The long-awaited continuation of the “Gloomy Emperor” series from the recognized master of the genre. Many years have passed since the adventures of our contemporary began in the past. The life of Emperor Nicholas II changed, and with it, reality changed dramatically. Russia is developing, Russia is preparing for a big war “For the Chinese Succession”. But not everyone likes the growing ambitions and appetites of the “Russian Bear”. The war with Japan will not be easy. And only with Japan? After all, Great Britain is building its ships, Germany is training its army, the United States is supplying it with money, and Austria-Hungary is preparing an expeditionary force to be sent to the Far East. But Emperor Nicholas perfectly pumped up both of Russia’s allies: the aggressor awaits a powerful fleet led by battleships and a highly mobile army with machine guns and field howitzers.