I managed to seriously shake the plans of the black magicians, but now I am faced with new tasks. The Imperial Academy is waiting for me - the best educational institution in the Russian Empire. It’s just that the Academy doesn’t seem to be very happy with me. Assassination follows assassination attempt. A conspiracy is brewing in the Emperor’s entourage. But it is in vain that my enemies consider me a pampered aristocrat. Behind the deceptive appearance lies Captain Chain. Someone who is used to looking death in the eye. And death was always the first to look away...