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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

"It just doesn't make any sense," Alpheo muttered, his fingers rubbing against his temples as he leaned forward, the weight of the situation pressing down on him. No matter how much information he turned over in his mind, it simply didn't add up.

He glanced at Shahab, his eyes narrowed in disbelief. "Are you sure this is reliable?"

Shahab, sitting across from him with a slight frown, let out a long sigh, his frustration clear. His brow furrowed, but he didn't let his calm exterior crack. "What could possibly make it false?What situation could have brought my informer to report this?" he asked, his voice carrying the hint of impatience that came with repeated explanations. "This isn't some wild rumor. The information checks out. I don't see the point in doubting it."

Confusing news