Waiting for his brother Hlaford, who's coming for a visit, Halvar goes and fetches him on boat, ignoring his brother is actually coming on foot through the woods. Hlaford, a Viking warrior with a fearsome reputation, turns out to now be a peaceful baker. When Flake is attacked by Ivar the Ruthless, Hlaford's nemesis, Vic saves the day by building a 'skjaldborg' or 'shield wall' from burnt bread loaves to repel the attack.