Andrew's life and adventures continue. Having won the judicial duel and becoming the governor of Tula, the newly made Count of Tripoli takes up business, trying to reform both the regiment and the city as soon as possible, providing Russia with powerful protection from the steppe. But he faces a much more powerful and dangerous opponent than before. With an enemy who, as you know, hides where you least expect to see him... Will Andrei cope? Will it survive? Will it stand, having met face to face with the most terrible enemy of Russia?