Thereafter of an Exiled Magician ~Somehow My Engagement Was Cancelled, and I Was Driven Out, so I Will Stop Living the Tough Aristocrat Life, and Live Leisurely in a Distant, Foreign, Developing Village~

Lain, a reincarnated person, lives his life as an 「Anti-Demon Aristocrat」 who is responsible for defeating demons in the frontier. At the age of 15, his engagement to the princess, a privilege of the Anti-Demon Aristocrats, is supposed to be announced, but he is told to break the engagement and is also stripped of his status as a member of the anti-demon aristocracy. Cast out not only by his country, but also by his adoptive-father, Lain leaves the royal capital and uses wind magic to fly through the air to a faraway village. For some reason, Lain decides to live in the village, where only young girls live, and works with the girls to strengthen the village, teach them magic, and enjoy the freedom he has never had before… Lain has escaped his black environment and is enjoying the slow life, but Lain’s power is affecting the world――!

Original Publisher

kodansha

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Thereafter of an Exiled Magician ~Somehow My Engagement Was Cancelled, and I Was Driven Out, so I Will Stop Living the Tough Aristocrat Life, and Live Leisurely in a Distant, Foreign, Developing Village~ ### First Impressions Okay, that title is a mouthful, right? Going into this novel, I knew the premise was going to be fairly standard: exiled OP magician finds peace in a rural setting. And for the most part, that's exactly what you get. It's a slow-burn slice-of-life with action, comedy, and harem elements sprinkled in. It’s a pretty generic fantasy novel, and the early chapters didn’t do much to dispel that feeling. ### What Works Well Despite the common tropes, there are some redeeming qualities. I found myself enjoying the world-building. The author attempts to rationalize RPG elements like stats and farming, which I appreciated. The "kingdom in turmoil after MC leaves" trope is done well. I also liked the side stories that show the comeuppance of the initial antagonists; seeing those corrupt nobles get their due is satisfying. ### Areas of Concern My biggest issue lies with the protagonist. He's incredibly passive, allowing himself to be mistreated with little resistance. This lack of agency makes it hard to connect with him. The constant POV switches, sometimes mid-chapter, feel jarring and unnecessary. The pacing can be glacial, especially during explanations of the magic system. I also found that the harem elements are underdeveloped. The girls are cute, but their interactions with the MC feel more like a teacher-student dynamic than a budding romance. The villains are cartoonishly evil, which makes their eventual downfall less impactful. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Several reviewers pointed out a specific instance of the MC allowing an aristocrat to physically abuse him "to vent frustrations." This, along with other examples of his passivity, was a major turn-off for many. One reviewer also highlighted a character named Aria, the village head, as being exceptionally unintelligent, bordering on unbelievable. This significantly detracted from their enjoyment of the story. ### Final Verdict "Thereafter of an Exiled Magician…" has some charm, particularly in its world-building and the comeuppance of its antagonists. However, the passive protagonist, slow pacing, and underdeveloped harem elements hold it back. If you're looking for a light, easy read with low expectations, you might find something to enjoy here. But if you prefer a proactive MC and a more engaging plot, you might want to look elsewhere. Overall, I'd give it a hesitant 3 out of 5 stars.