In another parallel world lies Europe, a land of magic and curses, in the cold, dark eighteenth century.
This is the story of a mercenary in an age when human civilization was dawning, and ignorance walked hand in hand with science.
With memories from his previous life and a bit of extraordinary luck, he eventually became the greatest wizard of his age.
Death is the fate of this place, killing its melody, and betrayal its main course.
This is a paradise for the strong and a hell for the weak. There is no compassion here, and certainly no humanitarianism.
Eighteenth-century Europe, a century of iron and fire. At sea, the East India Company and pirates run rampant, selling slaves from the New World.
On land, religious authority is in decline, and nations wage war for their own interests, leaving the people destitute and the land ravaged.
Historically grounded, no System, exceptionally dark. If you are a moral crusader, please click the X in the upper-right corner. Thank you.
This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.