In Earlshide, Merlin Wolford was once celebrated as a national hero for his might and deeds. Yet he preferred solitude, withdrawing into the remote forest to tend an orphan he had rescued. That child is Shin, a former Japanese office worker who was reborn in Merlin"s realm yet kept his memories. Over time, Shin shows extraordinary skill in spellcasting and combat arts, continually astonishing Merlin.
On his fifteenth birthday it becomes clear that Shin"s growth has focused solely on fighting, leaving him socially inept, lacking common sense, and only moderately responsible. Consequently he enrolls at the kingdom"s Magic Academy to refine his abilities and grow alongside peers. Yet normalcy proves elusive, as he is instantly dubbed a local celebrity upon arrival.
As Shin Wolford acclimates to high‑school life in the capital, he forges new friendships, discovers more about the world, and battles the myriad threats that menace both him and his city.
