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 an anime adaptation is scheduled to begin 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. In this article, we will introduce the protagonist of this work, Shin Walford.
Shin Walford: Literally the Wise Man's Grandson
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The protagonist, who died in a traffic accident in this world, is reincarnated into another world. When he was still a baby, he was the only surviving baby in a carriage that appeared to have been attacked by a monster. His real parents had already died at that time. Shin was raised by Merlin Walford, who happened to be passing by. This foster father, Merlin, is in fact a man considered a sage who defeated a demon alongside Merida Powen in his younger days. Shin, who was picked up and raised by him, is truly the sage's grandson, as the title suggests.
Shin Walford grew up without being taught common sense
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In fact, Shin's memories of his past life were resurrected during a carriage accident. From a young age, he was taught magic by Merlin, martial arts by Michelle Calling, and enchanting magic by Merida. He makes use of the memories he has from his past life and grows stronger and stronger. Then, when he turns 15, while talking about what he wants to do in the future, he makes a shocking realization. The wise man Merlin had never taught Shin common sense at all. By that time, Shin had already boasted an abnormal level of strength, and it was clear that once they realized this, other countries would try to take him in. So Uncle Dis (who is actually the king) urges him to enroll in a high school of magic. This was a suggestion with the aims of making him realize how unconventional he is, making friends with people his age, and learning common sense. And so Shin enrolls in school.
The Secret to Shin Walford's Strength is His Memories from His Past Life
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Shin has shown unparalleled strength from the very beginning of the story. The secret to his strength is, of course, the teachings of those around him, including the wise man Merlin, and Shin's own efforts, but it's clear that his memories from his past life also play a role. The characters drawn when enchanting magic are kanji. In this world, the magic that can be granted seems to be limited by the number of characters, and the magical tools he creates have their highly advanced functions written in kanji. Knowledge is also essential. A spell that uses optical camouflage to make one invisible by reflecting light is a spell that completely applies knowledge from his previous life. Shin's magic also focuses on the process, not the result. By considering the principles of how fire burns, he is able to further increase its power.
When Shin Walford Loses His Temper
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Shin has already demonstrated extraordinary strength. While generally a gentle character, he sometimes shows emotion when it comes to matters involving Sicily. During joint training with the Knight Training Officer Academy, he got angry when the knight apprentice students made advances towards Sicily, and took out his anger on the monsters, and during the battle with the demons, when he realized they were deliberately targeting Sicily, he fired an extra-large spell at them that destroyed the town's wheat fields. It seems like it would be a bad idea to lay a hand on Sicily.
Shin Walford and Sicily
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The two first met before enrolling in magic school. They rescued Sicily from an adventurer who was harassing them. It seems they fell in love at first sight. From there, it seems their feelings for each other grew stronger before they knew it, and they often got affectionate with each other without caring about what others thought. The relationship between the two changed during the training camp. The two started dating, and later went to Sicily's parents to introduce themselves with the intention of getting married. It will be interesting to see what happens to the two of them in the future. Incidentally, now that Sicily is his girlfriend, she gradually becomes a controlling character. People change when they reach the status of girlfriend or marriage.
The Story of Shin Walford
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This is the first time a human has defeated a demon since Merlin and Merida. The townspeople are excited by the birth of this new hero. Awarded a medal, Shin will be treated like the wise Merlin and his companions. In fact, at the time, while wandering around town preparing for his exams at magic school, Shin found out that a play about Merlin and Merida was being made, and he blushed. Embarrassed that such a story was being made as his name became more well-known, Shin tried to do something about it, but it was too late. A book of Shin's story was already in the planning stages for publication.
Shin Walford Summary
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Shin boasts extraordinary strength in both martial arts and magic. But has he achieved his original goal of learning common sense? He's constantly behaving in unconventional ways and creating unconventional magic. His future exploits, his relationship with Sicily, and his battle with the demon are sure to be exciting!
