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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 · Guerra
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243 Chs

Madness and Weakness

Valeria stood before a heavy oak door, her breath measured but her heart pounding beneath her composed exterior. Before her, blocking her path, stood Keval—her younger brother. His short red hair, the same fiery hue as hers, gleamed in the torchlight, though his expression was far from welcoming.

Keval had never been one for royal grandeur, preferring the quieter life of a nobleman in seclusion over the intricacies of court politics. But now, as the Regent of the Emperor, he was forced into a position of power by his father's ordder. His face, usually relaxed, was drawn in irritation as he stared at Valeria, his arms crossed over his chest.

"Sister," he said, his tone clipped, "what is this about?"

Valeria's eyes blazed with determination. "I'm here to see my son," 

Keval sighed heavily, clearly exasperated by the situation. He glanced at the guards who stood nearby, their eyes flickering between the siblings in uneasy silence.