The Night Shift Archmage

Gas leak. That’s what Soren Vonesdar told the kid who just watched him close a Dimensional Rift in 2.2 seconds.It’s not a big lie. But after 802 years, he’s running out of good excuses. Once, Soren sealed the Crown—a cosmic entity of pure power—inside his own soul. The most potent fragment Vuyéd seeks to become the most powerful Archmage in history.It cost him everything: his kingdom, his name, his friends, his place in history. Now he restocks ramen at a convenience store in Kelblay and does his best to keep a low profile.It was working. For two years, the System couldn’t classify him. The government thought he was a minor anomaly. The Crown remained dormant. Then he saved a child from a Rift. In front of witnesses and a camera.Now the government wants answers. The Crown is awakening. And with every problem Soren solves, his integration with what’s inside him increases just a little. 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—I write my manuscripts in Portuguese, and with help, I translate them into English.Grammar or punctuation errors, or suggestions for improving the writing—such as dialogue, descriptions, etc.—are welcome. I write as a hobby. I truly believe in this story and want to see it through to the end. I write a little every day—some days I write two sentences, others 1,500 words. I plan to release each chapter every 9 to 11 days. Once I finish writing the manuscript, I’ll publish it. I appreciate your understanding. 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. Important note: to make it easier to distinguish between system notifications and Soren’s perceptions, I present them in two colors. System messages are in green, and Soren’s perceptions are in blue. If you’d like to support this story in any way, a follow or a review would be very helpful. If you’d like to help with a small financial contribution, I have a Patreon where I’ll be posting some early chapters in the future. Thank you.Francisco