Rising Queen: The Chronicles of Aubriana:

Introduction

"Do you ever feel like you're working yourself to death?"

Michi Tanaka was the embodiment of the modern-day workaholic. At 28, she had sacrificed her youth, friends, and even her health for the sake of her job at a high-profile marketing firm in Tokyo. Her daily routine was a blur of client meetings, endless emails, and deadlines that seemed to multiply overnight. Work had consumed her, and her life outside the office. Non-existent. The exhaustion had become a part of her identity—until it claimed her entirely.

One late night, after grinding through another impossible workload, Michi's body gave out. Slumped over her desk, she died from the very thing she spent her life doing overworking.

But death wasn't the end for Michi.

Instead of darkness or eternal rest, she found herself in a dreamlike place, floating amidst endless clouds of pink and gold. Confused and a little angry about her premature demise, Michi was greeted by a carefree and eccentric deity, Zephyr, who welcomed her with a lazy wave.

"Well, well, well. You really worked yourself to death, didn't you?" Zephyr chuckled, offering Michi a cup of tea. "But lucky for you, I'm feeling generous today. How'd you like a second chance at life?"

Michi blinked at the divine figure, trying to process what was happening. "A second chance?" she muttered. "At what? Another cubicle? More emails? No thanks, I've had enough of that."

Zephyr's laughter echoed in the clouds. "Not quite! I have something far more exciting in mind. How about a life where you're the queen of a magical kingdom? You'll have power, magic, adventure—and yes, fewer meetings."

Michi was skeptical, but Zephyr wasn't offering her much choice. Plus, the thought of living a life free from corporate shackles was tempting. Maybe she could finally escape the never-ending grind.

"Alright," Michi sighed. "I'll bite. What's the catch?"

"Oh, no catch," Zephyr grinned. "But the world you're about to enter is... well, let's just say it's a bit chaotic. You'll be reborn as Aubriana, the first queen of a fantasy realm called Veloria. You'll have to deal with court politics, dragons, magic, and maybe even save the world a few times."

Michi – now Aubriana – was thrown into a brand-new existence as the ruler of a kingdom on the brink of disaster. But this new life wasn't going to be all sunshine and roses. Her kingdom was chaotic, the nobles backstabbing, and the court filled with intrigue. Oh, and there was the small matter of taming a legendary dragon and navigating a royal prophecy that foretold either her rise to glory or her fiery downfall.

Despite it all, Aubriana was determined to survive, and maybe even thrive, in this new world. With her sharp wit, sarcastic humor, and modern-day sensibilities, she would face her challenges head-on — though her new life would prove to be anything but ordinary.

As Aubriana, Michi would discover that being a queen was a lot like being an overworked office lady — only with more dragons, magic, and chaos.

Thus begins the adventure of Aubriana, the reincarnated queen who, despite her royal title, will bring her own brand of quirky humor, modern perspective, and rebellious spirit to a world where politics and magic collide. What starts as a fresh start in a fantastical world turns into a rollercoaster ride of action, fantasy, and comedy, as Aubriana finds herself constantly at the center of chaos, surrounded by an eccentric group of allies, enemies, and one very temperamental dragon.

Welcome to the world of Rising Queen: The Chronicles of Aubriana: — where magic, humor, and a queen's sarcastic wit reign supreme.