Drug-Eating Genius Mage

After pushing his magical abilities to their absolute limit, the protagonist faces an unexpected and severe consequence for his efforts. Rather than achieving mastery, he is banished as punishment into a sprawling gaming world, finding himself stranded within the boundaries of a massive metropolis known as Valkan. Stripped of his former standing and trapped in an unfamiliar digital reality, he must quickly adapt to his harsh new environment if he hopes to endure. Survival in Valkan demands far more than raw power. To navigate the dangers of this strange realm, the protagonist begins forging vital alliances with the people he encounters, building a network of relationships that will prove essential to his journey. As he integrates into this society, he uncovers unsettling mysteries surrounding the nature of his confinement, prompting him to investigate the hidden truths behind the enigmatic “closed world” that imprisons them all. His quest for answers soon reveals a much larger threat looming over the city and its inhabitants. Driven by necessity and a growing sense of responsibility, he dedicates himself to unraveling the core secrets of this virtual domain. Ultimately, his struggle transforms into a desperate race against time, as he strives to prevent the catastrophic end of the world before it is too late.