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Tyranny of Steel

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?

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A Botched Assassination Attempt

Berengar and Henrietta continued to slow dance for some time in silence, enjoying the mood. The sight of which caught the gaze of the onlookers, many whispered behind the king's back about the intimate display. To Berengar, there was nothing inappropriate about what he was doing. He was merely dancing with his sister. 

However, in the eyes of his guests, he and Henrietta were a bit too close. Despite this, they would not openly comment on the King's affection for his little sister. Thus, Berengar and Henrietta continued to dance for some time. After all, his wives were too busy entertaining his many guests, and this was a chance for him to escape such social obligations. 

With a wide smile on the King's face, he spoke to his sister about something that had been plaguing his mind as of late.

"So Henrietta, my dear sister, there has been something that I have been meaning to talk to you about for some time now..."