Wealth... strength... power... immortality - all the benefits are promised by ancient artifacts. The secrets and mysteries of a vanished civilization beckon and tempt. For their sake, intrigues are woven, destinies are ruined, betrayals and murders are committed. And the secret elven order is already so close to its cherished goal... It was! If only I had not decided to use another life as a bargaining chip. Illya Latskaya is not going to give up or stop halfway. After all, ahead is the main enemy, cold-blooded, cunning, ruthless... And a powerful artifact is already waiting for the winner... waiting for the owner.