The Daertian Empire collapsed centuries ago, but there is no peace in the ancient lands. Fragments of the vanished state continue to fight for power. There is always work for mercenaries in the borderlands, but the "Bright Heads" Mercenary Company is an unusual unit. It has only three members, and the tasks it performs are specific. Track down the monster, catch the criminal, protect an important person from an assassination attempt. One day fate brings the company face to face with a dangerous enemy - an alien from a world without magic, turned assassin. He is armed with incredible skills and technological marvels, and in his presence magic is useless. And most importantly - behind his back there are serious shadow forces...