Miguel Vega de la Serna has been appointed the new governor of Nuova Aragon in the New World. Shortly before he leaves Barcelona, he is assassinated by men who do not wish for him to reach Nuova Aragon. His friend Diego is present when Serna is shot. Just before Serna dies, Diego vows to travel to Nuova Aragon as the new governor and avenge his friend. Serna makes Diego promise to not shed any blood or else not make the trip. Against his better judgement, Diego promises.
In Nuova Aragon, Colonel Huerta asks the council for complete control of the army and government so that he can reestablish law and order in the territory. Diego appears at the meeting