In his search for the origin of the universe, a researcher discovers that time is just as quantized as space. This has immense consequences for the development of the universe - and for all of us. But the researcher only learns what this really means when he discovers a device that seems impossible - a kind of Möbius loop, only existing for real. This artifact possesses a unique power, with the help of which the researcher uncovers a dangerous conspiracy and saves humanity from annihilation.