In a critical situation, you will not rise to the level of your expectations, but will fall to the level of your preparation. It is this principle that Igor Borodin adheres to, who was kidnapped with other earthlings and found himself an unwitting participant in a cruel reality show played out by mysterious puppeteers in some parallel world. Trade caravans, travel across endless and sparsely populated spaces, the wastelands of dead cities, battles with nomads, mountaineers and bandits . Adrenaline, raging in the blood like a hellish brew. This world came to Borodin like a suit tailored to his standards. But just one fly in the ointment spoils the barrel of honey. He is disgusted by the fact that his life turned out to be a bargaining chip in someone else's amusement. And he is not lacking in perseverance and determination. Therefore, puppeteers had better prepare for trouble.