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The Danish Empire

In the mid-21st century, a brilliant but disillusioned strategist and historian meets an untimely end, only to awaken in a world he has only studied. He is now Christian Eskildsen, an 18-year-old Danish Baron in the year 1864, a time of profound crisis for Denmark as it reels from a devastating defeat against Prussia and Austria. While he inherits the Baron’s memories and language, he retains the full force of his own intellect, personality, and—most crucially—his encyclopedic knowledge of the next 150 years of history. He sees the grim future awaiting his new homeland: a slow decline into European obscurity, a minor power perpetually overshadowed by its aggressive neighbors. But within this grim reality, he also sees a singular, audacious opportunity. Armed with the knowledge of future technologies, untapped global resources, and the fatal political missteps of his rivals, Christian rejects the path of quiet survival. He resolves to accomplish the impossible. Starting with the modernization of his small barony, Christian begins a ruthless and calculated campaign to seize the levers of national power. His goal is absolute: to dismantle the fragile Danish democracy, establish a powerful and efficient Absolute Monarchy loyal to his vision, and launch Denmark into the great game of nations. He will use his foresight to claim resource-rich colonies in Africa and Asia, build a navy to rival the great powers, and forge a Danish Empire strong enough to secure its destiny against the rising tide of a new, brutal age of imperialism. The Danish Empire is a saga of relentless ambition, political realism, and strategic genius. It chronicles the journey of a man caught between ages, who must wrestle with the morality of becoming a conqueror to save a nation, and who is willing to pay any price in iron, salt, and blood to carve his empire upon the map of the world
ZenTheBest · 27.6k Views

Reincarnated To Evolve My Bee Empire

"Now, go forth, my mortal champion! Conquer this world—or else!" I lived a painfully average life and died by a stupid, stupid accident, but a goddess interfered, giving me a second chance in another world. There, I became royalty—the lazy kind with almost no obligations, free to live in peace and luxury for the rest of my days. Sounds like a dream, right? In reality, it was anything but—because I became *BEE* royalty. A Drone Bee, doomed to die of old age in 2 months! (A humanoid bee, thankfully, but still a bee in all the ways that matter.) The only way to increase my lifespan is to develop and grow my bee colony—a deadly task in a vicious world like this one. There are murderous insect monsters, colossal beasts trampling the earth, other civilizations, natural disasters, and the bitchy patron goddess who absolutely hates me. But as long as I have my brains, my bees, and the powerful genes my system gives me, my Bee Empire will be unstoppable! === For those who want to know more: This is a wholesome comedic story, but it has some dark moments. The focus is on kingdom building, survival as an empire, and interacting with MC’s beautiful bee wife and adorable bee daughters. The bees are all humanoid (see pictures) and human-sized. However, they are still bees in their ways of life and mentality. Although there’s a system, real growth comes from putting effort and time. Nothing happens in an instant in this story, unless it’s trouble. MC acts like an idiot sometimes (oftentimes), but he’s not actually stupid-stupid. When it comes to strategic decisions, he uses logic and reason. Even if you might disagree with it. Also, there will be no smut (ecchi is a fair game), incest, NTR, harem or BL. === Discord is up! Find it at -> https://linktr.ee/Garessta Updates: 2 chapters/day, right after the reset (with a 5% chance of running late). Reply to author's pinned review if you have questions. Also, although I realize the futility of this aim (at least right now), if this novel reaches top 15 golden ticket ranking (and stays there for a few days, obv), I will mass release 10 extra chapters! (within 30 calendar days)
Garessta · 1.5m Views

Ravengarde: The Industrial Flame of Magic

(Under Acts Restructuring) Cast aside by his noble family for lacking magical talent, a young baron is exiled to a remote territory bordering the perilous Wyrdwood forest(Warcraft Forest). Amid despair and obscurity, he awakens a mysterious system—one that grants access to forgotten knowledge, lost technologies, and reformist wisdom long buried by empires. Determined to rise above insignificance, he sparks a magical industrial revolution—melding elemental sorcery with mechanized innovation. His once-backward barony, Ravengarde, becomes the catalyst for sweeping change, challenging ancient powers, rigid ideologies, and divine hierarchies. As global tensions flare, empires clash over faith, knowledge, and control. Races stir, ideologies collide, and the world’s own consciousness begins to shift. Amid political intrigue, espionage, and war, the baron’s vision grows bolder: not mere survival, but lasting legacy—to reshape Atheron and etch his name into eternity. Warning: This novel includes harem elements (maximum 6 members). Early arcs focus on reform, worldbuilding, and strategic advancement. Romance develops gradually over time. --- What to Expect: Realistic Kingdom Building & Societal Transformation Magical Industrialization & Technological Progress Multi-POV Geopolitical Intrigue Elemental Magic Integrated with Innovation Strategic Warfare & Ideological Conflict Cultural Ripples, Environmental Change & World Consciousness
Magicknight · 106.7k Views