After a tragedy drastically reduced the male population to just 10%, the world became divided into numerous island cities.
Each of these enclaves is ready to fight with the others, and the only connection between them is a giant river, which they use for attacks and defense. Women have taken over power, discovering new, powerful abilities within themselves. Mysterious anomalies appear in the island territories, which the inhabitants must deal with. Work on the islands is abundant, and money opens all doors. Men rely on cursed weapons to face various threats. They also possess an extraordinary ability that makes sex with them a priceless experience for women. However, each such encounter consumes the energy of their lovers, which they can regain by consuming a special energy substance. But beware, when a man loses all his energy... it's better if it doesn't happen!
The society of the islands is divided into five castes:
*Dusts - Individuals who do not want to participate in fights, often looked down upon and ridiculed by others. They have little social respect and are often persecuted.
*Shadows - People who do not take part in expeditions but assist in combating anomalies. Reaching this level one can expect some social respect.
*Lights - Strong and active individuals directly participating in expeditions and battles against stronger anomalies. The majority of women belong to this social class.
*Moons - The elite of society, inaccessible to any man. The Moon leads groups of Lights on expeditions but does not directly engage in combating anomalies on the island.
*Sun - The most important and mysterious figure on the island. It issues its orders through the intermediaries of the Moons. The identity of the Sun is known only to a few, and its authority is unquestioned.
Aarto is a Dust. However, unlike most people in this caste, he desires combat. His greatest dream is to achieve the status of a Moon - the highest social rank.
However, there's one problem: Aarto cannot wield cursed weapons.
Every mission he undertakes ends in failure, and he is always saved from a terrible fate by his friend, Felia.
Despite his failures, Aarto doesn't give up. After each unsuccessful attempt, he volunteers for another mission.
When he volunteered once again, he faced banishment to an anomaly whose power exceeded his abilities.
Will his lack of skill lead him to become just an object of sexual desire, as perceived by many?
Or will he find a way to climb to the top, a height even the most talented find unreachable? Time and his choices will reveal where they lead him.
