A Shot from the Past

Found twenty years ago under mysterious circumstances, Tolik Karpov grew up into a first-class fighter. All his life he has devoted himself to exterminating the Creatures. These predatory beings only outwardly resemble humans, and the difference can be seen only by an extraordinary green aura. Tolik can’t stop thinking about the mystery of his origins, but when he tries to uncover it, he is pulled into the ominous world of the Empire—where firearms are unknown. From now on, Tolik is called Deger. His destiny is to be a fighter in the Arena, entertaining the bloodthirsty crowd. But to survive, fighting skill alone isn’t enough…