Looks like they're going for the whole "Hidden Power" troppe, tho idk how well it'll play out.Protag is kind of lame for a supposed "OP reincarnated" sage.
Story could have worked the same with him just being a normal person from their era, and showing his struggles to reach the top.
He is THE top dog, THE most powerful magic user. But he's in a time period where they aren't really using magic anymore instead it's like skill arts close to magic and he's trying to blend in for reasons I can't remember. In a physical fight, these kids are far more skilled and trained in combat. He's pretty much getting on by downplaying what he can do to the level that would seem possible by their standards. Can't give away (again for whatever reason) that he's not actually using a Gram.I just wish they were more consistent with how they portray his power. Initially they propped him up to being THE top dog, THE most powerful magic user. He displayed feats such as drilling a large hole hundreds of meters to the ground, practically deleting the earth beneath him, and then control over gravity. Now all of a sudden he's being matched by some random kid. It's just so inconsistent.
Usually for this type of story the ancient powers are leagues more powerful due to how unrestricted they are with wielding their power. Perhaps he's subconsciously inhibiting his power so he won't be found out by an enemy we don't even know of yet?
This, I agree. He's lame. Overpowered in which way? If he's truly overpowered, he should've wiped out everyone in one-shot, all-kill in all area.Protag is kind of lame for a supposed "OP reincarnated" sage.
Story could have worked the same with him just being a normal person from their era, and showing his struggles to reach the top.
I think it would make it worse. Imagine if a young upstart acted like the MC: lazy, pretentious, and smug. Barely mediocre performance and yet for whatever reason everyone keep praising him.Story could have worked the same with him just being a normal person from their era, and showing his struggles to reach the top.