A royal minion must possess an entire host of exceptional qualities. They must be loyal to their queen, be clever, be good-looking, be courteous. They must be able to achieve the assigned tasks and not rest on their laurels after victories. All of this is abundant in Count Bastian Marthe, Chezere—handsome and flattering, an intriguer and a duelist. And only one thing could prevent the coming greatness is that our count is a girl.