In the world of the Eternal Advance, a short, long-awaited truce has arrived. Mighty warships no longer dare to intrude into human space—but without an external threat, people are still capable of creating plenty of problems for themselves. For some, a rare gift becomes a curse; for others, it opens limitless harmony of the Universe and the most hidden doors, behind which the Creator keeps his intimate secrets. New young heroes are learning to destroy and to build, to make friends and stay loyal, to fight and seek compromises. And it seems they’ve found a new leader ready to take on the burden of responsibility for humankind. The Eternal’s daughter, Princess Theia, is taking her first exam. Perhaps she will manage not only to inspire her friends to immortal feats, but also to finally build a bridge between humankind and the race of the Creator’s perfect creations.