When Asterix and Obelix unwittingly wind up with a sword and helmet belonging to Pompey, Pompey supporter Bogus Genius plots to get them back by having famed actress Latraviata masquerade as Panacea. Panacea and Tragicomix help Asterix and Obelix uncover the plot. Julius Caesar rewards Asterix, but Asterix uses the reward to boost Latraviata's career, and the Gauls celebrate with a banquet.