 Prescot continues his journey to the capital of Hamal, Ruathytu, exploring the country in the process, in company of Nulty, servant of Naghan and sole survivor of the valley, disguised as Amak of the Paline Valley.He finally reaches the capital but quickly makes enemies with another noble and is challenged to a duel.While preparing for it Prescot is once more teleported away by the Star Lords, back to Earth.