After a ten year absence, Kurt's father Marcus returns to Grand Star. Kurt is troubled by his unexpected arrival. Palidor mandates his friend Marcus to investigate and identify his opponents on the Council during an evening organized by Damien at the Cabaret. Marcus initiates conversations with influential individuals about the sun, energy et cetera and then his assistants, wearing surveillance cameras, transmit the conversations directly to Palidor’s office. Cal and Kurt uncover his game and force Marcus to denounce Palidor. Because of his actions, Marcus decides to escape to the underworld.