Fara Ossis, the undisputed strongest in the Shavan Empire, was not a genius...
In fact, this dual-system sage was only a mid-level mage sixty years ago, which means when he was 25 years old. In Fara's eyes, that was a significant achievement.
Normal family, normal talent, normal appearance, normal intelligence, naturally achieved the typical level.
Even the most unwilling people to settle for mediocrity can hardly make progress under these circumstances. Moreover, Fara was not in the least troubled by his own mediocrity, he was not worried about food or clothing, and he was able to become a mage. He could spend most of his time studying various secrets. This life was perfect for him.
He was not one to work exceptionally hard. He was not one to desperately try to stand out from the crowd. If Fara's strength had to be pin-pointed, it would be his love for magic history and his self-discipline.