Interstellar ships and flights on them. High-tech civilizations and magic. Everything is mixed in this strange and amazing world. A world where the dead sun shines and life is supported by the energy of darkness and death. Stepan met very unusual inhabitants of this world. People who simply could not exist. And among them he made new friends. But along with them, he also had powerful enemies. Those whom the locals consider the Lords of this world. Only all this turned out to be a skillful screen. And now our hero is trying to find out who is behind the mighty messengers and their ruthless overlords. After all, it is this secret that can open doors for him leading beyond this dark world.