Allevatore_dicapre

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.

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Steel and Sorrow: Rise of the Mercenary king

Marcus sat on the cold, uneven ground, his back pressed against a gnarled tree trunk. His clothes were torn and dirty, and a weariness hung over him like a cloud. Beside him, Lucius sat cross-legged, his face shadowed with guilt that seemed heavier than the pack he carried.

"We really fucked up," he muttered, rubbing his hands together to ward off the creeping chill of the evening air.

Lucius exhaled deeply, his gaze fixed on the ground. "It's my fault. We should've escaped sooner. I kept thinking there was more time, that we could still win. If I'd acted faster... we'd be home by now.They say perseverance is a virtue, but it seemed to be the opposite to us"

Marcus turned his head, his expression firm despite the exhaustion in his eyes. "That was not perseverance, but stubbornness. Still , it doesn't matter now, Lucius. What's done is done. We're in this together. Always were, always will be.I don't fault with our situation, everyone make mistakes don't worry."

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