About the book: a year / A year has passed, and the young guards are leaving the training unit, having received new assignments. At the same time, the life of Lex and Veta changes - their Shinards have their own plans for them. The Night of the Meat Man is gradually approaching - despite the efforts of the guards, he will collect his tribute from the Anthill, at the same time revealing some of its secrets hidden in the distant past.