Chirico is awakened from cryogenic suspension and finds himself separated from his companion, Fyana. While he searches for her, he draws the attention of a Nextant, an operative who succeeds the former Perfect Soldier program. At the same time, a new Pope is to be elected, and Chirico is regarded as “The Untouchable.” When one of the papal candidates is linked to the Nextant, Chirico’s actions carry far‑reaching political ramifications.