Lieutenant of the Red Army Mikhail Mechnikov from an early age was haunted by obsessive dreams, mysterious visions, inexplicable events and omens. In the midst of a world war, he will have to learn more about the nature of these phenomena, and at the same time understand himself and the true meaning of the bloody confrontation that has flared up. The story, in which he, Mikhail, involuntarily turned out to be the main character, is rooted in ancient times, presenting to the observer many intricately woven branches. This game is as intricate as it is brutal. The only thing the lieutenant knows for sure is that defeat in the game is much worse than death.