The story of The Pied Piper of Hamelin has made the town famous and a festival is underway to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the story. Emiline has taken it upon herself to help tourists find their way around the town when she encounters a man who appears to be lost. Believing him to be an actor hired by the mayor to perform for the festival, she agrees to take him to town hall.
Soon, however, Emiline makes a discovery about the man, one that fills her with fear. She is taken prisoner and demands she take him to town hall. Unwilling but unable to resist, she does as she is told. Who is this man and why has he come to Hamelin?