Orngebeard

After becoming #1 in the world after playing a grand strategy game as the most difficult faction on immortal level difficulty, MC receives an invitation to compete in an even more challenging game which takes the MC into the world of the game itself, but as it's weakest lord who will die two days later that appears only as a cutscene in the tutorial as first of many deaths to rock the continent until only one survives to proclaim a new eternal empire.

Can the MC use his game knowledge to successfully survive his impending doom, and rise from the ashes to reclaim the glory he'd won before?

Imperator: Resurrection of an Empire

The tavern doors slammed open, and a wave of laughter, shouting, and music spilled out onto the street.

The Broken Helm was one of the rougher drinking holes in Rome—a place where mercenaries and off-duty legionaires mixed with workers and petty criminals.

He stepped inside and was immediately met with the scent of sweat, spilled ale, and cheap tobacco.

A group of young men were arm wrestling at a corner table, while a bard in the back played a lively tune on his lute.

Julius made his way to the bar and leaned against the worn wooden counter.

The bartender, a thick-armed man with a scar across his chin, gave him a once-over.

His gruff voice simply requesting the customers desire.

Julius's reply came without hesitation, showing he was like everyone else, here with a purpose, a purpose to drink.

260 - Undercover (2)