Alvin, a dedicated Plant Mage at the royal palace, was abruptly fired because his superiors deemed his "low-level" gardening magic useless for warfare [1]. Stripped of his position and exiled to a barren, monster-infested wasteland on the frontier, Alvin decided to embrace his new freedom and pursue a quiet "slow life" [1, 2].
Original Creators: Written by Ameko Kaeruda and illustrated by Takashi Tomiki. Alvin, a dedicated Plant Mage at the royal
The story introduces us to our protagonist, a Plant Mage who held a position in the Royal Court. In most fantasy settings, a mage serving royalty lives a life of luxury. Here, the reality is grim. Our lead is overworked, underappreciated, and eventually dismissed—told that his services are no longer required. Chapter 1 quickly transitions from this rejection to
Reincarnated into a fantasy world, he possesses the rare and specialized skill "Plant Magic." Far from being a "useless" support skill, Lilt used this power to help end a massive war, earning him the reputation of a war hero. The Turning Point: Expelled and Betrayed For fans of: Mushoku Tensei (world-building)
He plants a single seed—an ordinary apple seed from his pocket. Channeling his magic, he performs a technique the palace never allowed him to use: Cross-Growth Synthesis. He mixes the apple’s DNA with a hardy desert root and a mana-enhancing fern.
Chapter 1 quickly transitions from this rejection to the protagonist’s decision to leave the capital. He realizes that his skill with plants isn't about fighting wars—it's about creating life. He heads to a remote, barren plot of land to start the "Slow Life" promised in the title.