In this fourth episode of Sergei Sukhinov's monumental Emerald City sage, young hero Almar and his companions set out on a quest to find Torn's Sword, which will be essential in the coming struggle with the evil Pakir. But Pakir wants that weapon himself, and he sends out newcomer Donald on a quest of his own, at the head of the Dark Contingent. Which side will win this competition will keep the reader guessing right up to the last page.