Diego de la Vega returns to California to avenge his father’s murder. After assuming the title of Zorro, he initiates his struggle against Nah-Lin, a Native American who he believes has stolen his inheritance. Diego will confront the Governor, the malevolent leader of the Chinese community and a secret society, placing the common good above all. In doing so, he will sacrifice his love for Lola.

To attract Zorro's attention, Diego and Lolita are held hostage in a robbery at the loan office. Lolita gets injured and Diego questions whether he is up to the task of wearing the mask.

A woman is missing in Chinatown, calling Zorro to take action. Matters get worse with the unfortunate explosion at the Ramirez mine. Additionally, Diego learns the painful news of the murder of his father.

Monasterio suspects that Zorro is not what the governor claims him to be. Diego and Nah-Lin feel forced to leave behind their differences and strike a truce to free the captured indigenous people. Diego uncovers a crucial clue to find his father’s murderers.

The auction for Ramirez’s lands seems to have a pre-fixed winner: The Russo-American company. Right after attempting to avoid Andreyévich from making the auction, Diego is surprised by the visit of the Bear Clan. Lolita is confused with her feelings for Diego and her engagement with Monasterio.

Accounts of Zorro appear in The Californian, which helps Ivanova find the missing piece to her plans. Diego gets a final warning from one of Nah-Lin's men that puts at risk his secret identity.