While still a simple soldier, Yaroslav Volkov dreamed of a title and land allotment in order to lead a calm, peaceful life. And the dreams came true: Duke Rebenree personally accepted his vassal oath and granted the land called Eschbakht to the fief. But, as it turned out, there is far from peace - the possessions of the new Mr. von Eschbacht are in the center of various political and trade interests, and wolves are also rampant there, among which is a huge and terrifying beast, too smart and scary to be an ordinary predator.