One morning, Tomas was on his way to school when he discovered a mysterious black square on the ground that resembled a black hole. Curious, he reached into it and was gradually pulled in, eventually falling through a white square into a grassy field. There, he encountered two men on horseback who accused him of being a spy and took him to the city. On the way, a woman named Octiva intervened, claiming Tomas as her friend and securing his release. She took Tomas to her mansion, explaining the political structure of their realm, including figures like the Agustui and the Volksprinz. She invited Tomas to join her at a grand council meeting, and he agreed, eager to understand more about this strange new world.