Niklas Kwali - plenipotentiary representative of the Galactic Federation on the planet Lio. He is an ephor. The eyes and ears of the emperor, and also the guardian and protector of the planet. When Lio was approached by a fleet of enemies, Niklas organized a defense. The operation was a success, the enemy was defeated. But at the same time, Niklas himself was wounded, his wife died. Efor was accused of unjustified risk and removed from office. This is a career crash. Niklas is sent to an honorable exile on a planet that is not part of the Federation. Its mission is to observe and not interfere in the internal affairs of states. But it's hard to resist. It's happening on the planet, God knows what. Her name is Earth...