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Based on the animation 《The Unrivaled Failed Sage: A Second Life, S-Rank Cheat Magician's Adventure Log》 ## 1. The 'First Life' of Despair and Limitations Eftal, the protagonist who reincarnated from the modern world to a fantasy world, was hailed as one of the legendary 'Four Great Sages' who defeated the Demon King and saved humanity through overwhelming knowledge and effort. However, because his innate magical aptitude was 'Colorless' (Non-attribute), he faced the reality that no matter how much he researched and worked, he could never surpass the magical abilities of his naturally genius comrades. Ultimately, he closed his eyes in despair, dying of old age and illness without reaching the pinnacle of magic. [2, 3, 4] ## 2. 400 Years Later, Re-reincarnation into a World of Regressed Magic Awakening with his memories intact thanks to a unique skill, Eftal is reborn as a baby 400 years in the future. In this life, he is also born with the same 'Colorless' (Non-attribute) status, leading his family to treat him as a failure and abandon him. [2, 3] However, in those 400 years, the magical civilization of this world had not progressed; instead, its technology had extremely declined. Even knowledge that was considered basic in the past had been lost, and people of the current era believed inefficient magic to be great techniques. [1, 5] ## 3. The Start of the Out-of-Spec 'S-Rank Cheat' Academy Domination To Eftal, who possessed the vast magical knowledge and experience of his previous life, the level of magic in this declined future was nothing short of trivial. [5, 6] Eftal enrolls in a magic academy to reclaim lost ancient magic and once again aim for the pinnacle of the magical arts. He shatters the common sense of the academy, surprising the world with his overwhelming power, freely wielding legendary-grade magic and magic swords. [5, 7] In the process, he rescues a slave girl named Anastasia and makes her his companion, and has a fateful reunion with the demon girl Marine—a disciple he raised in the past who is now the principal of the magic academy—unfolding a thrilling adventure and power fantasy that overturns the common sense of the world.