Roho is abandoned by his brief companion Bhuz, as he ventures into an apparently "haunted" wood. There, he encounters a couple of Eeee – one a very young mage's apprentice, and the other a somewhat older spellcaster by the name of Wynona. They pay a visit to Master Zahirinee, who possesses special powers by virtue of an enchantment upon a perfectly smooth and undisturbed lake. Zahirinee offers a boon to his guests – to provide an answer to any one question. Roho turns down the offer, while Wynona at last decides that she must learn about the fate of the Lalee-Papu. Master Zahirinee takes Roho off to tell him of a dastardly plot against the Sabaoth of Babel, while Wynona chats with the little apprentice Skiree … and attempts to help Skiree locate a toy airship she lost … though with unexpected and undesired results.