Summary

Valerian has a weapon, and he points that out to the man, who soon identifies himself as Argol. Argol communicates only telepathically. His first words to Valerian indicate they had felt Valerian's presence. He says he knows Laureline was trying to help them. He asks Valerian's identity. Valerian gives his name, and says he is from the planet Earth. Argol introduces Valerian to the Elder Garol, who has the ability to “take over minds” (12). He says Garol was injured when they crashed. Valerian says he can probably help her if they can reach Valerian's spaceship. Argol introduces his wife, Orgal. She had used her mind power to make their ship move and Argol says she can move them back to Valerian's ship. Argol also introduces his two children, later identified as Lagor and Logar, adding that they have not yet found their powers...