It's good to be born the son of an influential aristocrat. It's even better to be born the son of a magician. It’s not bad to be a magician yourself. But few people think that they have to pay for all this, and pay a lot. Before you know it, the treaty of your ancestors will hang like a heavy burden around your neck. Ancient traditions and rules bind our hands and feet. And your father’s agreement with the ruler of the country will predetermine your entire life. And here is a seemingly simple order, and you are in the very center of a conspiracy that threatens the whole world. The insidious plans of unknown enemies are intricately intertwined with the dark pages of the history of the world and the dark history of your family. Terrible secrets emerge of their own accord... But who, if not you, can solve all these problems? After all, you are a magician, and you are in the service of the emperor. And let some envy, others admire, and still others shout “chain dog” in the back. You will follow your path to the end!