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

After getting rid of Andre, the princess took Alaric inside the palace.

"Your Highness, is it really alright for me to enter the palace like this?" Alaric helplessly said when he noticed the imperial guards glaring at him.

"Well, if His Majesty is not bedridden, you would not be able to step inside the palace without his approval. My elder brothers are usually responsible for receiving guests, but they are busy with other matters." The princess replied, her expression becoming slightly sullen.

She was still a young lady, after all. The situation inside the palace might have suffocated her, so she preferred to stay outside. No wonder she did not want to leave North Pine Town.

With the two princes fighting for the throne in public and in secret, the atmosphere inside the palace was unusually tense.

Palace Library and the Old Man Guarding the Upper Levels