Living in the past turned out to be a difficult task. I had to obey the laws of harsh and difficult times, make decisions that affected the fate of thousands of people. But having withstood the burden of fame and accumulated a small capital, Victor’s gaze turned to the East, where the monopoly of Arab and Chinese merchants reigned. Nutmeg, cloves, vanilla, pepper - all these incredibly valuable spices lured him on the road, promising unforgettable adventures, huge new, difficult decisions have arrived. But events are also expected soon that threaten to upend the entire familiar way of European life and politics - the Fourth Crusade and the fall of Constantinople.