Second Coming of the Archmage Victorious

His utopia destroyed by greed. An apocalypse only he can stop. An apprentice he’s supposed to kill. Faced with starving children, murderers escaping justice, and wars slaughtering innocents by the thousands, Alrik unleashed his magic upon the world. He ushered in a perfect empire, and the people rewarded him with their hatred and fear. To free them once more, he penned a guide to greatness before slumbering for a hundred years. A thousand years later, an exiled tomb robber—sorry, totally legit archaeologist—has the misfortune of awakening Alrik. As a historian (and definitely not a thief to be executed), Wada’s thrilled to be Alrik’s guide and protege. Alrik’s legacy lies in ruins. Bandits and corruption reign supreme, an all-too-familiar plague spreads, and his book spawned the Disciples of Alrik, ruthless cultists determined to steal powers beyond any mortal’s grasp—even if it means ripping a hole in the universe. Someone has to stop them, and that someone is Wada. What to Expect: - An OP MC determined not to smite everyone this time around - A middle-aged zero-to-hero apprentice not afraid to tell it like it is - Meaningful stakes - A world-threatening conspiracy - Found family - Chekhov's Rat (you'll know it when you get there) New chapters every M / W / F.