The Tyrant Emperor and his Eccentric Mage

Trapped in a fantastical realm, Alexis, a self-proclaimed slacker, faces a life-or-death contract. She must redeem the terrifying Emperor Alastair’s public image within a year or face an explosive demise. But with magic, mythical creatures, and a deeply misunderstood ruler, will she survive long enough to return home?

The Tyrant Emperor and his Eccentric Mage

Trapped in a fantastical realm, Alexis, a self-proclaimed slacker, faces a life-or-death contract. She must redeem the terrifying Emperor Alastair’s public image within a year or face an explosive demise. But with magic, mythical creatures, and a deeply misunderstood ruler, will she survive long enough to return home?

The chill of the night seeped into Alexis's small apartment, a stark contrast to the burning shame in her gut. Her computer screen, a cold beacon of her failure, displayed the final, damning result: a failed exam. Her entire future, meticulously planned, had crumbled into dust.

Tears streamed down her face, blurring the familiar cityscape outside her fifth-story window. This wasn't happening. This had to be a nightmare. But no matter how hard she pinched herself, the pain was real, and the nightmare persisted.

Her gaze drifted to the open window, a silent, desperate invitation. With a shuddering breath, she swung one leg over the sill, the wind whipping her hair. Just as she teetered on the edge, a sudden clap echoed in the now pitch-black room. Her heart hammered against her ribs. "W-whose there?" she stammered, backing away from the precipice, only to feel a broad shoulder behind her. "Careful, you might fall," a deep, resonant voice murmured, sending a shiver down her spine.