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Ajax's Ascension #3

The Baron

Name: The Baron
Rating: 4.36 (873 reviews)
Author: Keleros

Keleros July 10, 2025

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Synopsis

Ajax’s life in the capital takes a new twist as he joins the Academy.

Everyday interactions with the most talented members of his own generation. The chance to delve the dungeons present in the capital with some regularity, testing himself against the strongest challenges the kingdom has to offer. Experiments with alchemy?

As his family prepares to move to the capital. Will everything continue smoothly? Or will he face difficulties in his climb through society?

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