Mikhail Somov hoped in vain that his strange magical adventures would end with his return from Cantilim. Not so. Too many long for the one marked by the shadow of fire to serve on their errands. The shadow of power hovering over Mishka attracts adventurers of all stripes with an irresistible force. They are ready to do anything to get what has so undeservedly fallen into the hands of a stranger. Proven means are used: deception, deceit, threats... Serious passions flare up around the guy, intricate intrigues are woven, and it is almost impossible to figure out who is friend and who is enemy.