In the classic comic strip Modesty Blaise , there is a specific storyline titled "The Scarlet Maiden".
: The story follows four rookie privateers— Javan, Mackie, Edwin, and Veera —who take on low-stakes contracts like rescue, escorting, and investigation.
: The world is dominated by the Solenic Empire , a northern power ruled by nobles and priests. Because the world is full of monsters and "scheming folk," the elite hire privateers to do their dangerous work.
