During an intense gaming session of Rise of Empire, Ethan Cross dies of cardiac arrest on his desk—only to wake up inside the game’s brutal medieval world, with a weird game panel.
Ethan is unexpectedly appointed as the new village chief, following the death of the previous chief.
Now, he must navigate political schemes, ruthless Orc warlords, and resource management to survive in this unforgiving world.
But the real twist comes when he reaches the rank of Baron—unlocking the in-game multiplayer chat feature and discovering that he can still communicate with players from his original world.
As he uses this advantage to grow stronger, rumors begin to spread of a mysterious NPC lord unlike any other. Before long, he catches the attention of real-world players eager to uncover his secret—and perhaps, exploit it.
Can Ethan rise from a mere village chief to the ruler of a mighty empire, or will he be crushed beneath the weight of war, betrayal, and the unseen forces pulling the strings behind this world?
