The Back-Alley Mage’s Return

After seeking freedom through retirement, everything takes an unexpected turn. “Nice to meet you. I’m Paheren von Dekulan,” says the noble house leader, personally hunting down a runaway. Return to the shadow? Not a chance—no matter how tempting. After choosing freedom, becoming a lapdog again is unthinkable. Death is better than submission, yet somehow, survival is the twist. A smirk forms—revenge brews. The great sage’s payback won’t wait a century. Watch as the once-homeless mage rises again, ready to settle scores in his own way.