In a world ruled by magic and where science is developing, where destinies are shaped by the Higher Elves, the war has ended. Stanislav is a Master of magic and a battle-hardened warrior. Nathaniel is an artifact-mage, only a weak imitation of his brother. So why did Lady Jess choose the young romantic Nathan, and not the charming hero Stan? Why does the arranged marriage collapse in a single moment—brother goes against brother, and children become a trump card and a payoff? Who will be the first to stop this destructive race? Who will Jess end up with after all? And what will the children have to pay with?