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Chapter 61 Fleeting

Upon Baron Omin’s orders, the Korimor column began its march back to camp. This movement alerted the other two columns, but the reason behind it soon became apparent: The plains were ablaze, with the fire rapidly intensifying.

As the column nearest to the fire, they were heavily subjected to billowing smoke and the steadily encroaching flames. Before long, there was no semblance of an organized march. Everyone rushed towards their encampments in a desperate attempt to save their lives...

Chapter 60 Coup de Grace

Drunken with Sir Arius’ recent victory on the fields of Korelia, the Coalition gave little thought to Viscount Jorge’s and the cavalry’s whereabouts. Many assumed that the news of another victory was just around the corner. Things were looking promising, and discipline was relaxed.

When dozens of cavalrymen emerged from the forest, the South Hill column cheered for them, believing this to be Lord Jorge’s triumphant return. But their hearts leaped when they saw the dreadful Blue ...

Chapter 59 Waning Blood

Korelia Plains

The skirmish between Sir Arius’ column and Korelia had ended. The fight only lasted less than an hour, but it was hard fought. However, it ended inconclusively after the Korelia side resorted to fire tactics to disengage.

Against the dried summer grass, fire grenades worked wonders to create a fire barrier between them. With fire roaring, both columns withdrew to lick their wounds.

The inconclusive result didn’t prevent the Coalition from claiming it as th...

Chapter 58 Laying a Trap

Morton shouted in defiance and dashed to intercept the charging horseman. The lance was aimed directly at him, and he parried it with all his might. The mage knight's amplified strength enabled him to fend off the full force of the lance thrust, but he lost his footing in the process.

His built-up momentum wasn't enough to stand against the warhorse and its rider. The unbroken lance and the warhorse passed by just inches away, with the knight reacting too late.

Morton had created ...

Chapter 57 Mage Knight

Coalition Side

When the attack never came, the Coalition looked up to Lord Jorge, who in turn, recalled Morton for counsel. A messenger hurriedly summoned the Black Knight Captain.

Sir Morton and his men returned to his master’s side. He had barely knelt when one of the staff explained the situation to him. “The enemy crossbowmen are to our right and their men-at-arms are to our front. That only leaves us with the route to our left.”

Morton nodded but said nothing as h...

Bonus Chapter 🌺 for Volume I

I'm sorry for disrupting the flow of battle, but Patreon will always read first. This is a new chapter intended to fix the gap between Volume 1 and Volume 2, so between Lansius' arrival in Toruna and before his battle with Viscount Robert in Lowlandia.

I hope this will solve the issue with Timeskip and Hannei's backgrounds.

It's a rather long read, a full chapter. So find a nice time before you read. As always, thank you for your awesome support! ❤️

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Chapter 56 Nicopolan Pursuit

Coalition Side

The morning sun blazed upon the battlefield. North of the Korelia plains, two cavalry units made a beeline into the forest. The Coalition was chasing after the Korelians, ready to punish them for their daring surprise attack. Every move by the Korelian cavalry was quickly mirrored by the Coalition.

With their lords present, both sides gave their all in this chase. Even as they entered the outskirts of the forest, dense vegetation did little to dissuade them from slo...

Chapter 55 Charge of the Korelian Knights

CRACKKK!!

The sharp crack of a wooden lance shattering battled with the screams of men. Lansius’ senses quickly overwhelmed him as the air was painfully and abruptly punched out from his lungs. His brain, dazed, barely noticed that this was nothing like the exercise.

Lansius’ eyes were yet to open, but his right arm and shoulder instinctively felt the lingering shock of the lance’s impact. When he finally opened his eyes, through the slit in his helmet, chao...

Chapter 54 Blue and Bronze

With the battle situation unfolding before him, Lansius finally knew what he had to do. He pointed at the nearest column on the drawn map on the ground. “Sir Callahan, let’s hit this column.”

“The South Hill column, My Lord? May we learn the reason?” asked Callahan. Despite last year’s victory against Lord Robert, the knights and he had lingering doubts that it could have been a fluke.

Internally, Lansius’ inexperience was quite an issue among them. That was why Call...

Chapter 53 Moving Pieces

Lansius

The dense forest canopy sheltered everything beneath it, allowing only small rays of sunlight to filter through. The scent of the earth was robust, arising from layers of dry leaves on the ground. Flanked by his command staff, Lansius sat upon a gargantuan tree root with the old tree at his back.

They were already partially armored and eagerly waiting for developments from the battlefield outside the forest. The place was humid, but the lingering chill from the previous ni...

Chapter 52 - Blood of the Innocent

Korelian Center

“Loose!” Hugo’s command echoed, launching hundreds of bolts into the enemy ranks. The arbalesters and crossbowmen had just released their second volley.

The attack instantly caused mayhem, but the battle wouldn’t be won by just sneaky attacks.

“No heroics, no captives until we’ve triumphed. We’re outnumbered and there’s no speck of noble on your blood - expect no quarter!” the deputy delivered his final reminder to his men.

The enemy w...

Chapter 51 - Two Lines

Korelians Side

The castle’s curtain wall wasn’t thick, and its construction was outdated. Against three mangonels, it was unlikely to survive more than a week of bombardment.

If the walls were breached, an uneven battle would ensue. Against six-thousand invaders, there was zero chance to win. If the castle fell, the town of Korelia would inevitably surrender, despite its trenches.

Understanding this, Lansius played the only hand available to him: initiative.

Eight-...

Chapter 50 - Master of the Mercenary

Three days after Lansius met with Batu, the nomadic tribesmen stealthily moved across the Great Plains, setting up camp far south of Korelia. There they waited for the inevitable battle, their numbers swelling as many heeded the call to avenge their enslaved brethren captured by the Nicopolan mercenaries.

As dawn arrived in Korelia, Sir Callahan continued training Lansius and Sterling in the art of jousting. This day was likely their last as the enemy forces were closing into Korelia. 2023-06-12 17:38:47 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 49 War Council

The door to the Council Chamber swung open, and Lansius stepped inside. He immediately noticed the buzz of activity as Audrey, Calub, and Felis were already present. “At ease,” he instructed nonchalantly.

“Where have you been?” Audrey inquired.

“Just relaying a message to Sterling,” he replied.

“Your speech at the Training Hall was quite impressive, My Lord,” Calub complimented, setting his doubts aside for the moment.

“Gratitude, Calub,” Lansius ac...

Chapter 48 The Breath Before the Plunge

Lansius’ assertion that six-thousand enemies were nothing captured everyone’s attention. They were intrigued, excited, and relieved that the situation seemed salvageable.

From his pocket, Lansius produced several wooden blocks the size of a thumb and proceeded to sit on the wooden porch. “Imagine each of these is a thousand of the enemy’s troops,” he said, lining them up on the porch.

The hundreds of his men focused their gaze on the tiny objects, hanging on his every wo...

Not a Chapter - Vol 1 Glossary

I just released this glossary after Chapter 6 on RR a few days ago, and I thought that many of you may have missed this. It's nothing important and you can skip it if you're not looking for a background story. 

But some wanted more info about the world and I'm happy to share. ❤️

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Part 1 - Chapter 2 Background

Elven Calendar 4422

In an era marked by rising tensions and escalating raids, Viscount Karius, the formidable Lord of Inglesia, committed the ul...

Chapter 47 Dirty Gain

As time cooled their earlier high spirits, a sense of anxiety began to permeate the Council Chamber. First was the issue of the guests’ safety; second, the uncertainty surrounding the number and timing of the enemy’s arrival.

“Fifteen days of forced march separate Three Hills from Korelia,” Sir Justin reported. “The horseman who brought the news endured three days of relentless riding, changing horses every half-day. So, we have a mere twelve days left.”

Lansius nodded...

Notes ☀️🌊⛱️ 2nd July

Patreon just said that I'm eligible for Annual membership. I tried to set it so anyone who's going for Annual membership can get the maximum discount (16%). I really thank you if you can support this, but don't sweat it if you can't.

Don't let my story become a financial burden to you. I'm already happy that many of you continue to read my 'silly little medieval story'.

Let me know if the Annual membership is working, or if you can see the discount at 16%, should be hovering somew...

Chapter 46 Southern Wind

In the town of Korelia, whispers started to circulate overnight that a Saint Candidate was secretly visiting. The sight of blondes in the local inn and around town, combined with the lord’s late-night visit and the local physician’s tight-lipped demeanor, seemed to add weight to these rumors.

Despite initial doubts, curiosity won out, and a crowd gradually started to gather outside the Alchemist’s residence. In a world that lacked any form of religion, the closest thing to reveren...

Chapter 45 Hic Sunt Dracones

In the beginning, there were only the Ancients. The first sentient who roamed the boundless expanse of a world they later dubbed Aqua Terra. Birthed from the void, they maintained not one form but ever-changing ones as they devoured and consumed biomass.

As eras passed, they evolved in wisdom, and one among them was revered for her wisdom; she was called Mother.

Mother was the first to ascend into the boundless sky. Her form morphed into a creature resembling an incomplete, mutate...

Just a Little Note 💌

As a thank you to all my early supporters, there's a plan to keep adding even more advanced chapters for Warlord & Royal Black Tiers. 🥳🎉

Also, like the Warlord tier, I'm going to put a limit on Royal Black Tier, to make it special. 💕

So, for those who are already in the Royal Black tier, please stay, otherwise you're going to pay more for the new Tier which has the same benefit as Royal Black.

The Plan:

- Royal Black: planned from 7 to 9 Advanced Chapters ...

Chapter 44 Pax Impera

Lansius, the acting Lord of Korelia.

The traders from Eastern Lowlandia began to pressure Lansius about the grain price, proposing twelve copper coins for a bushel of quality wheat. The standard price was typically a mere four to five copper coins per bushel.

Regardless of the hefty asking price, Lansius was in dire need of the grain. He needed it as a safety net against the potential siege or a poor harvest. While Midlandia offered cheaper grain, transportation cost was significa...

Chapter 43 Persona

Lansius and his riders reached the dense part of the forest. Their pace slowed due to the narrow path, a trail familiar to the riders who occasionally hunted deer, boar, and foxes.

The destrier neighed a few times, displaying curiosity about its surroundings. At one point, the horse even attempted to snap at a lizard hanging from a tree branch.

“Lans, I think even your horse is laughing at you,” Felis teased, patting the horse’s neck.

“No, the horse suggesting that I...

Chapter 42 Fortuna Virgo

“Look out!” A guard’s warning echoed through the air, making Lansius’ heart pound in his chest.

Oh, shoot!

Lansius was closest and almost directly beneath her, so he swiftly urged his horse forward with a press of his thigh. But the lady tumbled headfirst and Lansius misjudged her trajectory. Their heads collided with a sickening thud.

“Kyaa~”

“Uwaa-“ Lansius’ world turned pitch black, yet his arms reached out instinctively, desperately grapp...

Chapter 41 Imperfectum

Calub’s House

“Master, you really should take a break and a bath,” the Page boy suggested.

Chuckling the alchemist responded, “Do I truly smell that bad, Margo?”

“No, master, but the workshop does carry a strong odor.”

“In that case, would you kindly prepare a bath for me?”

With this decided, Margo retreated upstairs to arrange the bath.

Calub had resided next door to the workshop throughout the winter and continued to do so. Lord Lansius ...

Horizon Art Gallery🎨

Updated 7th January 2025

For Landing Page (The Usual Links, Maps, Discord, And Announcement Thread), Click Here!

This is a gallery from Published Book 1, 2, and 3.

There might be some spoilers, so it's safer if you have read book 4 (Umberland Arc).

Horizon First Official Cover....

Chapter 40 First Cohort

Previous Chapter

The dawn of a new day bathed the spring steppe in hues of gold and green. As the sun emerged, it cast long shadows across the undulating field, illuminating the beauty of the awakening landscape. However, the tranquility was soon disrupted as hundreds of men and horses took to the field.

The four hundred Korelians had marched out from the western town gate and quickly fell into a...

Chapter 39 Batu

Previous Chapter

The next day, Sir Justin and his small entourage arrived at Korelia Castle. He had arranged for his estate to operate without his direct control, and from that day forward, he had planned to fully resume his role as Lansius’ Marshal.

His arrival at Korelia was also prompted by an urgent matter. Unfortunately, the Lord was away, so Sir Justin met with Calub instead.

“Sir...

Chapter 38 The Guild Rep

Welcome, whether you’re joining us from the 1st book or audiobook.

This marks the beginning of Book II. Please note that chapter numbering differs from Book to Patreon or Royal Road, but rest assured, you have missed nothing. ❤️

* Originally, the format followed a model like Chapter 5-2, 5-3, 5-4, based on the narrative arc or expanded chapters. Thus, the mismatch chapter number.

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Chapter 37 Children from the North

The first light of dawn broke through the dark clouds, casting a soft, golden hue over the small castle. The rainfall from the previous night had ceased, leaving the air cool and fresh. Lansius stood by the window, gazing at the transformed landscape outside.

The ditches had turned into a water canal, and some sections had inadvertently created a crude-looking irrigation system. It would have been a great success if it had been intentional, but Lansius had no such plan.

Despite hi...