Wars and epidemics are left behind. However, the kingdom of Honce-Bir is still uneasy - there is a struggle of a completely different kind: for succession to the throne. The weapons in such a struggle are not swords and bows, but conspiracies and betrayal, but Jilsepony also finds herself drawn into it, albeit against her will, for King Danub Brock of Ursal dreams of making her his queen. Moreover, it turns out that the son whom she considered dead, was actually stolen and raised by the queen of the elves. The boy, who never knew his mother's love, grew up to be a brave, but ambitious and cruel warrior, dreaming of power and glory.