Brian Burke, The Soldier, has been set on his task to find the mythical Deck Const. Having deserted his army in Old Francisco, he joins former police gang leader Greg Johnson as they are sent on a mission to find an elusive monk in Angel City. Once leaving Old Francisco, they find themselves in Morgan Hill where a feudal lord has taken power and is at war with the Emperor of San Jose. Joining one side in hopes of traveling through their territory safely, The Soldier reminds everyone of why he is called what he is and how dangerous it is to cross paths with the man seeking the Deck Const.

This is the second part of the series, which consists of:

Rumors of War
The Charge of the Lost Brigade
Where Soldiers Fear to Tread
The Sisters Karamazov