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Lancelot Haier came from a dynasty of politicians who had ruled with tyranny and oppression. Despite those origins, he despised his family and was willing to help the citizens who had long suffered under their rule.

However—before he even had the chance to change his country, the people revolted. His entire family was executed, and he was killed along with them. In his final moments, he wished for a second life—one where he could redeem himself and carry the sins of his bloodline.

Unexpectedly, that wish was granted.

He was reincarnated into another world as the crown prince of the Kingdom of Aragon. But in this world, everything felt backward.

The country was ruled by an absolute monarch. Feudalism was the norm. Technology resembled that of the late 1700s.

Fortunately, in his past life, he had earned degrees in both mechanical engineering and political science—knowledge he once hoped to use to reform his homeland. Now, it seemed he would use them here instead.

He would use his modern knowledge to transform the lives of his people, industrialize his territory, gain the upper hand in technology, and form alliances with foreign nations—all while navigating the treacherous waters of internal affairs and politics.

P.S

While Reincarnated as the Crown Prince draws inspiration from historical settings, political systems, and technologies of the late 17th and early 18th centuries, this work is entirely fictional.

All characters, governments, names, and events—although some may resemble real-world history—are products of the author’s imagination or are used in a fictionalized, altered form for narrative purposes.

This novel is not a historical account. It should not be interpreted as a factual representation of any real monarch, nation, revolution, or political figure.

Lancelot Haier, his backstory, and the alternate version of different kingdoms portrayed here are entirely original creations. The inclusion of familiar concepts like feudalism, industrialization, and political reform serves the plot and world-building, not historical documentation.

Readers seeking accuracy in history are encouraged to consult verified academic sources. This story is a creative work meant for entertainment, character development, and speculative exploration of “what-if” scenarios rooted in alternate history.

Thank you for reading, and I hope you will enjoy the journey.

Reincarnated as the Crown Prince

The morning sun crept over Marseille like a slow promise, painting smoke and ruin in gold. The city lay in smoldering silence, its great walls reduced, its pride shattered. But Regent Lancelot did not pause in triumph. He stood on the deck of Resolución, the surface of the Gulf of Lion glinting beneath warships and support vessels. Next to him stood Alicia, General Montiel, and Admiral Tormes. They watched as the first rays of dawn revealed the aftermath of their assault.

"We lost few men," Admiral Tormes reported, eyes scanning the docks. "No dreadnought took more than peripheral hits."

Montiel nodded toward the eastern hills. "The siege mortars have finished their sweep. Rebel pockets are scattering—no organized defense front yet."

Alicia refolded a map. "Intelligence suggests the Francois Army's southern command is in disarray. They've lost Marseille's ports, supply lines, even morale."

The Squeeze on the South