Rather than using this to become a legendary blacksmith, he uses it for
Disappointed by his "useless" skill, Van’s father banishes him to a podunk, dilapidated village on the verge of collapse. The Power Fantasy: Rather than using this to become a legendary
It creates a satisfying loop where the reader sees the "lazy" solution (breaking one stone) leading to massive results (defeating an army), rather than a long, drawn-out battle. rather than a long
: There are currently 8 tankōbon volumes released in Japan as of February 2026. Rather than using this to become a legendary