Suddenly being thrown into the novel's world and possessing a pretty much fucked up character made him have no choice but to continue his life as a new identity. And just like any sane person who transmigrated into a book, of course, he would destroy every red flag that stood in his way. Yet, unbeknownst to him, every single thing he did was just wrecking the storyline more and even more; to the point that the plot had become utterly screwed, thanks to him. ===== A/N: This novel is heavily inspired by many famous video games.
—Thud —Thud —Thud
The sound of footsteps reverberated through the air as Adrian, Nathaniel, and Charlotte descended from the ships, making their way down the sturdy wooden stairs.
Each step Adrian took seemed to amplify the pounding of his heart as he approached his mother, especially upon seeing her cold eyes and indifferent expression.
A wave of realization washed over him, flooding him with the awareness that he was in deep, deep, deep trouble. 'I'm fucked up.'
Arriving before them, the trio immediately greeted the royal figures.
"We greet Her Majesty the Empress of the Aeon Empire and Her Highness the Consort." They spoke in unison, their voices filled with respect and deference.
Aerilyn acknowledged their presence with a nod and ordered, "You may rise."
"Thank you."