One after another, monks from the Novo-Ararat Monastery see the shadow of Saint Basilisk, who founded the Basilisk hermitage. The brethren turn to Mitrofan, asking him to do something. The Reverend sends his assistant to the island where the monastery is located to check the rumors.
But after meeting Basilisk, the archpriest’s assistant ends up in the hospital with an acute mental disorder. Another investigator is sent to the island…