The story takes place in a harsh world where old noble families with magical abilities hold power and influence, while “normals” without magic gifts are nobody’s concern. A sad fate awaited the book’s hero as well—his father doomed him to death, convinced that his son Ivan was a “magical nothing.” But the boy survived and was raised by an old, slowly dying mage, the head of the Morozov family. After his resurrection, he will no longer be the same; he faces severe trials and must learn to stand up to bloodthirsty demons.
Having become a ward of the Imperial school’s branch, Ivan didn’t manage long to hide that he belonged to a princely lineage: a rare magical gift, developed in him by his teacher, gave him away. Now he’s a cadet—and he’s stronger than all his fellow students of the same age. And an equal, fair duel restored his name. However, a calm life isn’t in the cards. At the cadet school, the hero is waiting for new trials.