The war with the Khamon Magistrate is on the verge of failure, and a new enemy is already approaching the borders. Meanwhile, the Empire is on the verge of unrest; unrest is increasingly breaking out in the provinces, the instigators of which are both the ruling circles and the newly-minted atamans. The capital continues to live its own life, becoming increasingly mired in intrigue and lies. Erica decides it's time to return from forced oblivion to finally make herself known. The princess believes that she is ready, because she knows many ways to eliminate her own kind, is not afraid even of death, and is firmly confident that she will not disdain the means. But are these undoubtedly useful qualities enough to achieve the main goal - power? And isn’t she mistaken in that she’s ready for anything? And does she really crave power as much as revenge and self-esteem? Be that as it may, there are now more enemies, the game is more serious, and the stake is not only power, but also life.