Story Synopsis
Born into prestige and gifted with talent, Pascal was a promising officer cadet whose deeds caught even the King’s gaze. At the mere age of twenty, he had everything a young, ambitious man could need to begin a promising career.
Except his habitual arrogance had destroyed every opportunity of a close friendship outside his political marriage.
Seeking a companion who meets his protracted list of requirements, Pascal decided to craft the ‘perfect spell’ for the upcoming familiar ceremony. If those around him were not fit to accompany his genius, then he would summon a best friend through his own hands — one that was mature, intelligent, knowledgeable, bright, and cute as well.
He received far more than he bargained for… and in turn, so did the shifting geopolitical power balance of his world.
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- Genre: Fantasy, Military, Politics, Genderbender, Action
- Author: Aorii
- Thanks to: Ahmsab, Kadi, Skychan, Ajhkhum, Himeko
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Volume 1
- Chapter 1 – The Curse of Prodigy
- Chapter 2 – By the Runelord’s Will
- Chapter 3 – Master and Familiar
- Chapter 4 – Regressions of Time
- Chapter 5 – Status of Life
- Chapter 6 – A Peaceful Day
- Chapter 7 – The Perfect Contrast
- Chapter 8 – Inquisitive Hope
- Chapter 9 – Bonds of Faith
- Chapter 10 – Critical Appeal
- Chapter 11 – For Country, Not You
- Chapter 12 – Better Late Than Never
- Chapter 13 – A World of Difference
- Chapter 14 – Outbreak of War
- Epilogue
- Extra 1 – Switched Perspectives
- Extra 2 – Magic and Hierarchy
Volume 2
- Chapter 1 – By the Crossroad Shores
- Chapter 2 – Gendered Recollections
- Chapter 3 – The Oriflamme Princess
- Chapter 4 – Council of War
- Chapter 5 – A Royal Eccentricity
- Chapter 6 – The Third Wheel
- Chapter 7 – Pecking Order
- Chapter 8 – Logistics Wizardry
- Chapter 9 – Strategic Ambition
- Chapter 10 – Homecoming in Nordkreuz
- Chapter 11 – Realigning Interests
- Chapter 11.5 Interlude – The Coming Storm
- Chapter 12 – Late Night Confidence
- Chapter 13 – Heroic Legacy
- Chapter 13.5 Interlude – Chaos Rising
- Chapter 14 – The Storm Front
- Chapter 15 – Massive Strike
- Chapter 16 – Decisive Action
- Chapter 17 – Desperate Assault
- Chapter 18 – Baptism in Fire
- Chapter 19 – Hail the Black Dragon
- Chapter 20 – What A General Needs
- Epilogue
- Author’s Notes + References
- Extra 1 – Bathhouse Cultural Exchange
- Extra Appendix – National Profile: Weichsel
Volume 3
- Chapter 1 – Irrational Façade
- Chapter 2 – Conscientious Choice
- Chapter 3 – Strategy for Legitimacy
- Chapter 4 – Budding Familiarity
- Chapter 5 – Arsenal of Faith
- Chapter 6 – Unquestioned Authority
- Chapter 7 – The Polar Cross
- Chapter 8 – Extreme Turbulence
- Chapter 9 – Fundamental Bias
- Chapter 10 – Benign Interference
- Chapter 11 – As God Wills It
- Chapter 12 – Never Leave Regrets
- Chapter 13 – Ten Thousand A Day
- Chapter 14 – Desperate Authority
- Chapter 15 – Breaking Point
- Chapter 16 – Reason to be
- Chapter 17 – Judgment at Dawn
- Chapter 18 – The Knights’ Oath
- Chapter 19 – Didactic Reckoning
- Chapter 20 – The Perfect Flaw
- Epilogue-Interlude – The Stage is Set
- Author’s Note + References
- Extra 1 – Life in an Army Camp
- Extra 2 – Meeting with a Samaran
Volume 4
- Chapter 1 – Answers from the Past
- Chapter 2 – Playing with Fire
- Chapter 3 – Surrogate Leadership
- Chapter 4 – A Familial Duty
- Chapter 5 – The Path Ahead
- Chapter 6 – In the Interest of State
- Chapter 7 – The Price of Audacity
- Chapter 8 – Crisis of Confidence
- Chapter 9 – Unity of Command
- Chapter 10 – Dread Motivation
- Chapter 11 – True Acceptance
- Chapter 12 – Foundation of Trust
- Chapter 13 – On the Road
Important Dev Diaries
Hello.
Just recently started reading your story and honestly have been having trouble putting it down. Love your characters and love your “realistic” take on a fantasy world. Can tell that a lot of research and thought has gone into this.
I apologise for not generally commenting on the story till now, but the true reason for my doing so now actually an unfortunate one. Two of themore recent chapters (Vol 4 – 4 and Vol 4- 5) seem to be duplicates of one another. Different titles but the actual chapters are identical. Suspect that chapter 4 is the one that got overwritten(?).
Felt you aught to know, and also hope to be able to read the intended chapter. Seriously I’m loving this story. Would hate to miss something.
Sincerely, Rallionart.
Hello Rallionart, thank you for bringing this to my attention. You are correct that it was v4ch4 that was overwritten (by ch5 content) during my last round of general editing (where I went over all the chapters of v4 thus far). I can’t believe I haven’t noticed that until now… I’ve fixed the chapter.
I’m glad you’ve been enjoying the story =)