Oukoku e Tsuzuku Michi (The Road to Kingdom) is a "seinen" series adapted from a popular light novel. It follows , a former slave who makes a pact with a powerful vampire named Lucy: if he can conquer the Erg Forest and become a king, she will become his woman.

A well-known source for raw releases, listing the series up to Chapter 117 .

For fans looking specifically for the "raw" (original Japanese) panels to see the art before translations are finalised, several repositories host these high-definition scans:

The manga is known for its gritty realism, large-scale battle sequences, and explicit harem elements. If you are catching up, note that the manga moves slower than the light novel, which has over 19 volumes in Japan.

Finding the latest updates for (also known as Road to Kingdom ) is a priority for fans of this dark fantasy epic. As of May 2026 , the series has progressed well beyond this point, with chapter 97 being a pivotal moment in the "Turmoil in the North" arc. Chapter 97 Overview: "Turmoil in the North (5)"

While primarily for fan-translations, it provides detailed volume and chapter metadata to help you track exactly where Chapter 97 fits in the Vol 17 timeline. Series Background & Status