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Steel and Sorrow: Rise of the Mercenary king

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. ----------------

Allevatore_dicapre · War
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Life in the palace(1)

Alpheo's days in the palace were the dream life of every man . Each morning, he woke to the scent of roasted meats, fresh bread, and exotic fruits spread lavishly across long tables at the grand banquets held in his honor. Servants moved in hushed efficiency, ensuring that his every need was met before he could even voice it

During these meals the princess' mother always stared at him , as probably the thought of marrying her daughter to a no-good mercenary ate her from the inside. Alpheo could see however , they were both surprised by the manner in which Alpheo spoke and acted, as they expected something a little more vulgar from someone so beneath them.Of course he did many mistakes, though most of them were minor , but for the most part, Alpheo behaved as a good-mannered guest.

He ate heartily at every meal, indulging in the rich fare, but his mind never lingered long on food. His thoughts were consumed by the endless work ahead of him.