天駆ける謎の旗

After leaving Turpan, Marco Polo and his companions were greeted by the Mongolian army escort and resumed their journey. The Mongol army always carried a "Pegasus Flag" at the head of the army. The Mongolian people believed that the spirit of Genghis Khan resided in this flag. After passing through the checkpoint, the group was relieved. A peaceful banquet was held at the camp. However, that night, Nicolo was attacked. Someone was trying to steal the sacred oil. The army commander wrapped the jar of sacred oil in the "Pegasus Flag" to protect it.

トルファンを離れたマルコ・ポーロ一行は、護衛のモンゴル軍に出迎えられ、旅を再開させた。モンゴル軍の先頭には、常に“天馬の旗”が掲げられていた。モンゴルの人々は、この旗にチンギス・ハーンの霊が宿ると信じていたのだった。関所を越え、一安心の一行。野営地では、和やかな宴が開かれた。しかしその夜、ニコロが襲われる。何者かが、聖なる油を盗もうとしたのだ。軍の隊長は、聖油のつぼを守るため“天馬の旗”で包む。