The Romans of the fortified camp of Babaorum, traumatized after a campaign in Belgium, bring the villagers news that Julius Caesar describes the Belgians as the bravest of all the peoples in Gaul. Abraracourcix is indignant and decides to investigate himself to defend the reputation of the Celtic Gauls. Astérix and Obelix accompany him, albeit with little enthusiasm. Upon arrival in Belgium, the Gauls encounter a Belgian tribe and decide to organize a contest, judged by Julius Caesar himself. However, Caesar has other plans...