When a person has a dream, that’s good. When they’re willing to do anything to make it come true, that’s even better. But what if your dream is nothing less than becoming a god? And all it takes is dying. Then, of course, resurrecting. And, incidentally, destroying an entire world inhabited by legions of demons. What do you do, though, if the world you’re resurrected into looks nothing like the one where you died?
Small thing! Only if your name is Kreol, your homeland is the ancient Empire of Sumer, and your profession is archmage! With a magical staff in his hands, a ceremonial dagger at his belt, a spellbook in his bag, and a faithful djinn perched on his shoulder. And, naturally, there’s an apprentice who has unexpectedly found her way onto his neck…