The work of the head of the secret guard is routine and boring. The wars have died down a long time ago, and peace and quiet reign in the Empire. There are no enemies left, friends prefer to remain friends... But this peace is suddenly interrupted - strange nightmares begin to haunt the residents of the capital, and inexplicable murders are committed in the city. What is the reason for what is happening? Who is guilty? Lord Jacko Shadow, trying to solve the problem facing him, begins an investigation. Intrigue, betrayal, murder... To save the city, the young captain will have to go through a lot. But is he destined to get to the solution and prevent new, even more serious events?