MidnightMK

There were two souls.

One was assiduous with an unyielding will. One was effortlessly cunning with wisdom beyond many.

And now, they are one. The universe will pray.

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Marcius Aemilia was killed during a duel because his opponent cheated by using a vicious poison.

Fortunately, he was resurrected by an outer god with an agenda.

Agreeing to be the god's agent within his homeland, Marcius was now back with a vengeance and dedication to save his family and clan from their unjustified demise.

But wait. He was not alone.

Along with Marcius, came the soul of Joseph Redwoods, who had read all the future events of Marcius's world from the pages of a novel.

So, what do you get when you combine the souls of a vengeful heir and a cunning geek?

Chaos, mayhem, disaster and good old ass-kicking.

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The Revenant King of Rubrum

With the destruction of all the barrier layers, the assault from the Order of Purple Sun started genuinely.

With a loud roar of encouragement, the soldiers in black-scaled armor marched forward in a terrifying black tide. At the very front of the assault were the demonic beasts, most of whom had already entered into a frenzied state. The beasts cared little for their well-being as they leaped through the streets and toward the fortified wall of the castle.

"Archers at the ready!" Marcus's dignified voice echoed all through the positions of the defenders. Per his command, the archers stationed both on and below the wall readied their arrows.

Triggering the Trap