Karula and Masahiko have infiltrated the brutal slave city of Radom at last. Their daring rescue would certainly have failed if not for Karula's old friend, Chen, but there's no time for back-patting now. . . there's a king to assassinate. Emperor Gustav has arrived in Radom, and Princess Minerva is on hand herself to make sure no one harms her father. Can the companions break through Minerva's guard to kill the emperor?