Circumstances were such that several months ago Royce was forced to choose a patron god. By an absurd accident, he became Dartis the Marked, who had not responded to the appeals of mortals for many years. And then the artifact - the receptacle of his power - was stolen... So the emperor instructed Royce to investigate this matter, and at the same time personally chose his bodyguard, the best possible. But what is good for some is evil for others. The young people have not gotten along since their studies at ATeR, so their joint investigation can result in such consequences...