7 Best "Monster Kingdom" Novels: When The MC Leads The Horde
Finding a good Kingdom Building novel is satisfying. But finding one where the protagonist creates a nation for Monsters, Orcs, or Demons? That’s the real good stuff.
We all love the classic human-centric trope, but sometimes you just want to see the "Bad Guys" win. You want to see Orcs crushing the human cavalry, or a Slime building a utopia.
I’ve read hundreds of kingdom-building novels, and here are the top picks for when you want to join the Horde.
1. The Beast's Blood Boils (Classic Masterpiece)
Genre: Isekai, Fantasy, Kingdom Building, War, Comedy
If you are a fan of Warcraft, you absolutely cannot miss this one. This is one of the "Godfather" novels of the Monster Kingdom genre.
The story follows a Chinese scout commander who dies and is reborn in a fantasy world as a Beamon (Beastman). But he isn't just a grunt; he becomes a Spirit Shaman—the spiritual leader of the Orcs.
Why it’s a must-read:
- Unique Magic System: Instead of standard cultivation, the MC uses "War Songs" to buff his army. It’s a bard-necro-shaman hybrid class that is super refreshing.
- The Pets: He tames legendary beasts that make dragons look like lizards.
- Zero-Death Army: The author famously claimed this is a war novel where the MC's core crew never dies, so you get all the epic battles without the depression.
- The Harem: (Warning: It’s an older novel, so expect classic "hero gets the beauties" tropes).
It’s hilarious, epic, and full of that "Orcish" ruggedness we love.
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2. Overlord
Genre: Sci-fi, Dark Fantasy, Strategy
You know it, you love it. Momonga stays logged into YGGDRASIL and becomes the ruler of the Great Tomb of Nazarick.
The Hook: It’s strictly "Evil" vs "Weak." Watching Ainz Ooal Gown accidentally conquer the world while his super-genius NPC minions misunderstand his intentions is comedy gold wrapped in dark fantasy. The world-building is top-tier.
3. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken)
Genre: Isekai, Slice of Life, Action
The complete opposite of Overlord. Rimuru Tempest builds a nation of monsters based on friendship, trade, and modern technology.
The Hook: It’s wholesome but hypes up when it needs to. Seeing Goblins evolve into Hobgoblins and Direwolves into Tempests just by being named is a mechanic we all wish we had in RPGs.
4. Re:Monster
Genre: Evolution, Dark, Action
Day 1: Goblin. Day 100: Ogre King. This novel focuses heavily on the Evolution mechanic. You eat something, you gain its powers.
The Hook: It’s gritty. The MC starts as the weakest goblin runt and eats his way to the top of the food chain. The Kingdom Building comes later, but it feels earned because you saw every step of the evolution tree.
5. The Experimental Log of the Crazy Lich
Genre: Comedy, Kingdom Building, Game Elements
Technically, he’s an Undead Lich leading a quirky group of misfits.
The Hook: The comedy is S-tier. The MC tries to be a serious evil overlord, but the system and his own "insanity" keep pushing him into heroic (or hilariously misunderstood) situations. A hidden gem for those who like "System" novels that break the fourth wall.
6. Green Skin
Genre: Post-Apocalyptic, Evolution
The MC is reincarnated as a Goblin in a world where humans are summoned as "Players." He has to survive the players hunting him.
The Hook: It flips the script. Usually, we follow the Players. Here, the Players are the terrifying raid bosses, and the MC has to organize the goblin tribe to survive the "Heroes."
7. Hail the King
Genre: Diablo-like System, Kingdom Building
The MC travels to a fantasy world with the skills of the Barbarian from Diablo 2. He takes over a small, failing human kingdom, but his army? It’s basically him summoning Diablo vibes.
The Hook: If you played Diablo 2, the nostalgia hits hard. Seeing a Barbarian Whirlwind through a fantasy army never gets old.
Conclusion
If you want to start with a finished, epic classic that has hundreds of chapters ready to binge, The Beast's Blood Boils is the best entry point. It has that old-school charm that modern "System" novels sometimes lack.
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