A soldier always dreams of becoming a general, a squire - a knight, and a prince - a king. But there are exceptions to any rule. Twenty years ago, the young Count d'Artaud simply did not return home. And the mercenary Artax appeared in the “dogs of war” squad. He served under the banners of all kings, sat in sieges and defended cities, outlived almost all his enemies and has long become a legend. He's hard to kill. It’s even more difficult to deceive. But even an experienced mercenary can be betrayed...