The fjord lay still, its surface undisturbed, reflecting the leaden gray storm clouds overhead. Flocks of ravens circled and swooped, heralding the arrival of an icy northern wind. This was the first sight the protagonist beheld after traversing time to ninth-century Scandinavia. He found himself an ordinary self-sustaining farmer, possessing nothing more than a barren, desolate wheat field. For centuries, the glory of the Roman Empire had crumbled into dust, and the world lay fractured. Kings warred incessantly, and in this turbulent, grim medieval era, his foremost task was survival—then, to find a way to end the chaos.

Most people are born ordinary, but there are always a few who, even if born into mediocrity, aspire to greatness.

From a nameless exploited laborer to a godfather in the shadows;

From the bottom rung of society, bound by rules, to a secret emperor who crafts those very rules.

When the sun shines, this nation belongs to the Federation. But when night falls, it belongs to me!

“Sometimes, shadows can be just as vast as light—sometimes, they can even eclipse it.”

“We never extort or blackmail anyone. Every penny we earn can withstand the scrutiny of our conscience.”

If someone knocks on your door at night, they are either delivering my regards or bringing ruin for your arrogance.

As for what you will receive, that depends on the choice you make, my friend!

A declining empire, a turbulent government, a chaotic situation and an international environment where foreign enemies are spying on it, this is Spain today. For the first king of the unpopular Savoy dynasty in Spain, the most important thing now is how to secure the throne.

(A slow-burning modern history, industrial infrastructure and farming article)

[House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones. 】

When he found out that he had traveled through time and space and became Aegon II Targaryen, he knew he had no other choice!

After all, his half-sister who was named heir to the kingdom would not let him, the king's eldest son, go!

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"Your Highness, you seem to enjoy reading history books." Otto Hightower sat down opposite Aegon Targaryen.

"Grandfather, open all the history books, what do you think they say?" Aegon stroked the sheepskin history books with a dazed look in his eyes.

"All the history books? There are so many things in them." Otto frowned slightly.

Aegon came back to his senses, and the corners of his lips suddenly raised: "Grandfather, from the time of the ancestors to the current Targaryen dynasty, there are countless historical books, and they all say, become the king"