Chapter 1: The First Day of High School, or a New World?

Qing Yu was currently in a state of utter panic, so terrified he felt he might wet himself.

As an ordinary boy, this day should have marked his first step into high school. He should have been meeting new classmates and teachers, joining a club just like in anime, embarking on a sweet romance, and living a carefree high school life.

This was how it was supposed to be.

This was how it was supposed to be…

This was how it was supposed to be!

As Qing Yu sat on the train, clutching his school bag, his gaze fixed on his phone screen, he was foolishly lost in fantasies of the new school life awaiting him. Suddenly, without any warning, a glowing, circular object resembling a magic circle materialized beneath his feet.

Indeed, it happened so abruptly that Qing Yu couldn’t even process what was occurring. Like the other passengers, he initially assumed it was some kind of magic show or prank.

Having lived his entire life in a civilized society, Qing Yu, a staunch atheist, had never believed in the supernatural, let alone magic.

Yet, a mere three seconds later, Qing Yu utterly abandoned his atheism. Without any comprehension of the situation, the magic circle suddenly began to pull him inward. An immense, irresistible force seized his legs, dragging him relentlessly into the array.

“Help! Someone help me!” Only then did Qing Yu think to cry out for help, hoping for assistance from those around him.

Unfortunately, the passersby, who had long since noticed the commotion, not only failed to offer assistance but instead began whispering amongst themselves, pulling out their phones to photograph Qing Yu. They even gave him enthusiastic thumbs-up, showering him with endless praise.

“That young man is impressive, what a great magic trick!” “Amazing!” “666!” “Awesome! Incredible!” “Too powerful! The hope of the magic world!”

Even more astonishingly, some people knelt beside the struggling Qing Yu, who was still pleading for help, and started live streams. They thrust their cameras into his face, shouting things like, “This guy’s magic is incredible! If you send ten rockets, I’ll ask him to explain the trick to everyone!”

As they spoke, they gestured wildly, radiating an eagerness as if they wanted to join in the spectacle themselves.

“What magic trick?! This isn’t a magic trick! Pull me out, now!” Qing Yu couldn’t help but curse into the camera. “Can’t you see this is the subway?! Pull me out!”

Then, Qing Yu witnessed a flurry of rockets soaring across the live stream, along with a constant deluge of refreshing comments from viewers praising him—

“Holy crap! Amazing!” “His acting is superb, better than some celebrities!” “That expression is priceless!” “This young man is so cute! Just like a girl!” “Count me in!”

…

“Save me! This really isn’t a magic trick! I’m going to die, I’m going to die! I’m being swallowed!” Qing Yu cried out in despair. At that moment, he suddenly detested atheism.

What idiotic atheism! Disappear from this world at once!

I declare! There might truly be gods in this world!

“Save me! Save me! Pull me out!”

Tragically, no matter how desperately Qing Yu screamed, no one extended a hand to pull him out. Everyone believed it was a spectacular magic trick, and some in the crowd had even begun whistling and cheering.

After Qing Yu was completely consumed by the magic circle, everyone simultaneously erupted into applause and cheers, celebrating the magnificent performance.

Then, they watched as the magic circle gradually faded, leaving only Qing Yu’s school bag resting silently on the smooth floor.

“Alright, young man, come on out! Your performance was absolutely brilliant!”

“Hey, cutie! You’re so adorable, are you interested in debuting as an idol?”

“You’re too cute, young man! Please, come out and be my little sister!”

…

And so, even after the train reached its destination, no one saw Qing Yu emerge.

“He couldn’t have… really…”

Gazing at the brand-new school bag, the crowd exchanged bewildered glances.

****

‘Ugh… ugh…’ Amidst what sounded like rather delicate gasps, the unconscious Qing Yu slowly opened his eyes. He had been in a coma ever since being swallowed by the magic circle, only now stirring as a heavy pressure settled on his chest.

‘Ugh…’ Gasping for air under the weight, Qing Yu slowly opened his eyes. Soft light diffused into his vision, a warmth akin to a gentle maiden, tenderly kissing his pupils and gradually restoring the luster to his dazed gaze.

‘So… so warm…’ A blurry phantom was reflected in Qing Yu’s pupils. For some reason, he felt that the gentle light emanated from this very phantom. Driven by instinct, he unconsciously reached out, attempting to grasp the elusive image.

The touch was incredibly soft, warm, and comforting.

‘Is this… heaven? Am I dead…?’ Qing Yu murmured, continuously kneading the phantom. As the world around him grew sharper, his thoughts gradually cleared.

“This isn’t heaven; this is Alanpa.” As if hearing Qing Yu’s soft murmur, the phantom suddenly uttered a clear, melodious voice.

‘Ugh…’

‘That voice… it sounds like a girl’s…’

‘What a sweet voice…’

…

‘Wait… a girl!’

It was as if a bucket of cold water had been abruptly dumped over Qing Yu’s head; he instantly jolted awake. The world before him snapped into sharp focus, and his mind became completely lucid.

This was no subway car; it was a spacious, brightly lit bedroom. At this very moment, he lay on a soft, large bed, pinned beneath a white-haired loli with an indifferent expression, clad in a long white dress.

‘If that’s the case… then what I just squeezed…’

“Woah!” Qing Yu cried out, hastily releasing his hand from the loli’s chest, intending to push her away.

Strangely, despite her diminutive appearance, Qing Yu found himself unable to budge the small loli even an inch, no matter how much strength he exerted.

Resigned, Qing Yu gave up, allowing the white-haired beauty to gaze down at him with her cold, blue eyes.

‘This doesn’t seem so bad, does it? Being pinned down by a beautiful girl, unable to resist…’

‘Hey, hey, this is hardly the time to be thinking such thoughts!’

Just a short while ago, he had been sitting on the subway, eagerly anticipating his new school life. Yet, in the blink of an eye, he had arrived in this utterly unfamiliar place, pinned beneath a white-haired beauty he didn’t even know. What kind of development was this?!

‘Wait,’ Qing Yu suddenly mused. ‘Could this be that classic trope from anime and novels where an ordinary high school student is summoned to another world, gathers a harem, forms a powerful team, defeats the Demon Lord, ascends to the pinnacle of the world, and becomes a winner in life?’

‘Though cliché, such a world is incredibly appealing!’

Gazing at the expressionless loli, a sudden surge of joy filled Qing Yu’s heart, instantly casting aside his earlier panic.

After all, he had always been a carefree person.

‘Could this beautiful girl before me be my first conquest target?’

‘What could she be? A swordsman? A magician? A healer? An archer? A knight? Or something else entirely? Could she be the goddess guiding me?’

As Qing Yu looked at the loli before him, one fantastical idea after another flashed through his mind.

‘It seems my blissful life is about to begin!’

“Perhaps you should cease your tiresome fantasies now?” Just as Qing Yu was endlessly rehearsing the hero’s triumph over the Demon Lord in his mind, the girl spoke, her voice flat.

“First, I must inform you that while this world is indeed different from yours, there are no Demon Lords, no heroes, and you possess no special abilities. Second, I am unfamiliar with what you refer to as ‘anime’ and ‘high school students,’ nor do I care to be. Finally, I advise you strongly against any thoughts of forming a harem, or of attempting anything untoward with me…”

At this, the girl paused. Her hands gently clasped Qing Yu’s neck, and with a warm sensation followed by a distinct ‘click,’ Qing Yu felt something cold and metallic firmly lock around his throat.

“Because you are the one who will be the wife.”

‘What?!’

Upon hearing the loli’s words, Qing Yu’s eyes widened, and an inexplicable shiver suddenly ran down his spine.

‘He hadn’t said a single word, yet this loli understood his thoughts with startling clarity. What’s more, she claimed he was to be the wife—’

‘Then wouldn’t I be—’

“Rest assured, your ‘thing’ is still there.” The loli, once again seeing through Qing Yu’s thoughts, frowned and stated coldly, “I don’t have one of those either.”

‘Oh, I see, that’s a relief—’

‘As if!’

“If that’s the case, then why am I to be your wife?!”

This turn of events far exceeded Qing Yu’s wildest imaginings. He had been inexplicably dragged into this world, a place devoid of Demon Lords or heroes, where he possessed no special abilities, and was even expected to become the wife of this young loli before him.

And he was currently in a state of utter bewilderment!

‘Where did I come from? Why am I here? What am I supposed to do? Why am I to become the wife of some unknown loli?’

A torrent of questions swirled in Qing Yu’s mind. He found the situation utterly surreal, and instinctively slapped himself—

‘Indeed, it hurt. It felt undeniably real.’

“How troublesome.” The loli frowned, seemingly displeased. She gently pinched Qing Yu’s cheek and continued to explain.

“First, you were transported here by a summoning array I used. Second, this is Alanpa, my territory; you were summoned here for no other purpose than to become my wife. Finally, my name is Aldoran.”

“Um, my name is Qing Yu…” Although his mind was still a muddled mess, Qing Yu decided to introduce himself first.

“Furthermore, regarding your becoming my wife, it was actually the gem on your collar that chose you.” Aldoran’s hand gently rested on Qing Yu’s chest. “It selected you to be my divine consort.”

‘A collar?’ Qing Yu touched his neck. Sure enough, a metallic ring was fastened around his throat, and something appeared to be embedded in its center.

‘What a cursed gem!’

Qing Yu felt utterly speechless. To think he had transmigrated to another world, only to become someone’s wife.

‘Couldn’t this gem have chosen a native of this world?! Why drag me here of all people!’

‘But wait, she said I was her divine consort?’

“I understand you may find this fact difficult to accept for now.” Aldoran gently stroked the collar on Qing Yu’s neck, her voice calm. “In your world, men are the dominant force, aren’t they? But in this world, everything is precisely the opposite.”

“In this world, women are the dominant party. In every aspect, women hold absolute control. So, you might find it hard to adapt at first, but you’ll gradually get used to it.”

‘Huh?’ Qing Yu was even more bewildered now.

‘So this is a matriarchal world?’

“You ask too many questions.” Aldoran looked at the confused Qing Yu, placing a finger gently on his lips—

“We will hold our wedding in three days. During this time, I will explain everything to you gradually.”

“My divine consort…”

“My Frigga…”

‘What? Who is Frigga?!’