Continuation of the adventures of the vintage baron and demon fighter Jan Essen. The year is 1857. The pieces are placed and the game has begun. On one side of the chessboard is the Third Roman Empire, created by Ivan the Terrible, on the other, the forces of Hell, unleashed by Vlad the Impaler. People are against demons, and the Fallen have already made their move. And Jan Essen goes to Konigsberg to accept the inheritance of a rich relative. For him, this is an important step that will allow him to become more independent and independent from the Imperial Chancellery. Transform from a vintage baron into a free hunter.