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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

As the vanguard unit began their retreat, Erik rode at the front of the main force, his expression grim. The formation advanced slowly—far more slowly than Viston's earlier charge—most of the soldiers marching on foot.

Surrounding the main force, all the remaining pack horses had been tied together with ropes, forming a wide semi-circle around the troops.

From above, the whole unit looked like a city on the move.

Most of the Scorpion Nest's scouts had followed Viston's unit, while the few left behind had already been eliminated by Simon and the other Awakened fighters.

This delay was precious. Even if brief, it bought them a sliver more time—perhaps just enough to increase the odds of success.

"Will Viston make it back?" Gaul rode alongside Erik, his voice low.

"I don't know," Erik replied, eyes fixed forward, his face expressionless. "And it doesn't matter."

Gaul sighed, nodding in resignation.

Chapter 91: A Fortress of Horses