The terrible interplanetary war that began on the outskirts of the Galaxy between the planets Dith and Nijord can not only lead to the complete destruction of both sides, but also threatens to spread to other worlds. Bryon Brandt, a legendary 20-event champion, is selected by the secret service to carry out an almost impossible mission as a person with unique abilities. He is called upon to prevent a catastrophe, but first he must find out why the Magtes, the rulers of Dith, are pushing the planet towards suicide with such manic persistence, contrary to human logic. A terrible guess dawns on Brion - magists are not people. But who then? Robots, androids, zombies? In fact, everything turns out to be much worse...