: In one arc, he uses the guide to navigate high-stakes international business and state-level finance to fund his mission. The Hero’s Decadence
: He uses a rare item to briefly resurrect monsters as shields, allowing him to cast high-level magic without a traditional party. : In one arc, he uses the guide
Magnus is a brilliant sorcerer who has spent months suppressing his own potential to manage the fragile ego of the "Hero," Eugene. Eugene is a narcissist who believes his status as the "Chosen One" excuses theft and verbal abuse. Magnus constantly "gives ground" in combat—holding back spells and letting Eugene take the credit—just to prevent the Hero from throwing a tantrum. Eventually, Eugene decides Magnus is "useless" and kicks him out of the party. The Strategy Book: A Blueprint for Reality Eugene is a narcissist who believes his status