Yamada Noboru

From Google Translate When the adventurer party "Burning Soul" posted a recruitment call to fill a vacancy, the one who appeared was Helut—an elderly, frail-bodied mage who wielded nothing but elementary magic. Though outwardly nonchalant, he exuded a subtle yet ominous aura, and time and again, he saved the party from peril using utterly unexpected methods. Later in their journey, Helut encountered Catena—a young girl living in a village shrouded in mist—and the two soon found themselves traveling together... —Who, exactly, is he? As Helut continues his journey—clutching a shard of ice that no human power can melt—it seems he harbors a secret of his own.

Born the son of a mercenary in the war-torn north, Almark sets out on a long journey to the Nork Academy of Magic in the south to fulfill a promise he made to his father to become a sorcerer. After a long journey, his life at the academy was completely different from the world he was in. Almark is always confused by the gap. However, while making mistakes, with the help of his colleagues and teachers, he gradually shows a glimpse of his talent. With the pride of being the son of a mercenary, Almark takes the first step toward becoming a sorcerer.