For two long decades ever since the Harry Potter series were published, the reputation of fantasy genre has never been so meticulous and sophisticated. There was a fever of idolatry that time. Everyone’s view about literature was changed and tons of requests was made to every publications out there to release an installment akin to the world of Harry Potter. Many tried, but only a number of stories has ever come close.
Infinite Mage is only one of the novels that can be compared to the legacy of Harry Potter. Though the writing was pale in comparison, the world building, the plot and the characters were definitely something worth to be competed with it. The rise of a commoner is what we all love to witness in a fantasy book. The struggles they met in the process of pursuing their goal are what enables to relate to them. Shirone’s tale is full of that. He didn’t ascend to superiority with just a blink of an eye. He started from scratch, meeting obstacles in the way of becoming a mage. And that’s an essential ingredient for a touching story.
It does not only teach the reality of achieving your dream but its very essence to the humankind, as well.
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- Part 1: Main Characters of Infinite Mage
- Part 2: Exciting Chapters from Infinite Mage
- Part 3: Thoughts on Infinite Mage and an Alternative Book on Dreame
Part 1: Main Characters of Infinite Mage
Shirone
Unlike most of the heroes we’ve come across in a fantasy book or web novels, Shirone is quite different. He’s not troublesome, not impulsive and definitely not an asshole that deserved to be hated on. From the start of the story, he showed innate qualities of an introvert and a genius, at that. He doesn’t like to engage with any form of violence. So even though the students picked on him, he never made any action to show his retribution. He stayed calm, and collected. He’d prefer to use his mind rather than the power of his fist. For him, it’s childish to take part in such argument. His brain just couldn’t handle the triviality of it all.
Because of his lack to show negative emotion, majority of the students hated him.
Amy
From the day they stumbled upon each other, Amy has developed an interest to Shirone. Even after years of not seeing him, she still couldn’t forget how he impressed him the day they met. His use of magic was something she couldn’t decipher. She knew magic is only for those who had the means to practice it. A mere commoner isn’t suitable to perform one. Especially at young age. Her curiousity about Shirone has drived her to enter the academy. There, she met him again and became his love interest. The differences of their personality were stark. Shirone is quite and reserved; while Amy is outgoing and likes to be in the spotlight.
It might come off as burden for them to be close, but it became the key that unlocked both of their interest and affection for one another.
Part 2: Exciting Chapters from Infinite Mage
Chapter 1
On a peaceful evening in the ghost-like mountain, a shilling cry broke the silence, waking up Vincent-a hunter who was sleeping soundly with his wife-with a start. Curious and enraged at the disturbance, Vincent went out of their house and combed through the area to see where it was coming from. That’s when he discovered a frightened baby, placed recklessly in the middle of the forest. Being he and his wife couldn’t produce an offspring, Vincent took him, and claimed him as his own. The boy will later on grow as an extremely intelligent child who likes reading, and appeared weak in terms of physical force but only hiding his full potential. They’d later name him as Shirone.
Chapter 4
Because of his palpable curiousity, Shirone drifted towards the academy solely available for the aristocrats. One frightening incident within it and he ran off towards the streets. As he wandered around, he bumped into a group of teenagers who has the same age as him. It resulted to an unfortunate situation where they almost sold him to a brothel. That’s when Amy comes in. Though her intention was ill as the other youth, she actually saved Shirone from falling in an alarming fate. But fun was what she sought, she replaced the bullying with her own tactics. Alarmed and threatened, Shirone tried to fight them, only to develop an incident that blew the minds of both party. He did magic which alarmed and appalled the young Amy. Soon as the guards heard the commotion, Shirone ran away.
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Chapter 20
Shirone finally entered the Magic Academy. He passed the entrance exam and that alone baffled the instructors for some reason. They couldn’t wrap their heads around the fact that a commoner who never used any magic before excelled the test and seemed to have been hiding more under his sleeve. His exceptional abilities pulled them through. They were confused as to how could that have been the case. Instantly, they became interested at his background. Though he’s eligible to be placed on higher classes, they were forced to enter him in Class 7 as to avoid any questionable gazes from the students and the parents.
Chapter 30
Due to the incidents that happened from the previous chapters, Shirone received a promotion. From Class 7, he ascended to Class 5. It was exhilarating, and impressive. Not everyone was pleased with the board’s decision, though. Almost half of students population were disgusted. It created a division among them. They thought it’s an act of favoritism and an injustice to the hardwork they did. To make their feelings better, they decided to bully Shirone who’s as confused and unhappy as they were. Ms. Siena caught wind of the mistreatment. Being the good instructor as she was, she created a report that summarizes all of the incident where Shirone was physically abused, and insulted. The board’s reaction to her goodwill was nasty, though. They thought it’s too trivial of a matter to reach the table of discussion. Wishing for it to be kept away, they tried to sweep it under the rag. But the headmaster has another plans for it.
Part 3: Thoughts on Infinite Mage and an Alternative Book on Dreame
Infinite Mage has been a blessing in the wide community of manhwa readers and so alike. Because of its ability to heightened the joy of its audience and show realistic scenarios, it’s impossible to remove it from your mind. The plot was full of potential, and has a lot to offer. It’s a thumbs up for me. I recommend it for everyone who’s a fan or not of fantasy novels. It will be an effective way to relieve your stress and for a while, be submerged in a world where you can be whoever you want to be.
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Martial Forest is another yet transmigration novel that explores the world of wuxia games and its significance to the youth.
Blurb:
James is an avid gamer who likes wuxia style game. On a rainy day, he went home, eager, to play a new game that he’s looking forward to. Opening the mysterious game he bought at a mysterious stall, he was transported into the game when a stray lightning bolt struck his house.
Raising the curtain of the end of the Tang dynasty and the beginning of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, his story begins. He needs to survive in a world he is not familiar with.
The Martial Arts System follow him and he would begin his journey to unravel why he came there and what happen to him while at the same time roaming across the mountain and lakes and meet beauties and forge beautiful friendship with valiant heroes of the world.
In Jianghu, which path shall his sword take? Heroes and villain rise and fall like the sun and moon. Their legend shall be remembered in history, and their mighty deeds shaped Wulin and even across Jiang Hu. Forge your path!
