The Empress's Life, Starting from Zero

Congratulations, you've transmigrated. Now, there's good news and bad news. Which would you like to hear first?

The good news is that you've become a Crown Princess in training.

The bad news is that you didn't download the language pack, so you can't communicate with anyone.

Congratulations! You've unlocked the achievement: Die as soon as you transmigrate.

Unfortunately, you failed to clear the game. Please try again.

Now there's new good news and bad news. Which would you like to hear first?

The good news is that you've activated the System (that's me).

The bad news is that the System's other functions haven't been activated yet. Keep exploring.

Congratulations! You've survived for an astonishing fifteen minutes.

Unfortunately, you failed to clear the game. Please try again.

Now there's new good news and bad news. Which would you like to hear first?

The bad news is that pain suppression hasn't been activated. I'm sure you've figured that out from the last two attempts.

The good news is that you've gained permission to inspect the System. Keep trying.

Congratulations! You've survived for an astonishing day and two shichen.

Unfortunately, you failed to clear the game. Please try again.

Now there's new good news and bad news. Which would you like to hear first?

The bad news is that the people around you are full of malice toward you.

The good news is that the System has loaded the language pack. Your mom no longer needs to worry about you not knowing a "foreign language."

Congratulations! You've now survived in this world for an entire month. Next, set your sights on becoming the Empress!

Unfortunately, you failed to clear the game. Please try again.

Now there's new good news and bad news. Which would you like to hear first?

You: ... WTF

Sorry, the command you sent isn't in the database. Please send it again.

Reader's guide:

1. Third-person narration.

2. Fictional setting. Don't overanalyze; everything is based on the story's worldbuilding.

3. Survival in the early part, nation-building later, with a small ensemble cast.

4. There is a pairing, but it doesn't take up much of the story.

Theme: Life is precious