The third volume of the adventures of the Krigarian warrior Barrelius van Bier and his friend Sean. The capital of Efim Tanderstad is a city that has been considered impregnable for centuries. However, now this is called into question, because previously the united armies of the kings of the north and south did not approach its walls. Having lost his legions in the Golden War, Tetrarch Efima calls upon mercenaries from all over the world to defend the capital. Including the best of the best - the last Krigarian monks. However, before stones and incendiary bombs fell on Tanderstad, something strange and sinister began to happen in the city. An unknown enemy declares war on the Krigarians, and in order not to fall from a treacherous stab in the back even before the start of the Battle of the Millennium, van Bier and Sean accept the challenge thrown at them...