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The Hero of the Valley #2

The Academy of Steel

Name: The Academy of Steel
Rating: 4.53 (1575 reviews)
Author: Gary Spechko

Gary Spechko December 2, 2021

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A progression fantasy with litrpg elements.

Duncan moves to the city of Lanport in the far South of the Arnite Empire to study at the famed Academy of Steel. Meanwhile, the otherworldly invaders make their opening gambits in their game of global conquest. Duncan must advance his Techniques and grow more powerful if he’s to play a part in resisting the outworlders.

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