Da Quirm tells Rincewind about the terrible fate the Tezumen have planned for the Ruler of the World, on whom they blame all life's misfortunes. During this tribute, Rincewind and the parrot explore the temple of Quezovercoatl, where they find a prisoner, Ponce da Quirm (a parody of Juan Ponce de León), who is to be sacrificed. The local people come forward to pay tribute to Eric and declare him Ruler of the World. Eric and Rincewind find themselves in the rain forests of Klatch, in the Tezuman Empire. Rincewind insists he cannot grant wishes with the snap of a finger, and discovers to his horror that snapping his fingers really does work. Eric's demands are renewed he makes three wishes of Rincewind. The arrival of Rincewind's luggage causes Eric to suspect deceit on Rincewind's part. Rincewind is disheartened to learn that the spells to confine the demon summoned are working on him Eric's parrot tells him that because he was summoned as a demon, he is subject to the same terms. He is disappointed when Rincewind tells him he is unable to deliver any of these things, and embarrassed when Rincewind sees through his disguise. Rincewind wakes in a strange place, having been summoned by the 13 year old demonologist, Eric Thursley, who wants the mastery of all kingdoms, to meet the most beautiful woman who ever existed, and to live forever. The story is a parody of the tale of Faust, and follows the events of Sourcery in which the Wizard Rincewind was trapped in the Dungeon Dimensions.
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