After his twin elder brother Chen Ji died, Chen Ran drifted through each day in a daze. To remember his brother, he traveled to the little worlds his brother had once visited, took on his brother's secret identity, and pretended he was still alive.
But, well, something went wrong...
[The Tipsy Eldest Grandson of a Concubine] (Palace)
Chen Ran liked being his brother. As an unremarkable cannon-fodder character, he could spend every day drunk and not have to care whether it was day or night.
Until one day, the young heir deliberately picked a fight with him at a tavern. The next day, the rakish heir and his prince father were both exiled three thousand li away.
When Chen Ran sobered up and looked into it, he realized something was off.
Why was his family full of brother-obsessed people? Why were half the officials at court his loyal followers? Why were the neighboring kingdoms' princes and princesses inviting him on diplomatic missions, or even to invade?
Brother, are you really just an ordinary eldest grandson born to a concubine?
At this rate, you'll unify the whole world!!!
Wait! Your Majesty, what are you doing? Who are you abdicating the throne to?!
[The Frail, Sickly, Mute Fortune-Teller] (Ancient China)
Chen Ran hurried out of the last world. This time, his brother's identity debuffs were stacked to the limit: frail and sickly, unable to speak, and a refugee who made a living telling fortunes at a street stall.
Great, peace and quiet. Time to lie down.
But not long after lying down, Chen Ran realized something was wrong again.
Why was his neighbor so strong? Why did every resident in the town know medicine? Why, in an age of war, could he hear three feudal lords fighting every day, yet the flames of war never once reached his doorstep?
You people peeking over there, do you really think you're hiding well?
Last night you were arguing next door. One minute it was, "The lord should return to Chang'an with us," then, "My domain is the best place for you," then, "King of Chu, I beg to differ. In my humble opinion..."
I may be unable to speak, but I'm not blind or deaf!
[The Mortal with Absolutely No Spiritual Roots] (Cultivation)
[The Duke's Gardener] (Western Fantasy)
Chen Ran did his homework ahead of time this time, and confirmed that this was just a low-ranking servant.
Until one day, an arrogant guest deliberately trampled the roses he had planted. Chen Ran threw the shovel in his hand, splitting the man's head open, but wasn't punished at all. A few days later, the guest was deported for violating the kingdom's laws.
Chen Ran: This plot feels familiar. Looks like I have to investigate my brother's secret identity all over again.
The butler, panicking: What do we do? His Majesty is getting suspicious!
The Duke: I'm even more worried!
[The Orphaned Country Herbalist] (Full-Dive Online Game)
[The CEO's Assistant with a Thirty-Year Mortgage] (Modern)
[The Anonymous Professor and Guide in a Research Team] (Interstellar)
#This identity is really ordinary this time... right?#
#What's it like to have a brother with obsessive-compulsive disorder?#
#Brother, I'm seriously starting to suspect you faked your death to fool me#
Before-you-read notes:
1. The blurb is complete, so the story is about to begin.
2. The little worlds follow the time order of ancient China, Western fantasy, modern, and interstellar. You can also make requests.
3. Collect all seven worlds to summon the dragon (just kidding).
Theme: Any ordinary person can reach the top