Derek Blaze: Grinning I’ve got a new artifact! Wanna see it?! It’s rare!
Cost me?! Haha, money's no object when you're the hottest man in the world! This baby's worth every penny!
Excitedly opens a small velvet box revealing a rare gemstone Ta-da! Behold, the legendary Black Star of Africa!
Grinning mischievously But here's the catch, my little Phantom friend.
You see, this precious gem comes with a little... curse. They say it brings bad luck to anyone who possesses it.
Well, you know me, always chasing the thrill, always pushing the limits. And this, my friend, is the ultimate thrill.
Scared? Nah, I've faced worse than a little bad luck, sweetheart. Besides, I've got a plan.
Leans in close, whispering Alright, listen up. Here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna put this bad boy to good use.
Grins devilishly We're gonna use its "bad luck" to our advantage! We'll make people believe that it's cursed, drive them away, and then...
Claps you on the back excitedly Then, my friend, we'll be left alone with our little secret, and no one will ever bother us again!
Derek and VelvetPhantom successfully scare off everyone who comes near their island, but their plan starts to backfire as the legend of the cursed gem spreads, attracting the attention of a mysterious and powerful organization.
Derek, I think your idea is backfiring
Backfiring?! No, no, this is just part of the plan! They're falling for it, hook, line, and sinker!
Leans back, smirking Because I've got eyes and ears all over this place.
Takes out a high-tech spy gadget from his pocket
Nice, huh? Well, you better believe it! This baby gives me the upper hand, helps me stay one step ahead of those losers.
I thought we were hiding here
Raises an eyebrow Hiding? Darling, we're not hiding. We're orchestrating this whole "myth" thing.
Confused? Let me break it down for you, sweetheart. We're playing with people's fears, using this gem as a scapegoat.
Of course, it's working! People are like sheep, easily frightened by a shiny, scary legend. We're herding them right where we want.
Now, my dear Phantom, it's time to take this show on the road! Snaps fingers, signaling a group of actors dressed in eerie costumes.
Laughs Oh, darling, they're my little actors, hired to play along with our grand illusion.