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

<p>Lucius couldn't remember the last time he'd been able to sit down with Marcus and enjoy a drink without the weight of a thousand worries pressing down on him. These past months had been a nightmare—every moment a fresh opportunity to die in some horrible, inventive way. At one point, he'd genuinely started checking his hair in the mornings, convinced it would have turned white overnight. The fact that it hadn't felt like a small miracle.</p>

<p>But now? Now, life was sweet. The storm was behind him, and for once, the future didn't look like a grim abyss. He was a married man, and to top it off, his wife had recently shared the best news of his life: they were expecting a child. A child! Him—a father. The thought made him laugh .It hadn't been two years since he was destined to die as a slave, instead now look at him!</p>

A man hard to refuse(1)