In the world of , being a "Lost Person" is a death sentence. Tooru Minasuki, a former office worker, was reincarnated into this harsh realm as a boy named Rid. Like others from his world, he was branded an "inferior"—despised because their souls supposedly cannot level up past Level 1.
Most "lost" souls start with 0 SP, but Tooru managed to gain an advantage through early careful planning.
By later chapters, like Chapter 67 , the plot thickens with the possibility of betrayal. Key characters like the priestess are suspected of being possessed by evil spirits, mirroring the fate of the guild master.
Despite his power, Tooru often feels inexperienced. He lacks a baseline for what is "normal" in this world, leading him to believe he is average even as he performs feats that shock the locals.
As Tooru moves closer to the top, he continues to defy common sense, proving that even a person labeled "inferior" can become the world's strongest through the mastery of the Skill Board.
However, Tooru was gifted a unique tool: the . While previous "lost" souls ignored the divine instructions, Tooru’s disciplined obedience allowed him to unlock the Limit Break skill, shattering the Level 1 cap that held all other "inferiors" back. The Journey of the Inferior Swordsman
The story follows Tooru as he navigates a world filled with conspiracies and powerful monsters. Armed with his , a unique weapon that is useless against normal humans but essential for battling the evil spirits that possess people, he begins his ascent.