A grim fate was in store for this child. Just after being born, the king's third son had to die. His entire short life is a struggle with death, and he must survive against all odds. Pirates, hard labor, war, gladiators - you have to go through all this and stay alive. And life throws up more and more surprises. Appearing in the kingdom as an escaped convict, he, essentially still a boy, becomes a war hero and baron. His sworn brothers include the sons of the rulers of neighboring states, who became sworn brothers on the battlefield. But most importantly, he is the only one of the king's sons who can become the new king. But does he want this, because he has his own plans?