The Sovereign's Servant 6. The Quill and the Rifle

I come to senses in someone else’s body—around me, screams, and someone else’s blood on my hands. In front of me, a wealthy playboy is raping a girl, confident 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.

Only I’m not in the 21st century anymore. I’m in the body of a streltsy shooter, and it’s the year 1682. Moscow is bustling and ready to explode into revolt—better timing can’t be imagined.

In my past life, an influential scoundrel killed my family. He bribed justice and avoided punishment. I carried out vigilante justice, died, and got a second chance. This time, I won’t allow money and power to protect criminals.

My principle is simple: there are no longer any “untouchables.” If justice requires raising a streltsy revolt, I’ll lead it. If it’s necessary to overthrow the throne, I won’t hesitate.

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

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