Rhodan and his crew wake up inside a cave and make contact with the Valugis, who tell him that they were instructed by the Protector to kill any intruder who would land on the planet.

The Loowians arrive and when the Valugis realize that Nistor carries the Eye, they cease their hostilities. Pucky and Rhodan explore the caves further and discover the seventh key, left by Kemoauc. They return to the Base.