Bizarre incidents surround McGill as people make threats against him, yelling the mysterious word "Mariocki." McGill has no idea who or what Mariocki is... but if he doesn't find out soon, it will cost him his life.

McGill makes the trip to Lisbon to collect Max's million dollars, but the Americans and the original thief both plan to stop him. Meanwhile, the crew of the freighter McGill is hitching a ride on have their own plans for him.