Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Hidden Inheritance
Noé grows up hearing that he is the hidden son of Muammar Gaddafi. As an adult, he becomes a treasure-hunting specialist.
Key Events
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The Hidden Son Claim — Noé's mother tells him he is Muammar Gaddafi's hidden son. Characters: Noé
Location: Unspecified
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A Lifelong Belief — The claim becomes part of Noé's personal background. Characters: Noé
Location: Unspecified
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Noé Becomes a Treasure Hunter — As an adult, Noé specializes in treasure hunting. Characters: Noé
Location: Unspecified
The Sahel Gold Quest
Noé's central objective is to find the gold scattered across the Sahel after the Libyan dictator's death. This goal defines the expedition he is preparing.
Key Events
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The Gold Objective — Noé decides to locate gold scattered across the Sahel. Characters: Noé
Location: The Sahel
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Zoulika Is Recruited — Noé asks Zoulika to join his search for the gold. Characters: Noé, Zoulika
Location: Unspecified
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Louise Revealed — Zoulika is identified as Louise, a woman on the police watchlist. Characters: Zoulika
Location: Unspecified
An Unlikely Recruit
Noé recruits Zoulika, whose real name is Louise and who is on the police watchlist. She has also recently left a civic rehabilitation center.
Key Events
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Leaving Civic Rehabilitation — Zoulika has just left a civic rehabilitation center. Characters: Zoulika
Location: Civic Rehabilitation Center
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The Marathon Pretext — Noé and Zoulika use the desert marathon to travel to the region. Characters: Noé, Zoulika
Location: Marathon des Sables
Crossing Paths At The Marathon
Noé and Zoulika use the Marathon des Sables as a pretext to reach the Sahel. There, they encounter Ryan, a visually impaired 52-year-old man described as a virgin.
Key Events
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Arrival in the Sahel — Their marathon pretext brings them to the Sahel. Characters: Noé, Zoulika
Location: The Sahel
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Ryan Appears — Noé and Zoulika meet Ryan during the desert marathon. Characters: Noé, Zoulika, Ryan
Location: Marathon des Sables
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Ryan's Background — Ryan is described as a visually impaired 52-year-old virgin. Characters: Ryan
Location: Marathon des Sables
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Three Paths Cross — The treasure search and Ryan's encounter converge in the Sahel. Characters: Noé, Zoulika, Ryan
Location: The Sahel