The Cold War rages on even after two centuries. An "if" story set in the near future in which the Soviet Union did not collapse. In Moscow, where mechanized thugs resulting from the never-ending war ran rampant, there was a liquidator with a flesh body carrying an antique machine gun on his back-Danila Krugin. To save enough money to buy his lover, Stasha, and to continue living with his family, Danila once again continues to throw himself into dangerous missions.