Inhabited Galaxy...The Elian Empire could do little to oppose highly developed civilizations that entered the Big Space many centuries ago, except perhaps its magic. But it was magic that alarmed those who were accustomed to relying exclusively on technology. And if a potential enemy cannot be understood, he should be destroyed. Just like that, just in case. True, big politics did not concern the native of the collapsed Guardian Empire, who was used to making money by smuggling. Having received some mysterious cargo for Elian from the Sanri pirates, Onn-Kkar set off on a flight, not knowing how it would end for him...