Double Joker 20 Plot

Sometimes, kings and emperors die of boredom. Only a jester can save them, preferably two! Meet them, and you will have a genuine chance of becoming wealthy!

Deathly Boredom!

King Bertram spent his days languishing in boredom, not knowing how to occupy himself. The first advisor endeavored with all his might to rid His Majesty of melancholy; however, all attempts to see a joyful smile on the royal brow ended in failure. Although, by God, so much effort was expended that even a deceased person, condemned to spend eternity underground in a wooden box, would have found it amusing…

Hunting Trip

The first advisor took the king hunting. His Majesty Bertram shot two partridges, a fox, a wolf, a bear, and a poacher who dared to hunt in the royal forest – the wretched scoundrel bled to death and was buried under the nearest tree without ceremony. Upon returning to the palace, the king felt somewhat distressed, lamenting the sad fate that had befallen the unfortunate creatures.

Successful Fishing

The next step in curing the melancholy was fishing. While the king sat by the shore with a fishing rod, two specially trained individuals baited the hook with prey.

His Majesty’s catch was remarkable! And it was only for this reason that he did not order the execution of the first advisor – in truth, the activity seemed rather uninteresting; however, the constant bites did entertain the king somewhat.

Royal Marriage

Naturally, grand feasts and balls were held in the palace, attended by many beautiful ladies. His Majesty was dying of boredom while everyone else reveled. However, the first advisor managed, somehow, to find him a bride.

The young countess became queen, and everyone believed that the ruler would now be content with life. Alas, a week later, the highest man in the country lost interest in his regal wife. The queen was assigned her own chamber – her lawful husband visited her every evening, but after each visit, he returned to his own quarters, finding it unbearably dull in her company.

A War for the Sake of Fun

Later, the ruler declared war on the neighbors just because of boredom! It must be said that the neighbors were very surprised and considered such an act sheer madness. But what do they know about boredom? Absolutely nothing!

By the way, the war was won, and King Bertram gained fame as a skilled commander. He did not dare attempt such a feat a second time, realizing that it was not his talent at play but rather the will of the gods.

A Prince Is Born!

After concluding the military campaign, the ruler had an heir. Sometimes the young offspring delighted his father with his achievements, while at other times he caused disappointment with his failures, even pulling him slightly out of the depression brought on by chronic melancholy.

Nonetheless, the king still felt bored. Ultimately, he announced a reward for anyone who could bring joy and happiness into the gray, dreary existence.

Two Jesters for One King

One day, a northern neighbor visited King Bertram. The ruler took along a whole retinue of ministers and, of course, a jester, without whom he could not survive a day. The servant entertained him as best he could, and he did quite well at it.

Upon seeing the jester and hearing his words that evoked laughter and smiles, King Bertram immediately decided to acquire his own entertainer. Then he pondered and commanded the advisor to find twenty jesters at once! However, he soon realized the absurdity of this idea. Instead of twenty, His Majesty ordered at least a pair.

To Hell with Gender Prejudices!

The advisor fulfilled the ruler’s request. The king gazed upon two village fools donned in fool’s garb with jingling bells – what fools they were! He ordered both to be sent to the stables and took two beautiful women as his jesters instead. From that moment on, King Bertram forgot all about boredom!

By the way, it is said that the girls have considerable influence over the ruler. Try to befriend them, and perhaps they will help you become wealthy!