If you are one of those who throw themselves at the embrasure, be prepared to be the first to be sacrificed. If you are the one who stands behind the backs of others, be ready to sacrifice them. You shouldn't bet if you can't pay the bills. No matter what kings do, wars are won by soldiers. The pawns are the first to go. Officers can only look at those killed in battle, and kings can continue their journey over the corpses. The Northeast of the United States is one of the most densely populated areas of the country. Nordham is a typical metropolis of the industrial North with a population of many millions. Social problems here are aggravated to the limit: crime, corruption, unemployment, stratification, lack of housing, the authorities’ disregard for people from disadvantaged areas. As it turns out, having money and position in society also do not guarantee personal happiness. Money does not bring love, power does not bring long-awaited peace, and inner demons turn out to be quite real. Contains obscene language.