The kingdom was in ruin. The Barons refused to recognize the king, and the peasants were without hope. A dragon was laying waste to the countryside, while an evil witch plotted to destroy everything.
To put a final touch on the whole affair, Ben soon learned that the Iron Mark, terrible lord of the demons, had challenged all prospective Kings of Landover to a duel to the death -- a duel which no human could hope to win.
The task of proving his right to be King seemed hopeless. But Ben Holiday was stubborn...