The story:
Eager to see his grandson and future successor Rex again (see D149 Tale of Rex), the ageing ruler of Baronkhan arranges for the Phantom's ward to be picked up at the Tree House by a security detail led by Colonel Petra.

On arrival, Rex is invited to a tiger hunt by the ambitious Count Semon, aide and advisor to the old ruler. However, it is not long before the Phantom receives distressing news: the young Prince of Baronkhan has died, leaving behind only a torn and bloody uniform...