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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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315 Chs

There is no two without three(2)

As they walked through the castle grounds, Alpheo couldn't help but notice the subtle unease in Clio's demeanor. His old comrade, normally steady and confident, seemed unusually stiff, his steps slower and his gaze occasionally darting to the ground. Sensing the awkwardness, Alpheo decided to address it directly.

"Something on your mind, Clio?" Alpheo asked, his voice casual but edged with curiosity.

Clio hesitated before answering, his tone measured. "No, everything's fine. I just... can't help feeling like I haven't done enough to deserve what you've given me."

Alpheo stopped and turned to face him, his expression calm but firm. "What I've given you?" He shook his head "Clio, this isn't some random gift. You've earned this. You've been the one standing guard over our best assets.You have done a fantastic job...''