We continue the “Red Nails” story where we left it – Conan has been betrayed and is wandering the labyrinth that is the dead city of Xuchotl. Unlike earlier, he is moving with knowledge and purpose. As the Cimmerian continues back on the path he walked before, sword in hand, he happens upon a dying man – one he recognizes.

Techotl has given his last, attempting to defend Valeria from the mad despot of a dead kingdom, Olmec. Conan must retrieve Valeria from the chamber of the witch!

Conan leaves the dead man and sprints through the silent halls, no longer afraid of the ghosts within. As he runs back into the kingdom of Olmec, he is shocked to find the mad king trussed up and left to die on a torture rack.

Olmec reveals the true mastermind behind all of the bloodshed. Tascela must sacrifice a young woman to retain her youth! A scream rings through the halls…Valeria needs Conan in a hurry! Suddenly, Olmec shoves Conan, who grabs him and causes them both to tumble down the stairs. Having the presence of mind and skill, as they fall Conan seizes the king by the throat. By the time they reach the bottom, the king has died by barbarian hands!

Conan emerges in Olmec’s throne room, which has been transformed into a terrifying altar of sacrifice.