Herik is captured by the Men of the Sea and led to their chief. Wolff' tells the young Shogi that he is his father and that he wants him to remain by his side. Herik refuses, but Wolff cannot resign himself' to letting Herik go. Tara, with whom Wolff is in love, offers to stay if he will let the young man go free. While Djana tries to recover the Book of Life. Herik challenges Wolff to a duel, the outcome of which could be fatal. Which one will win: strength or wisdom? friends win this diabolical game? And at what price?