The mountainous country has won the battle, but the twin brothers are destined to separate again. This is the price of the truce...Olter arrives at the imperial school, where everyone mistakes the heir for his cunning brother. The life of the young mountaineer hangs by a thread, and only the miraculous gift of the Tolguva forests will help Olter survive. The highlanders, faithful to their duty, set out for the Midday Islands. Ulter leads the army with his father. There are many hot battles ahead, but each warrior is confident of victory, because the twice-born favorite of the goddess is nearby - and the blessing of the Mother of Ancestors will not leave them! No one knows that a rich ransom has already been assigned for the heir...