In the 18th century, gifted general Alexander was ambushed and killed by corrupt officials. Reborn as a penniless courier in modern New York, he suffers heavy debt, abandonment by his girlfriend, and a shabby basement home. To make matters worse, his sister owes loan sharks a three-day debt. Believing power never changes its essence, he applies ancient military tactics to win his first fortune. With forward-thinking vision, he invests in run-down blocks and gathers loyal followers. He pays off the debt, weakens local gangsters, and gains a shrewd female lawyer as his strategist. As his business empire expands, he slips into his old ruthless and authoritarian ways. His sister’s cold remark shatters him. Seizing the chance, the gang kidnaps his sister and demands all his assets. Cornered, Alexander realizes his past downfall stemmed from obsession with conquest. He humbles himself, unites the vulnerable, and traps his enemies. After rescuing his sister, he murmurs under Manhattan’s skyscrapers: "I was a lonely conqueror in my past life. This time, I only want to be a good brother." This time, he fights not for power, but for the ones he loves.
