How a dismissed enchanter turned a layoff into a magical superpower
In short: When Rein Garland was laid off by the Beast's Fangs guild, he didn't just lose his job—he reclaimed his power. By withdrawing the magical 'bonus points' he had previously embedded in the guild's equipment, he transformed ordinary gear into legendary artifacts, launching a solo career of unprecedented strength.
The core of Rein's power lies in the mechanics of enchantment magic. In this system, an enchanter places 'bonus points' into weapons and armor to increase their effectiveness. While most mages are limited by the quality of the objects they work on, Rein possesses a rare ability: he can withdraw abnormally large amounts of points he has already granted and redistribute them elsewhere. This allows him to turn low-grade equipment into extraordinarily powerful tools, a feat that serves as the foundation for his rising reputation.
The narrative undergoes a massive divergence between its original web novel, which began in January 2021, and its manga adaptation. While both share the same opening premise, the author, Asa Rokushima, has described the two versions as being 99% different. The manga introduces a world where magic and modern technology, such as firearms and cars, coexist in a state of mutual interference. In this setting, using technological goods can weaken a person's magic, while potent magic can damage machinery. Rein's unique talent even extends to applying his enchantment magic to these technological objects.
As the story progresses, the scope expands from personal vengeance to geopolitical crisis. In the manga, the conflict involves the Blue Crystals guild, a refuge for failed adventurers run by Elsie Zra, and a struggle for the throne of the Kingdom of Zeruge. The stakes escalate with the revival of the dragon race—an ancient, intelligent species that once nearly drove humanity to extinction. This larger war involves 'holders' who wield supernatural 'Heavenly Relics,' such as the 'Granting' Relic or the 'Movement' Relic, pulling Rein into a much broader conflict than his initial solo career suggested.
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