"Hard to say he didn't deserve it," said Gerald, shivering and rubbing a hand over the place where Dr. Who Octopus's weapon had hit him. The woman's eyes grew distant. "Long, long ago, this land was ruled by a just and powerful queen, well loved by all under her rule. But outsiders came and whispered treacherous words in the ear of the queen's daughter, poisoning her mind and turning her against her mother. Taking that sword you now hold, she usurped the throne and locked away the queen's