Mikhail Lesov, a former sergeant of the Russian Empire’s army, a mercenary, and now simply a drifter and seeker of adventure, ended up in trouble while on a transport crossing deep in space. Two young girls literally tore apart a security detail with their bare hands—and now the mercenary with the call sign "Leshiy" faces serious danger. He’s the only living witness, and as everyone knows, witnesses don’t live long…