Meto and his friends managed to escape from the House. But as a result of the bloody battle, Meto is seriously wounded and loses consciousness. Having come to his senses, the boy discovers that he is in an unfamiliar place, tied to a bed, with his eyes taped and blindfolded. Where is he and where are his friends? The terrible truth is soon revealed: they have exchanged one slavery for another. The rules here are as strict as in the House, the tests are very cruel. And the greatest fear is inspired by someone whom you are forbidden to look at, otherwise you will die in two days. Trying again to break free, Meto learns the incredible truth about the House and life outside it. But this is just the beginning, Meto has yet to discover who he is and why he is here.

Cover illustration by Thomas Ehretsmann. Illustrations inside the book by Andrey Osadchikh.