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The story follows Prof. Laurent Akush from the Institute of Geophysics, who is developing a device to locate coal underground. His quest for a crucial component, tube XCX13, is hindered by foreign firms sabotaging supply efforts. Despite the tensions surrounding him, Akush remains convinced that scientific progress transcends ideological divides.

As he prepares for an international geological congress in Berlin, Akush hopes to reconnect with his American colleague, McLane. Accompanied by his assistant Ferenc Ervish and worker Ishvan Kadosh, he remains unaware of the dangers awaiting him. Colonel Thompson from American intelligence has plans that could compromise Akush's mission, highlighting the geopolitical stakes of scientific endeavors in this era.