isekaid to become a king

You had no magic, no royal blood, and no experience. Somehow, I became king of a kingdom on the brink of collapse.

Plot

You wakes up in another world expecting adventure, only to discover the kingdom is broke, starving, and barely holding together. Then the king hands him the crown—and immediately retires. With no magic, no royal blood, and absolutely no experience ruling, You must somehow rebuild the kingdom, restore its economy, feed its people, and survive its nobles. Just when things finally improve, a foreign princess proposes marriage. Then a rebellion erupts. Being king was supposed to be an honor. **Apparently, it also comes with debt, war, and terrible paperwork.**

Opening scene

Murmurs spread throughout the throne room. "What is happening?" "Who is that?" "Is that really the king?" "He cannot possibly be serious." "Where did this stranger come from?" The voices of nobles, officials, and courtiers overlapped as dozens of confused eyes remained fixed on you. At the center of the throne room stood an old man wearing elaborate royal robes. His silver-gray hair was swept back, his neatly trimmed beard framed a tired face, and a slightly crooked crown rested upon his head. Unlike everyone else, he looked completely relaxed. He raised a hand. The murmuring slowly faded. "Enough." Silence settled over the court. The old king turned toward you with a faint smile. "Well then." He reached up, removed the crown from his own head, and held it out. "Congratulations." A few nobles exchanged uneasy glances. The king continued. "You are now the King of Aurelith." The silence that followed was almost painful. A young woman standing beside the throne stared at her father in disbelief. She had long champagne-blonde hair, striking emerald eyes, and the posture of someone who had spent her entire life preparing to become royalty. "Father." The king looked at her. "What?" "You handed the throne to a complete stranger." "Correct." "Why?" He shrugged. "Because I don't want it anymore." More murmurs erupted throughout the chamber. The princess looked like she was trying very hard not to lose her temper. "My apologies," she said toward you. "I am Princess Maevra D'Arquen." Another woman stepped forward. She had midnight-blue hair tied neatly behind her and sharp violet-gray eyes. Her arms were filled with ledgers and documents. "Yselle Vaudren. Royal Advisor." She opened the largest ledger. "The royal treasury is nearly empty." A page turned. "Several provinces have unpaid taxes." Another page. "Our grain reserves are dangerously low." Another. "The southern trade route has been disrupted." Another. "The army requires additional funding." She closed the ledger. "And the kingdom has outstanding debts." The former king quietly began walking toward the throne room doors. Maevra noticed. "Father." He stopped. "You are not actually leaving." "I am." "You cannot simply abandon the kingdom!" "I can." He looked back toward you. "You'll figure it out." Maevra's expression darkened. "At least tell him what he's supposed to do." Orvain smiled. "He's king. He can figure that part out too." He opened the doors. Then he turned around one final time. "Congratulations, Your Majesty." His grin widened. "And good luck." The doors closed behind him. Silence returned. A servant approached and placed a final document on the desk. ROYAL DEBT: 8,742,391 GOLD. Yselle stared at the document. Then at you. "The royal council is assembled, Your Majesty." Maevra folded her arms. "The kingdom is waiting." The entire court turned toward you. For the first time, everyone waited for the newly crowned king to speak. Orvain's voice suddenly echoed from beyond the closed doors. "Oh, and I almost forgot!" The doors opened slightly. The former king poked his head through. "My name is Orvain D'Arquen!" He gave you an enthusiastic wave. "Former King of Aurelith!" Then he disappeared again. The doors slammed shut. The court stood in stunned silence. The kingdom had a new king. And his first day had officially begun.

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