crystal and steel

Waking up inside the ruins of an orphanage, Alexander finds himself chained and sold to slavery. A modern metallurgist, trapped in ancient times, watch as he tries to play with the cards fate dealt him. He will make plate armor, invent paper, build roads, teach governance and many more, as he tries to carve a place for himself. But how can such things not attract jealous eyes? The naval superpower- Cantagena, The unstoppable army of- Exolas, The superpower of the east- Adhania, The mercantile confederation- Sybarsis, The religious fanatics- Iyizarid, And the ever-present- Barbarians of the Barren Forrest, All want something from each other. In this ocean of sharks, follow a small carp as it struggles to leap through the dragon gate and establish a dynasty to outlast them all. The cover is not mine. If you are the owner of this cover, comment and I will remove it.

Is Magic really just a wish machine? No! In a universe where Magic truly exists, the ultimate nature of Magic must be as simple and aesthetically pleasing as the laws of physics. This is the story of a mass-produced magical war tool who learned the ultimate nature of Magic. But what of it? Just as birds can fly without understanding aerodynamics, magicians can use Magic without grasping its ultimate nature. Learning the ultimate nature of Magic doesn't mean the tool can instantly transform into a great magician. But yearning for knowledge is a human instinct, and curiosity is the primary driving force of human civilization. Even for Magic, which should seemingly defy explanation, humans hope to understand its inherent operational laws. The pursuit of Magic's ultimate nature requires no reason! The story in this book takes place in an era where steel and gunpowder dance together. Here, firearms are on the rise; armor remains the main character; military theory is changing rapidly, with endless innovations in systems and techniques. And this world has something more than ours: Magic. The world is undergoing a profound transformation, and no one can remain detached from it...

Bound in chains yet yearning for freedom, Alpheo, a modern historian, finds himself enslaved in a land on the brink of chaos. As the empire of Rolmia plunges into civil war following the death of the emperor , his three ambitious sons vie for the throne. In the midst of this turmoil, Alpheo finds the chance to break his chain and escape, leading his companions into the ashes of war, trying to thrive in it, selling their swords to the highest bidder . But beyond the borders of Rolmia, hungry eyes watch as the empire's grip loosens. The Sultanate of Azania, ever the opportunist, sees a chance to expand its domain and influence , while to the south, neighboring principalities breathe a sigh of relief as the once-dominant giant stumbles and falters. In the sea, the confederation of the Free Isle finds their chance to restore their old maritime power , denied to them by an empire that is now crumbling beneath itself , lacking the strenght to stop them. In this crucible of conflict, where dynasties crumble and empires fall, Alpheo find his call and the chance to forge his own destiny amidst the ashes of empires. ---------------- Discord: https://discord.gg/p5y6GyghQ9

Julian Weber is an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a graduate of Westpoint Military Academy with a degree in civil engineering. As U.S. involvement in Afghanistan comes to an end, Lt. Julian Weber finds himself involved in a terrorist attack by the Taliban, which claims his life. However, he quickly finds out that death is not always final as he is reincarnated into the body of a Baron's son and heir in an alternate Earth set in Late-Medieval Europe. In an era of political turmoil and civil strife, the Baron's young son is named Regent of the Barony of Kufstein and forced to contend with feudal powers. Will he be able to institute reforms leading his Barony into the age of industry? Or will he succumb to the pressure of his feudal overlords and a corrupt church that seek dominion overall?

Joshua woke up in the middle of a battlefield one day only to discover that he has been transmigrated into a popular MMORPG, Continental War. Discovering that he has not only been displaced in space but also in time, Joshua realizes he has knowledge of the events unfolding around the world as he had played through them as game events. Read on to discover how Joshua forges his path toward becoming a legendary warrior embroiled in the struggle of Order and Chaos!

Magical beasts trample, dragons roar, wizards curse, and the dazzling light of magic illuminates the beacon of knowledge!Emperor of Gabella: The Imperial Legion is invincible on land.Orc Chieftain: Each of our tribal warriors is worth ten of any other.Elven King of the Emerald Realm: Our forest rangers never miss their mark.President of the Horn Bay Alliance: The Alliance fleet reigns supreme over the seas.A Mysterious Organization: The prophesied era will eventually arrive.Paul Grayman: I’m not singling anyone out, but everyone here is tr*sh.Embark on a journey with firearms and cannons, crushing the low-magic planes… Collapse Army, Army Building, Economics, Engineer, Fantasy World, Firearms, Industrialization, Kingdom Building, Magic, Male Protagonist, Religions, Technological Gap, Wars, Betrayal, Character Development, Child Protagonist, Modern Knowledge, Multiple POV, Naive Protagonist, Noble, Polite Protagonist, Schemes And Conspiracies, Secret Organizations, Sword And Magic, Transmigration, Weak to Strong Hmm is this steampunk or high advanced tech, or modern day its either of these, not much of a between I read this before, it's actually quite decent (though the protagonist is naive, and the author seems to be lazy when writing dialogues). The protagonist recreates other weapons that used gunpowder in this fantasy world and tries to form an industrial society because in their noble territory it's just a title - they don't own a fiefdom. It's like 'Release That Witch,' because here the theocracy really holds so much authority that even that duke or king can be labeled as a heretic if they want, so they also persecute wizards and other races.The story still revolves around the kingdom where the world is really big and full of different races. Give it a try if you like a kingdom-building romance, where the protagonist is using modern knowledge as an advantage. I don't remember it having a system, but I think his 'golden finger' is more like a lineage.Rank B-Obs: It's extremely tiring to read at more than 600chps Raaah wtf is a kilometre Its 1000 metres, its the kilo of the SI Unit ...... Bruh A guy was walking to a bar and on his way he found a girl tied up to the railroad tracks. He untied her and they had s*x. Guy gets to the bar, friends ask why he's so late, tells them about the girl he found and all the different positions they f**ked in. Friends give him props and ask if he got head, guy replies "I couldn't find it." Did he just f#*k a dead person? Wtf! Gonna Dive into with a open mind This is an upper-mid kingdom building novel with the classicEh- modern weapons are the best they will kill everything gun>> rahhhhhThe author has primitive grasp on various technologies and is just enoughDo not get confused, it's not bad at all, just not THE BESTPls upvoteNeed to built those useless seniors sitting on their thrones, this junior shall challenge them and shake their thrones.Ranobe FanMade discord server :)) What would you consider bests in this genre? Other than release that witch or i guess Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece-->Mediterranean Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece It's chinese and the description can only make me think this is poison ******************************** If you like this story, check out other similar stories i have here ... 1 ) Ammunition Empire - ch 2.0k 2 ) In Holy Roman Empire - ch 1.2k 3 ) Millitary System God realm - ch 400 4 ) Dynasty of Iron - ch 1.2k 5 ) Magic Industry Empire - ch 1.3k 6 ) Building My Own Territory : With System - ch 800 All of them are FREE to read

Two rival pilots. One impossible bond. And twins who may become the most powerful mech pilots in history. When an AI chooses children over legends, the future of the Federation changes forever. Now the galaxy is coming for them. Two minds, one machine, zero limits

Sejak kecil, Liza tahu kalau dia berbeda. Liza diberkahi sepasang mata yang memiliki kemampuan aneh, yaitu melihat kristal cahaya gaib yang dimiliki oleh setiap manusia di dunia. Selama ini Liza mengira kristal cahaya itu tidak berarti apa-apa, sampai suatu ketika ia terseret dalam sebuah kejadian tak terduga. Sejak itulah Liza mendapatkan suatu fakta mencengangkan tentang kebenaran jati dirinya yang ternyata adalah seorang keturunan penyihir putih legendaris yang pernah hidup di zaman abad pertengahan bernama Adera. Konon penyihir putih legendaris itu adalah penyihir yang mampu mengendalikan tujuh cakra dalam tubuhnya untuk mengeluarkan sihir dengan fungsi tertentu. Salah satunya adalah cakra jantung, cakra yang berfungsi untuk cinta dan penyembuhan. Dan berkat kemampuan sihir yang dimilikinya, Liza mampu menyembuhkan manusia dari serangan magis dan juga menolong mereka untuk menemukan jodoh sejati hanya dengan melihat pola-pola kristal gaib yang dia lihat. Itu seperti menemukan dan menyatukan jodoh kepingan puzzle. Sampai suatu hari, Liza memiliki keinginan untuk mencari siapa pasangan jiwa menggunakan kemampuan sihirnya itu. Namun anehnya, Liza masih belum menemukannya hingga sekarang. Keberuntungan jodoh seolah tidak berpihak padanya. Alih-alih mencari pasangan, Liza malah dipertemukan terus dengan Chistone, pria misterius yang memiliki pola kristal jodoh yang tidak terbaca. Siapakah sebenarnya Christone? Bagaimana bisa kristal jodoh pria itu tidak bisa terbaca oleh Liza? Lalu apakah nanti Liza bakal menemukan jodohnya? Follow untuk info dan update cerita di : @fenlykim

This is the story of a tough man, wearing Jia Xiu on his head and wielding an Ice Fist, who fiercely stacks the Steel of the Heart, awakens his Knight Power, and becomes the most durable, as well as the greatest, Knight in a war-torn Extraordinary World.

Argentum Academy, a prestigious military-style school located in a sprawling valley, renowned for training the elite in combat disciplines, including Mecha Armored Divisions, Martial Arts, and Magical Warfare. Story Premise: Argentum Academy is divided into four main divisions: Mecha Armored Division (MAD): Students are trained to pilot advanced mechs. Martial Arts Division (MARD): Students master hand-to-hand combat and martial arts. Magical Warfare Division (MWD): Students specialize in magical combat and spellcasting. Strategic Operations Division (SOD): Students focus on tactical planning and strategy. As tensions rise between these divisions over resources, recognition, and influence, Ryker finds himself at odds with the MWD’s leader, the powerful and arrogant mage, Elara Vex. Ryker’s world takes a thrilling turn when he discovers the "Shadow Games," an underground tournament where students from different divisions compete in secret battles to test their skills and settle scores. Plot: Intrigued by the Shadow Games' potential to bridge the divisions, Ryker decides to participate. Alongside his childhood friend Lyra Flynn from MARD, his strategic partner Kaid Rylan from SOD, and the mysterious mage Zara Moonwhisper from MWD, Ryker navigates the complex web of alliances and rivalries within the academy. As the games progress, Ryker must confront Elara Vex, who becomes increasingly obsessed with defeating him.