With the world finally recovering due in no small part to his efforts two years prior all he wanted to do was retire. Maybe open an ice cream stand. Unfortunately the world has other plans for him and his friends. ASIs, transcendent AIs and the magi all have their hooks in him and his. Being wealthy and in the sphere of influence wasn’t the solution he’d hoped it’d be.
None want him dead, some want him out of the way, others are determined to use the one-time fixer. There is no way out, but there may be a way through if he’s lucky and clever enough.
While he’s concerned with minor details the true powers of the world prepare for a war in the shadows.