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by Hitenma
Book 1 is stubbed. It is now available on Amazon.  The dungeon must grow. The stolen power must be reclaimed. Everything else is of no consequence. Viktor had been called many names: the Impaler, the Tyrant, the Dark Emperor. And he couldn’t have cared less. Those who dared oppose him all met swift and brutal ends. Kingdoms fell as he carved out his own empire. With his unparalleled power, he brought the entire world to its knees. Yet, even the mightiest could fall. His reign abruptly ended when he was slain by a group called the Six Heroes, who not only took his life but also stole his power and divided it among themselves. Three hundred years later, Viktor came back to life. He awoke in the body of a young boy named Quinn and found himself in a world changed beyond recognition. His castle lay in ruins, his capital had been razed to the ground, and the once-prosperous Central Plains had become a wild land ruled by trees and beasts. Of all the treasures he once possessed, the only thing he had left was a Dungeon Core, small and underdeveloped, buried under rubble, forgotten by everyone. His power was now scattered among the Six Heroes’ descendants, who were kings and queens of this new world. And he wanted it back. With a fledgling Dungeon Core as his only ally, he set out to exact vengeance on his enemies and reclaim what was rightfully his.  Schedule: - 3 chapters per week (M/W/F) + bonus chapters if any - New chapters drop at 3 pm UTC  You can support me and read 20 chapters ahead of Royal Road by subscribing to my Patreon.
| # | Title | Words |
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| 1 | Prologue (Book 3): Family 6 months ago | 0 |
| 2 | Chapter 108: The Dungeon and the Thaumaturgist 6 months ago | 0 |
| 3 | Chapter 109: Putting the Pieces Together 6 months ago | 0 |
| 4 | Chapter 110: Coincidences 6 months ago | 0 |
| 5 | Chapter 111: Book 6 months ago |
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| 6 | Chapter 112: A Spy’s Report 6 months ago | 0 |
| 7 | Chapter 113: Sigils 6 months ago | 0 |
| 8 | Chapter 114: Shopkeeper 6 months ago | 0 |
| 9 | Chapter 115: Pruning 6 months ago | 0 |
| 10 | Chapter 116: Hex 6 months ago | 0 |
| 11 | Chapter 117: Aftermath 6 months ago | 0 |
| 12 | Interlude: Storm Gathering 6 months ago | 0 |
| 13 | Chapter 118: Erased Souls 6 months ago | 0 |
| 14 | Chapter 119: The Guildmaster’s Request 6 months ago | 0 |
| 15 | Chapter 120: The Abandoned Central Plains 5 months ago | 0 |
| 16 | Chapter 121: The Caravan Station 5 months ago | 0 |
| 17 | Chapter 122: Heart of Ice 5 months ago | 0 |
| 18 | Chapter 123: Strategy Meeting 5 months ago | 0 |
| 19 | Chapter 124: Reaching the Overseer 5 months ago | 0 |
| 20 | Chapter 125: The King of Daelin 5 months ago | 0 |
| 21 | Chapter 126: The Dungeon Expands 5 months ago | 0 |
| 22 | Interlude: The Realm Beyond 5 months ago | 0 |
| 23 | Chapter 127: Summoning the Next Guardian 5 months ago | 0 |
| 24 | Chapter 128: The Battle in the Ethereal Sea 5 months ago | 0 |
| 25 | Chapter 129: A Mere Suggestion 5 months ago | 0 |
| 26 | Chapter 130: Emerald Dream 5 months ago | 0 |
| 27 | Chapter 131: Hostile Takeover 5 months ago | 0 |
| 28 | Chapter 132: A Man of Peace 5 months ago | 0 |
| 29 | Chapter 133: Sparring Partner 4 months ago | 0 |
| 30 | Chapter 134: The True Name of a God 4 months ago | 0 |
| 31 | Chapter 135: The Enemy Camp 4 months ago | 0 |
| 32 | Chapter 136: Roads and Portals 4 months ago | 0 |
| 33 | Chapter 137: Riftwalker 4 months ago | 0 |
| 34 | Chapter 138: Black Powder, Gems, and Thauma 4 months ago | 0 |
| 35 | Chapter 139: Fireworks First 4 months ago | 0 |
| 36 | Chapter 140: Beneath the Moonless Sky 4 months ago | 0 |
| 37 | Chapter 141: Destruction 4 months ago | 0 |
| 38 | Chapter 142: A Poor Man’s Apocalypse 4 months ago | 0 |
| 39 | Chapter 143: Unseen Barriers 4 months ago | 0 |
| 40 | Chapter 144: A Flawed Premise 4 months ago | 0 |
| 41 | Chapter 145: Spectral State 4 months ago | 0 |
| 42 | Chapter 146: Collateral Damage 3 months ago | 0 |
| 43 | Chapter 147: Celebration 3 months ago | 0 |
| 44 | Chapter 148: Foothold 3 months ago | 0 |
| 45 | Chapter 149: Eavesdropping 3 months ago | 0 |
| 46 | Chapter 150: A Pair of Stalkers 3 months ago | 0 |
| 47 | Chapter 151: Nephra 3 months ago | 0 |
| 48 | Chapter 152: Volunteers 3 months ago | 0 |
| 49 | Chapter 153: A Better Challenge 3 months ago | 0 |
| 50 | Chapter 154: Ettin 3 months ago | 0 |
| 51 | Chapter 155: Entering the Fray 3 months ago | 0 |
| 52 | Chapter 156: Sealed Fate 3 months ago | 0 |
| 53 | Chapter 157: Hands of Shadow 3 months ago | 0 |
| 54 | Chapter 158: A Strange Harvest 3 months ago | 0 |
| 55 | Chapter 159: Herb Planting 2 months ago | 0 |
| 56 | Chapter 160: The Choice You Make 2 months ago | 0 |
| 57 | Chapter 161: Colosseum 2 months ago | 0 |
| 58 | Chapter 162: Reliquries 2 months ago | 0 |
| 59 | Chapter 163: A Normal Lunch 2 months ago | 0 |
| 60 | Chapter 164: Domain of Light 2 months ago | 0 |
| 61 | Chapter 165: Cathedral 2 months ago | 0 |
| 62 | Chapter 166: Sanctuary 2 months ago | 0 |
| 63 | Chapter 167: Those Who Kept Searching 2 months ago | 0 |
| 64 | Chapter 168: A Normal Dinner 2 months ago | 0 |
| 65 | Interlude: Fugitive 2 months ago | 0 |
| 66 | Chapter 169: Water Serpent 2 months ago | 0 |
| 67 | Chapter 170: Disposable 2 months ago | 0 |
| 68 | Chapter 171: Give And Take 2 months ago | 0 |
| 69 | Chapter 172: The Shape of Things 1 month ago | 0 |
| 70 | Epilogue (Book 3): Letting Loose 1 month ago | 0 |
| 71 | ANNOUNCEMENT: PRE-ORDER IS LIVE! 1 month ago | 0 |
| 72 | Prologue (Book 4): The End of Innocence 1 month ago | 0 |
| 73 | Chapter 173: Rules and Enforcement 1 month ago | 0 |
| 74 | Chapter 174: A World That Suits Him 1 month ago | 0 |
| 75 | Chapter 175: But It Is Not Today 1 month ago | 0 |
| 76 | Chapter 176: The One at the Top 1 month ago | 0 |
| 77 | ANNOUNCEMENT: BOOK 1 HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN RELEASED! 1 month ago | 0 |
| 78 | Chapter 177: What He Has Always Done Best 1 month ago | 0 |
| 79 | Interlude: A Man in a Dungeon 1 month ago | 0 |
| 80 | Chapter 178: Healing 1 month ago | 0 |
| 81 | Chapter 179: Folded Chamber 1 month ago | 0 |
| 82 | Chapter 180: Wind and Blade 1 month ago | 0 |
| 83 | Chapter 181: And You Are Also a Coward 1 month ago | 0 |
| 84 | Chapter 182: Clarity 30 days ago | 0 |
| 85 | Interlude: The Sovereign 29 days ago | 0 |
| 86 | Chapter 183: First Move 28 days ago | 0 |
| 87 | Chapter 184: On the Riverbank 26 days ago | 0 |
| 88 | Chapter 185: The Lair 23 days ago | 0 |
| 89 | Chapter 186: Not My Water Realm 21 days ago | 0 |
| 90 | Interlude: Sea Giant 20 days ago | 0 |
| 91 | Chapter 187: Dancing with Sharks 19 days ago | 0 |
| 92 | Chapter 188: Report 16 days ago | 0 |
| 93 | Chapter 189: The Great One of the Deep 14 days ago | 0 |
| 94 | Interlude: True Monster 13 days ago | 0 |
| 95 | Chapter 190: Back to the Guild 12 days ago | 0 |
| 96 | Chapter 191: Investigation 9 days ago | 0 |
| 97 | Chapter 192: Parley 7 days ago | 0 |
| 98 | Chapter 193: It Matters Not 5 days ago | 0 |
| 99 | Chapter 194: I Bet on the Dark Spirit 2 days ago | 0 |
| 100 | Chapter 195: Battle Plan 4 minutes ago | 0 |
| 101 | Prologue (Book 2): The Day I Awoke 9 months ago | 0 |
| 102 | Chapter 54: Spoils of War 9 months ago | 0 |
| 103 | Chapter 55: Guildmaster 9 months ago | 0 |
| 104 | Chapter 56: Mommy 9 months ago | 0 |
| 105 | Chapter 57: The High Priest of the Sands 9 months ago | 0 |
| 106 | Chapter 58: Purpose 9 months ago | 0 |
| 107 | Chapter 59: The Hunted 9 months ago | 0 |
| 108 | Chapter 60: Ballista 9 months ago | 0 |
| 109 | Chapter 61: A Mug of Juice 9 months ago | 0 |
| 110 | Chapter 62: Soul and Body 9 months ago | 0 |
| 111 | Interlude: Young Pups I 9 months ago | 0 |
| 112 | Chapter 63: Imperial Roads 9 months ago | 0 |
| 113 | Chapter 64: The Castle Within the City 9 months ago | 0 |
| 114 | Chapter 65: The Throne Room 9 months ago | 0 |
| 115 | Chapter 66: The Princess of Brefjord 9 months ago | 0 |
| 116 | Chapter 67: On the Way Back 9 months ago | 0 |
| 117 | Chapter 68: A Gift From My Sister 8 months ago | 0 |
| 118 | Chapter 69: My Targets 8 months ago | 0 |
| 119 | Interlude: Young Pups II 8 months ago | 0 |
| 120 | Chapter 70: Gods 8 months ago | 0 |
| 121 | Chapter 71: Storytelling Session 8 months ago | 0 |
| 122 | Chapter 72: Mortuary Complex 8 months ago | 0 |
| 123 | Chapter 73: Tomb Guards 8 months ago | 0 |
| 124 | Chapter 74: Undead Mages 8 months ago | 0 |
| 125 | Chapter 75: The First Stepstone 8 months ago | 0 |
| 126 | Chapter 76: Infiltrator 8 months ago | 0 |
| 127 | Chapter 77: Master and Apprentice 8 months ago | 0 |
| 128 | Chapter 78: Spies and Assassins 8 months ago | 0 |
| 129 | Chapter 79: Pieces on the Gameboard 8 months ago | 0 |
| 130 | Chapter 80: Corridor of Death 8 months ago | 0 |
| 131 | Chapter 81: A Squirming Worm 8 months ago | 0 |
| 132 | Chapter 82: Answers 8 months ago | 0 |
| 133 | Chapter 83: Planning the Next Move 8 months ago | 0 |
| 134 | Chapter 84: Dinner 8 months ago | 0 |
| 135 | Chapter 85: Life and Death 8 months ago | 0 |
| 136 | Chapter 86: Nakhran 8 months ago | 0 |
| 137 | Chapter 87: I Trust You Fully 8 months ago | 0 |
| 138 | Chapter 88: Jogging 8 months ago | 0 |
| 139 | Chapter 89: The Emerald Order 8 months ago | 0 |
| 140 | Chapter 90: Schism 7 months ago | 0 |
| 141 | Chapter 91: The Kingdom of Sand 7 months ago | 0 |
| 142 | Chapter 92: The Druidess 7 months ago | 0 |
| 143 | Chapter 93: What Am I Going to Do Without You? 7 months ago | 0 |
| 144 | Chapter 94: Gear 7 months ago | 0 |
| 145 | Chapter 95: The River 7 months ago | 0 |
| 146 | Chapter 96: Sling 7 months ago | 0 |
| 147 | Chapter 97: Tengu 7 months ago | 0 |
| 148 | Chapter 98: The Storyteller 7 months ago | 0 |
| 149 | Chapter 99: The Seed I Planted 7 months ago | 0 |
| 150 | Chapter 100: To His Own Funeral 7 months ago | 0 |
| 151 | Chapter 101: First Shot 7 months ago | 0 |
| 152 | Chapter 102: Chaos 7 months ago | 0 |
| 153 | Interlude: Inside the Tomb 7 months ago | 0 |
| 154 | Chapter 103: The Dead and the Living 7 months ago | 0 |
| 155 | Chapter 104: Bird of Prey 7 months ago | 0 |
| 156 | Chapter 105: Supreme Thauma 6 months ago | 0 |
| 157 | Interlude: Outside the Tomb 6 months ago | 0 |
| 158 | Chapter 106: Bull’s Eye 6 months ago | 0 |
| 159 | Chapter 107: Back to the Dirt 6 months ago | 0 |
| 160 | Epilogue (Book 2): Arise 6 months ago | 0 |