In the life of Emperor Victor the Seventh, Ruler of people, ruler of the living and the dead (and half a hundred more titles), the most important moment for any man comes: the choice of a wife. The one who will continue the glorious lineage and become a true support in the most difficult trials. But who should be entrusted with this difficult mission? After all, even the wisest advisers can make mistakes. And the most perceptive oracles sometimes confuse true insight with illusion. And the Emperor calls on his most faithful dogs! Richard Greenriver and Ray Saleh, bloodthirsty bastards, whose names are repeated in nightmares not only by people, but also by demons, and even by the gods themselves. For whom there is no higher goal than to serve the empire. They will not betray, they will not let you down, they will not doubt. Well, as a last resort, you can always beat the throne with their skin. After all, this is the emperor’s biggest dream.