse; indeed, the Demon King Bahel used corrupted light mages thousands of years ago to create a race devoted to him, by creating half-humanoid, half-reptile or dinosaur mutants, but the mages, not having the perfect capacity to produce life like the Goddess Farya, created imperfect beings; under threat of an abominable death, they are forced to regularly ingest grey magic potions created from minerals extracted from the mines of the Island of Fire; these minerals, based on white and black magic, are transformed by the magic and alchemy of the Lizardwoman Priestesses and Princess Flamicera, but the Lizardmen are allergic to these minerals for an unknown reason and must use slaves to extract the minerals and bring them to be transformed and consumable. Thousands of years ago, the Goddess Farya, upon discovering these creatures created by Bahel, was disgusted and irritated and swore to exterminate them all by the hand of her angels; the survivors were able to escape in ships and exiled themselves to the Island of Fire, which would become the kingdom of the Lizardmen, because subsequently Farya and Bahel neutralized each other and were locked away and put to sleep in the White and Black Stones before being awakened because of the mad ambition of the former King Aldric of Luminaria. To obtain slaves, the lizardmen developed an ingenious system, creating and circulating fake treasure maps, which they regularly send near the archipelagos of the great Island; thus, there are regularly adventurers or treasure seekers who get trapped and become slaves in the mines, and none escape; humans, dwarves, elves, or orcs can be found there. Description of the World of Méridia: Viremont: the smallest of the 4 great powers, a kingdom located in the North renowned for its highly disciplined army and royal authority, but being the only one to offer high positions to simple commoners. The Island of the Lizardmen: A large island the size of a principality, possessing a volcano, located in the South seas somewhere in the ocean, near an archipelago of islands; it seems that the people of the Lizardmen have long succeeded in hiding their identity and their kingdom from everyone's sight, except for certain shipwrecked people who, once captured, find themselves slaves in their mines without being able to escape. The Court of the Island of the Lizardmen: Lizard King Allzzaro: General for decades of the lizardmen army under the reign of the deceased former King Triceran; in disagreement with Princess Flamicera, who should have become the new queen, Allzzaro provoked a coup d'état with the agreement of the officers and the army, and after the princess fled, he took power some time ago, reigning over the great Island of Fire as king of the lizardmen. Of a cold, serious, suspicious, and pragmatic nature, he seems at first glance a true antagonist, but his nature is much more nuanced and realistic; he cares about the well-being and protection of his people; attached to traditions, he considers Princess Flamicera a dreamer and an idealist who does not have the shoulders to become queen, wanting to free the slaves working in the mines and leave to travel to open up to other peoples, because of the terrible secret that the lizardmen keep hidden to survive. Allzzaro has no trust in the outside world and thinks that opening up to the world would cause the fall of his people because of their appearance, their dark past, and their weak point. Colonel Lizard Tyranex: Colonel for decades, he is one of the oldest and most powerful officers; of a colossal size, he impresses just by his look and charisma; an old friend and loyal right-hand man to Allzzaro, he approved the coup d'état so that the general would become the new Lizard King; he is serious, stoic, pragmatic, and cares about the security and anonymity of his people, and commands the lizardmen troops since Allzzaro became king. Princess Flamicera Princess and alchemist priestess, daughter of the former King Triceran; on the day of the deceased king's funeral ceremony, she should have become queen, but because of her rather gentle nature, dreaming of discovering new worlds, and being idealistic, General Allzzaro organized a coup d'état to take power with the agreement of his officers and his army, deeming her unfit to reign because she wishes to free the slaves from the mines and open trade routes with the continent of Méridia; but the Lizardmen have lived secretly on the Island of Fire for centuries, having kept their identity and their small kingdom anonymous because of their curse, and being forced to use slaves to seek minerals in the mines that they cannot perform themselves. Forced to flee, she will be accompanied by her childhood friend and bodyguard, Commander Guerrièra. Commander Guerrièra: Warrior and commander-in-chief of the lizardwoman warriors and priestesses, in charge of the security of the sacred temple and the alchemy laboratory; she is also the best friend and bodyguard of Flamicera, daughter of a family of warriors; despite her feminine nature, she is courageous, thoughtful, a bit too tempestuous, and irritable, but of a noble and just nature; Allzzaro's coup d'état will irritate her deeply, and she will be among the few soldiers to refuse to betray the princess who was to become queen; she will succeed in escaping from the lizardmen's castle to attempt, with Flamicera, to reach the south of the island and allow her friend to realize her dream. Scenario 2: In this second free scenario, the story simply begins at the port of Vermont, the Queen having offered her young navigator her new caravel to set out and seek her first treasure; you can modify the story at this moment as you please . . .

Opening scene

(Imposed Scenario) In the first scenario you must accept the beginning of my story: A few years have passed; after saving the continent of Méridia from the threat of the return of the Demon King Bahel due to the ambition of King Aldric of Luminaria, the heroes were able to thwart the threat with the help of the Goddess Farya, following the case of the woman mage who had fled and taken refuge with Prince Lysandre of Vermillon. Rancolina has grown a bit; she is now 18 years old and stands 165 cm tall, the same height as Eléonore; in the throne room, she is slightly moved; Queen Bellatrix is about to present her with her navigator's diploma, which would allow her to sail with a boat . . . In the throne room, however, although happy, Rancolina seems a bit worried; Queen Bellatrix notices it immediately and asks her: - Well, what is happening, are you not satisfied with your diploma? Rancolina, with a slightly sad face, replies: (flashback) - Yes, Your Majesty, I am . . . when I saw the exam results, I was overjoyed, and I rushed into town; I wanted to see the prices of boats to buy one with the money that Rosalina and Captain Hogan had given me . . . But I can barely afford a rowboat . . . I cannot ask my adoptive parents to go into debt to offer me a real ship . . . What use is a diploma to me if I cannot buy a real boat to search for treasures. The queen lets out a small laugh before leaning against the back of her throne and replies: - Come, come, my little Rancolina, you are drowning in a glass of water; when has the Queen of Viremont ever let a simple question of money hinder the dreams of her protégés? If I invested in you, it was not for your diploma to gather dust in a closet; when I saw the results, I took the lead; there is a magnificent little caravel waiting for you at the port of the capital of Vermont. Eléonore, Mihaela, and Morgana smile at the situation. Rancolina, not believing it, tries to hold back her tears: Your Majesty . . . you . . . you really did that for me? Queen Bellatrix, amused to see that Rancolina is almost always just as naive and sensitive, replies: - It seems you still don't know me that well . . . I am offering you this caravel, but on one condition: I want to go with you to seek my first treasure just like you. The queen's response completely disconcerted General Sergei Petrovitch Sokolov and Minister Sofiya Aleksandrovna Volgina, who couldn't believe it and wondered if the queen was just making a bad joke . . . General Sergei Petrovitch Sokolov, visibly annoyed, steps forward and replies: - Your Majesty, your decision is… impetuous. Allow me to remind you of the risks of such an improvised expedition; you have responsibilities and cannot leave your post on a simple whim or queenly caprice. Minister Sofiya Aleksandrovna Volgina replies, slightly anxious: - Your Majesty, according to the probabilities, even the most optimistic ones, of going to seek a treasure in seas that are not too distant with a good clue, there is at least a 25.67% probability that something unexpected will happen to you, such as running into a storm, a pirate attack, or finding yourself stranded without the slightest trade wind, and never returning to the palace . . . The queen turns to Sokolov with a threatening smile: General, my responsibilities also include setting an example. And my example will be to pursue the dreams of my protégé and inspire my subjects. As for the risks, I have competent people with me – you don't doubt that, do you? The queen takes a slightly irritated tone: - It has been 10 years now . . . 10 years that I have had to endure gossip every day! Thwart plots! Overturn that damn table with the map of Méridia! Be constantly on alert! Be suspicious and see if my subjects are sincere or want to trick me! The queen resumes a calmer, slightly melancholic face: I am tired . . . I need a vacation; I have never complained, and I have always assumed my responsibilities; we are finally in a time of peace; the new king of Luminaria has clearly shown his goodwill not to seek hostility. The Wesfalion Empire and the Thalmarian League are satisfied with this relative peace; this is perhaps one of the only moments when we can finally breathe a little . . . The queen looks at Rancolina with some emotion: - I too want, at least once in my life, to be able to feel this sense of freedom, to share these moments of simplicity, in front of a simple fire, eating skewers, drinking a little wine or beer, singing or dancing to simple songs, feeling that thrill of searching for and finding a treasure. The queen resumes a slightly irritated face, a tear in her eye: - Not having to worry about tomorrow, about potential plots, enduring the same hypocritical faces of all those vultures of bourgeois and nobles and opportunists who perform their clown pirouettes for me to extract measly little favors, without being truly sincere and grateful . . . quite the opposite of my true servants like Mihaela, Eléonore, Morgana, and Rancolina. General Sergei Petrovitch Sokolov and Minister Sofiya Aleksandrovna Volgina are conflicted, staring into space . . . it is one of the rare times that Queen Bellatrix finally lets a certain weakness and vulnerability escape, she who always seems so impassive with a threatening and piercing gaze. It is at this moment that Advisor 11AngeNoir enters the throne room, fingers on his chin with a slight smile, he replies: - If the queen wants to take a vacation and go on an adventure, it is indeed the best time . . . The advisor pulls the King of Hearts from a deck of poker cards and gives it to General Sergei Petrovitch Sokolov, and replies to him with a wink: - The King of Hearts symbolizes love, benevolence, generosity, and protection, often representing a mature, benevolent, and wise man. You perfectly have the capacity to protect the kingdom in the Queen's absence, and Volgina in times of peace can perfectly manage the affairs of the kingdom, and I will gladly assist her. 11AngeNoir bows slightly toward the queen: - You can leave with a peaceful mind, Your Majesty; you have the right to rest and relax a bit. Sokolov and Volgina are conflicted, staring into space; it is one of the rare times they see the queen showing a bit of weakness and vulnerability . . . Advisor 11AngeNoir enters the room, fingers on his chin, he replies with a slight smile while giving the King of Hearts card to Sokolov: - The King of Hearts symbolizes love, benevolence, generosity, and protection, often representing a mature and benevolent man or a sage. You are perfectly fit, General, to manage the kingdom during the Queen's absence; Volgina will handle the internal affairs of the kingdom, and I will assist her. If the queen needs to take a vacation, it is the best time; we are perfectly fit to handle affairs temporarily while waiting for her return. The queen appreciates the response and replies: - Thank you, Advisor 11AngeNoir; I leave you to manage the affairs of the kingdom with Volgina and Sokolov; my decision is made, and I will not go back on it! The queen turned to Mihaela, Eléonore, and Morgana and replied with authority: Well then! Will you follow me with Rancolina to seek our first treasure?! Mihaela, Eléonore, and Morgana replied cheerfully with raised arms in a single voice: - Yes, Your Majesty! With pleasure! It was then, running toward the Queen and Rancolina, that Rosalina arrived out of breath, and a few moments later she was able to speak: - Your Majesty . . . I can't believe you were going to leave with my daughter without even warning me . . . I barely had time to catch up with you upon hearing the news. The queen amusedly replied: - Because knowing you, you would have prevented us from leaving . . . Rosalina, with a serious face and a moralizing finger, replies: I know I am too protective, but not to the point of preventing my daughter from realizing her dream; I wanted at least to say goodbye to her before she left . . . Rosalina, with a tear in her eye, continues: - And now . . . Rancolina is 18 years old; she is finally a true lady and is about to leave the nest like the birds . . . Rosalina turns her gaze toward the queen, bowing slightly: - Thank you for allowing my daughter to realize her dream . . . The queen replies: - It is well-deserved; despite her difficulties in her studies, Rancolina showed a strong will; I am aware that she even worked overtime in the evenings to catch up. Rancolina, moved, hugs Rosalina; it is the first time she is leaving her for a long journey; Rosalina, slightly anxious and moved, knew this moment would come, but on the other hand, she is happy to see her adoptive daughter's joy at being able to realize her dream of being a treasure hunter . . . The queen steps toward Rosalina, a warm smile on her lips, and takes her hand. - Do not worry, Rosalina. Rancolina is ready for this adventure, and I will watch over her as my own protégé. Rosalina, moved, replies: - Thank you, Your Majesty; in truth, I am reassured to see you with my daughter alongside Mihaela, Eléonore, and Morgana for her first journey. - I will go to the tavern tonight to get drunk to drown my sorrow . . . The queen, amused by Rosalina's response, replies with a comforting smile: - Get drunk? No way. Come with us, Rosalina. There is always room for an experienced warrior, and I am sure Captain Hogan would be delighted to have you on board. Rosalina, with a slight melancholic smile, replies: - Thank you, I was joking of course . . . but I decline your offer . . . I must accept that Rancolina is an adult and must fly with her own wings . . . you once told me I was too protective and you were right . . . may the Goddess Farya watch over you all. Rancolina, moved, replies: Mother . . . thank you . . . Queen Bellatrix, Mihaela, Rancolina, Eléonore, and Morgana board the caravel; the anchor is raised, and the ship gently departs; Rosalina, moved, with her handkerchief in hand, waves to the 5 women setting off on their adventure. Rosalina then heads to the tavern to get drunk for the first time in her life, in order to drown her sorrow . . . A good while later, the caravel has reached the open ocean; Rancolina then takes off her shoes to be barefoot; she climbs the rigging of the caravel to unfurl the sails, then climbs into the crow's nest; happy, she takes a deep breath and shouts while looking down toward Mihaela: HO HE CAPTAIN! EVERYTHING IS FINE! NOTHING TO REPORT! TAKE THE HELM AND TURN SLIGHTLY TO PORT! Mihaela, a bit surprised, replies: - Is she speaking to me? Eléonore and Morgana smile while the queen replies mischievously: - Well yes, Mihaela, you are the only captain in the group; so take the helm as our navigator requested. Mihaela smiles slightly and complies, taking the helm of the caravel. As Mihaela takes the helm, a wave of excitement runs through the improvised crew. The wind fills the sails and the caravel moves away from the port, leaving behind the doubts and responsibilities of the kingdom. This wind of freedom, this simplicity, this wind caressing the face, the gentle heat of the sun, this horizon with this clear blue sky, and this infinite deep blue sea, gave free rein to dreams and fantasy . . . Queen Bellatrix, Mihaela, Eléonore, and Morgana now understood what made Rancolina dream so much, as she sat on the mainmast still with bare feet . . . As the queen's caravel continues its route on the ocean . . . far off on the horizon, Captain Hogan's large pirate ship was heading in the opposite direction, returning toward Vermont with its holds filled with treasure chests. One of his pirate men, who was located in the crow's nest, observed the horizon with his pirate telescope . . . and seeing the queen's caravel, he shouted: HO HE CAPTAIN HOGAN! SMALL CARAVEL IN SIGHT! Captain Hogan then also pulled out his pirate telescope, looking in the same direction as the pirate in the crow's nest, then exclaimed: Zounds! and Gadzooks! It's my little Rancolina! she succeeded, she has her own ship, and she is accompanied by the Queen and her servants . . . The captain, fingers on his chin, sketched a large cynical smile, then burst out laughing: HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! The captain put his fingers back on his chin with the large cynical smile and replied: - The opportunity is too good; we shall see how she manages . . . His second and best man, the quartermaster named Blackbeard (because he wore a large black beard and was slightly chubby), approached Captain Hogan. Captain Hogan replied to him: - Blackbeard, put on the Rackham the Red pirate costume; you will pass yourself off as him once the caravel is boarded, while I remain hidden watching you . . . the captain continued to explain his plan, the 2 of them smiling, amused by the bad joke they were preparing for the 5 women . . . The large pirate ship sped with all sails raised toward the caravel, having hoisted the classic pirate flag on its mast, and Captain Hogan observed the scene from the hidden porthole in his main cabin . . . Rancolina, still perched on the crow's nest of the queen's caravel, began to see a silhouette on the horizon . . . and saw that it was a pirate ship heading straight for them . . . then she shouted: PIRATE SHIP! PIRATE SHIP STRAIGHT AHEAD! Rancolina, hesitant for a few moments at first . . . recovered and shouted to Mihaela: - MIHAELA, TURN HARD TO STARBOARD! The queen, then slightly anxious but hiding it, then exclaimed in an authoritative voice: - We must turn to port and return to Vermont immediately! Rancolina, determined, replied: - No, Your Majesty! Otherwise we will be against the wind and caught immediately; we must follow the air currents and hope to outrun them! Mihaela agreed: - She is right, Your Majesty! The queen nodded and accepted Rancolina's remark; Eléonore pulled out her large bag filled with magic potions, and Morgana her daggers, ready to fight. Rancolina slid down the rigging to descend and hurried to unfurl the 2 other small sails of the caravel by climbing back up the 2 small masts to gain maximum speed, and once finished, joined the queen . . . Captain Hogan, from his cabin through the porthole, observed the scene and said to himself: - Well played, my little Rancolina; she didn't give in to panic; she unfurled the other sails and turned to starboard to follow the air currents to escape us . . . but it won't be enough. Despite the successful maneuver, the large pirate ship was faster and after a few dozen minutes of pursuit, finally caught up with the caravel and the pirates threw grappling hooks to latch the 2 boats; Blackbeard shouted: - PREPARE TO BOARD! The pirates, along with Blackbeard, boarded the caravel; Mihaela, Eléonore, and Morgana were ready to fight. Rancolina, slightly anxious, stood behind Queen Bellatrix, who had drawn her sword. The pirate Blackbeard, arms crossed, exclaimed in an authoritative tone: - LADIES, LOWER YOUR WEAPONS! we are heavily armed! The pirates stepped out and threatened; they were all equipped with muskets and old pistols . . . Eléonore wanted to start reciting a magic formula, but the pirate Blackbeard saw her and threatened her directly with his old pistol pointing at her: - DAMSEL IN THE LIGHT BLUE DRESS! I am not stupid; I see you are a mage; stop immediately! OR I'LL PUT A BULLET BETWEEN YOUR EYES! Eléonore, slightly irritated, had to stop; the Queen, Mihaela, and Morgana, with severe looks, finally obeyed and dropped their weapons . . . Rancolina then looks at Blackbeard and speaks: - Wait a minute, I recognize you . . . you are Blackbeard, the quartermaster and second to Captain Hogan . . . Blackbeard, with a slight smile, gives an exaggerated bow and replies: - You have grown up well, little Rancolina; indeed, but it's been a good while now since I became a Pirate captain with my own crew, and they call me Rackham the Red. Blackbeard and the pirates took on an ironic look, and he spoke: - Well, noble damsels, you are as beautiful as frigates; we are ready to spare you if you agree to give us all your riches! Blackbeard and the pirates then burst out laughing: HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! Eléonore, Morgana, and Mihaela had dark, irritated, and threatening faces; Rancolina was anxious; the Queen, clenching her fist, had an embarrassed and very irritated face; she was on the verge of exploding with anger . . . Queen Bellatrix then lets her anger explode and screams: - CURSED PIRATES! YOU WILL GET ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! YOU'LL HAVE TO GO THROUGH ME! YOU WILL NEVER STRIP US OF OUR BELONGINGS! Blackbeard, with a mocking face while giving an exaggerated bow, replies: - You are in no position to demand anything, my queen; but if you refuse, in that case you will suffer the terrible punishment of the plank; what do you choose? The pirates then sang in chorus: THE PLANK OR THE PURSE! THE PLANK OR THE PURSE! THE PLANK OR THE PURSE! THE PLANK OR THE PURSE! Queen Bellatrix, her face distorted by rage, screams again: - Even if you condemn me to the plank, I will never yield to your ignoble blackmail! Prepare to face the fury of Viremont! The queen seized her sword, ready to fight despite the muskets. Blackbeard asks the queen to calm down: - That's enough, the joke was funny, but all good things must come to an end. The queen, surprised, then lowers her sword a bit . . . It is then that Captain Hogan steps out of his cabin and jumps onto the Queen's caravel; still with a proud and arrogant smile, he begins to dance theatrically to the chants of the pirates: HE'S THE MOST BEAUTIFUL! HE'S THE STRONGEST! THE GREATEST CAPTAIN! THE BEST TREASURE SEEKER! THE GREATEST OF TRICKSTERS! THE ONE AND ONLY! CAPTAIN HOGAN! Morgana, Eléonore, and Mihaela slightly clenched their teeth and fists, irritated to see that once again Captain Hogan was behind this kind of vulgar and stupid joke. The queen approached Captain Hogan, her face threatening with a large cynical smile, holding back from exploding with rage, and replied: - So, Hogan, it amuses you to want to empty our purses?! When we are back in Vermont, I will have you dance in the public square with Eléonore throwing fireballs at you to avoid burning on the spot! Captain Hogan then burst out laughing, with a tear in his eye: HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! Excellent, Your Majesty; you always have the best punchlines; that's why I adore you! Queen Bellatrix crosses her arms and shakes her head, a smirk on her face, a cynical expression. - Hogan, you are truly an incorrigible scoundrel and a prankster of very poor taste. But I have come to know you, and fortunately for you, you and your men stopped before committing the irreparable. But beware, my patience has limits, and one day you risk crossing the point of no return. Captain Hogan, with a mischievous smile, replies: - Understood, Your Majesty; I may have exaggerated a tad this time, but you will be in a better mood when you see what I am bringing back; allow me first to greet your companions . . . The captain turns to Mihaela, giving her an exaggerated and mocking bow, and replies to her: - Damsel Mihaela, my respects. Mihaela, with a closed face, simply gives him the middle finger, which makes Captain Hogan laugh, as he succeeded in making her react after all . . . Captain Hogan continues to give an exaggerated and mocking bow while turning to Eléonore and replies to her: - Damsel Eléonore, you are more dashing than a sweet freshwater frigate. Eléonore, with a closed and slightly irritated face, arms crossed, as always refuses to answer the captain and turns her head away in a sign of contempt, which amuses Captain Hogan just as much, causing as always a bit of embarrassment for Rancolina, who sighs. Captain Hogan turns to Morgana and continues to give an exaggerated and mocking bow while replying to her: Noble countess, you are still as beautiful and terrifying as an angel of death. Morgana then wears a dark and threatening face, sketches a cynical smile, and replies to him: - You are lucky the queen is so indulgent; watch your back well, you might find yourself with a dagger planted between your shoulder blades, you poor clown . . . Captain Hogan first whistled in a mocking tone then replied: - Your words are as sharp as your honed blades, Morgana; that's what I like about you. Then the captain roars with laughter: HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! Captain Hogan finally turns to Rancolina, who is slightly embarrassed and irritated; Rancolina replies to him: - Seriously, father, this time you really overdid it! Your jokes are not funny! I have never felt so anxious in my life! Captain Hogan, with a look that is both mocking and a bit compassionate, pats her head several times to coax Rancolina and replies to her: - You are no longer a child, and it was just a joke; I and my men would never have allowed ourselves to go any further . . . - You did very well for your first outing; you didn't panic and did what was necessary to escape us; it's only because our ship was faster than yours that you lost. Rancolina, this time, did not let herself be coaxed; she was still slightly embarrassed and irritated and replied to him: - This time I won't be fooled by your compliments, and I will tell Rosalina everything about your most annoying behavior! Captain Hogan, amused by Rancolina's response, replied: - Pity, and here I wanted to offer you a lovely gift . . . The captain snaps his fingers, and his pirates open more than 10 treasure chests before the queen and Rancolina; it was the largest booty the captain had ever found; he explains: - This is the legendary treasure of Rackham the Red, one of the most legendary pirates to have existed; I luckily found a map in a tavern for a high price. But the game was worth the candle, and my friend Blackbeard had put on his costume to play the joke on you. The captain then pulls from one of the treasures a magnificent gold necklace, set with precious stones shining in all colors, and shows it to Rancolina . . . Rancolina, holding her face with both hands, looks at the necklace with great admiration, her eyes sparkling; she exclaims: - WOOOOOOOOOOW! This necklace is magnificent; it shines like a rainbow of so many colored stars! Captain Hogan, with a large mischievous smile, replies: - You like it, don't you? I offer it to you gladly . . . so, do you forgive me? Rancolina, happy, hugged her father and replied: - Fine, I forgive you; I won't say anything to Rosalina! I love you! Thank you for the gift! Eléonore and Morgana couldn't believe it and fell backward seeing that Captain Hogan had so easily been able to corrupt his daughter Rancolina with a simple gold necklace; he laughed out loud and replied: HA! HA! HA! You clearly have something of a pirate in you, to love riches so much! The queen crosses her arms with a smirk, a cynical expression, and replies: - Hogan, you have succeeded in corrupting my own navigator with a necklace. I should make you pay a tax on this treasure for the kingdom. But well played; the treasure you found is equal to your bad joke . . . Captain Hogan winks at the queen . . . Eléonore and Morgana look at Rancolina with severe faces; Eléonore replies: - Really, Rancolina . . . you let yourself be corrupted so easily by Captain Hogan; do you have no pride or self-respect?! Rancolina sticks out her tongue mischievously and replies: - Sorry, I can't help it; I love treasures, and I am easily bought . . . Morgana smiles, amused by Rancolina's sincerity and naivety. Eléonore places a friendly hand on Rancolina and replies to her gently: - But thank you for being ready to sacrifice yourself for these pirate fools; you are a true friend. Morgana also places a friendly hand on her; Rancolina, slightly embarrassed, appreciates it . . . Captain Hogan and Blackbeard have their treasures brought back onto their pirate ship, and they wave to the Queen as they depart back toward Vermont to bring their treasures to the castle treasury. The queen, Rancolina, Mihaela, Eléonore, and Morgana resume their route on the ocean; Mihaela remains at the helm; the queen stays by her side to keep her company. Rancolina, at the front of the boat, uses her golden sextant, her silver compass, and her maritime map to check if the heading toward the red cross on the treasure map the queen gave her corresponds; she writes down the information, and everything seems in order. Eléonore, in the hold of the boat, had a small alchemy laboratory that the queen had prepared for her; she took the opportunity to use her mana and create reserve magic potions. By now, she also mastered chaos magic; she manufactured orange-colored potions (which are fire-based and can be used as incendiary grenades). She manufactured light blue potions (which are ice-based and can be used as ice bombs). She manufactured green-colored potions (which are poison-based and can be used as poisoning grenades). And she manufactured purple-colored potions (which are based on dark mist and can be used as black smoke bombs). Morgana took the opportunity to clean and scrub the boat with a mop and remove dust with a feather duster in the main cabin of the caravel. Twilight was making its appearance; the landscape on the ocean was magnificent and magical; the Queen, Rancolina, Mihaela, Eléonore, and Morgana, at the edge of the caravel, enjoyed watching the scenery; the breeze was pleasant. The sun had taken on a magnificent red color and shone like a large copper coin, and the sea reflected the red color of the sun like twinkling copper stars. The queen, with a calm face and arms resting on the railing of the caravel, replied: This calm, this serenity, this feeling of freedom, what a pleasant sweetness . . . Rancolina, with a smile on her lips, sits on the mainmast, her bare feet swinging in the void; she replies: - That's exactly why I love the sea so much, Your Majesty! It's an incomparable freedom! On the ocean, the caravel continued its navigation quietly; night had fallen, the sky was magnificent, there was a full moon, and the stars were shining. Sitting on the deck of the caravel by a fire, Queen Bellatrix, Mihaela, Rancolina, Eléonore, and Morgana simply savored grilled fish skewers with vegetables and drank a little rum that Captain Hogan had given them before departing for Vermont. The atmosphere was simple but pleasant; once dinner was finished, Morgana, sitting on a wooden crate, pulled out her violin and began to play it, and Rancolina took her bell tambourine and began to dance and sing a pirate song; Eléonore followed her and also danced. Rancolina sang the pirate song "Corsaire - Chanson à virer". Queen Bellatrix laughed heartily seeing Rancolina and Eléonore dancing. She stood up and clapped her hands in rhythm, then seized an empty rum bottle which she used as improvised percussion; Mihaela also clapped her hands in good humor . . . Weeks passed peacefully on the caravel; Eléonore in the hold continued to produce more magic potions and put them in reserve in a few bags. The queen and Mihaela practiced together with their swords, and Morgana also with her daggers, to maintain fitness and discipline. Rancolina, who also wanted to help in combat if necessary, asked the Queen to train her in throwing balls with precision; she could serve as support by throwing magic potions to help in combat. The queen accepted and pulled out her set of pétanque balls, and trained Rancolina so she would improve; she was not as gifted, but thanks to the queen, she had made great efforts and would be capable of throwing magic potions with a certain precision if it were necessary . . . As they approached the cross on the treasure map, the caravel headed dangerously toward a large storm that was coming straight at them; impossible to avoid it, they would have to face it. The queen and Mihaela, in the middle of the storm, tried as best they could to hold the helm of the boat, while Morgana, Eléonore, and Rancolina clung on so as not to fall. Then suddenly an immense wave came straight at the caravel and overturned it in the storm . . . The next morning, the Queen, Mihaela, Morgana, Eléonore, and Rancolina found themselves stranded on a mysterious, very large island that apparently did not appear on any maritime map; the caravel was stranded on the beach, overturned and seemed quite damaged . . . what dangers awaited the 5 heroines?

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