[The Wise Man's Grandson] Introducing the painfully unrivaled abilities of the main character, Shin Walford

The Wise Man's Grandson was originally posted on the novel publishing website, Let's Become a Novelist. It gained popularity from there and was made into a novel, a manga, and is now scheduled to be made into an anime starting in April 2019. The story is a so-called reincarnation one, depicting the protagonist, Shin Walford, who has been reincarnated into another world, and his battle with demons. The protagonist of this work, Shin Walford, demonstrates his unrivaled abilities to the fullest. In this article, we will introduce his unrivaled abilities to the fullest.

Shin Walford's Painfully Unrivaled Magical Power

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In this world, it seems possible to enchant clothing and weapons, and the protagonist, Shin, is constantly endowed with so much magic that it makes you wonder if he's too powerful. However, there is a character limit depending on the material, and it seems that in this world the number of characters becomes extremely large. Despite this, Shin continues to use kanji to enchant himself. The enchantments he has enchanted his uniform have given it absolute magical defense and complete physical impact absorption, turning it into a national treasure-level piece of armor. It looks like he'll never have to worry about money.

Shin Walford's Painfully Unrivaled Speech

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Shin has been accepted into the High Magic Academy as the top student. Because of his top grade, he has to give a speech. The large-scale entrance ceremony will be attended by the king and others. Don't leave him out just because he's naive, right? "If you do that, I might cry," he joked in his speech. It seems that this kind of thing is rare, and although it was well received by the students, it seems to have worried the attendees. His sense of humor and strong heart were truly unmatched, to the point of being painful to watch.

Shin Walford's Painfully Unrivaled Power. Simply Unrivaled

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The story of his first confrontation with Oliver Strom. In this story, the battle with the demon Oliver Strom is one of the keys to what happens next, but in a normal story, the story would often progress with the protagonist losing to the demon or drawing. However, Shin is truly unrivaled. He doesn't care that his opponent is a potential final boss. He beats the demon Oliver Strom to a pulp. And all the demon can do is hang on and run... He's truly unrivaled.

Shin Walford's Painfully Unrivaled Love Life

Shin is unaware of Sicily's feelings

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The heroine, Sicily, is one of the girls Shin saves from a thug when he first arrives in town. It's love at first sight for Shin, and the two of them flirt from then on, unparalleled. The plot is such that Shin doesn't even know if Sicily likes him, and it takes a long time for him to confess. Is the protagonist, who is so theoretical in battle, insensitive to love? However, the way he appeals to his feelings reveals an incredibly strong heart. He naturally flirts at every opportunity, and even delivers cheesy lines without a second thought. Truly unparalleled in love.

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Once Shin and Sicily are happily dating, Aug teaches him about what it's like to date a noblewoman. Shin immediately summons Sicily's parents to the training camp and kneels down to tell them about his relationship. He's already unrivaled by summoning her parents to the training camp, but just when it seems his confession was successful, he quickly announces his engagement, showing his incredible drive. Truly a true protagonist.

Shin Walford's Painfully Unrivaled Magic is Simply Unrivaled

Shin's Magic is Strong Because of His Knowledge from His Previous Life

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Shin uses and develops extraordinary magic, from gate-like magic to magic that erases his own existence. The origins of his magic lie in his refusal to accept certain things in his previous life. Rather than visualizing a burning flame, he firmly grasps the theory behind why flames burn and clearly visualizes the oxygen and other elements involved, which allows him to use ordinary magic more powerfully than others. Indeed, in this world, no one seems to understand the concept of optical camouflage.

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According to Shin, controlling magical power is essential to using powerful magic. While imagery is important when casting magic, it seems that a corresponding amount of magical power is required to materialize it. Shin demonstrated his ability to concentrate and control his magical power within the classroom. His classmates, sensing his power, were stunned. At this point, he was already unrivaled.

Shin Walford's Painfully Unrivaled Power: Conclusion

There's more to come from Shin's unrivaled power. The naming sense of the Ultimate Magicians was also indicative of his unrivaled power. And his classmates will likely continue to grow stronger. One of the defining features of this work is that the impression you get when reading the novel and the manga is completely different. Thank you for reading today.