For ten years now, the brave warrior Damastes has been faithfully serving the seer Tenedos, who became the emperor of Numantia. However, the bloody reign of Tenedos did not bring the Empire the long-awaited peace and promised prosperity - it is still in the grip of the forces of Evil. Moreover, Damastes is ordered to prepare for a new war with a very dangerous and powerful enemy who owns the dark secrets of ancient magic. And then the terrible truth is revealed about the secret agreement concluded by Tenedos in the struggle for the throne, and about the highest price that must be paid to save the Empire.