The Sage Summoned to Another World: The Cheat Items of the Unneeded Storage

35 year old Kisaragi Touya was playing the usual MMO after work when he was suddenly summoned as his in-game character. However, the character Touya was summoned as, was his Priest side-character that only served for item storage. The princess and summoner was disappointed and began another summoning ceremony. This time, she got a valiant young man with the title of Hero. The unneeded Touya was meant to be sent back to his original world, but he appeared in an unfamiliar place instead. “Don’t tell me the Repatriation Spell didn’t send me back to my world…” Nonetheless, he manages to access the items in his storage and use them for a living. Using his cheat items, Touya tries to change his job into that of his main character, a Berserker, but he is stuck as a Sage for the time being. Summoned as the strongest magic job, the Berserker wannabe adventures in another world!

Original Publisher

syosetu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on The Sage Summoned to Another World: The Cheat Items of the Unneeded Storage I dove into "The Sage Summoned to Another World" with a healthy dose of isekai skepticism, and I came out feeling… conflicted. There's definitely something here that kept me reading, but also some aspects that left me wanting more. ### First Impressions Initially, I was hooked. The premise is familiar – summoned sage, cheat items, another world – but the early chapters promised a protagonist who wasn't entirely clueless. The story starts with a focus on the MC becoming stronger, I found myself invested in his journey to get revenge against those who summoned him. ### What Works Well The main character's personality is a strong point. He's not your typical beta male, and I appreciated that he adapted relatively quickly to the harsh realities of his new world. He's proactive, and while he aims for a peaceful life, he's not afraid to get his hands dirty when necessary. Many readers praised how the MC handles situations. The world-building, while not groundbreaking, is solid enough to keep you engaged. There's a decent balance of adventure, action, and slice-of-life elements. ### Areas of Concern The biggest issue, for me, is the shift in focus as the story progresses. Several readers mentioned the harem elements becoming overwhelming and detracting from the plot. I found that this was true. The initial drive for revenge seems to fade, replaced by what feels like forced romantic entanglements. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some readers have pointed out a particularly disturbing scene involving drugging and attempted mind control of the MC. I have to say, this scene is definitely jarring and potentially triggering for some readers. The MC's reaction to this event, or rather, lack thereof, is also a point of contention. ### Final Verdict "The Sage Summoned to Another World" is a decent, relaxing read if you're looking for something not too serious. It has its moments of brilliance, particularly in the early stages. However, the shift towards a more harem-focused narrative and the problematic scene mentioned above are definite drawbacks. If you can overlook these issues, you might find it an enjoyable, albeit generic, isekai adventure. I'd give it a cautious recommendation, but be aware of the potential pitfalls.