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Empire of Butuan

Holy_Slayer
Alexis Francisco, a gifted young man from a wealthy and historic lineage in modern-day Butuan, Philippines, is betrayed and murdered by envious relatives. Yet, fate grants him a second chance. Reincarnated as Siagu Alexie, heir to the Empire of Butuan in an alternate universe, he must navigate a world of politics, warfare, and monarchy. Armed with his modern knowledge and unwavering resolve, Siagu embarks on a journey to unite a fragmented empire, uphold its sovereignty, and forge a legacy of prosperity amidst the tumultuous tides of history. A gripping tale of ambition, resilience, and the burden of destiny. Notice: This novel is not intended to insult or degrade any culture, race, ethnicity, or religion. If ever you are offended because of this novel, I would like to apologize in advance. Also, English isn't my first language so please bear with the repetitive words, grammatical error, and wrong usage of filler words, and many more. Hope you understand GENRES: Low-Fantasy, Alternate Universe, History, Racism, Kingdom Building, Romance, Wars, Low-History, Non-Harem, Monarchy, & Religion --------------------------------------------------------- Hi everyone. I am Holy_Slayer, a newbie writer based in the Philippines. This novel is inspired by my hometown’s history and my love for monarchy. I would like to apologize in advance as this novel might be offensive to some readers who are too nationalistic. If you ever wanted to read this, be open-minded and forget your lesson in our history as this novel will not be touching 100% in history despite having a ‘history’ as one of its genres, but I am trying to incorporate some historical events and people in my story. NOTE: The Rajahnate of Butuan is a real kingdom that existed in 988. For discord server: https://discord.com/invite/KMmszZ3Crv
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