Ajax's Ascension: The Capital by Keleros
Book 2 in the Ajax's Ascension series
Narrated by Boise Blue and Ally Frey
Genre: LitRPG portal progression fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobook
Book 2 in the Ajax's Ascension series
Narrated by Boise Blue and Ally Frey
Genre: LitRPG portal progression fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobook
Returning from his time in the cities’ militia, Ajax comes to find out his village was destroyed and his mentor was injured due to the whims of a spoiled noble. He knows there is nothing that can be done, as he is now, but luckily for him a dungeon nearby offers the perfect opportunity to train before heading to the Capital.
But once he gets there what will he find? A way to heal his mentor? Support to grow even stronger? Nobles who want to use him for their own ends? Maybe all of the above.
Source: Info in the "About Ajax's Ascension: The Capital" was taken from amazon on 14/07/2025.
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My Thoughts:
The second chunk of a bigger book.
The sentence construction of the English translation of this book is strange. It sounds like "The color the bird the blue". I can still, sort of, understand what it means. However, sometimes I outright do not understand some of it. This might have been present in the first book, but if it was, it was not as obvious as it is in this book! Then there is the clerical errors to boot! The editor needs to be fired!!
Like I said in the first book, I would not have bought the first book of this series had I known that this was a LitRPG. Because I really am not fond of the genre. But the fact that I am reading this book now tells you of how beautiful the world building is and how compelling the story telling quality is.
Fluffy
In this book we meet Her Cuteness! Fluffy!
I still do not like the male narrator's singsongy kind of reading. The female narrator on the other hand is good!
Quantitative Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 4.5
Character development = 4
Story itself = 4
Writing Style = 4
Ending = 3.5
World building = 4.5
Cover art = 4.5
Pace = (16 hours and 3 minutes listening time)
Plot = 3
Narration = 4
Character development = 4
Story itself = 4
Writing Style = 4
Ending = 3.5
World building = 4.5
Cover art = 4.5
Pace = (16 hours and 3 minutes listening time)
Plot = 3
Narration = 4
Books In The Ajax's Ascension Series:
Meet The Author
Keleros:
Author of the Ajax's Ascension series.In the sprawling realm of LitRPG and GameLit fiction, where dungeon dives and stat sheets often overshadow soul, Keleros has carved out a space defined not by spectacle, but by substance. Known for the Ajax’s Ascension series, Keleros draws readers in with a story that unfolds less like a power fantasy and more like a reckoning — a gritty, immersive journey where growth is earned, pain has purpose, and the stakes feel startlingly human.
It all begins with The Divine Witness, a novel that throws its protagonist, Ajax, into the hostile world of Gryndor — not as a chosen one with infinite power, but as a human among stronger, faster races, armed with a rare trait and an unrelenting will to rise. Each step Ajax takes through dungeons, noble courts, and his own shifting morality is steeped in the kind of tension and introspection that fans of slower-burn progression crave. The sequel, The Capital, pushes the narrative deeper, intertwining political maneuvering with personal growth in a way that elevates the stakes without losing the soul of the story.
Keleros’s writing is meticulous without being mechanical. Readers have praised the author’s ability to blend complex system mechanics with emotionally resonant character arcs — a balance few in the genre manage to strike. It’s not just about XP and loot. It’s about consequences, identity, and resilience in a world that rarely offers second chances.
Despite their growing readership — 10,000+ followers and counting on Royal Road — Keleros remains something of an enigma. There’s little public backstory, no splashy origin story, just the consistent pulse of someone who writes because they have to, because this world and these characters demand it. That quiet dedication speaks volumes to fans who’ve followed the series chapter by chapter, watching Ajax claw his way upward, one hard-won level at a time.
Whether you're new to the genre or a veteran of virtual battlefields, Keleros’s work offers more than a power climb. It’s an invitation to question what strength really means — and what it costs to pursue it.
RisingShadow
The Narrators
Boise Blue:
Boise Blue is a popular voice actor and audiobook narrator. Best known for narrating various fantasy, litRPG, and fiction titles, frequently collaborating with publishing groups like Royal Guard Publishing.
Ally Frey:
Ally Frey is a professional audiobook narrator who frequently collaborates with co-narrator Boise Blue on LitRPG and fantasy series. She is well-known for voicing titles like Dead Freeze by Misty Vixen and the Ajax's Ascension series by Keleros.
FTC Disclosure:
The print book/ebook and/or audiobook were purchased with private funds.
No money received for this review.
The print book/ebook and/or audiobook were purchased with private funds.
No money received for this review.
