The Sovereign's Servant 4. The Holy League

I come to myself in someone else’s body—around me, screams, and someone’s blood on my hands. In front of me, a wealthy lout is raping a girl, sure that his father’s connections will save him from punishment. How familiar…

— Get out of the way, you scum!— I kick the bastard in the face.

But I’m not in the 21st century anymore—I’m in the body of a musketeer, and it’s 1682. Moscow is seething and ready to explode in rebellion—what could be better?

In my past life, an influential scoundrel killed my family. He bought his way out of justice and avoided punishment. I took matters into my own hands, died, and got a second chance. This time, I won’t allow money and power to save criminals.

My principle is simple: there are no longer any untouchables. If justice requires raising a Streltsy revolt, I will lead it. If it’s necessary to topple the throne, I won’t hesitate.

Peter the First is still a boy. But I will become his mentor and raise a tsar who will rid Russia of corruption and lawlessness forever.

Or I’ll die again—but this time, not in vain.