Alexander’s army seems unstoppable. Phalathlan and Oster have fallen and they’ve turned their attention towards Morton where the surviving forces seem powerless to stop them. Refusing to run any more, Ben and Carl devise a plan that is both brilliant and insane. Hoping that one man can help them, they set off on an ocean voyage that will take Ben back to where he started. Their future will hinge on the answer to one question. Is the enemy of your enemy, your friend, or your enemy?