First, A Prologue

In the land of the Twelve Islands, the art of theater is highly respected and the ocean of sea monsters is fearfully avoided, though many citizens always dream of exploring beyond the horizon. One day, when the beloved king dies and leaves no heir to rule the Twelve Islands, his advisors decide to hold a theater contest, and whoever writes the most favored theater story will be crowned the ruler of the Twelve Islands. The contest is delightful, but the results are unpleasantly surprising to the advisors as well as the citizens. And one person refuses to stay silent.