kingdombuilding

Love of Fortune and Steel is a historical fantasy that weaves together romance, comedy, adventure, and the clash of worlds. James, a modern-day banker with an unwavering passion for history, experiences an extraordinary transformation during a routine museum visit. A mysterious supernatural force transmigrates him into a parallel medieval realm—a world familiar yet distinctly altered with its own unique nations, rulers, customs, and the presence of mana, a mystical energy that enhances martial prowess. In this enigmatic land, James encounters Bisera, a formidable and strikingly beautiful general of the Vakerian Empire, locked in a desperate struggle against the powerful Gillyrian Empire. Utilizing items granted by the supernatural entity, James saves Bisera’s life. Grateful and believing him to be a divine emissary sent by the Universal Spirit in response to her prayer, Bisera invites James to join her in defending the Vakerian Empire. As two souls isolated by their disparate worlds, a profound romance swiftly ignites between them. However, Bisera’s devout faith and the heavy burden of her responsibilities compel her to restrain their relationship, fearing that any overt passion might conflict with her duties and incur the wrath of the Universal Spirit, condemning their souls and the Vakerian Empire to ruin. James, enthralled by Bisera’s personality and talent, finds himself irresistibly drawn to her, yet frustrated by the invisible barriers she maintains. The vast differences in their worldviews and customs, coupled with James’s determination to return to his own world—an eventuality that might irrevocably separate them—act as chains on their blossoming love. With his modern knowledge and items, along with Bisera’s reliance on him, James quickly becomes an invaluable asset to the Vakerian Empire. However, this also makes him a target of Vakerian court politics and Gillyrian diplomacy. Their bond is further tested with the arrival of Saralta, a bold and free-spirited cavalry commander from the Vakerian steppes. In stark contrast to Bisera’s reserved and devout nature, Saralta pursues James with unbridled confidence and charm, challenging Bisera’s deeply held beliefs. Saralta’s liberal approach to love ignites a complex and often comical love triangle, forcing Bisera to confront her fear of losing James to Saralta’s advances and her greater dread of endangering their souls should they succumb to their feelings. As the Gillyrian onslaught intensifies, James, Bisera, and Saralta are swept into a maelstrom of love, duty, and faith. Bisera grapples with her unwavering sense of duty and steadfast faith, torn by the love that binds her to James. Saralta oscillates between the allure of freedom and the demands of propriety. Meanwhile, James must navigate his deep emotional devotion to Bisera and his fiery physical attraction to Saralta, all while striving to find a way between the two worlds before losing them both.

Philip never expected his new life to be so… complicated. When a tragic accident in the modern metropolis of Bortinto abruptly ends his struggle for survival, he wakes up as the scandal-ridden heir of a ducal house in a world where magic and science coexist. Any fantasies of an easy, heroic life vanish the moment he realizes that the estate that he is tasked with managing is drowning in debt, and his reputation has been shredded by rumors involving his predecessor’s broken engagement to the socialite Lady Rosetta—the granddaughter of a prince. Even as he scrambles to rebuild his estate’s fortunes—grappling with contaminated land, mounting debts, and shrewed industrialists—he unearths troubling secrets about the original Philip’s heartbreak and suicide. A dark, hidden force seems intent on wiping him out for an unknown reason. As conspiracies emerge linking Lady Rosetta’s departure to these shadowy machinations, Philip struggles to separate ally from adversary, not knowing why this power in high places is so bent on destroying him. Meanwhile, the realm teeters on the brink of monumental change. Technological and social revolutions collide with century-old magical traditions, and war drums thunder on the distant borders. Armed with his modern knowledge of finance—now fused with the world’s burgeoning industrial innovations—Philip attempts to ride the trends and transform his estate into a beacon of prosperity and secure his heirship to the ducal title. Yet each small triumph only attracts more enemies. Tasked by the System with cultivating a supernatural entity while uncovering the real reason behind Lady Rosetta’s canceled engagement and the original Philip’s tragic end, he must also shield those he grows to care about from the looming threats. Will he harness the synergy of magic, technology, and commerce to steer his estate toward greatness, or will malevolent forces quash his second chance at life? Will his second chance at life end the same tragic way as his first?

Apocalypse Regression: Devourer System The world ended once. Ethan died betrayed—stabbed in the back by the woman he trusted, left as monster bait at the end of civilization. Then he woke up. Six months before the apocalypse. This time, he doesn’t scream. He doesn’t warn the world. He prepares. When the apocalypse begins again, Ethan awakens the Devourer System—a power that allows him to consume mutated beasts and plants to evolve. Strength. Regeneration. Authority. While others struggle to survive, Ethan hunts. While factions fight over scraps, he builds territory. While kings rise, he devours them. This is not a story about saving the world. This is a story about ruling what remains of it. From lone survivor → apex predator → calamity king. In an apocalypse where evolution decides everything— Ethan chooses to devour it all.

​Eli White was the Hero who sacrificed everything—his magic, his future, and his very soul—to protect the Realm. His reward? A false accusation of treason and a cold blade to the neck. ​Now, he is back. ​Reincarnated as his 18-year-old self at the Academy, Eli is done being a savior. With a Karma System that converts "Betrayal" into power, he has a new mission: Total Devastation. ​Every betrayal he suffers or orchestrates pays out in Strength and items . Every enemy he ruins brings him closer to his ultimate revenge. Eli will dismantle the Kingdom he once died to protect. The Hero is dead. The Mastermind has arrived. And this time, he isn't saving anyone.

In 1990, India stood on the edge of historic change—economic uncertainty, social upheavals, and the whispers of liberalization that would soon reshape the nation. Amidst this backdrop, a young dreamer begins his journey with nothing but ₹100 in his pocket and an unshakable determination to change his destiny. India 1990: From ₹100 to Fortune is a gripping tale of resilience, ambition, and survival against the odds. From the bustling bazaars and chaotic streets of small-town India to the glittering promise of big-city success, the story follows a man who refuses to be bound by his circumstances. As every rupee becomes a gamble and every setback a test, he navigates betrayal, friendship, love, and the harsh lessons of ambition. This is not just a rags-to-riches tale, but also a mirror to India itself—emerging from struggles, breaking old shackles, and stepping into a new era of opportunities. Will sheer willpower and grit be enough to turn a single ₹100 note into a legacy of fortune? Or will the chaos of an India in transition swallow his dreams? A tale of perseverance, business, and the spirit of a nation in transformation—India 1990: From ₹100 to Fortune will inspire, challenge, and move you. (Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction inspired by historical settings. While the backdrop reflects certain socio-economic events in India during the 1990s, it is not a factual or complete historical account. Some names, characters, places, and events are products of the author’s imagination, while others may have been adapted in a fictional manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. This story is not intended to offend or target any religion, caste, culture, community, or belief system. It should be read solely as a tale of ambition, perseverance, and transformation during a period of national change.)

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“Congratulations. You have fulfilled the requirements to become a Genre Master.” “What does that even mean?” the question echoed in Lucien Histrio’s mind. “Am I a Genre Master now?”

Synopsis — Echoes of the First Turning In a world shaped by ancient promises and repeated failure, peace is never permanent. When Princess Elmyra of the Human Kingdom of Valewynn vanishes without a trace, the balance between the Five Kingdoms begins to fracture. No army invades, no enemy claims responsibility—only a cryptic letter is left behind, bearing an ancient symbol and a riddle that speaks of broken promises and a world caught in a repeating cycle. Desperate, King Alaric IV summons fifty of the realm’s finest knights and swordsmen, promising any reward to whoever brings his daughter home. Among them stands an unlikely figure: Kael, a human boy with no title, no crest, and no combat renown—only the son of a humble swordsmith. As rivalries ignite and mistrust spreads among the chosen warriors, Kael uncovers the truth behind the kidnapper’s riddle, leading a small, uneasy group to a forgotten shrine buried beneath the earth. There, Kael awakens an ancient relic—a sword bound not to royalty or strength, but to resolve. Through visions of the First Turning, Kael learns the terrifying truth: long ago, the leaders of the Five Kingdoms chose to seal away a great darkness instead of destroying it. That decision fractured the world’s fate, creating a Cycle in which evil returns again and again—each time stronger, more patient, and more aware. Now marked as the bearer of the first relic, Kael becomes a target of forces far older than any kingdom. As the Cycle advances, ancient races stir beneath oceans, forests, mountains, and stone. The kidnapper watches from the shadows, their identity unknown, their purpose tied to the same ancient failure that doomed the world centuries before. With the princess still missing, the kingdoms on the brink of war, and the truth threatening to unravel everything humanity believes about heroism and destiny, Kael must walk a path no crown can guide—one that may finally break the Cycle… or complete it.

An ordinary young man lives his life day to day, without going through any unusual experiences. He hasn't achieved anything remarkable. He has a job like any other, has a couple of close friends, but being in a similar situation, they can't go out and enjoy themselves, and he hasn't had a girlfriend. However, his life suddenly changes. He falls ill. He doesn't know if his destiny was to spend the rest of his life in a hospital, or if he would be able to recover from this illness and return to his tortuous life. But karma changes his destiny and reincarnates him in a new world, or rather, an alternate Earth. In this new world, he must start from scratch, and not just rhetorically. He must lead the village hidden in the mountains where he was reborn through a complete transformation if he wants to survive the challenges he will face in the future. Not only must he face small local villages, but he must also grow up between two great empires, only to be able to face a power greater than those lands have ever seen. The Arrival of the Colonizers. . ---- . This is a novel where the protagonist is reborn in one of the pre-Hispanic peoples, in present-day Colombia, a few years before the arrival of the Conquistadors of America. He must grow his people from a much less developed one, compared to the European powers of the time, to a kingdom capable of defending its territory from the many encounters with ships from the Atlantic. The initial development will be quite rapid and will be based on the protagonist as the leader of a new kingdom, bringing basic technologies from the future. The protagonist will have a harem, which is part of the customs of this people. In case you want to look it up, the people are called "Muiscas." I suggest using the Spanish language on Wikipedia and then translating it into your language with the translator available on your device, as the information is much more complete in this language. Also, I would like to clarify, as a curious fact, that it is thanks to this people that the legend of "El Dorado" is known. . ---- . GENRES: ACTION/ROMANCE/KINGDOM-BUILDING/HAREM/R-18/WARS/TECHNOLOGY/ANCIENT TIMES/STRATEGY/RELIGION/REINCARNATION/ADVENTURE/GENIUS/HIGHIQ/CONQUER . ---- . By the way, my native language is not English, in case you haven't noticed, and I rely on several very sophisticated translation tools (Google).

He wants indoor plumbing. They think he’s conquering the world. Arthur was a genius engineer on Earth, capable of optimizing global logistics and automating entire factories. But he lacked one thing: common sense. Now, reincarnated as Arthur von Pendelton, the six-year-old son of a powerful Duke in a medieval fantasy world, he faces his greatest challenge yet: Drafts. Armed with the T.E.C.H. Interface (Trans-Epochal Construction Heuristic), Arthur can analyze magic like code and build modern technology from scratch. His goals are simple: Double-glazed windows, hot showers, and a toaster that doesn't burn the bread. But there is a problem. The people of this world don't understand engineering. He builds a high-pressure boiler for a bath; his father thinks it’s a "Dragon-Breath Siege Weapon." He creates a hydroponic garden; the local church declares him the God of Harvest. He ignores a Princess's flirting to analyze the thread count of her dress; she thinks he is playing "hard to get." Follow Arthur as he accidentally industrializes a kingdom, terrifies his enemies with home appliances, and remains completely oblivious to the fact that he is becoming the most powerful man in history. All he wanted was a warm bath.

A history of the birth of the Bulgarian Empire, a history of struggle in a small Balkan country! The protagonist travels through Ferdinand I and leads the rise of Bulgaria. A reasonable deduction essay, no brain damage! A must-see for the history party, and foreign history lovers should not miss it! ( translated Chinese novel )

Kaelen, a soul was so strong that his world denied it's existence. His transmigration was not an accident, it was eviction.In a world where power is measured by the soul, humanity walks a fragile line between ascension and ruin. Kyz—an energy born from the soul itself—allows humans to transcend mortal limits. Through relics forged to convert kyz into tangible force, masters rise, cities are protected, and empires endure. Yet every use of power carries a cost. Push too far, and the soul fractures. Lose control, and the beast within awakens. Kaelen is not an ordinary master. Bound by a mysterious bracelet that suppresses his true density of power, he walks the world as a Rank 10—while hiding strength capable of tearing gods apart. Wielding a pair of cursed edge relics that hunger for destruction, Kaelen survives by restraint, not mercy. He kills when necessary, regrets when alone, and questions the meaning of humanity in a world where power decides worth. His path crosses with Kyle Snow, a prodigious Will Master raised under the shadow of legacy and loss. Idealistic yet strong, she believes power exists to protect. Together, they are drawn into the political machinery of the empire—where official masters serve the crown, criminals are erased, and truth is buried beneath order.

Born with the ability to regress after death, Edward Vistro rose from obscurity to become the greatest Swordmaster the world had ever known. Each time he was killed, time dragged him back to the past, forcing him to relive his life again. Every death became a lesson. Every failure, a refinement. After countless regressions, Edward mastered every known sword art and spell, rising beyond kings, heroes, and archmages. Yet no matter how powerful he became, the Demon Lord always stood just beyond his reach. Again and again, he fell short. Again and again, the world ended. Now, after more than a thousand deaths, Edward makes a vow. This regression will be the last. Armed with the accumulated skill, knowledge, and despair of a thousand lifetimes, this would be the last regression of the Legendary Swordmaster — Edward Vistro. -------------------//-------------------- Chapter length ≈ 1000-1500 WSA 2026 ENTRY #Regression #War #Mana Cultivation #Strong acting Strong #Royal Family #BloodPumping #Anti hero

Born frail in body and dismissed by the world as insignificant, Lucien Voss grows up learning a cruel truth early in life: strength invites resistance, but intelligence invites surrender. Mocked, ignored, and underestimated, Lucien survives not by fighting back—but by observing, calculating, and remembering. Behind his quiet demeanor lies a mind capable of dismantling systems, predicting human behavior, and turning chaos into opportunity. While others chase power through force, Lucien builds it through information, manipulation, and flawless strategy. Every insult becomes data. Every loss, a lesson. Every human weakness, a tool. As society spirals through political unrest, corporate greed, and moral decay, Lucien positions himself not as a hero nor a villain—but as an inevitable outcome. Allies rise believing they lead, enemies fall without realizing they were ever opposed, and empires shift hands without a single battle being fought. What begins as a story of survival slowly transforms into one of domination. Lucien does not conquer nations with armies or weapons—he conquers minds. And by the time the world recognizes his influence, it is already living by his design.

Reborn into a fantasy world of magic and aura, Rowan is the second son of a ranch family living boringly in a backwater village, with no magic and no inheritance. To avoid rotting away in the countryside, he becomes a mercenary instead. Better to die fighting than waste away. After his first kill, the Black Dream awakens: a power that lets him plunder abilities from everything he defeats. And it doesn't stop at monsters. When he fights alongside others, their techniques become his: a master archer's deadly precision, a hunter's supernatural tracking, an assassin's shadow-step… Every ally becomes his arsenal. Ascension awaits! From the lowly dirt to the throne of the gods.

They were just four college friends. No big dreams — just vibes, shared smiles, and the chaos of surviving semester after semester. Until Maya vanished. Kidnapped by an unknown mystery masked man, Maya — the cold and composed one — fought to escape again and again, yet she failed. When she finally returned, she came back with a plan. A PLAN FOR REVENGE. Or she thought. Because the real mastermind behind it all… wasn’t her.

Waking up as the most hated noble family in a fantasy world is bad. Inheriting a 50,000 gold debt with a death sentence attached is worse. But the Sanusi family isn't scared. They are from Earth, and they brought the Industrial Revolution with them. Now, the magical realm faces a new kind of warfare. Knights vs. Tanks. Mages vs. Railguns. "You have a Dragon? That’s cute. We have Anti-Air Cannons." It’s time to pay debts and conquer kingdoms. ————————————————— If you enjoy this story, your support through Power Stones, Golden Tickets, and reviews helps the novel grow and reach more readers. Thank you for being part of this journey. ————————————————— GENRE: Fantasy, Kingdom Building, Military, Isekai TAGS: Industrialization, Nobility, War, Strategy, Conquest

Once a Royal Guard of the Strongest Kingdom in Eternitus, Rykard is killed, humiliated, and forced to watch his home be destroyed by a group of other kingdoms, all hell-bent on restoring the world to a war-torn era. Yet, his story couldn’t end there. Reborn with the new power of his kingdom’s strongest Knight, the Crimson Knight, Rykard has now become one of the strongest soul affinity users in Eternitus, left to do the only thing that he knows best in the world, which took everything from him, walk down a Path of War. In doing so, now a part of this new hierarchy of Knights, having no home to speak of, and very few allies to his name, Rykard now walks a path to bring justice to those that were damned, and end the Knight Hierarchy that plagues this world. Can he do so while not consuming his soul in the process, or will he become the final catastrophe that reduces Eternitus to ash?

On the day his parents died, Aleric was cursed and became hated by all. His flesh took on the pallor of the undead, marking him as a monster in the eyes of the living. From that day, Aleric was forced to survive alone in the world that despised him. Everything changed when he uncovered an ancient necromancer’s crypt and a staff that promised him the knowledge of Dark magic and uncovered what the curse truly was. Aleric was a death-touched–a person to whom all Dark magic was as natural as breathing! He learned in days spells that took years to others. Dark magic had long been branded evil. The kingdom of Dark mages was destroyed and its people killed. To accept this power was to become hunted as well... But to the world, Aleric was already a villain. So he chose to become not just a villain, but one so powerful that not even the entire world couldn’t bring him down! He will build a kingdom that will stand eternal, and every killed foe would join his undead legions! The nations of the living shook in fear. The age of the living was ending, and the armies of the Supreme Necromancer were going to reshape the world.

Ning Zheng has transmigrated into a cultivation world and is able to reap fortune the native inhabitants--ghosts and cultivators. After using a large amount of fortune he stores, he could now summon players into this world and exploit their fortune as well. He thought ghosts were the most dreadful thing he ever met before he sees what the players are doing. "This Sword Casting Manor reminds me of Paru Simulator." "Mining, smithing, moving bricks, building houses." "We live as blacksmiths, we die as material for casting and our souls could be used as Artifact Spirits."