Veles experienced a lot to reach this far. But still, he never expected it to end like this… He is just a step away from achieving his dream. Yet the chain attached to his ankle prevents him from stepping beyond the gate and grasping his new beginning. Kind of hard to take in. Even after everything he went through, it still tells him to be patient… But he can wait, be it thousands of years or more, it matters not. And when he leaves this place, he will finally experience what he always wished for. A new life as a mortal man. At least unless something unexpected happens… After discovering a cure for his curse, the Ancient Sorcerer named Veles was left in a unique situation. He mysteriously found himself in a new world, unfortunately, not entirely free. He was imprisoned inside an ancient forest, still waiting to claim his chance for a fresh new start. So, he bid his time, searching for a way to release himself, but his plans changed when the group of adventurers stumbled upon his prison… (The first 40 chapters are edited on 26 May 2024) What to expect: Magic system with D&D classes and some cultivation elements. No system. Lots of magical research. MC not op in the beginning but will be later. Manipulative MC. Lots of important and diverse side characters. Various races. Rich Worldbuilding. Occasional slice of life.