Chap 3: A world not my Own
PM Zian
Thank you. You may leave now.
Wei
Yes, Your Excellency.
(Door closes)
PM Zian
(Sitting at desk)
Okay… steps to survive in this insane place
PM Zian
1. Know the geography
2. Study this weird leather journal
3. Talk around and figure out who's who
PM Zian
Ughh..this is going to be single headache (signs)
PM Zian
Why does my back hurt?
PM Zian
(Searching the selves) There's gotta be a map somewhere...
PM Zian
Wait---...what the hell?
PM Zian
This isn’t China. Not even Earth?? The Bay Empire stretches from the Kovoy River to the Southern Peninsula…
This place is huge! Two neighboring kingdoms… and another smaller empire. Okay. Cool. Not bad.
He flips through the journal. His eyes widen at the entries.
> “The Emperor no longer favors the Empress. Plans are in place to dethrone her and send her back to her homeland.”
PM Zian
Wait—what?? That wasn't in the original story!
> “He has killed 42 tigers. But now seeks to conquer the Empress’s homeland.”
PM Zian
Sheesh… What is wrong with this dude?
Weren't they supposed to have 3 months old boy child?
> “Sypourian envoys seek diplomacy. Rumors of religious conversion causing unrest.”
“His Majesty furious about envoy demands.”
> “A foreign trading company is attempting to meddle in court affairs.”
PM Zian
(Jaw Dropping) Holy sh—
This is like the French and British East India Company all over again!
No wonder the Tiger King had a gun in the story.
3 Servants and 2 attendant come in with dishes for dinner
Wei
Your Excellency, your dinner.
PM Zian
Ah, yes. Thank you.
(thinking)
(I need to find the Prime Minister’s most trusted aide. Let’s try a signal…)
PM Zian
Damn… this cuisine looks delicious. (Starts eating casually, watching the two attendants carefully)
He subtly grips the chopsticks in a specific grip - a silent signal, hoping someone in the room reacts.
Wei
Pause of a second… Then blinks and bows deeper**
Wei
Please enjoy your meal. Is there anything you’d like to ask… My Lord?
PM Zian
(She responded. She's the one?)
PM Zian
I'm done. All of you leave except you. (Pointing the finger towards the attendant)
All of them leave except for the attendant
PM Zian
(IDK if I should trust)
PM Zian
Well… I seem to have lost my memory. Could you help me?
Wei
(Shocked) Y-Your Excellency...
Wei
... Well then… allow me to reintroduce myself.
I’m Wei Fei, one of your closest aides.
You freed me from slavery in Dongtash six years ago… and since then, I’ve served only you.
PM Zian
Nice to meet you… Wei?
Wei
Yes. You always called me just Wei.
PM Zian
Then… tell me what’s happened. Everything. I want to know.
Wei
Yesterday, you were suffering from back pain — yet you refused to summon the royal physician.
You still stood by the Empress during the Sypourian envoy’s welcome banquet.
In the middle of the performance… you collapsed.
Wei
Yes. The banquet was halted. His Majesty ordered a full investigation.
Servants were questioned. So were ministers.
You were unconscious until this afternoon.
...The Emperor was… visibly concerned.
PM Zian
Did I have any medical condition? Why go to extent of investigation?
Wei
(bitterness slipping into her tone)Your health is important to all of us.
And His Majesty… he favors you deeply.
PM Zian
...Okay, Don’t be upset, Wei.I’m counting on you.Tomorrow, I want to know everyone — allies and enemies.
Then show me around the palace.
Wei
(bowing)Yes, My Lord.Have a peaceful night.
PM Zian
Leaning back as the door closes**
(This isn’t just a political mess… The Emperor personally got involved over my collapse. He favors me? No… something’s not adding up.)
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I just binged the entire story and now I'm lost without more. Please update soon, Author!
2025-06-03
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