Shin no Jitsuryoku wa Girigiri Made Kakushite Iyou to Omou

In a world where divine contracts grant ordinary mortals extraordinary abilities, status is determined not by birthright, but by the power one wields. Born as the third son of a prestigious knightly lineage, Yuno should have been destined for greatness. Instead, he is dismissed as a failure. Behind his lackluster reputation, however, lies a hidden truth: his immense, innate power requires every ounce of his concentration just to keep it from spiraling out of control. His struggles go unnoticed by those around him, and the label of "incompetent" follows him like a shadow. When he is unexpectedly enrolled in the Magical Knight Academy, Yuno finds himself surrounded by prodigies who mock his apparent weakness. But amid the scorn and isolation, he stumbles upon a kindred spirit—an unnamed goddess who has been equally despised and neglected for her perceived uselessness. Recognizing the silent strength in one another, Yuno forges a contract with the divine outcast and gives her a name that carries the weight of his ambition: Athena. With a quiet resolve, he vows to never remain in the shadows again. Secretly dedicated to elevating Athena to the pinnacle of godhood, Yuno decides it is finally time to stop holding back and show the world exactly what a true "incompetent" can achieve.