Sentenced to death for a murder he did not commit, Simon Ovronnaz, Largo Winch's friend, is transferred to the fortress of Makiling, Burma. At the moment when Largo, accompanied by Kadjang, one of the leaders of the rebellion chan against the dictatorship of Rangoon, arrives in the Burmese capital, Simon has only sixteen hours to live. Attacking the fortress? It is impossible mission. Largo has a bold and risky plan, but he has no choice. A real race against death is committed...