The Rise of Ashborn [Kingdom Building / Weak to Strong Progression]

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Civil engineer Arthur Vancewas two days away from marrying the love of his life when a truck ended his future. Instead of death, he awakens in the body ofOliver Ashborn—a frail thirteen-year-old noble who has just survived an assassination attempt. His new reality is worse than death. The once-powerful Ashborn family is collapsing. Their mines are exhausted. Their roads are mud. Their territory is drowning in debt. And powerful enemies are already circling. But Arthur isn't a noble.He's an engineer. Armed with the knowledge of physics, chemistry, and structural engineering, Arthur begins to analyze this new world's greatest force—magic. If mana follows rules, then it can be understood.If it can be understood, it can be engineered.And in a world where magic decides power… one mistake could destroy everything.=> Daily updates! What to expect from this novel: ⚙️Rational, Engineer Protagonist🔮 Hard Magic System📈Weak-to-Strong Progression🏰Kingdom Building & Industrialization⚔️Fantasy & Political Intrigue🗝️Deep Lore & Mysteries⏳Slow Romance

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Community Reviews(4)

  • LitRpgLoverRoyal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0

    This is something for you if you enjoy the engineering aspects of kingdom building novels.I can agree with the other review that some of the word choices seem a little off and, especially at the beginning, the forced use of architectural/engineering slang may grate a little. But once you get used to it, it actually becomes quite fitting.Characters seem to be fleshed out and unique.Sometimes things fall into the characters hands too easily and just align too well, but it's a story after all....

  • OwlacrityRoyal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0

    Really enjoyable series with an interesting premise. I really enjoy it every time the main character really focuses on using his engineering skills back from earth. The world is clearly being set up for some fun kingdom building, and I'm looking forward to enemy states/kingdom's reactions when he invents crazier things like an engine.

  • just wa3raRoyal Road
    ★★★★★ 5.0

    Overall, the story is really strong in terms of world-building and atmosphere. The author did a great job creating a heavy, realistic setting where every decision feels important, and nothing seems random or easy. The characters aren’t shallow either—each one has their own logic and way of thinking, which adds a lot of depth to the story.Another great point is that the story doesn’t rely only on action. There’s a strong focus on intelligence, strategy, and psychological tension. The threats aren’t always direct, and that sense of mystery is what keeps the reader hooked and wanting more.The pacing is also well done—you don’t feel bored, and each part builds naturally on what came before.And honestly, just to be clear… I’m actually friend with the author, but even aside from that, I really liked the story a lot and I think it has huge potential

  • DrakoRemRoyal Road
    ★★★ 3.0

    The beginning started well, like many stories in this genre do. I like the emotional load there is in the beginning before the accident. However than the transmigration happens.the MC after the reincarnation is a machine, at least when we look at his action. He doesn’t grieve (and he lost a lot), he jumped right into figuring out how to deal with his predicament. And the notion that he’s an engineer and because of this his mind is somehow more resilient against such situations irks me the wrong way.And the style: peculiar word choices, too wordy, and pacing is off.the playing along is also something that is hard to believe. Looks like being an engineer trains you mentally and emotionally to be a spy.