The exploits of Grendel in the 26th century continue! The political chess match between depraved Pope Innocent XLII, corporate investigator Orion Assante, and the madman wearing the mask of Grendel reaches a new level, as each man continues to turn the screws on the others. Determined to carry out his plans to construct a new church tower, Pope Innocent strikes a backdoor deal with C.O.P. officer Pellon Cross. The mission: destroy Assante, no matter what the cost! Meanwhile, Orion uncovers a deadly secret in the blueprints of Innocent's new construction -- a secret that could bring the entire world to its knees!