In the world of magic and telepathy, there is room for betrayal. The former commander of army intelligence, Colonel Ship, becomes the owner of a dangerous secret. His enemies are so powerful that they are able to lock up the capital, turning it into a huge mousetrap, and announce a general mobilization.
Thorn is being made a state criminal, the army is outraged by his "betrayal"! The colonel has to fight alone with the whole world.