A young man accidentally travels back to the medieval era and must earn the trust of a wise scholar in order to find a way back to the present, only to discover that the scholar is actually a future version of himself guiding him towards valuable lessons for his future success.
A compassionate and wise medieval scholar who befriends the young man and helps him navigate the unfamiliar and dangerous world of the past. He becomes a mentor figure, guiding the young man in his quest to return to the present.
The young man must prove his worth and gain the trust of the medieval scholar in order to receive the knowledge and assistance he needs to find a way back to the present.
The young man eventually earns the scholar's trust and learns the secrets of the time machine. With the scholar's guidance, he successfully travels back to the present, but not before realizing the value of the lessons he learned in the past.
Twist: As the young man returns to the present, he realizes that the scholar had actually been a future version of himself, who had traveled back in time to guide his younger self and ensure that he learned the valuable lessons needed for his future success.