For me, this is the best work in its genre, featuring the most compelling main character. The setting is 99% grounded in a realistic 14th-century medieval world, with slight elements of mysticism and characters possessing strength just a bit above normal human levels. Still, even the strongest being so far struggles to defeat ten elite knights alone, let alone an entire army — so the mystical aspect remains secondary for now.
What truly stands out is the author’s intelligence and the likable, well-written protagonist. The story flows smoothly, everything is well-paced, and you can clearly see the potential.
9/10. If you're looking for a story with a smart and charismatic MC, intelligent side characters, an engaging plot and world, and want to follow the MC’s steady progress and development of his lands — this is definitely for you.