Who could have imagined that a monarchy would reign again in the Eternal City, from which the last king was expelled in disgrace? Aulus Martel's term has come to an end, and he goes to where all the consuls go: to a province where there is an endless war with the barbarians. Do the bloody work, do not ask questions of Latium and do not reflect on the meaning of imperial policy. But something went wrong... For a long time, the proconsul has been fighting an internal demon that forces him to commit terrible acts. Meanwhile, in the very heart of the empire, the executions of the followers of the Invisible God begin. And Martell deploys his legions to lead them to the Eternal City.