William Burrows, a disillusioned office worker, finds himself thrust into a brutal medieval world, where his previous life’s skills are useless. After a treacherous death, he’s reborn, granted superhuman strength, and quickly adapts to the violent landscape.
His rise to prominence as a mercenary knight is swift, fueled by both his extraordinary abilities and a sharp, pragmatic intellect.
He soon becomes entangled in the dangerous power plays of the Kalmar region, a seemingly stable port city facing subtle threats from ambitious nobles vying for control in the power vacuum left by the absent Emperor.
His involvement with the young and politically vulnerable Viscountess Linea sets the stage for a high-stakes game of survival, where William must navigate treacherous alliances, uncover conspiracies, and prove his worth to consolidate the Viscountess’s power, while ultimately securing his own place in this unforgiving new world.
