From Overshadowed to Overpowered: Second Reincarnation of a Talentless Sage

The great sage Ephtal devoted his life to mastering the highest echelons of magic, yet he ultimately perished in despair, unable to reach its absolute pinnacle. However, death did not mark the end of his journey. Four centuries later, he is reborn into a new era with every memory and all of his formidable magical power completely intact. The world he awakens to has changed drastically. Magic itself has deteriorated over the passing centuries, and the ancient spells Ephtal once considered fundamental are now revered as impossible miracles by modern society. Refusing to accept this decline, he enrolls in a prestigious magic academy, determined to reclaim and restore the true art of sorcery that humanity has lost. As Ephtal begins to demonstrate his overwhelming abilities, his presence sends shockwaves through the institution and beyond. His unmatched power threatens to reshape the very foundations of this diminished world, stirring forces that have long lain dormant. With each display of his restored mastery, ancient legends begin to awaken once more, heralding an era where the forgotten sage will finally claim the arcane heights that eluded him in his first life.