Warrior Knight

Ludwig Altenburg is the son of a baron, and he is tired of the obligations that come with his birth. His plan is to win a tournament, catch the eye of a wealthy patron, and secure his future for good. Yet skill with a sword turns out to be only part of what a fighting man needs.

When bold talk fails to carry him, Ludwig joins a mercenary company, where he hones his craft through violence and loss. The men around him are not all allies, and reshaping himself into a warrior brings constant peril.

As armies assemble and war draws near, Ludwig is pushed into leadership. He begins to see what conflict truly demands. Whether his readiness to give up everything for those around him will destroy him or save him is the central question.

Warrior Knight is the second volume in Paul J Bennett's Power Ascending series.