Overview:
Cain is assigned a pair of tutors to initiate him into the world of adventuring, covering swordsmanship and magic.
Our Take:
Following his baptism, Cain’s father arranges for him to receive formal training in adventuring, hiring Milly for combat and Nina for magic instruction. These tutors are tasked with imparting fundamental skills, but they quickly encounter an unexpected challenge: Cain is already far more proficient than they are. While he lacks specific knowledge in certain areas, he masters new concepts with astonishing speed.
Milly and Nina are both amazed and taken aback by Cain’s innate abilities. Seeking to provide him with appropriate challenges, they venture into monster encounters and visit the guild in search of more significant threats. During their guild visit, a group of unsavory characters harass Milly and Nina, prompting Cain to intervene in a now familiar pattern – protecting a pair of girls in distress. This marks the third instance where Cain has stepped in to defend young women, a recurring theme in his early adventures.
Cain continues his tutelage under Milly and Nina for three years, progressing rapidly. As a gesture of gratitude at their parting, he crafts elaborate gifts for them, inadvertently causing a stir in the process of gathering the necessary materials. True to form, these gifts far exceed standard items in power and extravagance, reinforcing Cain’s archetype as an overwhelmingly powerful isekai protagonist.
This particular episode shows a slight improvement compared to its predecessors, largely due to the introduction of Milly and Nina, who inject some fresh dynamism into the cast. Milly embodies the more outgoing personality, while Nina is portrayed as more reserved. While not exceptionally groundbreaking characters, they contribute several enjoyable moments. A standout scene is when Nina aptly nicknames one of the guild ruffians “Stinky Breath Man,” a childish yet humorous insult that provides a genuine laugh.
However, a persistent issue remains with Cain’s character. His pre-existing mastery and effortless achievement of goals continue to detract from the narrative’s engagement. The absence of struggle and genuine growth makes it difficult to invest in his journey. It’s challenging to cheer for a character who has already surpassed any conceivable benchmark. This lack of adversity remains the most significant drawback of the series at this juncture, leaving us hoping for the introduction of substantial obstacles for Cain to overcome in future episodes of “the aristocrat’s otherworldly adventure: serving gods who go too far”.
Score
6.0/10
