King of Griffindale
“You don't deserve this throne. Your birth was nothing more than a mistake by my late husband, so don't think any more of yourself. But if you still want to be King, then go into the territories and kingdoms outside Griffindale and build your army of followers and allies from scratch. Whenever you feel like you have amassed a huge following enough to seize the throne away from me, then you can come back to fight for it. But from now on, you are on exile.”
“The throne belongs to me, Stepmother. Nevertheless, I will do as you ask. But rest assured, for what you've done, I will return—not just for my throne, but also for your head.”
“While the Queen fumed with rage in her private chamber, Cyrus emerged from her quarters wearing a satisfied grin, knowing his destiny was now set in stone. He would one day become king, no matter what.”
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This is my first novel on the platform, so my pacing and world-building aren't the best, but it gets better with time. The story is set in a medieval world, somewhere in an alternate version of ancient Europe.
At first the tone focuses more on war and basic politics, but as the story progresses, there will be more magic/fantasy elements added - like dragons, witches and fables.
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Chapter: Chapter 139 - King of Griffindale VI: New Heights, Frontiers & Threats Three years later... Back at Frostfall, Faora sensed a disturbance coming from the cave at the other side of the village. She came out of her house, looking around with a worried frown on her face, expecting to see obvious threats like she and her husband did the night that Dorcas and the other two dragon Slayers attacked. But there was nothing noteworthy going on outdoors. The weather was wonderful, and the mood was serene. That's why, just past midnight, everyone was still sound sleeping despite the strange feeling in her gut. The only strange thing was that she wasn't alone. At the far end if the village, right where the entrance was, beyond the barricade, she could see Nebula's blue eyes staring back at her. Though they couldn't communicate telepathically at that moment, Faora instinctively knew that they were sensing the same thing. There was trouble, and were sure of it. But Nebula wasn't getting the same sense of fear that Asherah was giving off. It was like Faora was
Last Updated: 2023-06-26
Chapter: Chapter 138 - King of Griffindale V: The King's Coronation & Political System When Wayne returned with Natalie, Aurora, and Serena, the palace seemed elated. Richard was happy that Serena had come to be with him, and Cyrus's family had been reunited. Now that everyone of interest was present, it was time for the formal coronation to mark the young Cyrus as sovereign King, and his wife as ruling Queen. They divided the kingdom into new provinces, a few of which Natalie would rule over, leaving the majority for her husband. After signing several scrolls and getting married for the second time in line with Griffindale's royal tradition, the day of coronation finally came. It was a day like no other, but since Cyrus didn't want to lavish the Kingdom's wealth at a time when the city was still being rebuilt, he made it modest, only prioritizing hygiene, food, and wine. Decorations and other accessories were ruled out of the budget, still, it was a day to remember. That day, King Cyrus was formally coronated as King and was no longer acting as one. He reinstated
Last Updated: 2023-06-26
Chapter: Chapter 137 - King of Griffindale IV: The Emperor's Plan It wasn't too long afterward when the Warlord and his soldiers returned to the Midlands. By head count alone, they had not lost a single soldier. 3,000 went to battle, and 3,000 returned. There was nothing credible to report, as it was difficult to believe that 3,000 men went to war against a great and powerful city and none of them died. Worse yet, what credited them with such a flawless victory was the fact that they were assisted by two dragons that did most of the heavy lifting for them. Sure, there was an occult following of fable enthusiasts who believed in dragons like they were their bread and water, but reporting it in a battle account felt off. He was conflicted on whether or not he should account for that part of the battle. Still, it would be impossible to explain how no one died in such a war. Soon, he gave up on making up a story and decided to report on what truly happened, though he was afraid that the impulsive young Emperor would thin
Last Updated: 2023-06-26
Chapter: Chapter 136 - King of Griffindale III: Welcome Home About a week had passed when Wayne rode off on his dragon to bring Natalie to Griffindale. He too had decided to settle in the new land, and since he was going back briefly to get Cyrus's wife, he would use this opportunity to tell his family about his plans to relocate. Despite the ruins half of the city was in, he liked it at Griffindale. He felt at home there, as it was refreshing living somewhere where it wasn't snowing all the time. His dragon, Kyron, also seemed to love the climate at Griffindale, perhaps due to his natural affinities as a reptile. Wayne got in his dragon that morning and took off to Frostfall, it took several hours to get there despite how fast the Dragon flew, and he arrived by evening. Everyone was glad to see him, all asking questions that excited them. Children asked what it was like to live in a place where there was no ice and snow, others asked what other fruits in the area tasted like, and how easy it was to access them. Wayne tried to
Last Updated: 2023-06-25
Chapter: Chapter 135 - King of Griffindale II: Killing the SenatorsIt was almost noon when everyone had gotten out of their slumber, ready to take on the rest of the day. The Emperor's soldiers who at first tried to remain sober and disciplined at the start of the feast the previous night ended up being the most wasted. The generals and commanders assembled all their men, and they were all ready to leave. However, the 25 veteran soldiers were to stay behind to help Cyrus maintain order until the city could reestablish its military, as most of its fighting force had been eliminated during the war. The time for war and victory celebrations was over. Now was the time to rebuild. Cyrus and the Warlord, Jin Tsung bid each other farewell as they each went their separate ways, with the great Legionnaire taking his soldiers with him, along with all his captains and commanders. Frederick and the young men from the village were about to bid the acting King farewell also, but Cyrus was not going to allow it. He insisted that they stay behind with him to take
Last Updated: 2023-06-25
Chapter: Chapter 134 - King of Griffindale: Mercy Over Judgement While Cyrus was still speaking, Kamala sent a message back to him. “I am with your mother”, she said. “Should I bring her to you?” “She's dying” Cyrus sent back. “Get her something to eat. Take her to Wayne. He must be outside the city. Let him see to it that she has everything she needs. I don't want to see her looking like that again.” “Understood” Kamala sent back. While he was still sending, he looked at his stepmother. And after communicating with Kamala, he picked up his sword and walked toward Regina. The Queen braced herself, lifting her son towards Cyrus, who raised a brow, wondering what this was all about. “I know this is too selfish of me to ask, but before you kill me, promise to take care of my son”, Regina said. “He has done nothing wrong. You can raise him without telling him anything about me, you can even tell him made-up things to make him grow up to hate me. Just give him a chance to live. I beg you.” Cyrus sighed, taking the son in his hand, but not for th
Last Updated: 2023-06-25
Chapter: Chapter 33: The Poison.While Jason was stuck in his thoughts, Nina raised her glass with a playful smile that made the knot in his stomach feel even more painful. "Here's to enjoying a year of being stuck with me." Jason didn't raise his glass, wondering why she was raising hers after already drinking from it. "Can't contain the excitement," he said before cutting into his food. "Has any of your girlfriends ever told you how cute you are when you sulk?" Then she took another sip of the drink. "I'm sure you were the spoiled type who whined and cried whenever things didn't go your way." Jason shook his head, stabbing his food like he was imagining the meal as Nina. "Have you met my mother before?" The woman took a final sip from the cup before answering. "God, this is so good," she whispered to herself in a way that was loud enough for Jason to hear. "Probably not," she answered Jason. "But I know you kissed my hand even when you couldn't stand being around me. I love the way you opened
Last Updated: 2025-09-06
Chapter: Chapter 32: The Date.Calvin Constantine stepped out of the elevator, heading toward the studio to meet Jason and Abigail. He'd sent Abigail something important for Jason, something he believed would clear the air between them and make work easier. Just as he thought about this, the studio door opened.Out came Jason McCallister, looking angry and bothered. Seeing Calvin didn't help, and before Calvin could offer a handshake, Jason walked past him toward the elevator, leaving his hand hanging. Calvin looked over his shoulder, watching Jason enter the elevator while pretending he hadn't just bumped into his boss. "Interesting," Calvin said as he pulled out a lollipop and slowly unwrapped it. He opened the door and stepped into the busy studio.Abigail was talking with a young woman in a medieval dress while the rest of the crew worked like a busy movie set. It made him think twice about approving Abigail's budget for this music video, but he didn't
Last Updated: 2025-09-05
Chapter: Chapter 31: Nina Gilbert.With a slow, melancholic song playing in the background, Jason spun around multiple times. Snowflakes fell around him against a backdrop of snowy mountains. He wore a large jacket made of white animal fur, adorned with pieces of medieval silver armor that made him look like a Templar knight. As he spun the last time, a woman came into view, spinning gracefully and falling into his left arm like a ballet dancer. She looked happy at first, then suddenly began coughing blood. He looked ahead and saw another man who resembled him, dressed in black animal fur and armor with a red cross across his chest and horns on his helmet. The man pointed a bloodstained sword at Jason and the girl, giving a maniacal laugh as the man in white and silver cried out. This continued until the music video director yelled "Cut!" The dancing girl with the fake bloody wound in her stomach got up like nothing happened.
Last Updated: 2025-09-04
Chapter: Chapter 30: Final Warning.Taking Elena's earlier advice, Calvin decided to go for a walk the next day, ignoring the oddly specific black SUVs parked at the hottest spots in the neighborhood. If he was being followed, those doing it were keeping watch at all the popular places a normal resident would visit. One of those places was a coffee shop about ten minutes from Martin's home.Calvin stopped by the shop, wearing a hoodie and black sunglasses. After getting his coffee, he walked to his seat and pulled out his phone. Nathan's threats still loomed in his mind, so he decided to scroll for a few minutes before thinking of his next move.That's when he felt a very large hand rest on his shoulder. It felt heavy; like it was one move away from crushing him to powder. Calvin looked up and saw his enemy standing behind him."Hello, Calvin." Nathan gently removed his hand as he slowly walked to the other seat at the small round table. "It's been what, less than two weeks since your foolis
Last Updated: 2025-09-03
Chapter: Chapter 29: Dangerous Games.The next day, Frank and Tessa arrived at Harrington Tower together. Frank carried only his laptop case and documents while Tessa brought a large bag with her most important belongings. He carried both bags as she walked with just her handbag and phone."Never took you for someone who could live in a company dormitory," Frank said as they headed for the elevator. "You stayed hidden for months, and now you're moving in with company cleaners and female guards. You sure about this?"Tessa's eyes stayed glued to her phone."Tessa?" He said it louder.She jolted. "Were you listening?""Yeah. Look, I prefer being close to the action. I'm the type who runs straight to the studio when inspiration hits. For that to work, I need the best sound equipment available. Besides, after what happened that night, you wouldn't want me anywhere near your house."Frank laughed. "So you do know you were acting crazy?"Tessa smiled as they walke
Last Updated: 2025-09-02
Chapter: Chapter 28: The New Plan.Jason walked into the studio, drenched from the rain. He shook out his jacket outside before hanging it near the door. Abigail and Joe sat waiting; whether they'd predicted his return or were just venting about him, he couldn't tell. Abigail stood to speak, but Jason cut her off. "Don't feed me more lies. I only came back because I wanted to. I'm here to use you and Calvin to get what I want, just like you use me. No more positive expectations. From now on, our relationship is formal. I'm your asset, you're my boss. Clear?" Abigail took a deep breath, fighting the urge to argue. "Fine." She folded her arms. Joe looked at her in disbelief but stayed quiet. Abigail glanced at him; time to give Jason his seat. Joe got up, and Jason sat down across from her. From her bag, Abigail pulled out her laptop. After a few clicks, she turned the screen toward him. Jason's eyes widened. "The lyric video hit over 10 million streams in less than a day. Top comments are all demanding a music
Last Updated: 2025-09-01
The Billionaire Soldier's Revenge
James Ronald was the wealthiest billionaire in New York with major control over renewable energy projects and businesses worldwide. But he was dying from terminal brain cancer, and the ultimate betrayal came from his wife and old friend through a poisoned drink. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, another betrayal unfolded as Sergeant John Collins and his team were eliminated by corrupt higher-ups who felt they knew too much about the government's secret corrupt practices.
With both betrayals happening at the exact same time, their souls merged in the risen body of John Collins. After discovering that the deaths of James and John were both orchestrated by the same mastermind, the new James Collins must use his dual identity and skills to destroy the person who killed both of them.
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Chapter: Chapter 10: A New Life.Though his resurrected body was still healed from the explosion, John could still feel the smoke burning down his throat. From experience alone, he understood that Phoenix Group Operatives moved like clockwork. After killing the witnesses, they would send various crews one right after the other to destroy all evidence. This building was likely seconds away from crumbling down from many explosions.He looked down at the body of the Beta team leader and started stripping everything on him. The operative clipped on the radio attached to the dead man's vest while looking out through the cracked glass on the nearby window.Outside was filled with dust clouds, but within the haze he could see a black dot hanging in the sky. This was likely the extraction helicopter, and what came next was a static voice on the radio."Team Beta! Confirm the mission and return and come out for pickup immediately!" Shutting off all his conflicting emotions, the infiltrator took a deep breath and answered th
Last Updated: 2025-08-10
Chapter: Chapter 9: Two Betrayals.James heard the heavy boots coming from below. He pressed his ear to the cracked floor, counting footsteps the way John's memories taught him. There were four men, different from the ones before."This is team Beta to Phoenix Base," came a voice from downstairs."We are moving on to Mission B."His stomach sank when he heard that. If John's memories served him right, that report meant this new set of soldiers weren't there to clean up bodies as he'd thought.They were here for something much worse. James stayed still as two soldiers came up to his floor. Through half-closed eyes, he watched them scatter modified weapons around Evans' body to make it look like the man had been carrying terrorist gear.Still playing dead, he felt rough hands take out his military radio and switch it with damaged enemy equipment."We don't have all night, soldier," the second operative said. This came after spreading fake intelligence papers near the destroyed laptop."The boss wants this wrapped up in l
Last Updated: 2025-08-10
Chapter: Chapter 8: Resurrection.March 15, 2022… Kandahar Province, KHORZABAD… 2:14 AM…James woke up with a loud gasp, choking on wet metal as dark blood shot up from his throat. He looked around, easily noticing something wasn't right.The last thing he remembered was Freya's drink that burned his throat and made it difficult to breathe. By intuition alone, it was clear that he had died in his own dining room.His wife's greedy eyes were the last thing he could recall, but looking around, it was clear he wasn't in his ranch house anymore.The name "Khorzabad" jolted into his memory. He wasn't sure why he knew this building, let alone the location.The billionaire had never set foot outside America apart from a few business deals in London during his early years. Although that was only an excuse to spend time alone with Freya during the honeymoon phase.Yet somehow, he knew this region like it was his home and could feel the combat boots heavy on his feet and the Kevlar armor tied to his chest.He instinctively
Last Updated: 2025-08-10
Chapter: Chapter 7 - A Last Supper.Working side by side in the million-dollar ranch were James and Freya. They hadn't done this in over a decade, and the only thing standing between them was the strong smell of boiling pasta that filled the room."I can't believe it's the first time we're cooking together in 12 years, and it's just pasta." James sighed as he lifted the heavy Italian pot with steam rising everywhere as he poured the noodles into the silver sieve."It's called compromise, Freya. We should try it a bit more," he said as he removed the last noodle from the pot. "And that's why I said yes to strawberry sauce." Then he turned around and caught her stuffing strawberries into her mouth while she cut them into the salad. She looked around with bulging cheeks like a kid stealing cookies."Keep doing that, and we won't have enough sauce for the meal." He said this while setting two crystal plates on the custom wooden table."Do you want us to eat a full dinner, or just the parts?" Freya gave him a thumbs up
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Chapter: Chapter 6: Iris Troubles.Nora couldn't stop her trembling hands as she turned the key. The empty street behind her felt off. Usually, it would be filled with customers holding pictures of dead loved ones and dollar bills. But nobody was at her home today, and that alone spelt a bad omen, as far as she was concerned. Though the day was still bright, none of the windows inside were open, and the house was lit by candles."So you are making headlines now?" came a voice."Wow! Publicly assaulting a billionaire; I never knew you had it in you, Mom." Jasmine said this with her legs crossed as she sat on the ground. Her head was twisted unnaturally with dark blood still pouring from her forehead from the car crash about five years ago. Nora felt hurt from seeing her dead daughter like this, but she didn't flinch. She had become used to seeing this every day, and it no longer hurt as much as the living granddaughter who had grown to hate and despise her."I simply warned him, the same way I should have warned yo
Last Updated: 2025-08-10
Chapter: Chapter 5: Family Matters.Manhattan traffic was hell. By the time James' car pulled into the driveway of his mansion, the reality of his death had almost paralysed him.It seemed there was nothing about his personal life that he didn't regret. From the ignored family meetings, his daughter Linda's forgotten concerts, and the piled-up books written by his son Arthur which he never read.The only good thing his mind could pick up was that he bought them trust funds worth millions. But that didn't mean much when he was wrestling with lost time and affection.He walked into the mansion and headed straight for the master bedroom. For the first time in a long time, the building felt lifeless and empty.Freya was supposed to be in that room where he left her, down with a fever. Too sick to even think of spending a hot afternoon with another man.With part of him believing he might catch her in the act, he swung the door open without knocking as usual. But there she was, propped against the pillows with her hair messe
Last Updated: 2025-08-10
Cosmic System: Road To Eternity
Daisuke Hagaromo is a 19-year-old who is completely bored out of life. His bad decisions had gotten him to the worst place he could have imagined when he was younger, and every day of his life felt miserable.
He intends to commit suicide in a quick and painless manner, jumping off the roof of the 100-story building with his eyes closed and succumbing to his miserable fate.
He dies successfully, but awakens to find himself floating in a void, greeted by a divinely inspired digital system. In exchange for his eternal submission to the system's conditions, the system offers him a chance at a new and more fulfilling life.
Daisuke, against his better judgment, accepts the offer and is transported to another dimension of reality. He would be assigned difficult missions and put through impossible trials there, which would later be revealed to be a path to greater life and immortality.
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This is a system novel set in medieval times with mythical characters and situations. It is NOT a harem, and there are very few sexually explicit scenes.
My world building and character development aren't the best, but they will improve with time.
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Chapter: Chapter 85 - Epilogue: Road to EternityThanks to Daisuke's newfound strength, Satoru, Mikasa, and Hina were rescued from the debris. Hina was the one in critical condition, with her head severely hit. She was breathing, but there was no sign she would remain that way for long, while Mikasa's two legs were crushed.Like Daisuke some minutes ago, Satoru's back was fractured as well. He could barely stand without crying out. Instinctively, Daisuke placed his hands on each of them, and just by channeling some of his magical energy into them, they were healed.Daisuke got to his feet and looked around him. He shut his eyes and stretched forth his hands, and several piles of rubble went up in the air. Then, from the crevices beneath the rubble, several slave goblins, outcasts, and elves crawled out, all severely injured. All of them were injured by the debris that had covered him.A visible blue aura emanated from Daisuke's body and swept through the entire region. It was warm to everyone who came into contact with it, and all w
Last Updated: 2023-08-27
Chapter: Chapter 84 - Climax V: Dracula's DestructionWhen Daisuke gave his loud shout, full of despair and desperation, he noticed something odd. He was still shouting but couldn't hear himself anymore.He looked around him, and it seemed like time went still for that moment. He also noticed that he could move his body without feeling any pain, and so he quickly got up, not having the strength to worry about how that was so. This just had to be the system giving him a chance to save Asuka. Perhaps he was right in trusting that the system would help him at a time like this.He had to save Asuka somehow, but when he tried to get a hold of Dracula's arm, his hands passed through it.He also noticed that he couldn't touch Asuka either. Even the ground didn't feel all that firm now that he thought about it. And when he looked at Dracula's feet, he could see his pathetic human body still clutching on to Dracula as if that was going to accomplish anything.Just as he thought, it had to be the system. It had brought him to another dimension of t
Last Updated: 2023-08-27
Chapter: Chapter 83 - Climax IV: Dracula's Rage "Rachel?" Daisuke called the system telepathically.Yes, Daisuke?" replied the system.How many healing vials do I have left?" he asked.Six," the system replied.With those six, what are the odds that I will survive this?" asked Daisuke. the system put on a transparent holographic screen.And yet you put me up against him?" asked Daisuke. "Are you trying to kill me or what?"Failure to complete your mission will have dire consequences," the system replied. "I would recommend that you proceed immediately. Or does this make you want to give up?"Not a chance," Daisuke said with an angry smile. "I trust you. Just administer the vials whenever you deem appropriate, alright? And don't manifest them as vials in my hands, but just as liquid in my mouth to save time."Sure thing, Daisuke," the system replied.Then the first healing vial was administered, with only the fluid substantiating in his mouth. A sudden surge of strength came to Daisuke as he stood before Dracula.The powerful K
Last Updated: 2023-08-27
Chapter: Chapter 82 - Climax III: Dracula's Resurrection; Fiery DevastationIt was noontime, and things were going just as expected. Lord Vlad and the other Ketsuki had gone to bed, anticipating waking up by nightfall, when they would be at their most active.However, this was the moment when Kabuto was the most awake. Unlike other days, he wasn't preparing for his daily siesta. He had to be watchful and vigilant, as it was time for him to do as planned. Daisuke and his friends should be waiting for him outside the castle, not on standby for the signal. But first, he made sure that every member of the Ketsuki was stuck at their quarters without a reason to come out anytime soon.He checked and discovered that all the ketsuki had gone to sleep. However, Strego was still awake, but it was expected. Unlike the others, he wasn't purely nocturnal. Just like elves and goblins, he preferred to be active most of the day and rest during part of the night.However, he was still stuck in his room, enjoying the comfort of a terrified female elf.With everyone distracted
Last Updated: 2023-08-25
Chapter: Chapter 81 - Climax II: FaithFollowing the old hag's instructions, instead of getting more sleep after she had disappeared, Kabuto put on some clothes and went out.He got down to the stars of the castle and headed out to the open. He passed through the streets of the city. There, he could see a lot of goblins and elves working very hard, with a few Ketsuki watching and supervising them as slave masters.As they worked, they would frown at Kabuto whenever he walked past them. But once their eyes locked, the poor slaves would get a heavy lash on their backs from their supervisors for getting distracted. This wasn't the first time he had seen this, and it was a grim reminder of how jacked up the city was. Seeing this motivated him to keep up with what he was doing, putting to rest all the voices of doubt in his mind.He walked on two feet, as taking animal transportation was uncommon on the land. After almost an hour of walking, he finally arrived at the slums. He got to the house of his family and knocked several
Last Updated: 2023-08-24
Chapter: Chapter 80 - Climax: Korah ReappearsIt had now been over three centuries since Dracula's defeat, and Brannuka was thriving at its peak. The barrier was still thriving, and thanks to the unlimited life force within the sleeping Dark Emperor, the Ketsuki no longer lived in fear of the sun.The elves had reproduced in the hundreds, ensuring an adequate supply of blood for the Ketsuki.Thanks to the slavery of the powerful goblins, the walls of the city had been completed in such a way that allowed for only one entrance into and out of the city through the front gates.All the slaved outcasts were doing their jobs perfectly, bringing all the much-needed resources from outside the city during the day when it was most dangerous for the purebreeds.The economy was at its all-time highest, and no Ketsuki within the walls lacked anything, as they could move about in broad daylight thanks to the magical barrier that surrounded the city. They had all the rights and freedoms that the elves, goblins, and outcasts could only dream of
Last Updated: 2023-08-24
