Pointless

"Damn you," said Belboz, irritated. "I am offering you an amazing deal. Do I have to spell everything out for you? Get me the crown, go to your home country, and get help from your people if you want to help Fred so much. There is nothing you can do for him here. Either stay chained up in the dungeon until you agree to marry him or get free and help him that way. You only have those choices, no more, and I leave this room in two minutes. Decide!"

"But the chance of me even reaching Aqualaria is..."

"Fine!" said Belboz, calming down and taking deep breaths. "When you go free, I will place a very simple attention reflection spell on you. I am betting that due to its simplicity Reaibn will not notice it. It should enable you to have a much better chance of reaching Aqualaria safe and sound. That is the best I can do, and a huge risk on my part. Thankfully, having the Crown will enable me to do it without blatently showing my cards. "

"Ok. I will do it. Deal. On my honor, I will not implicate you if caught."

Belboz grinned and gave a half bow, with a wink. "Excellent! Well, I have to go get some things."

"Wait, why the delay, set me free now and lets get on with it."

"Oh I am sorry, princess, but breaking these chains, creating a double for you, and transforming your appearance takes a little prep time. Unless you'd rather..."

"No," said Astra, shaking her head. "Just get on with it."

"Right!" and Belboz disappeared from sight. Around thirty minutes later he was back, and commenced the procedures.

1. Astra is set free, a double set in her place, and her appearance is changed to that of Exotica. The plan is put in action, as Astra heads for the castle proper.
2. Astra is set free, a double set in her place, but Exotica is missing and Belboz cannot locate her.
3. Meanwhile, Fred and Reaibn...
4. Meanwhile, in Aqualaria

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