Born with his memories intact, Van is initially hailed as a genius because his adult intellect allows him to master language, history, and basic combat at an unnaturally young age. The "Useless" Magic:
: Originally a light novel by Sou Akaike , it has a manga adaptation illustrated by Maro Aoiro and an anime adaptation that premiered in January 2026. Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord (Anime) Okiraku Ryoushu No Tanoshii Ryouchi Bouei Rawkuma