Aethelred, reborn into a world untouched by the shadow of Derick's reign, found solace in the quiet life he'd always craved. The turmoil of his past life, the constant struggle against the encroaching
darkness, had left him weary, but not broken. He dedicated himself to the rebuilding of his kingdom, not as a conquering king, but as a shepherd to his people. He focused on fostering peace and
prosperity, rebuilding farms and villages razed during the war, and establishing trade routes with neighboring kingdoms. His reign wasn't marked by glorious battles or grand conquests, but by a quiet, unwavering commitment to his people's well-being. He found joy in simple things: the laughter of children playing in the rebuilt market square, the abundance of harvests from newly cultivated fields, th
