The scout magician Gadfly collects information about new worlds, which enters the school of magic at the department of Professor Tsiolkovsky. The gadfly was trained at the military magic department. Possesses stress resistance, sharp mind, excellent physical and fire training. The magical essence has developed to the ability to isolate the astral component for performing reconnaissance tasks at a distance. The astral head moves in space to detect, fix and transmit information to a manual panel. This procedure makes the Gadfly sink mentally into the astral head, which minimizes its connection with the environment surrounding her body. Therefore, it is necessary, first, to find a safe shelter. One of the many scouting expeditions left a large scar on the mouth. It was during the mental dive that the enemy found the Gadfly's hideout and attacked. By the time of the exit from the mental immersion, the Gadfly was on the verge of destruction. Only a miracle and honed fighting skills allowed her to survive. Now every glance in the mirror reminds her of the need to climb into the deepest hole before diving ...