"Well," said Maya. "It's an ancient lock, can't be that easy to unlock it." "Wait a minute," said Advika. "You remember we had got a key in that other room where we found that magic bowl?" "Yes, but, what are the odds?" said Maya. "Why will the key be there, so far from the treasure? Let's look for other clues." Advika looked at the treasure longingly. Maya's eyes fell on a huge painting hung on the musty wall. It was covered with dust and looked dishevelled. "Look at this," said Maya and took a few steps towards it. The painting depicted a courtroom with the king sitting on his throne surrounded by 11 subordinates. They were all dressed in red robes with the king donning a golden crown on his head. "How many subordinates did King Himaqat have?" questioned Advika as she scanned the

