The Hardworking Genius Alchemist

Isaac was born in a small village on the frontier. In his past life, he had no talent, put in no effort, and amounted to nothing—a shut-in filled with regrets. Determined not to make the same mistakes, he resolves to live this life to the fullest. Born into a family of alchemists, a respected class of scholars, he had the privilege of learning to read from a young age and honing his magical abilities. As he gradually mastered things he had once been incapable of, he discovered the joy of progress—and soon, he grew to love the act of striving itself. Even an ordinary person can lead a fulfilling life through sheer effort. With this belief in his heart, Isaac eagerly pursues the path of alch...