The events of the novel take place in the distant future, when human civilization has reached a new stage of development, where all the achievements of science and technology have been embodied in the form of a single super-powerful computer system called "Arthur". The main character of the novel is a young man named Alexey, who becomes the last hope for humanity after the death of Arthur. The plot of the novel is built around the confrontation between Alexey and his allies, who are trying to preserve the achievements of human civilization, and the forces of chaos that seek to destroy everything created by people. The novel explores the theme of the need for a personal paradigm for understanding the technological process of developing modern knowledge as the basis for the survival of humanity and the survival of the unification of people in a warring state. The story begins with the death of Arthur, the supercomputer that contains all the achievements of human civilization. The protagonist, Alexey, discovers that he is the only one who can communicate with Arthur's ghost, which has taken on the form of a woman. Together, they begin to understand the process of technological evolution and the need for a personal paradigm in order to survive in a world where technology is rapidly changing. As the forces of chaos threaten to destroy everything created by humans, Alexey and his allies must fight to preserve the achievements of human civilization. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including the temptation to give up and embrace the darkness. However, with the help of Arthur's ghost, they are able to overcome these challenges and emerge victorious.

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