Chapter 1: Queen? Me?

Akiko couldn't believe what she was hearing. Queen? Her? That was impossible! She was just an ordinary high school student, not some kind of royal figure. But the knights seemed convinced that she was the missing queen, and they treated her with the utmost respect and deference.

"I'm sorry, but I think there must be some mistake," Akiko said, shaking her head. "I'm not a queen. I'm just a normal girl, and I'm not from here." She was trying to be polite and calm, but she could sense that she was failing to maintain a facade. Inside, she was panicking. How could this be happening? How could she be a queen in a world she had never even heard of before?

The knights exchanged worried glances. "Your majesty, please don't joke," one of them said. "We've been searching for you for weeks, ever since you disappeared from the royal palace. It was feared that you had been kidnapped or worse."

Akiko's head was spinning. She had no idea what was going on, but she knew she needed to get out of there as soon as possible. She had to find a way back to her world, back to the life she knew and understood.

"I'm sorry, but I don't know what you're talking about," she said, trying to keep her voice steady. "I don't know anything about being a queen or living in a palace. I just want to go home."

The knights looked at each other, unsure of what to do. "Your majesty, perhaps it's best if we return to the palace," one of them said. "You can rest and regain your strength, and we can figure out what's happened to you."

Akiko hesitated. Going to the palace seemed like a bad idea, but she didn't know what else to do. She had no idea how to get back home, and she was completely lost in this strange new world. Reluctantly, she nodded.

"Okay," she said. "Let's go to the palace. But please, can you tell me more about what's going on? I need to understand what's happening."

The knights nodded, and they all mounted their horses once again. As they rode towards the palace, Akiko couldn't help feeling like she was in over her head. She had no idea how she had ended up in this fantasy world, or what her role was in it. All she knew was that she was completely out of her depth and had no idea how to get back home.

As they rode, Akiko tried to get more information out of the knights. "Can you tell me more about this kingdom and the royal palace?" she asked. "How did I end up here, and what do you mean when you say I'm the queen?"

The knights looked at each other, seeming hesitant to reveal too much. "Your majesty, it is not our place to say," one of them said. "It is best if you speak with your advisor about your situation. They will be able to provide more information and guidance."

Akiko nodded, feeling frustrated but understanding that the knights were just following protocol. She decided to wait until she arrived at the palace to learn more about her supposed role as queen.

As they rode, Akiko couldn't help but be awed by the sights and sounds of the strange new world she found herself in. The landscape was unlike anything she had ever seen before, with rolling hills, dense forests

and magical shimmering lakes. The air was fresh and clean, and the sun shone brightly in the sky. Despite the confusing circumstances, Akiko couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder and excitement at being transported to this fantastical world.

"I don't remember anything about this place or my supposed royal duties. And how did I even end up here in the first place?" The confusion not still subsiding, she is still in dazed why she is there.

The knights looked at each other, clearly unsure of how to answer her questions. "We are not sure, your majesty," one of them said. "But we are sure you are the Queen"

Akiko sighed, feeling a sense of frustration and helplessness wash over her. She had no idea how to convince them that she just a normal high school girl. All she knew was that she had to find a way back home, to the life that she knew and understood.

But as they approached the palace, Akiko's nerves began to build. She had no idea what to expect or how she would be received. She just hoped that she would be able to find a way back home and return to her normal life.

As they rode up to the palace gates, Akiko saw the sprawling, majestic structure for the first time. It was like something out of a fairy tale, with tall towers and intricate architectural details. Akiko couldn't believe that she was supposed to be the queen of this place. It seemed impossible.

The knights dismounted and helped Akiko down from her horse. "Your majesty, please follow us," one of them said, leading her through the gates and into the palace.

As now she step down on the ground, her heart immediately start pounding like crazy. She want to run, she want to escape from this reality but she can't.

"How did I get here?"