From Reader to Ruler: The Forgotten Prince's Rise through Harem-Chapter 2: Awakening in an Unknown World

Chapter 2: Awakening in an Unknown World

Warmth.

Soft sheets beneath him. A ceiling unlike the sterile white panels of a hospital.

Dani's first thought was simple.

Did I die and go to heaven?

His last memories were of pain, darkness, and the cold grip of death. But now, he felt... alive. More alive than he had in years.

Slowly, he sat up, his body responding with an ease he hadn't felt in a long time. No IV tubes. No pain. No cancer eating away at his insides.

Confused, he scanned the room. It was huge, far more extravagant than anything he had ever seen. The bed alone could fit four people. The walls were adorned with golden engravings, the furniture polished and exquisite. A fantasy-like nobility aesthetic, straight out of the novels he used to read.

His heart pounded as a sudden realization struck him.

Where the fuck am I?

He turned his head and saw it—a mirror standing in the corner of the room.

Dani hesitated for a moment before stepping toward it. He needed to see. He needed to confirm.

And when he did, his breath caught in his throat.

The reflection wasn't his.

A tall young man stood before him, draped in a fine noble's attire, the fabric rich with embroidery. He had mid-length black hair, slightly messy, and piercing golden eyes that held an unnatural sharpness. His face was handsome, sculpted, regal. A single earring dangled from his left ear, a silver crest embedded in it.

He didn't recognize this person.

Dani took a step back, his mind racing. Was this a dream? A hallucination?

What the hell is happening to me?

His fingers ran over his face, touching skin that wasn't his. His heartbeat thundered in his ears.

Did I die? Is this reincarnation? Or is this some elaborate dream before my mind completely fades?

He needed air. He needed answers.

Dani turned toward the window at the far end of the room.

When he reached it and looked outside, his breath hitched.

A vast field of shimmering flowers stretched beyond the mansion, glowing softly under the night sky. The petals seemed to dance with an ethereal light, their colors shifting between deep blues, purples, and soft silvers. A waterfall cascaded down the center of the field, its water radiant, glowing as if infused with moonlight.

It was... breathtaking.

Far more beautiful than anything he had ever seen on Earth.

His chest tightened. This wasn't a dream. This couldn't be a dream.

Something deep inside whispered to him—this is real.

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A Walk Under the Moonlight

Dani needed to clear his head.

He stepped away from the window and made his way to the door. When he opened it, a long corridor stretched endlessly before him, lined with massive wooden doors—each one leading to another room.

A mansion. A huge one.

He walked down the hall, his footsteps muffled by the plush carpet. The grandeur of the place was overwhelming, but his mind was too clouded with confusion to admire it properly.

Soon, he reached a grand staircase leading downward. With slow, hesitant steps, he descended, eventually reaching the mansion's entrance.

When he stepped outside, the full view of the mansion hit him.

It wasn't just a mansion. It was a fortress of luxury. Towering, vast, with spires reaching toward the heavens. Its sheer size made his stomach churn.

Just how fucking rich is the owner of this place?

Shaking his head, Dani walked toward the flower field.

The moment he stepped onto the grass, a sense of peace washed over him. The cool breeze, the soft glow of the flowers, the rhythmic sound of the waterfall... it felt surreal.

For the first time since waking up, he felt calm.

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A Mysterious Encounter

That was when he noticed her.

A girl, sitting at a small stone table amidst the glowing flowers.

She was stunning.

Long silver hair cascaded down her back, illuminated by the moonlight. Her eyes were violet, sharp and intelligent, carrying an air of aristocracy. She was dressed in a flowing gown with golden embroidery, emphasizing her noble status.

She noticed him and tilted her head.

"Oh?" Her voice was soft but carried a hint of amusement. "It's unnatural for you to be here at this time."

Dani blinked.

Unnatural for me?

He frowned, trying to make sense of her words. What does she mean by that?

Clearing his throat, he asked, "What do you mean... unnatural for me? And who are you?"

The girl let out a small sigh, resting her chin on her palm.

"Maybe our father produces too many children that we still don't recognize each other." She paused, then smirked. "Or maybe you're just an idiot."

Dani's mind blanked.

Father? Children?

Then she continued. "My name is Evelyn. Evelyn Everhart. And I believe your name is Dani Everhart."

His heart skipped a beat.

Everhart. That name rang a bell in his mind.

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His throat went dry as he hesitated before asking, "...Are you talking about King Aldric Everhart , Everhart family, is there also a person name Lucian Everhart?"

The moment he said that, Evelyn's brows furrowed in frustration.

"Are you drunk or just stupid?" She crossed her arms. "Of course I'm talking about King Aldric Everhart. He's our father. And Prince Lucian Everhart—your own blood brother from the same mother."

Dani froze.

Lucian Everhart.

That name wasn't just familiar. It was etched into his memory.

He knew that name. He had read about it before.

And in that instant—everything clicked.

The grand mansion. The luxurious surroundings. The impossible beauty of this world.

He had transmigrated.

Not just into any world.

Into the novel.

His breath came in short gasps as the weight of that realization crashed down on him.

Evelyn scoffed, standing up from her seat. "Pathetic." She turned on her heel and walked away.

Dani barely noticed her departure. His mind was spinning.

King Aldric Everhart. Prince Lucian Everhart. The Everhart family.

This wasn't a dream.

This was real.

And he had just stepped into an entirely new life.