Having returned to Earth after a long absence, Sergei Lunin discovers dramatic changes. Physical laws do not apply here; power plants, nuclear reactors, computers and much, much more have failed. The earth has become a dull place, and most importantly, magic has stopped working here! The only connecting thread between Earth and the Big World is the Gate, from which hordes of invaders sometimes emerge... Thanks to his training in distant worlds, Sergei fights better than any warrior who can be found on Earth after the Cataclysm. He has superhuman senses and abilities. But does this make him omnipotent? There will always be someone who is stronger...