Road to the Crown

  • Genre: History
  • Author: MotivatedSloth
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  • Status: Ongoing

  • Rating(4.3 / 5.0)

Political marriage, war taxes, subsidies, a tribute... All those terms sound nice when one juggles them from behind the screen of his trusty computer!

Junk food? Check. Sugary drinks that will cause me diabetes? Check. Two weeks of leave from the work? Check. A fresh copy of the newly released game finishing downloading as I\'m going back from the grocery store? Check.

Oops! My emotions got better to me, and I tripped on the stairs. I\'m so silly!

Then...

Why the hell am I kneeling in a throne room, watching the marriage and coronation ceremony of the King, dressed in the noble robes with the game itself only flashing in the corner of my eyes?

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  1. CholeWong
    CholeWong rated it
    Having embarked on "The Road to the Crown," I found myself deeply engrossed in this compelling narrative. The author's vivid prose paints a rich tapestry of intrigue, seamlessly blending historical detail with complex characters. The protagonist's journey, fraught with trials and determination, resonated with me on a personal level. The unexpected twists kept me on the edge of my seat, making it a thrilling read that I simply couldn't put down. This literary gem is not just a story; it's an exploration of ambition, loyalty, and the lengths one will go for their dreams. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a captivating tale that stays with you long after the last page.
  1. Biaah
    Biaah rated it
    "Road to the Crown" is a captivating novel that weaves a compelling narrative, painting a vivid tapestry of human emotions, aspirations, and the relentless pursuit of dreams. At its core, the story revolves around the characters' struggles, triumphs, and the journey they undertake to reach their respective crowns - be it personal goals or societal accolades. The author deftly explores themes of identity, resilience, and the power of relationships, as the characters navigate through adversity and self-discovery.

    Each character is meticulously crafted, showcasing the full spectrum of human complexity, from vulnerability to strength. The protagonist's arc is particularly compelling, as they confront their fears, learn from their mistakes, and grow into a more profound understanding of themselves and the world around them. The novel's pacing keeps readers engaged, with unexpected twists and moments of introspection that resonate deeply.

    What sets "Road to the Crown" apart is its ability to blend universal experiences with a unique, immersive setting. The author skillfully captures the essence of human connection, reminding us that even in the pursuit of individual greatness, we are all connected by our shared humanity. Ultimately, this book serves as a poignant reminder that the true crown lies not just in material success but in the growth, love, and empathy we cultivate along the way.

    In conclusion, "Road to the Crown" is a thought-provoking and heartwarming tale that invites readers to reflect on their own paths to self-fulfillment. It is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human condition and the transformative power of hope, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities of life and the pursuit of happiness.
  1. Morgan Grantham
    Morgan Grantham rated it
    A really good original novel that you won’t regret giving a read.

    Writing Quality - Not much to say about this because there are rarely any obvious mistakes I can pickup on.

    Stability of Updates - There are regular updates (Though, there are never enough chapters when you really enjoy a story).

    Story Development - I like the current development of the story and you can tell the author is either well read or has done some research into the current specifics of the story. I would like to have a closer look at the actual system and the main uses of it for the MC, because at the moment the most important aspects I can think of are the map and crafting. It feels like he has been neglecting his responsibilities as a Lord in his own territories and I would like to see his making better use and giving a better look into the running of his current lands. With all the statistics available  from the system I would think that he could create some medium long and easy to understand plans?

    Character Design - The character designs for the people that matter are well thought out. Even some side characters and the general attitudes of the nobles proves enlightening. The only thing that irritates me at times is the Main Character and his many tangents. Though, I suspect that is a design of the author on purpose. It just seems like the MC likes to jump from one thing to the next like an excited child and not being able to wait to show his efforts to all the people (Yet having nothing physical to show for that idea yet)

    World Background - The general lay of the world is proving to be well written. I’m not particularly well informed on polish geography and what has been established is well done, It would prove useful for the author to at some point once the MC has a stable land ownership to creat a map with the different colour coding to show who owns what (I find it helps with visualisation).

    Overal, a fantastic piece of work.
  1. Leif Cocker
    Leif Cocker rated it
    this story is honestly weird... a dude gets a system that allows him to bring whatever technology he wants to the past in order to help his country, Commonwealth or Poland, to become a world power. The author is clearly patriotic towards his country, and keeps saying how living in modern times is worst than in the past. I honestly don't understand how he keeps this reasoning. He talks as if the world stole everything from Poland and that modern society is inferior or wathever he cooks up. He's even weirdly patriotic to a supposed country that collapsed about 200 centuries ago. He keeps saying that modern people have lost all morals and that people in the past were more honest.
  1. Bowen
    Bowen rated it
    The story is set in Poland during medieval times, with the MC reborn from a modern gamer playing the game, to a novel coming from an illustrious background. He's respected but he's middle-lower echelon in terms of nobility.

    He knows a bit about this part of history, yet what truly gives him the foundation to stand out and develop is that he knows one simple fact about their current king, which is that he will abandon his kingdom and flee in 4-5 months time.

    This isn't something that by itself will make him rich and powerful, but it gives him the opportunity to take advantage of that fact. The way he's growing his influence, wealth and power is by making innovations and improvements to already existing things.

    For example, his beer business is doing really well, and he has expanded to 3 territories 112 chapters into the story, (all 3 of which are his, haha). His beer is considered to be on a different level, and knowing this he made it famous by using a couple of opportunities to make governors and nobles try it during noble social events in order to spread it.

    There's no ridiculous cheats, he doesn't get thousands of gold of income after a couple of  chapters, hell even after 112 chapters that's still not the case.

    While from what I've said so far you might think that the MC's just good for making money, that's not the case. Funding an army is not so easily done, especially when your territory doesn't make enough money a month to open up a solid business.

    There are also the issues of manpower, which can't be solved in a short period of time by regular means, which means he needs territory if he wants more population fast.

    I can go on and on, but basically, him focusing on economic development so far is mostly because he needs it as a foundation to grow further.

    The main point that has attracted me to this story, is that the MC isn't a knight in shining armor that will risk his life for nothing. He's neutral, which i can deal with.

    The main issue I have with it however, is that while he kills most of his enemies, I don't find him ruthless enough. *Spoiler below this*

    Most recently, he defeated the man that wanted to take his wife as his own in a war in which he killed almost all of the enemies soldiers, and after the man stands on trial and is exiled, he doesn't off him after he's exiled. Yes he's already gotten all of his territory and money, but offing him is no problem and I don't see a good reason for him not to do it. Some smart nobles would know it was him that made his enemy mysteriously disappear, but so what? It's not uncommon and there won't be proof.

    So far the author has shown that he doesn't use tropes, but if the exiled guy with nothing to his name makes problems for the MC in the future, that's grounds for dropping the book.

    Overall it's a great novel, among the best of its rare kind. Novels similar to this are Black Iron's Glory, The World Online, etc.
  1. Martin Anna
    Martin Anna rated it
    Started good we got some politics/ and developments than we got the cliche of the damsel in distress who want to **** with mc
    And from what other comment are saying mc got a virgin mindset whenever he’s talking to girl
    So it’s a goodbye for me
  1. Buck Abe
    Buck Abe rated it
    Ok so the story starts out as a transmigration with a system to ancient Poland.  It's a good idea but the way it works out and is pretty boring and the main drawn of the system is barely used and not even defined.

    Right now we know barely anything about the system.  There is no info on how he levels if there are levels,  we know he gets xp from crafting but I guess no xp when he kills anyone we dont know his stats but we know he has them. The whole system thing is laid out like a wiki, it gives him info and that's about it oh and it can auto brew. It is supposed to be able to craft for him but he never uses it but to make beer. I mean what is the use of a system if he doesn't use it or hell the author never defines what it actually is or what it can do totally or what ways he can get xp. So ya the system to me is just a hook to get people that like them to the story and just enough to seem like there is a system.

    Just a few chapters in the romance entanglement starts which is crazy. The guy knows he only has a few months before the king runs away and all heck breaks loose and instead of setting stuff up thoroughly he spends 100 chapters play romance politics,  yes het gets 2 towns out of it but damn 100 chapters of it and he has just made 1 brewery.   I swear the author wants to have sex with his horse, he spends so much time describing the horse and putting his head to the horses you are just waiting from him to kiss the beast and way to much sex chapters for this type of story, I mean like 4 chapters to explain smut.

    Anyway the story is a disappointment and it's about to go premium.  I wish the guy luck but i dont think many readers will hang around, in my opinion it's not worth paying for. The guy puts a lot of work and research in but for what its supposed to be it's just disappointment.
  1. Alvis Bach
    Alvis Bach rated it
    even after 10ch

    I was looking forward to reading the kingdom building nd wars. but I don't even get eased into our ml returning to his territory before a female shows up to insert herself into the novel. I'm turned of from the potential most likely partner

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