Because the structure violated the Treaty of Tordesillas, the legend of Atlantis was conveniently used as a disguise which explained why Leon sent João to investigate its true nature. The resurfaced city turns out to be a fortress built by Marquis Martinez who sought to consolidate more power. He affirms his family's innocence to her afterwards and the two part on better terms.Įventually, João is reunited with Lucia who confirms his suspicions regarding Atlantis. When the port is endangered by the oncoming Turkish fleet, João manages to defend it thanks to Catalina's unexpected help. Their representative Tafari also reveals to him the existence of an ancient artifact known as the Staff of Poseidon according to legends, it held a power so destructive that the Atlanteans hid it for the greater good. João's search for her leads him to Massawa where he learns more about the history of Atlantis from the city's surviving descendants. After several run-ins with the female pirate, he is aghast to hear of Lucia's disappearance from the merchant Ali Vezas. Though their rescue of the runaway Prince Alberto from pirates clears the duke's name, they must contend with Catalina who blames the Franco family for assassinating her loved ones. ![]() Joined by Rocco and a scholar named Enrico, the three of them find themselves in the middle of a conspiracy hatched by Leon's political rivals to discredit him. ![]() Eager to prove himself, the young man accepts this challenge and willingly surrenders his title, though his mother and friends see fit to provide him with funds for the journey ahead. There, he learns that his father wants him to become a proper seafarer and discover the secrets of Atlantis along the way. Their time together is cut short when Duke Leon summons him back home. João's story begins with him hiding from Rocco to visit his friend Lucia at the local cafe.
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