The Devouring Knight Novel

A middle-aged civil engineer, Lumberling, disillusioned by modern life, seeks adventure on a solo nature trip. His quest for wonder leads him to a hidden pyramid, where a fatal burst of red light instantly kills him but binds itself to his soul. Drifting in the void, his soul eventually awakens in the body of a mortally wounded foot soldier on a war-torn alien battlefield. Determined to survive this hostile new world of clashing knights and monsters, Lumberling discovers a unique ability: he can devour the essence of his fallen enemies. This power becomes his path to survival, built on bloodshed and sheer will. However, as ancient forces awaken and danger pervades, Lumberling must confront whether his burgeoning power is enough to overcome his new destiny or if he will be consumed by the very strength he wields.