The Night Shift Archmage

Gas leak. That's what Soren Vonesdar told the kid who watched him close a Dimensional Rift for 2.2 seconds. Not a big lie. But over the last 802 years, his excuses are running out. Once, Soren sealed the Crown—within his own soul—the most powerful cosmic entity in the universe, which Voyéd seeks to become the strongest Archmage in history. It cost him everything: his kingdom, his name, his friends, his people, his place in history. He now sells ramen at a convenience store in Kelblay and does his best to keep a low profile. It was working. For two years, Soren slipped under the radar from the System. The government had no record of him. The Crown is dormant. Until he saved a child from a Rift. In front of witnesses and a camera. Now the government wants answers. The Crown is awakening. Something is wrong inside the dungeons.And, despite all the problems Soren solves, the power levels of the fragment inside him gradually increase. Release Schedule: 2 chapters a week.I hope this story brings you as much enjoyment as it’s bringing me to write it.When I traveled to Asia as an exchange student, something made me imagine a magical urban world—with forbidden places, anomalies invading reality, and someone trying to control and protect it. Sometimes, when someone comes from very far away, they have a story to tell, a secret, a joke, or even an ultradimensional power. That someone is restocking ramen cups on the shelves of a convenience store, on the night shift. Thank you for reading.English isn't my native language. Any suggestions for improving the writing are welcome. It’s important to say that I’m completely open to feedback—whether about the story or the writing. If you’ve read a chapter, I’d love to hear your thoughts. If you'd like to support this story in any way, following or leaving a review would be greatly appreciated.