In some cases, appearances can be deceiving, and for this reason, the Romans believe that the inhabitants of the small, rebellious Gallic village have even trained the wild boars of the forest to lead them directly to the Roman patrols with the known unpleasant results. Caesar will exclaim "no more" and will believe that only a diabolical spy - druid can get him out of the difficult political position he is in. A precious ingredient for the preparation of the magic potion is missing, and the inseparable friends will have to travel very far. In this odyssey, there are sabotages, flies, Sumerians, Pontius Pilates, Dead Seas, deserts, good Samaritans, capable merchants, and unfortunate pirates. Everything except wild boars. Obelix is disappointed, and pork is forbidden in these distant regions. Asterix, consoling him, must simultaneously discover the black gold. Will the secret services, who have eyes even in the... back (as the wise people say), let him?