[THE TOURISM BOARD IS ABOVE ALL]

‘You’re expecting to become some kind of summoned hero from a fantasy setting who solves problems with extreme violence?

I expected more from a fantasy world god but you and me clearly have differences in upbringing.

Oh wow, you know I solve problems by working with other people and building relationships.

Of course occasional shows of power wont hurt but real business works differently to your backward viewpoint.’

[Jackie Imperial explaining his position to a Food and Drink god.]

Jackie Imperial had spent the majority of his seventy-five years working in the coffee business.

From working on his families plantation since he could walk, to training as a barista.

He eventually ended up becoming the CEO of one of the largest coffee providers Strikker Coffee on his home planet of Belphus.

Finally, he’d done enough to deserve his full retirement.

He’d planned to retire back to his coffee farm, get back to his roots and let the younger generation manage the business he’d spent a lifetime building.

Sadly for Jackie on the day he planned to leave another reality had plans for him.

A fantasy continent full of gods related to food and drink wants his experience and expertise with coffee to make it the most popular beverage of choice.

The good side? He’s young again. The bad? He has to start out with a single coffee bean a day, no combat experience, no business connections and no clue how this new world operates.

Jackie Imperial will have to work his way up to become the Coffee Emperor. One cup of Java at a time.

I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

Nicholas A. Ostheimer