Anime The Kingdom Of Ruin

He was once the heir to the most feared noble house in the kingdom — a family that ruled over magic in silence and secrecy. But grief turned him into something else. In his past life, blinded by sorrow and consumed by power, he lost everything: his mother, his sister, his father, his kingdom… all burned away by the darkness he embraced. And then — he woke up. Back in his ten-year-old body, days before the chain of tragedies begins, he now holds a second chance to rewrite fate. This time, he won’t fall. He's gonna make his way through enrolling in the royal magic academy , he begins a quiet rebellion against destiny — determined to protect the ones he loves, uncover the truth behind his mother’s death, and face the enemies that once destroyed him. But history has a cruel way of repeating itself… and not all mistakes can be undone.

The gods burned his empire to the ground. Now, its ruins might burn him alive. In the ashen corpse of Draal, where the sky never clears and the dead still whisper, scavengers like Kael Varros survive by looting what’s left—melted bones, shattered relics, forgotten sins. But buried beneath the cinders, Kael unearths something far worse: the crown of the Forgotten King, fused with molten glass, pulsing with a memory that isn’t his—and a curse that refuses to stay buried. Haunted by visions of fire and betrayal, hunted by ash-born wraiths, and stalked by zealots who would see him silenced, Kael is thrust into a legacy soaked in blood and forgotten oaths. The crown remembers what the world wants to forget—the gods’ lies, the empire’s ruin, and the rebellion that nearly consumed them all. And now, Kael wears its curse. But the ashes haven’t cooled… and the past isn’t done burning.

A historian named Rowan, reincarnates in a parallel world, which resembles everything from this earth, even the history itself. Rowan finds himself in the body of an abandoned heir who died of heart failure and wakes up in the year 1402 AD, in heart of the war torn and troubled Holy Roman Empire. He also find's difference between our earth and the parallel one is that there were Runic knights and a bit of Magic in this parallel world, and these Knight's could fight and decide a war's outcome single handedly sometimes. With his Rune System, watch him become the apex predator among the many Kings, Emperors, and Runic knights. Othertag's: #Noharem #OP Protagonist #No Yuri #No NTR #Axe Wielder #Kingmaker #Yes Cleavage A/N: Inspired by Real History and Kingdom Come Deliverance a RPG Game.

You are already having enough nightmares and demons in your day to day life. What happens when you start getting haunted by nightmares from an ancient world or maybe, as the legends say, memories from your past life? WARNING: SENSITIVE CONTENT On her 18th birthday, Li Juan had a nightmare that changed her life forever. She saw a queen of an ancient kingdom being murdered in her dream. Even though it was just a dream, intrigued by its content, she starts searching for its meanings and interpretations. Today, Li Juan is a research scholar at the archaeology department and she is on a quest to find a lost city. While searching about the lost city, she realises that her past and present life is being intertwined with three men who claim to own her heart. "Li Juan, you belong to me," declared her Highschool crush who also happens to be her current boss. "Li Juan, we are destined to be together," proclaimed her celebrity crush. "Li Juan, both of our families, wants us to become a couple," proposed her family friend. "Wait a minute!!! Are you sure the "Li Juan" whom you all mentioning is really me?" Even Li Juan herself finds it difficult to believe their claims, " I am sorry to disappoint you all, but I have already fallen in love with my research career." "But Li Juan, I promised that I'll help you to find your Queen," A blurry image of a man from her memory reminded her. Who is that? Through her broken dreams and shattered memories, Li Juan is still searching for the one who made the promise, to find the Queen from her dreams !!! No Mature content on first 20+chapters, but later chapters are under PG-18 Disclaimer: 1. Slow-paced romance with lots of mysteries. 2. Lengthy chapters (Minimum 1.5k words/chapters) 3. There are several chapters that deal with abusive toxic relationships and bullying. 4. The cover is not mine, I will remove it if the creator demands. 5. Read my other story, "No where to run: Trapped with my Archenemy" on webnovel # FIRST 100+ chapters are currently under editing # Support me on ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/monsoonmangoes0502

In the year 2032, the most immersive VRMMORPG, Eidolon Realms, was created. It changed the whole world. Players can now fully sync their consciousness into a world indistinguishable from reality. But, the game hides a dark truth — the gods within it are not merely codes, but actual imprisoned ancient entities that are trying to manipulate players to gain power in the real world. The protagonist, Rai Kurozawa, was once a top-tier player in this game. At the end of his life, when its hidden layers begin merging with reality, he gets betrayed, killed, and the gods win and complete their resurrection. But death is not the end. Rai awakens on the day of the game's release, with all his memories of the future intact. This time, he's determined to stop the awakening of the dark gods, protect the people he lost, and uncover the truth behind Eidolon Realms before it's too late. ........................................................... Daily 2 or 3 chapters are uploaded.

Heaven-Defying Asura Li Shen is nothing more than a slave, despised and broken, a mere handyman in the prestigious Azure Cloud Sect. Unknown to all, he carries the cursed blood of the annihilated Heaven Destruction Clan, a lineage whose three patriarchs once dared to defy Heaven's Will. This forbidden heritage manifests as the Heaven Asura Destruction Body, a dormant power that renders him seemingly talentless in Qi Cultivation, constantly suppressed by the very essence of the world. His only path to power, and to full awakening, lies in the brutal consumption of demon-corrupted cultivators, whose blood feeds his unique constitution. When his former masters, the Blackwood Noble Clan, are decimated by a savage raid of these demon-corrupted forces, Li Shen, in a desperate struggle for survival, slays his first corrupted foe. This act triggers the faint stirrings of his terrifying potential, pushing him from victim to survivor. Rescued by the Azure Cloud Sect, he endures the scorn of the Handyman Elder Guo and the cosmic hindrance of Heaven Suppression, secretly honing his Blade Cultivation – the only path where his innate talent can flourish. His desperate goals are clear: achieve power for survival, exact revenge for his clan's downfall, gain recognition in a world that despises him, and, most crucially, procreate to ensure the continuation of his unique, heaven-defying bloodline. Li Shen's opportunity arises when he heroically saves the Grand Elder of the Outer Court, elevating him to an Outer Disciple and granting him access to the crucial "demon cleansing missions." Through these perilous missions, he ruthlessly hunts and absorbs the blood of countless demon-corrupted cultivators, rapidly awakening his Heaven Asura Destruction Body. His cultivation explodes, allowing him to easily comprehend Dao and identify the flaws in any technique, making him an unstoppable force. His ascent, however, is not without cost. Forced to flee the ruins of his temporary home, Li Shen finds himself thrust into the chaotic expanse of the Immortal Realm, where the true scale of the cosmic conflict is revealed. Here, he discovers the existence of the Heaven Will Judgment Clan, the enforcers of Heaven's dictates, who were directly responsible for the annihilation of his ancestors and now seek to finish off his bloodline. He also finds himself embroiled in a grand struggle against a powerful Demon Sovereign, whose influence spans realms and whose forces represent the very beings Li Shen has been consuming. His journey becomes a furious quest to not only survive and exact revenge on his oppressors but to challenge the very fabric of cosmic law. He cultivates beyond the known limits, pushing his Heaven Asura Destruction Body to its peak, defying all odds. In a climactic, realm-shattering confrontation, Li Shen, alongside his descendants – born from his desperate drive to procreate and imbued with his unique heritage – wages war against the Heaven Will Judgment Clan and clashes with the Demon Sovereign. In the end, Li Shen and his burgeoning Heaven Asura Destruction Clan triumph. The Heaven Will Judgment Clan is utterly annihilated, their reign ended, and the oppressive grasp of Heaven's Will is shattered. The world, no longer bound by cosmic tyranny, shifts, and a new era dawns, one where the Heaven Asura Destruction Clan reigns supreme, its legacy forged in blood, defiance, and the ultimate triumph over fate.

With the clashing might of steam and rune, who can discern the true patterns of reality? Shrouded in cosmic silence and ancient malevolence, who or what is the lurking entity that unravels existence? Waking up to a world fractured by incomprehensible forces, Elias Reed finds himself reborn as Alucent Luci in a steampunk-fantasy realm where he sees a society filled with steam engines, rune-forged automatons, arcane Runeforce, intricate Fate-Weaving, terrifying Void corruption, and fragmented echoes of a distant Earth. The Loom's song continues to echo, but the Void's silence has never gone far. Follow Alucent as he finds himself entangled with the very fabric of reality, battling conceptual horrors while slowly developing perilous powers from his unique Void Path and his connection to the Loom. Like the enigmatic "Loom's New Anchor" that binds his fate to cosmic truths, this is the legend of "Alucent Luci," the Ruinwright destined to fight for the coherence of all existence.

In a world where three mighty empires circle like vultures around the dying Kingdom of Eldoria, Prince Silas Cinder awakens with the memories of Kael Victor - a brilliant 21st-century engineer who died in an earthquake. Trapped in the frail body of the "Cursed Prince," Silas must use his modern knowledge and analytical mind to save a realm that seems doomed to conquest or collapse. With only 42,000 citizens remaining, an empty treasury, and enemies on all borders, Eldoria appears to be beyond salvation. But Silas sees potential where others see only decay. Using principles of engineering and systematic thinking, he begins to transform not just the kingdom's infrastructure, but its very approach to survival. From learning to manage his crippling health condition through innovative sword aura techniques to proposing unprecedented diplomatic solutions with the surrounding empires, Silas must prove that intelligence and determination can triumph over raw power. His vision at first: to forge Eldoria into a neutral center of innovation that serves all three empires while maintaining its independence. But can a sickly prince with revolutionary ideas survive long enough to see his kingdom transformed? And will the people of Eldoria trust their future to a ruler who thinks more like an engineer than a traditional monarch? This is the story of how the weakest prince of the weakest kingdom began building something that could stand for a thousand years.

In the year 2025, a curious linguist named Liam Routh discovers an ancient, untitled book hidden deep within the archives of a massive private library. Bound in leather and sealed with a forgotten symbol—a sun pierced by three arrows—the book claims to hold the true story of Kael of No-Name, a boy erased from his powerful family line over four thousand years ago. As Liam begins to read, the air shifts. The ink glows. And suddenly, he’s not just reading the story—he’s living it. Transported to a time of ruthless warlords, forgotten gods, and wild desert lands, Liam follows the audacious journey of Kael: a castaway prince turned rebel dreamer who escapes his tyrannical bloodline to forge a kingdom of laughter, love, and freedom in a land untouched by empire. With a band of misfits by his side—including a drunk who thinks he’s royalty, a seductive thief, and a spear-wielding queen—Kael dares to challenge fate, conquer chaos, and rewrite history. But kingdoms built on ideals are often the first to be tested by war.

Adam was a lonely outcast — overweight, hopeless, and convinced his life had no meaning. But death was only the beginning. When he takes his own life, Hajime awakens in a strange new world… as a baby abandoned in the heart of a mysterious forest.

After falling from his school’s rooftop while trying to save a cat, Liam, an orphan who knew only loneliness, awakens in another world as Aiden von Everhart, the first prince of a small yet noble kingdom in the magical mortal realm of Melux. This new life gives him everything he once longed for — A warm, loving family, a kingdom to call home, Magic beyond his wildest imagination and sweets he'd never even dreamed of tasting. With an affectionate father, a stern but soft-hearted mother, an annoying but loyal friend in Char, and a "big sister" figure named Elsie, Aiden finally feels whole. For the first time, he believes the pain of his past life is behind him. But happiness is a fragile thing… *DING* [Host’s Title has been updated from ‘The First Prince of the Everhart Kingdom’ to ‘The Sole Prince of the Fallen Kingdom.’] Aiden’s new world is about to crumble and this time, the fall might be even harder. P/S: There will be Late Romance. *The cover is made with the help of AI. *English isn't my first language, so if someone finds any grammatical mistakes in my writing, please comment and point them out, and I will edit them. Till then, keep reading The Sole Prince of The Fallen Kingdom!!

Elias had never been lucky — not once, not ever. Abandoned at birth, raised in suffering, and tormented by a life that never gave him a break, Elias trudged through existence like a ghost wearing human skin. By the age of thirty-two, even his heart gave out, quietly and without drama — just like everything else in his life. It simply… stopped. But death wasn’t the end. Instead, Elias found himself face-to-face with a stunning goddess — the Keeper of Fate. And for the first time, someone finally told him the truth: his entire life had been a mistake. A cosmic error. His Karma, meant for another, had been switched at birth, condemning him to a life of endless misfortune. To make amends, Fate offered him a second chance — a new life, with the luck he had been denied. With a single pull from the divine card deck, Elias drew the Legendary Extraction Talent — an ability that allows him to absorb powers, skills, and even laws of the world itself. From a broken man to a rising force, Elias will forge a new path. He will extract the power of heaven and earth. He will defy fate and ascend to the apex. And this time… luck is finally on his side.

Eldrath was once a continent of kingdoms and gods. Now, it is a graveyard. Centuries ago, the Hollow War shattered the world. It tore through empires, burned cities into ash, and left the skies haunted. Magic bled dry, the old bloodlines were broken, and twisted beasts now roam the wilds. Only scattered remnants of the old world remain—ruins, cursed blades, and hollow-eyed survivors clinging to their scars. In this world of wind and ghosts, a lone knight awakens—encased in black, crooked armor and with no name, no past, and no identity. He is soon found by a prophetess and her young ward—two wanderers burdened by visions of a dying future. She recruits him in order to reclaim the order back into Eldrath.He alone may hold the key to Eldrath’s blessing or...reckoning. The unknown man's journey across a horrifying and terribly beautiful world of Eldrath begins.

Synopsis: Matthew and Vinny were never meant to be good for each other. Once childhood friends, their bond shattered as they grew up, leaving behind resentment, jealousy, and an unspoken hunger for something neither could define. Vinny, charming and untouchable, hides his fear of real attachment behind manipulation and indifference. Matthew, cold and calculating, has learned never to trust—especially not the boy who once abandoned him. When a twisted plan sets them on a path of deception, betrayal, and undeniable attraction, the line between love and hate blurs. Vinny is supposed to be playing Matthew, making him fall only to break him apart. But as Matthew fights back with his own cruel games, the heat between them ignites into something neither can control. Toxic, passionate, and impossible to resist, they are each other’s greatest downfall. Because in a game where both are red flags, obsession is the only thing left standing.

He was never supposed to be here. Not again. Not watching her with that gaze. Not walking her halls like he still owned her. When Rhea Voss returns to her family's decaying estate after her mother's funeral, she’s ready to bury the past. But the past doesn’t stay dead—especially not when it looks like Lucien Vale. Tall. Dangerous. Untouchable. Lucien isn't just a ghost from her past—he's the man who taught her what it meant to want. To ache. To surrender. And now he's back, living under her roof, watching her every move with eyes that promise ruin. Rhea wants to hate him. She needs to love the man who sleeps in her bed—Adrian, safe and loyal. But every look from Lucien feels like a sin waiting to happen. The estate pulses with heat, memory, and secrets. And as Rhea loses herself between silken lies and stolen glances, one thing becomes clear: Lucien never left her. And this time, he’s not letting go. Desire has a price. And it starts with betrayal.

En un mundo donde las razas míticas coexisten bajo el techo de la academia más prestigiosa del Infierno, Cleymor, un joven demonio con secretos oscuros y un pasado marcado por la tragedia, lucha por encontrar su verdadero destino. Cleymor busca llegar a Arcadia, un reino donde todos los sueños pueden hacerse realidad. Pero, en un mundo plagado de enemigos, traiciones y magia peligrosa, el precio de alcanzar Arcadia podría ser mucho más alto de lo que está dispuesto a pagar. ¿Estás listo para enfrentarte a tu propio destino?

Spies die in silence. Saints burn in light. Era might do both. After a lifetime of covert operations and moral compromises, Era hoped to spend her exile in quiet prayer at an English monastery. But when a corpse levitates during evening vespers and the sweet old nuns start collecting its blood like holy wine, she realises she’s stepped into something far older and far worse than sin. Soon, she’s in the custody of H.V.N, a shadowed agency that doesn’t serve any country, but answers directly to the gods. Plural. And they’re not happy. Because Era wasn’t meant to get involved. Now, she has two choices: execution… or servitude. Her only option is to survive the God's trials, prove herself useful, and perhaps earn a place in a pantheon-bound war where saints are spies and magic comes with contracts. But Era’s never played by anyone’s rules-least of all gods with agendas. And the deeper she falls into their tangled world of relics, prophecy, and judgment, the more she begins to suspect this wasn’t an accident at all. Maybe Era was never just an unlucky witness. Maybe she was the trigger.

In a world where swords and sorcery dictate the progression and stability of the world, Xerxes finds himself torn from it after taking a quest to a devastating place exempt from the natural laws he had grown accustomed to. Within this strange world, he discovers a scope of truth behind the mysteries, and a degree of power beyond what was known. This served as a catalyst, making him question the world he has come to know and love, in order to fight for the world he wants to protect.

Cole Smith sat alone in his apartment. Relishing in his own sorrow. As he looked at the rankings of the MMO he had dedicated his entire life into playing. Although his entire life was only a sorrowful 23 years of age. It still meant a lot to him. He had spent 5 years playing the MMO ‘Arcadia’ a game built off the Arcadian engine, an incredible generation that formed an entire world through lines of code in mere weeks. And the world was manipulated as players advanced through it. Cole was a beta tester. Who had obtained a meek Paladin class. The Arcadian engine even had unique classes for every player. But Cole’s was probably the weakest in the game. Even as a tank. Yet he still fought. He made his way to the top ranks, even standing at number 1 for a time. Only to be struck down by a new age of battle mages, classes that were practically one man armies, who quickly flooded the ranks. Once the leaderboards changed, he wasn’t even in the top 10 anymore, and he received an email from the company that made Arcadia. Asking him if he wanted a second chance…only to wake up inside of the world of the game the next day.

A long time ago a king named Shadefon ruled his kingdom with kindness and wisdom. But his son, aiming for his father's place, agreed with the commander to end his father, offering him wealth. And Commander Halkeban, being corrupted, eventually agreed to do the job. After the king's death, he took his place. After that day Medefér ended up becoming a tyrant and cruel king. Committing the most cruel absurdities against divine law. The god Bledevar, seeing the clamor of the people, asking the gods to come to his aid, decided to gather the gods Sanjedins to solve this problem. Then at the meeting a virgin was chosen to be born the demigod to fight Medefér. But he will not allow this child to be born, knowing that it will be the end of him. And he will do anything to stop you from coming into the world.

In a world where magic is a privilege reserved for the powerful, and gods wage silent wars behind the veil of creation, one orphan boy unknowingly holds the key to balance—or absolute ruin. Aren, a nameless worker scraping by in a merciless city, lives a life of quiet hunger and hardship. But a single act of kindness—giving away his only meal to a mysterious beggar—changes everything. In return, she offers him a ring… and with it, an ancient destiny buried for over two centuries. Transported to a battlefield between the God of Creation and the God of Rebirth, Aren finds himself caught in a divine power struggle. When their godly spells fail to harm him, and his instinctive magic wounds them both, a terrifying truth is revealed: He is the missing God of Destruction—the one prophesied to bring balance, feared for his strength, and destined to take the throne that rules even the gods themselves. Fleeing the divine war, Aren forms a quiet life in a forbidden forest, raising a lonely, abused boy who begins to call him “Dad.” But peace is fleeting. The gods will not forget. And when blood is spilled again, Aren must face the impossible choice: Embrace the throne and fight for the boy who gave him a reason to live… or walk away and lose everything. A powerful saga of magic, emotion, godhood, and sacrifice, Throne of Ruin is a gripping tale where bonds are forged in fire, and even destruction can choose to protect.

In the peaceful kingdom of Aerindale, a terrible betrayal blooms within the royal palace. When the beloved newborn princess mysteriously vanishes, the kingdom mourns while the King’s scheming sister secretly raises her own daughter as heir to the throne. Far from the palace, a poor couple finds a baby girl floating down the river and raises her as their own. Named Aria, the girl grows up with a kind heart but lives a life of hardship, mistreated by her adoptive sister and denied even the simplest dreams. Fate twists again when the kingdom announces a royal ball to unveil the future princess bride. Forbidden from attending, Aria’s life changes forever when a mysterious fairy appears, transforming her into a vision of nobility. At the ball, she locks eyes with Prince Damon, and a love both magical and dangerous is born. But love alone won’t be enough. As her hidden past awakens and enemies rise in shadows, Aria must uncover her true identity, fight for her rightful place, and protect the kingdom she was born to rule. Will her courage and love conquer the lies that stole her crown—or will history repeat its tragedy?

What if you find a way to make something impossible, possible that you choose any type of anime character you could think of and get their power. what anime character would you choose? A evildoer made a VR world that no other person could of thought that someone could make. A VR world that you could choose any type of anime characters power. Three teenagers got selected for this project and now they have to find a way to survive and find a way to get back home. This is not a ordinary novel. This is Anime War.

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 in the realm—this is the rise of a man who would stop at nothing to carve out his legacy. Abandoned and forgotten, he started with nothing—no name, no allies, and no hope. But what he lacked in privilege, he made up for in will. Each slight was remembered, each insult repaid. With every move, he clawed his way upward—not through brute strength, but through sheer intellect, manipulation, and brutal efficiency. In a world ruled by bloodlines and blades, where loyalty is bought and peace is a lie, he turned enemies into pawns, allies into weapons, and rivals into stepping stones. Where others saw tradition, he saw weakness. Where others hesitated, he struck. And as the banners of ancient houses burned and kings trembled in their thrones, one name rose above all—his.

Nathan was born with a special bloodline but he was unaware of the truth of his past. His father had given up everything to ensure Nathan would be safe before he was even born. When an enemy kingdom found Nathan's secret, he must run and find out who he really is. As war is about to break out, Nathan joins forces with Irena the fearless princess but wanted to be a real fighter and her father was died by a fatal sickness. Together they're determined to stop the darkness and save Irena's king father, knowing that the fate of the Tenaria world relies on his life. Nathan faces an impossible choice in the end as he must overcome a vital sacrifice to vanquish the darkness and save the humanity. This is a heroic story of adventure, saving humanity, hidden acients, epic, heartwarming moments and a person's struggle between duty and fate.

En un mundo marcado por la coexistencia de humanos y bestias legendarias, un joven llamado Daegal encuentra un huevo misterioso a orillas del río, del cual nace un pequeño dragón morado con habilidades únicas. Juntos, Daegal y su dragón se embarcan en una travesía llena de desafíos, mientras intentan domesticarlo y comprender su propósito en un entorno donde la oscuridad amenaza con resurgir. Paralelamente, criaturas provenientes de la mítica Tierra Oscura y un enigmático Caballero Negro lideran una fuerza devastadora que amenaza con invadir los reinos. En este contexto, un alce blanco, símbolo de pureza, huye de los horrores de la Tierra Oscura, cruzando continentes y desencadenando una serie de eventos que conectan al joven Daegal y su dragón con un destino mayor. "Fuego y Ceniza", la primera crónica de esta épica, explora la lucha por la supervivencia, los lazos entre criaturas míticas y humanos, y el resurgimiento de fuerzas ancestrales que pondrán a prueba la valentía de todos los habitantes del Reino.

She was the perfect wife, until betrayal turned her into his worst nightmare. Rose DeLuca had it all—beauty, brains, and a billionaire husband. But behind Lorenzo Mancini's charming smile hid secrets darker than the shadows of their mansion. When Rose discovers his lies, his affairs, and the blood on his hands, she vanishes—leaving the world to believe she’s dead. But the Rose that returns is nothing like the woman they buried. With a new name, powerful allies, and vengeance coursing through her veins, she’s not just back to haunt him—she’s back to destroy him. Between stock market wars, secret lovers, mafia ties, and a mysterious billionaire who’s falling for her fire, Rose must play the game like a queen. And this time, she won't be the one left in ruins

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The infamous White Clan robbed A-rank investigator James Ross's happiness by setting his house on fire, and—! Ross wants to get revenge on them after that event, but he must overcome obstacles to reach the leader of the White Clan with his allies.

He conquered half the world with blood and steel… and then lost everything. Chris, the immortal king, once ruled with unmatched strength and unshakable vision. His dream: to unify the world and ascend beyond the heavens to bring true peace. But his body was stolen by a transmigrator named Zaire—an outsider armed with a sinister system and a lust for power. Under Zaire’s rule, the kingdom became a nightmare of cruelty, tyranny, and slaughter, all in pursuit of experience points. But Chris didn’t die. Trapped inside his own flesh, he watched helplessly—until the system infected him too. Now reborn in the body of a forgotten nineteen-year-old on the other side of the world, Chris begins his journey anew. Weak, hunted, and alone, he must master both sword and magic in a land ruled by chaos. As he slowly conquers each region, gathering allies and forging his power, rumors spread: the true king has returned. But reclaiming his throne means more than war—it means facing godlike forces, surviving ancient trials, and confronting the monstrous legacy wearing his face. The path to salvation is soaked in blood. And the king is ready to walk it again.