They came to our World not of their own free will. They found themselves in different countries and cities, and even time now separates them. XI century and XXI century. Ireland, Norway, India and Russia. Istanbul and Prague, Calcutta and Killarney. An unusual and unfamiliar World, unusual people, unknown gods... Those who managed to survive became stronger and better, but will they be able to meet again and come back? And will their own World accept them now? “The Ring of the Nibelungs,” said Odin, “It symbolizes the world of violence and dark power over the world.” And the will to power, which chooses only a special human being as its container. An invented story that, a thousand years later, gave birth to the philosophy of Nietzsche, Wagner’s operas, and then Tolkien’s fairy tale. “And this,” he carefully raised the goblet, “is the opposite, mirror attribute that “materialized” in the Holy Grail. The Grail cannot be conquered or taken by force, but it can be found by someone worthy. And the eternal dilemma: to conquer the world or to gain it? “You made a mistake in me, Odin,” Talin said quietly, “I don’t want to take the ring, but I can’t take the cup.” I can't be given it. Too much responsibility. It’s not for me to think about the fate of people and the world. I am not a special being or a superman. But I am neither a righteous man nor an ascetic. An ordinary girl, even with rare blood. One waved his hand, and they again found themselves on the shore of the fjord. The cruise ship was sailing away from them, in a hurry to go to the open sea. “Perhaps you will regret your decision all your life, Talin.” “I’m almost sure of that.” “There were so many people who wanted to take the Ring of Power,” said the young girl who appeared next to her with a sigh. with her, - And no one needs the Grail. It is only in legends that knights are always looking for him. But in reality... You also failed to slip it in. Yes, you are not the best and not the most suitable specimen, Talin. But it was worth a try. What if you could do it? - No, Freya, she's right. She has a different path. I see... It’s good that you didn’t take the ring, Talin. Without it you will not win, even when you win the battle, but you will die not as a creature, but as a person.