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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

Unsavory welcome(1)

As evening descended upon the city, the golden light of the setting sun spilled through the high windows of the great hall

The guests, who had gathered for the coronation, now found themselves drawn into the grand feast that followed. 

At the head of the hall, the table of honor was elevated above the others, draped in crimson and gold. Alpheo sat there, placed in a seat of prominence beside Jasmine, his eyes sweeping over the lavish display. To his left was Lord Shahab, who barely looked at him occasionally.

To the right of the old lord sat Jasmine's mother, the dowager princess, her face serene but her eyes sharp, her eyes many times looking at the young man, who now was his son in law. She exchanged quiet remarks with Shahab from time to time , who rewarded her with a small smile, that only a father could give