Guardians of the coral throne by Jeffrey Lord

In this twentieth installment of the Richard Blade series, the MI6 agent is transported from a high-tech London laboratory to a multidimensional realm characterized by a conflict between the barbarian Scadori and the decadent Empire of Karan. After proving his martial prowess among the tribesmen, Blade falls in love with Tera, a woman whose tragic death at the hands of Karani conspirators fuels his quest for vengeance. To secure his survival and exact retribution, he navigates a treacherous landscape of political intrigue, eventually rising to the rank of Lord General under the young Emperor Jores VII. The narrative culminates in a massive military engagement where Blade leads the Karani forces to a decisive victory, effectively neutralizing the Scadori threat before he is pulled back to his home dimension. Ultimately, the text explores the emotional toll and profound loneliness Blade experiences as a perennial outsider caught in the cycles of alien wars.