About the book: 2018 / A big war is getting closer and closer to the borders of Terminus, and dissatisfaction with the Mediator’s rule still reigns among the aristocrats. The Marquis of Pulshire is trying to prove his right to the title of Duke of Lancar, not shying away from theft and forgery. And the south of the country is already on fire; one of the main outposts of Terminus, Merrygrad, is besieged. Neskio and his army rush to the rescue. What awaits a kingdom without a king??