When the group continues its journey southward, they are forced to go through Veracruz, where they meet a strange figure, who turns out to be Francisco Zarauz, a boy from Molinar who had taken a trip to Illion. They continue their journey with Francisco, arriving in the city of Vega, under the command of Íñigo de Veracruz and priest Diego Garcia, who organized an execution for a member of the band of Carlos Zalte, a famous bandit who fights against the injustices of Íñigo and Diego. Carlos makes an appearance and frees the boy. The group supports Carlos, a conflict that is finally ended by a waste of talent from Tomás, forcing Íñigo to surrender and commit suicide. Diego, against the sword and the wall, is accused by a girl, member of the Chosen of the dragon, of belonging to the order of Yehudah. Carlos reveals his true identity, turning out to be Javier de Veracruz, Íñigo's older brother. Under the revelry, the Dragon Elect appear and congratulate the group. Lorenzo Vitale, member of the elected, shows a special interest in Victra. The group asks Javier permission to interrogate Diego, he accepts and the group tries. The only information they can get from Diego is that "the door" that opens the sapphire is to the north-east. Victra, annoyed by the lack of collaboration Diego decides to shoot him in the head with his crossbow, which ends up killing him. Javier, realizing the death of Diego, advises the group to leave as soon as possible, before the inquisition arrives. Just before he can leave, Lorenzo asks Victra to take his hand and give it to him, Victra refuses and Lorenzo offers a deal, the hand of Victra or the life of Horsefrillos. The situation ends with Victra being unable to make a decision, losing his hand and Horsefrillos being killed by Bellatrix, who is called by Lorenzo. Lorenzo threatens the group, saying he will kill them all if Victra regains her hand.