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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

Half a month had passed since Torghan had been guested—no, honored—by Alpheo. The time spent in the prince's company had been unlike anything he had ever experienced. After that grand dinner, he had taken part in many activities alongside the prince, from riding through the rolling fields to observing the strange yet disciplined formations of Alpheo's soldiers, in a not so subtle propagandistic line of activity coming from the prince.

He could not communicate much with him; after all, it was not easy to speak through two translators, and many of the jokes did not maintain their funny side when translated.

Still, it had been fun to be in his company.

Actually, it had been the most exhilarating week of his life. Every night since leaving, his thoughts drifted back to those days—how the horses thundered beneath him, how the soldiers moved like a single beast, precise and unyielding, how he had sat beside the prince himself, spoken with him, learned from him.

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