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.

Seoul, Kingdom of Korea — Royal Plaza


Three days after the official proclamation of peace, the capital still buzzed with celebration. Banners waved from windows, bells chimed across the palace grounds, and laughter returned to the streets. Yet beneath the surface of joy, a quieter truth lingered: the war was over, yes—but it had left scars that no treaty could erase.


King Gojong stood at the royal balcony of Gyeongbokgung Palace, flanked by his ministers and military officials. Below, a massive crowd had gathered—civilians, soldiers, merchants, farmers, even schoolchildren. Many held paper flags bearing the new symbol of Allied unity: three swords crossing beneath a rising sun.


The king raised his hand, and the plaza fell into a reverent hush.


Chapter 290 - The Cost of Peace