Princess Anastasia Part Three
Good Times and Bad News
These were the best of times in Tanjong. Peace, prosperity, and happiness had taken hold throughout the land, ensuring the well-being and comfort of its citizens, ruler and people alike. King Robin worked tirelessly to maintain the prosperity of his people.
But while Tanjong prospered and flourished, life in the neighboring kingdom of Luzburg was crumbling. This was the news that the messenger brought to King Robin on that sunny day.
The Curse of Luzburg
— What do you mean all the crops have dried up? Luzburg has the richest and most fertile soil in the world! — For the past month, every time we tried to gather the crops, vegetables, or fruits, they suddenly caught fire, destroying everything around them. At first, we thought it was someone's revenge. But when we all started guarding our fields, we noticed something strange. The moment our crops were ripe for harvest, they suddenly dried up and burst into flames.
Now, even the royal reserves are almost empty, and the people are hungry and dying.
— I come to you with King Holger's hope and plea for help in these dire times. — Of course, I will help King Holger. Your kingdom has helped and supported many neighbors in difficult times.
And so, King Robin sent several carts loaded with wheat, grains, fruits, vegetables, and other necessary provisions. The moment the carts crossed the Luzburg border, the sacks of wheat and grain suddenly caught fire.
— Fire! Run! Fire!
Hope vanished from the eyes of the poor people of Luzburg.
Anastasia's Call
— What? Impossible! — Your Highness, it's time to call her. — Hmm. Soldier! Tell my daughter I want to see her. — Super Asia! Super Asia! Super Asia! Super Asia! Super Asia! Super Asia! — Yaa! — Super Asia! Super Asia! Super Asia! Super Asia! Super Asia! Super Asia! — Never set foot in Tanjonga again! — I apologize. — Princess Anastasia, the King wishes to see you urgently.
Anastasia's Mission
— Wow! Look how she left! — Father, you called for me. — Ana, yes, we have an unusual situation.
King Robin told Princess Anastasia about the misfortune in Luzburg.
— Luzburg? The most fertile soil on Earth? — I am shocked too. And you want me to find out what's happening? — Yes, it is our responsibility to help them in these adverse times. — I understand, Father. I will leave immediately.
And so, Princess Anastasia set off on her journey to Luzburg.
Meeting the Fairy Queen
As she rode through the dense forests, a giant tiger with sharp teeth suddenly appeared, roaring loudly.
— Didn't you disappear a long time ago? — Indeed. I was just testing you. Queen Ursa! Oh, my Ana, how are you? — I'm very well. How are you? How is everything in the realm of Tiara? — All is well. The fairies miss you. Once you free Luzburg from its curses, you must come and visit us. — You know about Luzburg? — Yes, and that's why I came to speak with you. The soil of Luzburg is cursed. No food will ever grow on that land, and if people try to cultivate food or import it, it will catch fire. — Cursed by whom? — Witch Arabel, one of the most powerful witches in the world. I can't believe it. She has never done anything like this. Perhaps she became envious? — That's what I was thinking too. And if so, we must be on guard. Because today it's Luzburg, tomorrow it could be the realm of Tiara or Tanjonga. — I will never allow that to happen. — So be it. — Fairy Queen, what do you propose? — You must go to the witch and find out why she is doing this. Witch Arabel lives in a cave on Nonkiz Island, very well guarded by an army of giants and robot witches. To get there, you must cross seven seas. Beyond them, the island lies to the southeast.
The Infiltration Plan
— Today is a new moon. During the night, as the giants will be resting, it is the perfect time for you to sneak past them. However, after you pass the giants, do not rush, as the robot witches have sharp eyesight. Throughout the night, they roam everywhere. So, you will hide under the large banyan tree near the cave. This way you will be safe from the robot witches' gaze. You will need a companion to help you cross the seven seas.
Argentavis's Help
— Wow! An Argentavis! — He will drop you off at the edge of the island, far from the giants' sight. From there, you are on your own. — Thank you, Fairy Queen. — You're welcome, Ana. Witch Arabel's soul is at the top of her spirit. If the situation worsens, remember, that's where you must attack her. — I will keep that in mind. — All the best!
Infiltrating Nonkiz Island
— Come on, Argentavis! — Thank you, Argentavis. — They are there.
Anastasia crept past the sleeping giants and reached the giant banyan tree, where she stopped and sat down.
— I will keep my eyes peeled.
Anastasia watched all night without blinking. When the sun rose, the robot witches mounted their brooms and flew into the sky, but first, they circled the cave.
The Fight with Arabel
— Alright, I must act.
But as she started running towards the cave, she stepped on a pile of dry leaves, which rustled loudly under her feet.
— Ah! — Aia! — Ya! Ya! — What? — What? Who is disturbing my witches? I will destroy her! — Ya! — Aia! Aia! — You are a skilled fighter, I must admit, but you haven't fought me. — Ya! — Aia! Aia! — She is strong. I must hide. — Ha? Who are you? — I am called Super Asia. I am the princess of Tanjonga and the savior of the innocent. — Very well, Super Asia. But may I ask why you come seeking a war with me? — You have cursed the land of Luzburg. I want you to lift the curse. — Oh, an admirer of Luzburg. I understand. Well, I recommend you give up because Luzburg got what it deserved. — No kingdom deserves to live in poverty. Remove the curse or I will destroy you. — Ohoho! That will not happen. Ya! — Oh! You? You can manipulate fire? — I ask you again, withdraw the curse. Otherwise... — Ha, you don't scare me, Super Asia. Now you've angered me. Leave Luzburg, now I will curse your kingdom too. — Ya!
And furious beyond measure, Witch Arabel charged towards Anastasia, forgetting, however, that she had stepped out of her spirit. And in the sun's glare, it was completely vulnerable. Anastasia immediately seized this opportunity.
— Ya!
And with this fatal blow, Arabel collapsed to the ground.
— No!
Anastasia approached her.
Arabel's Truth
— Ohoho. So the Fairy Ursa told you about my secret. Because from the whole world, only she knows my weakness. You, do you really want to know why I cursed Luzburg? Well, their King Holger killed my son. — What? Why would he do that? — How should I know? Perhaps because he was a witch's son. All I know is that my son was drinking water by the river, and the king pierced him with an arrow and then left without even going to see whom he had struck down. A mother's pain at losing her child is the most painful feeling in this world. In my sorrow and anger, I cursed their land. — I am so sorry. Why didn't you tell me this before? — Because I didn't think you would be able to defeat me. But you are a strong fighter. Never change.
Forgiveness and Prosperity
Anastasia remained there. She, the strong woman, collapsed and cried over Arabel's body, which after some time dissipated into the air with sparkling red lights. And immediately after this, Luzburg suddenly transformed.
— Look, the crops have recovered! — And the fruits on the trees too! — Vegetation has returned to Luzburg, which means only one thing: Ana succeeded!
With prosperity once again in the country, the ecstatic crowd began to cheer and celebrate.
— Yay! Our land is bearing fruit again! Woohoo! Hooray! — See, I told you, Holger. There's nothing my daughter can't do. In fact, there's nothing daughters can't do.
And just at that moment, the giant Argentavis descended to the ground. Anastasia dismounted from him.
— Thank you, Argentavis! — Hey, look! She is our savior! Princess Anastasia! — Super Asia! Super Asia! Super Asia! Super Asia! Super Asia! — Welcome, Anastasia. Thank you very much for... — I don't need the thanks of a murderer. — What? Anastasia, mind your language. — Father, truly, do you know why all this happened? Because of King Holger. He killed Witch Arabel's son, and that's why she cursed this land. — Oh, no, never. I would never kill an innocent. — Don't you remember when you went hunting in the jungles of Darna? — Oh, yes. I remember going there. But I didn't kill anyone. I was there, but I didn't find anything to hunt. So I shot an arrow into the river, because it's a ritual for a king not to return from a hunt without at least shooting an arrow. That was it. I didn't kill anyone. After I released the arrow, I left the forest and returned with my people. — Well, guess what? Your arrow hit the witch's son. — I deeply regret it. I deeply regret it, Ana, but I didn't intend it. But let me tell you something. From today, I promise never to go hunting again, and I command that no one in my kingdom shall do so either. — Ana, you should forgive him. It was a mistake. — I think you're right. I accept your thanks.
Thus, Anastasia, along with her father, left a happy Luzburg, returning to Tanzonaga.
But, don't think this is the end, because even more adventures with Super Asia will be coming very soon.
