Theodore made it through the winter and turned Holden into a thriving barony. But as the town grows, so do new threats and problems. Not only does he have to manage his land from far away by building sewers, paving streets, fixing poisoned soil, and making his bathhouses a popular place for nobles and especially his people, but he also has to answer his family’s summons to the capital, where every noble house wants a piece of his inventions and the Enchanters’ Tower demands exclusive rights to make them. And they will stop at nothing to have them.

To make things worse, a rival sends a monster horde toward Holden. At the same time, Theodore is drawn into the empire’s Grand Tournament, where he must face nobles, princes, and prodigies alike, hoping to prove himself on the big stage and gain political power.

Because while improving his skills and becoming stronger is important, he needs political power to protect what he has built and secure trade deals that could drag Holden into a new industrial age.

Book 3 of a fast-paced new Isekai LitRPG Adventure featuring a rune-based magic system, dungeon delving, an intelligent MC, deep worldbuilding, unforgettable characters, kingdom-building, and so much more.

Perfect for fans of Arcane, Return of the Runebound Professor, and Rune Seeker!