The Duke’s Unlikely Heir

Meet Reinhardt Blazkowicz. Orphan. Hero. Warrior. And now, the unlikely heir to the legendary Blue Star Duchy. Found by the Duke himself on a battlefield, surrounded by enemies, Reinhardt's life is about to change forever. Plucked from the ashes of war and thrust into a world of unimaginable wealth and privilege, he must now trade his battle-worn armor for the hallowed uniform of Aegis Crown Academy. There, in a world of magic, combat, and courtly intrigue, he'll need more than just his battle-honed instincts to survive.

Reinhardt Blazkowicz has proven himself worthy of attending Aegis Crown Academy. A former demon slayer, adopted heir, and now a rising star among his peers, Reinhardt's journey is far from over. Having survived his first weeks, his next challenge isn't one of strength—it's one of character.

When Reinhardt Blazkowicz returns to Blue Star Duchy after a successful first year at Aegis Crown Academy, he finally feels his unlikely path from battlefield to nobility taking root. With the Blue Star Trading Group flourishing alongside Xenia Volkov and his leadership training underway, the former soldier is stepping confidently into his role as heir. Then Duke Wilhelm—his adoptive father and the man who plucked him from a life of endless battle—collapses during a council meeting.

The tyrant is dead. The tournament for the throne has begun. With Richard gone, the Gold Star Duchy has collapsed into a "soft" civil war. Greedy cousins and ambitious generals are tearing the region apart, and the chaos threatens to spill across every border. Reinhardt is recalled to the capital to fight in front of the entire realm. In the arena, the rules of war apply.