Human civilizations, intrigues, economic conflicts, and wars against belligerent non-humanoid neighbors. Our contemporary, Maksim Melnіkov, is pulled into the whirlpool of events and is forced—gritting his teeth—to do what he does best: protect people. But in this war, a betrayal from the back and treachery are commonplace. And despite everything, the principle “Do what you must, and whatever happens”—becomes his main motto.