"Seriously, Evan, this place is unreal! It's like we've landed on an entirely different planet," I exclaimed, my mind still trying to grasp the bizarre surroundings.

As I sat on the front porch, staring at the peculiar blue screen in front of me, Evan joined me, his expression a mix of awe and confusion. "Sis, this land is barren, no kidding," he remarked, his eyes scanning the desolate landscape. "And what's up with that prompt asking you to name the kingdom? Are we suddenly royalty or something?" he chuckled.

"Hey, Evan, should we just go back to sleep and hope this is all just a crazy dream?" I suggested, trying to make sense of the surreal situation. "I mean, you're here in my dream too, right?"

Evan came closer and pinched my arm. "Ouch! Okay, that definitely hurt," I yelped. "Wait a second... this is real! This isn't a dream!" My heart raced with the realization that we were indeed in a bizarre and unfamiliar reality.

"Where are our grandpa and grandma?" I urgently asked Evan, my mind racing with concern. Without waiting for an answer, I hurried back into the house, pushing open the door to their room. To my relief, there they were, fast asleep, undisturbed by the strange events outside.

Feeling a sense of reassurance, I returned downstairs to find Evan still staring at the two moon. "What should we do?" I asked him, my voice filled with uncertainty and curiosity. It was clear that this was no ordinary situation, and we needed to figure out how to navigate this mysterious world.

"Let's just enter the name," Evan suggested, his mind racing with excitement. "How about something modern and cool, like 'Neon Kingdom'? Or how about something technical and engineering-inspired, like 'Quantum Vista'?"

I raised an eyebrow, impressed by Evan's choice of name. "Quantum Vista, huh?”

"No, no, no. I reject that name," I said firmly, leaning back and pondering. "Let's go for something more meaningful, something that represents our family."

"How about 'Magnolia'?" "Magnolia, I like it," Evan said, his eyes drawn to the majestic tree standing proudly in front of our house. The moonlight cast an ethereal glow on its large, beautiful white flower, making it look even more enchanting under the presence of the two moons.

I nodded in agreement, feeling a deep sense of connection to this name. "It feels right, doesn't it?" I said, my voice filled with certainty. "Magnolia—the name has a certain elegance and strength to it."

With a mixture of anticipation and uncertainty, I typed in 'Magnolia' on the blue screen and hit enter. "Whoa! It worked!" Evan exclaimed, his eyes widening in awe.

My heart skipped a beat as the holographic screen displayed a message that read, "Greetings, Her Majesty Amy, the King of Magnolia." It was surreal to see my name next to the title of a king.

"Well, this just got even crazier," Evan remarked with a nervous chuckle. "You're really the ruler of this place, Amy. King of Magnolia!"

In a state of panic and disbelief, Evan glanced at me with wide eyes, his own shock mirroring mine. "Wait, why do you look like you just stepped out of high school?" he stammered, his voice filled with surprise and confusion.

I couldn't believe what I was seeing either. "I have no idea," I replied. "And why do my hands look so small?"

Evan nervously examined his own hands, which indeed appeared younger and smaller than before. "This can't be real," he muttered, as if hoping to wake up from a strange dream.

"But look at yourself," I pointed out, still trying to process the surreal situation. "You look like a 10-year-old boy!"

Evan's eyes widened further, as if he hadn't noticed the change until now. "What in the world is happening?" he exclaimed, his mind clearly racing to find an explanation.

"You should enter 'Tabby' for your kingdom name, oh Your Majesty King Amy," she mused, her voice filled with a mischievous hint.

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Evan and I exchanged incredulous glances, unable to fathom the extraordinary turn of events. "Neko-chan, did you just talk?" I stammered, my heart racing with excitement.

Neko nodded with a playful twinkle in her eyes. "Indeed, my royal subjects. As the ruler of Magnolia, you are now bestowed with the gift of understanding and conversing with the creatures of this realm," she declared with a hint of pride.

"This is insane!" Evan exclaimed, clearly awestruck by the newfound revelation. "I can actually understand what you're saying, Neko?"

With a regal nod, Neko's tail swished gracefully. "Yes, Your Royal Highness Evan, the wizard prince," she proclaimed.

My eyes were fixed on the blue screen, it had transformed into a game-like user interface. Tabs with various options appeared before me. I touched on the "Map" tab, and a detailed view of the entire Magnolia Kingdom materialized. A red dot marked a specific location on the map—the crop field. My instincts told me that red wasn't a good sign, and I braced myself for what lay ahead.

Suddenly, a ping sound echoed, and a quest notification appeared on the screen. "Save the Crop Field and its Inhabitants from the Rathefang Monster!" The fantasy name, Rathefang, sounded both intimidating and intriguing.

Let out a frustrated sigh, my annoyance at the HUD mounting. "Hey, hey! Administrator! Even though I'm not in the game industry, at least as a beginner, you should provide some tutorials first!" I exclaimed, with a genuine hint of irritation.

It seemed like this new world of Magnolia had thrust us into a role we were unprepared for, and I yearned for some guidance to navigate through the challenges. A tutorial or some basic instructions would have been a welcomed starting point.

Evan chuckled beside me, sensing my exasperation. "Yeah, it would have been nice if they gave us a heads up or a 'How-to' guide," he agreed, sharing my sentiment.

Neko, ever the wise companion, approached with a reassuring purr. "Fear not, my King. We shall embark on this adventure. We will find our way," she said, her voice carrying a sense of calm.

"Get the slingshot, Evan!" I called out, excitement coursing through my veins. Without hesitation, I sprinted into the house to grab the key to Grandpa Bo's truck and his trusty shotgun. The quest on the blue screen had ignited a sense of urgency, and I was determined to save the crop field and its inhabitants from the menacing rat-like monsters.

"Wait, wait, Evan, you're just a little kid now! I can't bring you," I panicked, my eyes wide as I realized the magnitude of the situation. Evan's body had transformed into that of a young boy, and the thought of putting him in danger sent chills down my spine.

Evan, however, remained surprisingly composed, flashing a confident smile. "Don't forget, Amy, my mental age is still 23," he reassured me. "I can handle myself."

His words gave me a moment of pause. Despite his young appearance, Evan's mind was as sharp as ever. He had always been wise beyond his years, and I trusted him to make the right decisions.

"Alright, but promise me you'll be careful," I said, trying to sound firm while a hint of worry lingered in my voice.

"Ready to roll!" he declared, his eyes shining with determination.

With the truck keys in hand, I led the way to the old pickup truck parked near the barn. The engine roared to life as I turned the key, the sound of power echoing through the quiet night. Evan and Neko hopped into the passenger seat, holding the slingshot tightly, ready for action.

"We've got this," Evan said, his voice steady and resolute.

As we arrived at the crop field, we were met with a shocking sight - the Rathefang Monster, a massive creature as big as Neko, was devouring our precious crops. Anger and determination surged within me as I realized the extent of the damage it was causing.

Without a moment's hesitation, I grabbed the gunshot and took aim at the monster. Evan, perched on top of the truck, joined in, firing his shots with precision.

With Neko-chan guiding me, I aimed and shot, "Bang!" The monster fell, but there were still three more to the right. "Bang! Bang! Bang!" I fired rapidly, taking them down one by one. I was relieved that the shotgun and slingshot combo worked, but what if the next monsters were resistant to our shots? The thought only fueled my anger, and I shot even more fiercely, "Bang! Bang!" I refused to let any of them escape.

"This is insane!" I exclaimed, my heart pounding with adrenaline. "I never thought the first quest would be this intense!"

The battle seemed never-ending, and the sky gradually brightened, ushering in a fresh dawn. My arms were starting to ache from the continuous shooting, and I was feeling drained. It had been nearly three hours of non-stop fighting, and the numbers of Rathefang Monsters seemed endless.

"We're almost there, keep going!" Evan encouraged, his determination unwavering.

With renewed energy, we pressed on, pushing ourselves to the limit to protect our kingdom and complete the quest.

And then, finally, a triumphant ping sounded - we had done it! The message on the screen congratulated us on successfully completing the first quest, and it promised a reward for our efforts.

"Thanks for the help, Neko," I said, giving her a grateful pat. Neko's eyes gleamed, "You have been deemed worthy, my King."

I couldn't help but chuckle at Neko's excitement, "Yeah, I don't think I signed up for this 'king' business. "

As I stood up, the once menacing monsters had disappeared, leaving behind a collection of sparkling stones. Evan was quick to notice and shouted in amazement, "Whoa, these are gemstones! And we have 200 of them!"

I carefully inspected the crops, relief washed over me when I saw that we had managed to save most of them, although some had unfortunately perished in the encounter with the Rathefang monsters. The sight of the damaged crops tugged at my heart.

Suddenly, I heard a soft rustling sound coming from beneath the remaining crops. Curiosity piqued, I knelt down and gently moved aside the foliage, revealing two adorable creatures hiding beneath. They looked like a mix between puppies and wolves, with fluffy fur and bright, inquisitive eyes.

"Hey, Evan, come check this out!" I called, who was still engrossed in counting the gemstones. "Look what I found!"

Evan rushed over, his eyes widening in surprise and wonder as he saw the two adorable creatures. "Whoa, what are they?