The day after Diogo Cao's passing, the Portuguese exploration fleet ceased its navigation. The three sailboats docked on the nearest coast, and it took two days to erect the last padrão, an explorer's stone pillar. Beside the pillar was a shallow mound of earth, atop with a brand-new cross was erected.
Bruno stood in front of the stone pillar, silently reciting the Portuguese inscription etched upon it.
"...In the year of creation 6684, and the year of our Lord Jesus Christ 1485, the most noble, excellent, and powerful sovereign, King Joao II of Portugal, sent his royal knight, Diogo Cao, to discover this land, and to erect this stone pillar...We dedicate this rich land to the great Kingdom of Portugal, to the great Joao II... Pray for us!"
After reading, Bruno bowed his head, praying devoutly.
"Honorable Captain Diogo, may the Almighty bless your soul! ...And may the Holy Mother protect us too!"