The Game is within turmoil.

All the players’ strength and resources are invested in preparing for Restart: only 20 percent from the players can make it to the next era. Murders have become commonplace; bribes and nepotism are at their height. Betrayal is now an inherent component of everyday relationships. The Game has pass on its perfidious influence to the farthest edges of the Universe, influencing every sentient being.

Will the Dark Judge reach the proper verdict? Can he adhere to the ideals of his course to the end, or will he reject them, getting an ordinary participant? Yaropolk must make a fateful choice: he is the Guide. The one who will launch the Restart.