TLDR;
The story revolves around a lost treasure from the American Civil War era and a modern-day disease outbreak in Africa. Dr. Sophia investigates the disease, while Duck searches for the legendary treasure. Their paths converge in Mali, where they uncover a conspiracy involving a solar power plant producing toxic chemicals that cause the disease. They face numerous challenges, including a dictator, hostile locals, and the company owner behind the plant. Ultimately, they expose the truth, distribute the treasure to those in need, and bring the perpetrators to justice.
- A legendary treasure lost during the American Civil War resurfaces in modern times.
- A deadly disease outbreak in Africa leads to the discovery of a conspiracy.
- Duck and Sophia team up to uncover the truth behind the disease and the treasure.
- They face dangerous adversaries, including a dictator and a corrupt company owner.
- The treasure is used to help the people of Africa recover from the disease.
The Lost Treasure and a Spreading Disease [0:00]
During the American Civil War, a captain loads a ship with gold coins and gems, but attackers strike before it can leave. The captain evades them by turning off the ship's lights, and the ship disappears. In modern times, Dr. Sophia investigates a dangerous disease spreading in Africa, finding patients paralyzed with strange marks. She recognizes the symptoms from previous cases and decides to inform the WHO about the outbreak.
Sophia's Research and Duck's Discovery [1:16]
Sophia continues her research at a church, where she finds a dead patient and collects samples. A masked man attacks her, but Duck saves her. Duck's team recovers an old statue from the sea, and Duck attends a presentation where he meets a dealer involved in smuggling. The dealer has a golden coin with strange markings, which Duck recognizes as linked to the lost treasure ship. The dealer reveals he found the coin in Mali, leading Duck to believe the ship might be hidden there.
Journey to Mali [3:46]
During the statue presentation, Sophia learns the deadly disease she is researching originated in Mali. She asks the company owner to arrange her travel there, offering her research findings in return. The owner agrees, and Sophia joins Duck's ship to Mali. Duck reveals he is searching for the lost treasure, but Sophia keeps her research a secret.
Searching for Clues [4:42]
In Mali, Duck seeks information about the golden coins but finds the contact dead. He and his companions find a spiritual site and discover records documenting the ship's return with a dead crew and its drifting toward a nearby island. Duck and his team head to a deserted area, where they find strange rust samples.
Army Encounter and Sophia's Capture [6:00]
A Nigerian Army patrol boat stops Duck, seeking Sophia and her team due to fears of the disease spreading. Duck pretends to cooperate but tricks the army, leading to a fight and his escape with James. Meanwhile, Sophia arrives in Mali and discovers a village devastated by the disease. Soldiers attack Sophia's team, killing everyone except her, and the dictator captures her.
Rescue Mission and the King's Village [8:56]
Duck and James arrive to rescue Sophia, who escapes the well and shoots a soldier. They are captured by hostile locals and taken to their king. Sophia explains her research, and the king shows them villagers sick with the disease. Sophia collects samples and discovers the local water source is toxic, suspecting deliberate contamination.
Ancient Artwork and the Solar Power Plant [10:51]
James finds ancient artwork in a cave, revealing the treasure ship was buried in a desert that once had water. The artwork also shows a fortress connected to the sea, leading them to suspect contamination from within. Duck, Sophia, and James travel to the desert and find a solar power plant owned by the same company owner who helped Sophia earlier.
Infiltration and Toxic Chemicals [12:23]
Duck, Sophia, and James infiltrate the solar power plant and discover it is producing radioactive chemicals that are leaking into a nearby river, causing the disease. Meanwhile, Rudy presents his research to the US embassy, warning of a potential outbreak. Duck, Sophia, and James are captured, and the company owner confronts Sophia.
Confrontation and Escape [13:39]
Sophia accuses the owner of deliberately making people sick, but he claims ignorance. He confronts the dictator, who admits to disposing of the plant's waste in the river. Duck and James escape from captivity and find a crashed plane, using its tires to travel across the desert. They contact Duck's boss and trade a golden coin for a jeep.
Seeking Help and the Reactor Countdown [14:49]
Duck seeks help from the local king, offering his jeep in exchange for support. The king agrees, and Duck and James head to the solar power plant. They breach the plant's security and discover the facility is eerily silent, with a reactor countdown imminent. The company owner plans to destroy the plant to prevent exposure of his illegal operations.
Final Showdown and the Ship's Emergence [16:17]
James races to the basement to disarm the reactor, while Duck confronts the man in black and rescues Sophia from the owner. James successfully halts the reactor sequence. As they escape, a helicopter carrying the dictator attacks, causing the ancient ship to emerge from the ground. They take refuge inside the ship.
Victory and Justice [18:52]
Duck and his companions use an old cannon to destroy the dictator's helicopter. The king's soldiers arrive to help. The business owner is poisoned with the same toxins, and Duck lives peacefully with Sophia. The gold from the ship is given to the people of Africa to help them recover from the disease.