There was a man in the modern world that built his business empire from scratch. He was hailed as a genius by his peers and was respected worldwide due to his contributions to the world.

If it is not only for that unfortunate accident that led to his death. He was a man who could potentially change the world with his mind that still stores a plethora of ideas. 

But—fate had others plan with him. He found himself in another world, what’s more, it’s primitive and technologically backwards compared to his last world. And what’s more, he turned into his younger self, and in this world, he was an orphaned boy. 

For him to survive, he must use everything that he had at his disposal, and that was all in his head.

October 30, 1898Outskirts of Dandong, Southern Manchuria


A freezing mist hung heavily over the outskirts of Dandong, clinging to the trees and buildings as if trying desperately to conceal the scars of warfare. General Yuan Shikai stood silently atop a small rise overlooking the city, watching his exhausted troops establish hurried defenses. Behind him lay the battered Yalu River, now controlled entirely by Amerathian, Japanese, and Korean forces, who were relentlessly advancing northward into Manchuria.


Yuan's breath clouded softly in the cold air as he surveyed the bleak horizon. Dandong represented his final position; further retreat was impossible without surrendering Chinese territory. He could feel the weight of history pressing upon his shoulders. This battle was not merely about military victory or defeat—it represented China's pride, sovereignty, and future standing among world powers.


Chapter 287 - The Final Stand