CoffeeKeepsMeSane

Following the death of the emperor, the Astanian Empire plunged into chaos. His two sons both aiming for the throne caused a civil war that divided the empire. 


In the midst of this conflict, Alaric was forced into conscription. He later joined the crown prince’s army as a company commander. 


He led his 100-man army into battle, fiercely fighting with the hope of a better future. Unfortunately, he was just too weak to cause a ripple on the battlefield. 


A single arrow to the head shattered his hopes and he died without even a proper burial. 


Just when he thought that everything was over, he found himself back to his younger self with his memories intact.


Armed with his knowledge of the future and a system that awakened his dormant powers, Alaric began his journey to overcome his fated demise.

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Additional Tags: 
#Territory Management
#Strong to Overpowered
#Regression

Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent

Goran rubbed his chin and pondered for a moment before he replied. "If you need it immediately, I can expedite the refining and forming process. It should take me around two days to complete the sword. If my lord is not in a hurry, then I can make the sword have better balance and also more sophisticated, but it would take me three to five days to complete."

Alaric furrowed his eyebrows upon hearing this. Goran could usually forge a sword within two days including the smelting process. The fact that a master artisan like him needed a week to make this custom-made sword spoke volumes of its complicated forging process.

"You can take your time, Sir Goran. I am not in a hurry. If there is anything you need, do not hesitate to let me know." Alaric wanted a good quality sword, preferably one at the level of a relic. However, he knew that it wasn't easy to forge a weapon at that level so he didn't say anything to avoid placing unnecessary pressure on Goran.

The Capital City of Astania, Codera