The pride of every Vorarlberg village is the Funken - the spring fire that is meant to drive away winter. While Constable Schmiedle is busy protecting the village fire from envious people from neighboring villages, the new elementary school teacher also disappears without a trace. A motive is quickly found: the teacher had sued the mayor for sexual harassment. But how do you investigate against the village emperor, who enjoys absolute popularity, while keeping an eye on the village fire?.