Kiev Prince Vladimir and his boyars rule Russia, a huge power that stretches from the Carpathians to the Kuril Islands. By the will of the sovereign, the people must reject the former gods, Perun and Veles, Svarog and Yarila, and accept a new religion chosen by the rulers, one of three: Egyptian, Latin or Jewish. The prince and noble people believe that this will strengthen ties with civilized Europe and promote trade and new conquests. But the people have a different opinion. By chance, the centurion of the prince’s squad, Khailo Odikhmantievich, finds himself at the center of events related to the choice of faith. He is a skilled and honest warrior, served as a mercenary in Egypt and knocked out Assyrian tanks; Now Hailo guards the palace of the Kyiv prince. He swore allegiance to the sovereign, he is devoted to him, he fought with the enemies of Rus', but should he destroy his native people who rebelled against the prince?.. And who are these rebels - guardians of the people's welfare or intriguers eager for power?.. Who is to blame for what is happening? and what to do?..Different reality, different Earth, different Rus', but the same problems...