A Soldier's Life
S+94/100Web serial by Alwaysrollsaone
Book 1 is no longer on Kindle Unlimited as of 12/8/25 but the price is reduced to $3.33 on Amazon. I will make an older version of book 1 available on scribblehub.com when I have time to unarchive it Book 2 has been unstubbed and is no longer on KU, it has been added back on scribblehub.com. Unfortunately, Royalroad makes the process of adding back chapters too difficult and time consuming Book 3 will be not be stubbed due to Amazon's KU rules Book 4 published as an ebook on Amazon Book 5 will be published on Amazon in October 2025 Book 6 draft is complete on my Patreon Confused there is no Book 7? Well, book 6 is going to be broken apart since the second half was not well-received on Patreon. I will be adding chapters to book 6 and trying to address the issues in book 7 Book 8 draft is complete on my Patreon Book 9 has been started! (9-24-25) New Synopsis by a reader: Embark on a gripping journey through a mysterious fantasy world where one man's resilience is tested to its limits. He is cast into this unforgiving world with nothing to his name. Our protagonist is swiftly swept into the ranks of the Legion, where survival is a daily struggle. Amidst the chaos of battle and the constant threat of danger, he must hone his skills and unlock his latent potential, navigating a landscape fraught with peril and uncertainty.With each trial and tribulation, he discovers new depths to his abilities, grappling with a burgeoning magic system and the harsh realities of his surroundings. This gripping slice-of-life narrative blends elements of LitRPG with a captivating tale of growth and survival as our hero fights to find his place in a world where nothing comes easy and every victory is hard-earned. Will he rise to the challenge and survive amidst the chaos, or will he succumb to the perils that lurk at every turn?- Dustin R. Book One is up on Kindle. https://www.royalroad.com/amazon/B0CV8MMBFT Book 2 will be stubbed on June 20th or shortly after (changed from June 1st). This was a financial decision by myself, as 80% of my Amazon royalties come from KU. It will be released on KU on July 1st © Copyrighted by AlwaysRollsAOne All Rights ReservedNo permission is given by the author to reproduce, translate, create audio formats, or repost on other sites or distribute.
Books · 6
#1 A Soldier's Life
4.49· 3.6KFollow an unfortunate soul who has been thrown into a fantasy world with nothing. He is quickly railroaded into joining the Legion and has to develop under harsh conditions while slowly discovering his potential power. This story has light LitRPG elements with a stat and magic advancement system. The MC is not overpowered and experiences the pain of growth as he tries to find a place in the strange new world while staying alive. Neither are coming easy to him as his Legion Company is constantly in harm's way.
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#2 Sobral City
4.54· 2.6KThe politics of the Telhian Empire are on display as Eryk and the company navigates the dangers within the Empire. The wayward hero thinks he is going to have time to relax after the harrowing experience in Macha. Things are never that simple as Eryk continues to grow and mature as a soldier.
#3 The Shimmering Labyrinth
4.56· 1.7KAs Eryk's closely guarded secrets teeter on the brink of exposure within the company, he finds himself navigating treacherous waters. Meanwhile, his mage company ventures on a harrowing expedition to unveil the elusive whereabouts of a legendary lost dungeon known as The Shimmering Labyrinth. This perilous undertaking will serve as the ultimate test for Eryk and his allies, as a hidden adversary threatens them from a distance.
#4 The Hounds
4.61· 1.5KThe company returns to the capital of the Telhian Empire, but our hero is not safe. First Citizens plot against him, but he finds allies and reluctantly joins the conspiracy against the Emperor. His tribulations are not over, as he must now survive becoming one of the Empire's elite Hounds.
#5 The Boutan Caliphate
4.57· 1.2KFree from the Empire, Eryk flees with Maveith, following a thread of hope that Maveith's sister is alive. The journey is perilous, and success is not assured. To conceal their true objective, the pair become mercenary adventurers as they cross the continent.
#6 Adventures in Godok
4.64· 14Returning Maveith's people home to Stone Mountain Island becomes a quest to heal Castile. After months on the island, Konstantin, Gilda, Eryk, and Raelia travel to the renowned city of Godok. Known by its residents as the greatest city on Desia, a massive sprawl where adventure finds you.