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

Marcius looked down at the field of blood below him and let out a deep breath.

He was standing at the top of the wall of Castle Kerth, watching the death and destruction resulting from the siege. It was a bloody thing and a terrible thing.

Yet it was also unavoidable in this situation.

In truth, Maricus was no stranger to battles where soldiers and cultivators tore into each other and tried to end their enemy's existence with all they had. Ever since Marcius woke up from the poison-induced coma, it had been battle after battle and struggle after struggle.

The Sergia clan, the Flavic expedition, the bandit uprising, and now, this.

So, why was Maricus feeling especially mournful about the siege of Castle Kerth?

Even as he asked himself that question, Marcius knew the answer all the same. Deep down, in his heart, he could not lie to himself.

End of the Siege