Unbeknownst to the residents of Das Kaiser Haus, their Mortar King is being eaten alive by a mysterious illness. While the disease robs him of his mental acuity, Byron secretly makes his move to take possession of the ailing monarch. This once seemingly 'love-sick' but harmless nuisance in Mad Maxx's life has managed to do the impossible. Misled into believing his beloved Felicity no longer loves him. The Mortar King falls victim to the brutal Byron's clever brainwashing techniques. Slowly, Mad Maxx discovers he's unable to imagine surviving his hellish journey without the Silk Prince's mystical pain killing potions. Under the influence and out of control, the shards begin to lash out at those they feel have wronged Mad Maxx. The sudden demonstration of brute strength by the Mortar King elicit fear among the men that lay claim to his body and soul. Jonas, Peter, and Mad Lucus are forced to work together in a last ditch effort to try to save the Mortar King...from himself.