The main character is a mercenary of a powerful guild, whose influence extends to all known facets. Two entities live in him: one of which is a man, the other is a beast. After a long absence, he returns to the edge, which he can confidently call home. A Teacher awaits him, replacing his own father, friends who are ready to lend a strong shoulder at any moment. And a bloody debt that demands repayment. On the way to Upper Arkan, the mercenary acquires a young student and finds his love. The capital of Upper Arkan welcomes him with a hot cocktail of intrigue. Here is the powerful intelligence service of the Middle World, and the night masters, ready at any moment to present the account for the old defeat and the war with the minions of evil. And over everything that happens to the main character stands the shadow of the Eternal Emperor.