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A young man, a modern-day history and war enthusiast, finds himself reincarnated in the body of an orphan — one destined to inherit a small, struggling barony from his dying uncle. But fate offers no easy path. Inside the family, greedy rivals lurk, eager to steal his inheritance. Outside, hostile neighbors eye his weakened lands, ready to tear it apart at the first sign of weakness.

This is a tale of ruthless ambition, cunning strategy, and relentless struggle. From a powerless orphan to a baron, from the weakest barony to the mightiest duchy — he will rise through blood, steel, and fire.

The Rise Of The Clydon Family

"Heh, this time, Lord José will definitely lead us to victory!"

Xue Ji raised a cup of wine with both hands, grinning and bowing as he offered praise.

"Hm…" Helati, the Sand King, made no reply. He stared into the fire, his gaze distant.

Just then, the doors burst open with a thunderous crash.

"Ironshield" Eugene stumbled in, soaked in blood, and collapsed to his knees before Helati, choking on sobs.

"Lord Sand King… Lord Sand King…"

He hadn't felt alarmed before—but now, seeing Eugene alone, dread crawled into his chest.

"What happened? Why are you the only one back? Where's José?"

He shouldn't have asked. Eugene's weeping grew even louder at the question.

Helati rubbed his temples and barked an order. "Xue Ji, get him up."

"…Yes, my lord…" Xue Ji's instincts told him nothing good would follow, but he obeyed, stepping forward to support Eugene.

Chapter 83: Not an Undeserved Defeat