Inside the royal council chamber, the atmosphere was tense. All the princes, ministers, and the king had gathered for an urgent meeting.
Prince Henry: King Francis kept chasing him, yet he slipped away again.
Prince Louis: All of this happened because of that Famoura!
Minister William: Your Highnesses, it's time to decide. Our duty is only to carry out your orders.
Prince Charles: Yes, she is my daughter… but I had no idea she would do something like this.
Prince Philip: She's your only daughter, and even then, you can't handle her? (smiles slightly)
King Francis: Now that everyone has finished talking, shall we finally discuss what needs to be done about her?
Prince Louis: I suggest we close all the doors of the palace and keep her hidden away.
King Francis: (smirks faintly) Not a bad idea, I must say.
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The scene shifts to Famoura's chamber.
Aunt Marie: Here, Famoura. When you were born, someone left this gift for you.
Famoura: You're giving it to me now? Who gave it?
Aunt Marie shuts the door as she leaves.
Aunt Marie: I don't like children who ask too many questions. (laughs softly and walks away)
Famoura: Oh, God… where exactly have You sent me? (sighs)
She opens the gift. Inside lies a strange-looking book, its pages made of cloth, covered in symbols she cannot understand.
Famoura: What kind of book is this? Its pages are fabric… and everything inside looks so mysterious.
Just then, Prince Charles enters the room. Famoura quickly hides the book.
Prince Charles: You may continue your studies if you wish.
Famoura: Thank you, Father! (hugs him)
Prince Charles: But on one condition.
Famoura: What is it?
Prince Charles: You will never interfere in royal matters—nor try to bring justice to anyone.
Famoura: (sarcastic tone) I knew you'd say that.
Prince Charles: Think about it—among the entire town, the only educated and intelligent woman will be you.
And your school, your university… will all be inside this castle. (smiles and leaves)
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Famoura walks down the stairs, only to realize the staircase continues below the ground floor.
Curious, she descends further—to the second underground level, where construction is underway.
There stands King Francis, who notices her and approaches with a warm smile.
King Francis: All of this… is for you.
Famoura: For me? What do you mean?
King Francis: Here will be your library, your teachers will come here, you'll study here… and you'll live here too. (smiles, then walks away laughing softly)Famoura walked quietly into Princess Catherine's chamber. She noticed Catherine sitting by the window, holding a large sheet of parchment, her eyes fixed on it with deep concentration.
Famoura: What are you doing, Your Highness?
Princess Catherine: Come here, Famoura. Look—see this part, from here to here. (She points across the parchment.)
Famoura: I don't understand… what is this?
Princess Catherine: It's a map. This is our Château de Chambord, and in the opposite direction lies Château de Brissac. Those people want to seize Chambord from us—and soon, they'll declare war.
Famoura: Those people? Who are they?
Princess Catherine: They are called the Kira.
Famoura: Kira? What does that mean?
Princess Catherine: Kira is a word from the Crimson language. It means the conquerors.
Famoura: Ah, so that's what it means…