## Synopsis: Nicholas Hustler and the Awakening of REX ZODIACI
**Nicholas Hustler** and his best friend, **Hiyori**, are outsiders in a world divided by zodiac nations. As unclaimed orphans, they don't belong to any specific nation. Their lives take a dramatic turn on the **Day of the "Genus Ritus"**, a ritual where orphans are sorted into their corresponding zodiac nation.
However, the ritual is disrupted by **Lord Ezra**, the leader of the Aries Nation. He and his **Hell Hounds** invade the Earth Temple with a sinister purpose: to kill the **Cursed Child**, a child sent from "Mt. Caelestis " to interfere with the birth rite.
As the chaos unfolds, **Lady Olympus**, an angel tasked with protecting the nations, approaches Nicholas with a startling revelation. She reveals his true destiny: Nicholas is the next in line to become the **13th sign, Ophiuchus, the Serpent Bearer**. This newfound knowledge sets Nicholas on a perilous journey, where he must confront his destiny and face the challenges that come with being the chosen one.
Saving the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, catapults Jessica Red into a sea of magic, jewel heists, and world-saving adventure.
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After years of watching pirates fighting with the king's navy off the coast of Harvest Island, Jessica Red saves the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, and the two become fast friends. Little does she know, Ruben Kirk is only the first of three rookie pirates she'll meet during a whirlwind of sea-faring adventures - but when Jessica learns the corrupt King Mordred has plans to destroy her island home, can she convince them to help her save it?
("The Rookie Pirates" is Book 1 in "The Adventures of Jessica Red" trilogy.)
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