But Reiji sees potential. Using his plant magic, he performs a simple but stunning feat in the chapter’s climax: he plunges his staff into the cracked ground and whispers a long-forgotten incantation. Within seconds, withered seeds buried for decades sprout into a . Water seeps from deep underground, and the soil turns from gray to dark, rich loam.
Chapter 1 establishes a sharp contrast between utilitarian power and unconventional talent . The Imperial Court values high-impact, destructive magic, viewing the protagonist’s ability to nurture flora as a failure. This sets up a classic underdog story where the protagonist's perceived weakness is actually a misunderstood, high-tier capability. But Reiji sees potential