Nikita moves from Albazin to St. Petersburg, where he will study at the Military Academy in order to consolidate the skills of magical art and receive the rank of officer. But engaging in artifactorics attracts him much more than serving in the army. After long and painful reflections, Nikita realized that he wanted to connect his life with Tamara and was ready to come closer to the Menshikovs. And in this he is helped by his own grandfather, who has his own plans for a young heir.